1. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration United States Department of Transportation

2. APPLICABILITY 49 CFR 171.1 EXPLOSIVES Transportation of explosives and their offering to Interstate, Intrastate, and Foreign Commerce by…

3. APPLICABILITY §171.2 GENERAL EXPLOSIVES REQUIREMENTS No person may offer, or accept HM for transportation in commerce Unless properly classed, described, packaged, marked, labeled and in condition for shipment

4. EXPLOSIVES AUTHORIZATION TO OFFER AND TRANSPORT EXPLOSIVES- §173.21(b)/173.51  No PERSON may offer  No PERSON may transport  An explosive

5. EXPLOSIVES AUTHORIZATION TO OFFER AND TRANSPORT EXPLOSIVES- §173.21(b)/173.51  UNLESS……  It Has Been Tested  Classed and Approved by PHMSA or an authorized agency  See §173.56  Exceptions exist!!!

6. EXPLOSIVES FORBIDDEN EXPLOSIVES - §173.54  Not Approved §173.56  See (b) through (l)

7. EXPLOSIVES NEW EXPLOSIVE -DEFINITION - §173.56  Produced by PERSON who has not previously produced it before  Or has altered properties of the explosive

8. DEFINITIONS EX NUMBER - §171.8 Means a number preceded by the prefix, EX-, which is assigned by the AA for HAZMAT Safety, to identify an item that has been evaluated and approved under the provisions of 173.56

9. EXPLOSIVES PROCEDURES FOR CLASSIFICATION AND APPROVAL - §173.56(b) Testing Agency will assign Recommended:  Shipping description  Class  Classification Code (Compatibility Group)

10. EXPLOSIVES PROCEDURES FOR CLASSIFICATION AND APPROVAL - §173.56(b) PERSON requesting approval will submit:  A written report to the Associate Administrator for HAZMAT Safety

11. EXPLOSIVES PROCEDURES FOR CLASSIFICATION AND APPROVAL - §173.56(b)  PERSON must receive: A written APPROVAL and an EX- NUMBER from the Associate Administrator for HAZMAT Safety before offering for transportation

13. EXPLOSIVES PROCEDURES FOR CLASSIFICATION AND APPROVAL - §173.56(d) NEW EXPLOSIVES not approved yet may be transported for examination provided that……

14. EXPLOSIVES DESCRITPTION OF TERMS FOR EXPLOSIVES §173.59  Provided for information only  They must not be used for the classification or to replace proper shipping names

15. EXPLOSIVES §173.50 CLASS 1 DEFINITION  Substance - Article  Functions by Explosion  Rapid Release of Gas & Heat

16. EXPLOSIVES DIVISIONS FOR EXPLOSIVES - §173.50  Six Divisions for Explosives  1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, AND 1.6 1.1

17. EXPLOSIVES NEW/OLD - §173.53

18. DEFINITIONS COMPATIBILITY GROUP LETTER - §171.8 A designated alphabetical letter to categorize different explosives for segregation and stowage. See 173.52

19. EXPLOSIVES DIVISION 1.1 - §173.50  Mass Explosion Hazard  Affects almost entire load instantaneously  Example Black powder, 1.1D, UN0027 1.1

20. EXPLOSIVES DIVISION 1.3 - §173.50  Fire Hazard & Minor Blast Hazard or Minor Projection Hazard or Both  Not a Mass Explosion Hazard  Example: Fireworks, 1.3G, UN0335 1.3

21. EXPLOSIVES COMPATIBILITY GROUPS - §173.52  13 Different Compatibility Groups for Explosives A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, N, S

22. 172.101 The Hazardous Material Table

23. Identify the H/M Fireworks, 1.3G, UN0335, II Fireworks, 1.4G, UN0336, II Fireworks 1.3G 1.4G UN0335 UN0336 II 1.3G 1.4G 108 NONE 62 Proper Shipping Name (2) Hazard Class/ Division (3) ID Number (4) PG (5) Label Codes (6) Special Provisions (7) (8) Packaging (173.***) (8A)(8B)(8C) Sym (1) NONE

24. Special provision #108 states:  Fireworks must be so constructed and packaged that loose pyrotechnic composition will not be present in packages during transportation.

25. Shipping Papers 49 CFR PART 172 SUBPART C 49 CFR PART 172 SUBPART C Shipping papers

26. Shipping Paper Definition 49 CFR §171.8 1 BOX, FIREWORKS, 1.4S, UN0337, PG II, 25 Kg

27. Shipping Paper Definition 49 CFR §171.8 There is a change with the shipping description sequences. The new sequence may be used now and must be used starting January 1, 2013. The new sequence is ID number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, net explosive mass.

