Designated Agent Sample Letter

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

Registration FAQ - Mergers Acquisitions and Legal Status Changes

What to do when there is a change in the case of merger or acquisition with Hazmat registration.

Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Guidance

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

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...

Requesting an Approval

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

Energetic Materials Overview

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...

Hazardous Materials Approvals and Permits Overview

PHMSA's Approvals and Permits Division is responsible for the issuance of DOT Special Permits and Approvals. A Special Permit sets forth alternative requirements, or variances, to the requirements in the HMR. Federal hazardous materials transportation law...