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Oxygen Gas Generator
A chemical oxygen generator is a device containing compounds that upon activation release oxygen as a product of a chemical reaction. Chemical oxygen generators are found in devices such as passenger service units (PSU) for aircraft and portable breathing equipment.
A chemical oxygen...
Explosives
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 (...
Information For The Designation of a U.S. Agent of Service
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...
UN Test Series 6(d)
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...
Explosives FAQ
Frequently asked questions and their answers for applying for energetic materials approvalsForeign Military Sales (FMS) Guidance
Guidance as to when an approval must be applied for in support of FMS and the requirements.How To Apply For An Explosive Approval
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:
...Explosive Test Labs
th { white-space: normal; }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...