28. Shipping Papers  Each person who offers HM for transportation shall describe the HM on the shipping paper in the manner required by this subpart §172.200

29. Shipping paper, Mixed Load XYZ TRUCKING BILL OF LADING SHIPPER: QTY HM DESCRIPTION WEIG HT CHARG ES SHIP TO: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE HEREIN NAMED ARTICLES ARE PROPERLY CLASSIFIED, DESCRIBED, PACKAGED, MARKED AND LABELED, AND ARE IN PROPER CONDITION FOR TRANSPORTATION ACCORDING TO THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DATE AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE TOTAL SHIPPER SIGNATURE:CARRIER AGENT SIGNATURE PRO NUMBER 2 X BOMBS,1.2D, UN0034, II 1500LBS 2 BOMB FIN ASSEMBLY 400 LBS Mark with X or RQ Contrasting Colors or List HM first §172.201(a)(1)(iii)

30. Shipping Papers  Shipping paper must include: –Proper Shipping Name –Hazard Class or division number –Subsidiary hazard class or Subsidiary division number in ( ) immediately following the primary hazard class –Identification number, Packing Group, Total Quantity,  For Class 1 - quantity must be net explosive mass  The number and type of packages (Required 10/1/07) §172.202

31. Shipping Paper Entries UnitsHMDescriptionWeight 4 bx Fireworks, 1.3G, UN0335, II 100 lbs 8 bx Fireworks, 1.4G, UN0336, II 200 lbs 8 bx Fireworks, 1.4S, UN0337, II 200 lbs EMERGENCY PHONE #800-123-4567 Ship To: Ears Inc 123 Hearing Ln Wax, IN 00000 Shipper: What Inc 987 Say Again Rd Aide, WY 99999 USDOT Hazmat Reg. No. 061504 001 005M

32. Shipping Paper Accessibility 49 CFR 177.817(e)  Within drivers seat belted reach  Upon entry into the drivers compartment: (1) be visible to a person upon entering (drivers seat, on “doghouse”) (2) or in a holder mounted to the inside of the drivers door  Trailer detached or parked containing hazardous materials (1)Shipping papers and Emergency Response Information required to be with trailer, or (2)Displaying ID #’s for all HM on trailer (see 49 CFR 172.606) (This requirement does not apply at a consignee’s, consignor’s or carrier facilities) Shipping papers and Emergency Response Information are required to be readily accessible. Readily Accessible means:

33. Emergency Response Information Three forms of ER info.  DOT’s Emergency Response Guide  Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)  Copy of all relevant information found in 172.602

34. Marking

35. Marking Each person who offers a HM for transportation shall mark the package, freight container, and transport vehicle containing the HM in the manner required by this subpart §172.300 Applicability

36. Marking It is important to understand that it is also the responsibility of the company transporting the packages to ensure that they are properly marked and labeled. The transporter can be held responsible for any violations during transportation, even those that originate with the original shipper. §172.300 Applicability

37. Basic Markings for Non-Bulk Packagings Proper Shipping Name UN/NA# Ima Shipper 1234 Street City, USA From:

38. Marking Non-bulk package marking requirements –Proper Shipping Name –ID Number –If an exemption package, must mark it so Example DOT E-11156 §172.301 General Marking Requirements

39. Marking §172.320 Explosives Hazardous Materials The proper shipping name, ID number and label have to be on the same side of the box

40. Marking When more than 5 different Class 1 materials are packaged in the same package, the package may be marked with only 5 of the EX-Numbers, National Stock Numbers, Product Codes, or combinations thereof. §172.320(c) Explosives Hazardous Materials

41. Marking The requirements of this section do not apply if the EX-Number, of each explosive item described under proper shipping description is shown in association with the shipping description required by §172.202(a) §172.320(d) Explosives Hazardous Materials

43.  Black powder used for pyrotechnics MUST be transported as a 1.1D explosive.  The re-classification to a flammable solid is ONLY when it is used for sporting arms shooting.

44. Marking Requirements 49 CFR 172.304  Durable, in English and printed or affixed to the surface of a package or on a label, tag, or sign  Displayed on a background of sharply contrasting color  Unobscured by labels or attachments  Located away from any other markings (such as advertisements) that could reduce the effectiveness of the required marking

45. Explosive Labels §172.400 General labeling requirements For explosives, applies to non- bulk packages

46. Explosive Labels 1.5 1.4 1.6 BLASTING AGENT EXPLOSIVE D 1 S 1 N 1

47. Prohibited Labeling  May not label unless the package contains HM  May not label for incorrect HM §172.401

48. Label Specifications  Except for size and color, the printing, inner border, and symbol on each label must be shown as in §172.411 through §172.448… §172.407(a) -Design

49. Label Specifications  Each diamond (square-on-point) label prescribed in this subpart must be at least 100mm (3.9 inches) on each side… §172.407(c) -Size

50. Label Specifications The background color on each label must be as prescribed in §172.411 thru §172.448… §172.407(d) -Color

51. Explosive Labels  Hazard Class or division numbers must be displayed in the lower corner of the label for both the primary and subsidiary hazards

53. This label does not fall within the color range for an explosive label.

54. Make sure that the labels are the of the proper size and design. It is very common in the fireworks industry for the labels to not be the appropriate size and design. This label is not the proper design.

