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Archived Rulemaking: Exceptions for Small Quantities of Hazardous Materials and Limited Quantities of Radioactive Materials

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48fr-19719.pdf (146.81 KB)

The MTB is renewing the exemption found in 49 CFR 172.204(c)[4), 175.10(a)(6), and 175.700(c) for air transport-of limited quantity radioactive materials exhibiting low levels of radiation. These materials do not present a significant hazard to passengers and crew on an aircraft. The effect of this action is to permit confined transportation by passenger-carrying aircraft of radioactive materials under existing restrictions.

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Last updated: Wednesday, August 29, 2018