Harmonization with the United Nations Recommendations, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, and International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical Instructions

SUMMARY: On March 5, 1999, RSPA published a final rule under Docket HM- 215C that amended the Hazardous Materials Regulations to maintain alignment with corresponding provisions of international standards. Changes to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code), the International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO Technical Instructions), and the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN Recommendations) necessitated amendments to domestic regulations to provide consistency with international transport requirements and to facilitate the transport of hazardous materials in international commerce. This final rule makes certain corrections to the March 5 final rule and responds to two petitions for reconsideration.

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