Billing Code - PHMSA - Department of Transportation

is adopting this change, consistent with the amendment made to the ICAO TI to extend the
exception for the display of the package orientation arrows to all liquid hazardous
materials in inner packagings of 120 mL (4 fluid oz.) when packed with sufficient
absorption material between the inner and outer packagings to completely absorb the liquid
contents.
Section 172.407
This section provides label specifications. PHMSA is amending paragraph (f) to
include a cross reference to the IBR § 171.7.
Section 172.604
Section 172.604 prescribes emergency response telephone number requirements.
Paragraph (d) of this section provides a listing of materials that are excepted from the
requirement to provide an emergency response telephone number on a shipping document.
PHMSA is adding “Krill Meal, PGIII” to the list of materials excepted from the
emergency response telephone number requirements. Krill meal poses similar hazards to
fish scrap and meal; therefore, we are providing Krill meal with the same exception from
the emergency response telephone number requirements as fish scrap and meal.
Part 173
Part 173 of the HMR describes the general requirements for shipments and
packagings of hazardous materials. Consistent with amendments adopted by the UN
Model Regulations, PHMSA is adopting changes throughout the Part 173 packaging
requirements to authorize more flexibility when choosing packages for hazardous
materials. Specifically PHMSA is authorizing the use of the following packaging types
and materials:
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