55. This label is 60MM, labels have to be at least 100MM square.

56. This package has a label that is to small and the proper shipping name and ID number are not on the same side of the package as the label.

57. Another example of a label that is not at least 100 MM

58. An example of an explosive label that is not within the color tolerances of the labeling specifications for explosives.

59. This label is not a proper label for class 1.3 materials, it is missing the bursting shell.

60. U.S. DOT/RSPA HAZMAT REGISTRATION - More than 55 pounds 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 -1.5 bulk (3,500 gal) -5,000 pounds 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 -Any quantity requiring placarding Must Register

61. Registration of Persons Who Offer or Transport Hazardous Materials 49 CFR 107.601  More than 55 lbs of Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3  A quantity of HM that requires placarding

62. Placarding 49 CFR PART 172 SUBPART F

63. Prohibited Placarding-172.502  May not placard unless the package, freight container, unit load device, rail car or motor vehicle contains HM  May not placard for incorrect HM

64. Placard Visibility 49 CFR §172.516

65. General Placarding Requirements (Each side and each end (172.504(a)) TABLE 1 (any amount) [172.504(e)] Hazard Class or Division number and any Additional description, as appropriate. Placard Name Placard Design Section References 1.1…………………………………… Explosives 1.1 172.522 1.2……………………………………….. Explosives 1.2 172.522 1.3……………………………………….. Explosives 1.3 172.522 2.3……………………………………….Poison Gas172.540 4.3………………………….………..…… Dangerous When Wet 172.548 5.2 (Organic peroxide, Type B, liquid or solid, temperature controlled) Organic Peroxide 172.552 6.1 (Poisonous by Inhalation hazard as per 171.8) (10/01/05) Poison Inhalation Hazard 172.555 7 (Radioactive Yellow III Label Only)Radioactive (1) 172.556 (1) Radioactive placard also required for exclusive use shipments of low specific gravity material and surface contaminated objects transported in accordance with 173.427(b) or (c) of this chapter.

66. TABLE 2 (Over 1000 lbs. Except Bulk & HM subject to 172.505)(172.504(c) Hazard Class or Division number and any Additional description, as appropriate. Placard Name Placard Design Section References 1.4..........................................................Explosives 1.4172.523 1.5...........................................................Explosives 1.5172.524 1.6...........................................................Explosives 1.6172.525 2.1...........................................................Flammable Gas172.532 2.2...........................................................Non-Flammable Gas172.528 3.............................................................Flammable 172.542 Combustible Liquid........................... Combustible 172.544 4.1...........................................................Flammable Solid172.546 4.2...........................................................Spontaneously Combustible172.547 5.1..........................................................Oxidizer172.550 5.2 (other than Organic Peroxide, Type B, liquid or solid, temp. controlled) Organic Peroxide 172.552 General Placarding Requirements (cont.) Poison172.554 6.1 (Non-inhalation hazard) ( 10/01/05 ) 6.2………….......................................... None …….. 8…......................................................... Corrosive 172.558 Class 9 (see 172.504) (f) (9) 172.560 9............................................................ None …... ORM - D...............................................

67. Dangerous Placarding Requirements 49 CFR 172.504(b) DANGEROUS  Non-Bulk packages, two or more categories from Table 2  Less than 2,205 lbs. loaded at one facility

68. Prohibited Placarding Section 172.502

69. Placard Display 49 CFR 172.516 & 49 CFR 172.504(a)  Visibility  Locations affixed  Securely attached  Display  Contrasting background

70. This placard should have been put on the vehicle at least 3 inches away from any markings that could substantially reduce its effectiveness.

72. HM Safety Permits after Jan. 1, 2005  Must have if transporting in inter/intrastate commerce: –More than 25 kg (55 lbs) of Div. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, or placardable amount of Div. 1.5

73. Required Training 172.700  172.700 requires employees to have training that meets certain requirements as well as modal specific training. Modal specific is highway, rail, vessel, or air.

74. The Training  172.704 requires the employees to be trained in four areas: –General awareness, –Function specific, –Safety training, and –Security Awareness –Security Plan under 172.800 may be required!!! may be required!!!

