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DGAC submits HM-224F Comments 

DGAC submitted HM-224F comments & joins coalition comments on DOT's Lithium Battery NPRM.  

DGAC Draft Petition - 172.101 

DGAC has prepared a draft petition for rulemaking asking PHMSA to remove PG II from the Hazmat Table in the case of explosives and self reactive substances and organic peroxides.  Provide comments by 5/23.

DGAC Prepares 3 More UN Papers 

DGAC has prepared a paper on Classification of Snappers/Poppers and another on Snakes/Sparklers (novelty fireworks).  To comment on these 2, click here.  The 3rd is a paper on Signal Flares.  To comment on this paper, click here.

DGAC Submits Comments 

DGAC submitted its comments on the HM-224F NPRM issued on April 11 describing PHMSA's intent to harmonize is regulations with those in the 2013-1014 ICAO TI.

DGAC Submits Appeal   

DGAC has submitted an appeal on the OSHA GHS final rule.

DGAC UN Paper Discussed  

DGAC's UN paper on classification of polymerizing substances has drawn the attenion of the OECD - IGUS working group scheduled to meet this month.  A presentation on behalf of DGAC is going to be made by Peter Schuurman.

IATA Addendum - 53rd Edition DGR  

This reflects changes to the provisions for battery-powered mobility aids.  Also contains additions and changes to State variations that will be in addendum no. 5 to the ICAO Technical Instructions.  Note new Brazilian variations.

PHMSA NPRM 

PHMSA proposed miscellaneous amendments.  This NPRM addresses 18 proposed changes to the the HMR.  

DGAC Submits 4 Papers 

DGAC has submitted four papers for consideration by the UN Subcommittee at its 41st session on June 12, 2012.  Search "Final UN paper" in the resources section to view. 

China CIQ's Inspections   

Additional information on China's Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Administration's mandatory inspections on approximately 160 chemical substances.