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49 CFR 173.56 specifies the process which must be followed to obtain a DOT approval for the classification of explosives. All explosives must be examined and assigned a shipping description (proper shipping name), classification, and compatibility group by the Engineering and Sciences Division (...
Instructions for Designating a U.S. Agent of Service as Required by 49 CFR § 105.40
For any EX approval issued to a non-US resident company, the applicant must designate a U.S. Agent of Service, in accordance with 49 C.F.R. §§ 105.40 and 107.701(a) (5). Information pertaining to the U...
Special Provision 347 - UN Test Series 6(d) of Part I of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, is required for eight UN Numbers- UN0323, UN0366, UN0441, UN0445, UN0455, UN0456, UN0460 and UN0500 for shipments by air (July 1, 2011) or vessel (January 1, 2012). Shipments of the above listed...
All approval applications can be submitted using the Online Application, by email to explo@dot.gov, or mailed to Department of Transportation, East Building, PHH-24, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
The explosive approval request should contain the following:
...49 CFR 173.56(b)(1) provides that new explosives must be examined and assigned a recommended shipping description, classification, and compatibility group by a person who has been approved by the Associate Administrator to do so.
The...
Must be sent to:
Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials SafetyPHMSAU.S. Department of TransportationAttention: PHH-301200 New Jersey Avenue, SE East Building, 2nd FloorWashington, DC 20590-0001
Identify Section of the Regulations for which approval or...The Energetic Materials Office reviews explosives, oxygen generators, self-reactive materials, organic peroxides, and fireworks applications for the approval to perform a function that requires prior consent under subchapter C of this chapter (49 CFR parts 171 through 180).
An Approval...