75. Packaging  Each packaging used must be capable of meeting the test requirements of Subpart M of Part 178  The general requirements for packaging of explosives - §173.60(b) §173.60 General Packaging Requirements - Explosives

76. Packaging  Lists additional requirements for packaging of explosives – Closures – Package materials §173.60(b) General Packaging Requirements - Explosives

77. Packaging  Specific requirements – Explosive and Non Explosives – Different compatibility groups and Divisions §173.61 Mixed Packaging Requirements - Explosives

78. Packaging When the 172.101 Table specifies that an explosive must be packaged in accordance with this section, only non- bulk packagings conforming to §173.62(b) and (c) may be used. (Unless authorized i.e. packing instruction 117 allows an IBC) §173.62(a) Specific Packaging Requirements for Explosives

79. Identify the Packaging Fireworks, 1.3G, UN0335, II Fireworks, 1.4G, UN0336, II Fireworks 1.3G 1.4G UN0335 UN0336 II 1.3G 1.4G 108 NONE 62 Proper Shipping Name (2) Hazard Class/ Division (3) ID Number (4) PG (5) Label Codes (6) Special Provisions (7) (8) Packaging (173.***) (8A)(8B)(8C) Sym (1) NONE

80. 49 CFR Part 177 Carriage by Public Highway

81. Part 177 Applies to acceptance and transportation of HM by:  Private Motor Carriers  Common Motor Carriers  Contract Motor Carriers

82. 49 CFR §177.834 Loading and Unloading General Requirements

83. 49 CFR §177.834 §177.834(a) Packages must be secured against movement, including relative motion between packages Loading and Unloading General Requirements

84. 49 CFR §177.834 Loading and Unloading General Requirements §177.834(f) No tools shall be used during loading or unloading which are likely to damage packages containing any Class 1 (explosive) material.

85. 49 CFR §177.835 Class 1 (explosive) Material Note: see also §177.834(a) to (j)

86. 49 CFR §177.835 §177.835(a) Engine Stopped No Class 1 (explosive) materials shall be loaded into or on or be unloaded from any motor vehicle with the engine running.

87. 49 CFR §177.835 §177.835(b) Care in handling and unloading Class 1 Material Do not use bale hooks, or other metal tools. No rolling except for barrels or kegs No throwing or dropping packages

88. 49 CFR §177.835 §177.835(e) No sharp projections No motor vehicle shall have on the interior of the body any inwardly projecting bolts, screws, nails, or other inwardly projecting parts.

89. 49 CFR §177.835 177.835(f) Vehicle floors tight and line Motor vehicles transporting 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 shall have tight lined floors. The interior in contact with the load must be lined with non-metallic or non- ferrous metals.

90. 49 CFR §177.835 Class 1 (explosive) Material §177.835(h) - Lading within body or covered tailgate closed. §177.835(i) - Class 1 explosives to be protected against damage by other lading. §177.835(j) - Transfer of Class 1 (explosive) materials en route

91. Segregation Table for Hazardous Materials This section applies to Hazardous Materials that are: 1. In packages which require which require labels labels 49 CFR §177.848

92. Segregation Table for Hazardous Materials 49 CFR §177.848(e)(1) Instructions for using the segregation table: The absence of any hazard class or a blank space in the Table indicates no restrictions.

93. Segregation Table for Hazardous Materials 49 CFR §177.848(e)(2) Instructions for the segregation table: The Letter “X” = may not be loaded stored or transported together; The Letter “O” = MAYBE The “*” The Note A Subsidiary Label

94. Segregation Table for Hazardous Materials

95. Compatibility Table for Class 1 (Explosive Materials) 49 CFR §177.848(f) Instructions for using the explosives segregation table: X, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

96. Compatibility Table for Class 1

97. TRANSPORTATION OF HAZMAT Driving and parking rules Part 397

98. TRANSPORT OF HM APPLICABILITY - §397.1 MARKED PLACARDED

99. TRANSPORT OF HM PART 397 EXPLOSIVES §397.7 Parking §397.13 Smoking §397.67 Written Route Plan

100. TRANSPORT OF HM INSTRUCTIONS AND DOCUMENTS - §397.19 EXPLOSIVES Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 must have: Copy of Part 397 Emergency instructions

101. TRANSPORT OF HM PARKING - §397.7 EXPLOSIVES Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 must not be parked: On or within 5 ft of highway On private property within 300 feet of bridge, tunnel, dwelling, etc.

102. TRANSPORT OF HM SMOKING - §397.13 EXPLOSIVES NO SMOKING within 25 feet of vehicle containing Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 material

103. Load is not properly secured against movement.

104. Load not secured

105. Explosives not in proper packages, and load securement.

106.  If you have questions please call Arthur Fleener with the USDOT 515 233 7410 or Captain House with the Iowa DOT 515 237 3278. We will be happy to help you with any DOT questions