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Subpart A—General19

Subpart B—Preparation of Hazardous Materials for Transportation22

Subpart C—Definitions, Classification and Packaging for Class 118

Subpart D—Definitions Classification, Packing Group Assignments and Exceptions for Hazardous Materials Other Than Class 1 and Class 726

Subpart E—Non-bulk Packaging for Hazardous Materials Other Than Class 1 and Class 763

Subpart F—Bulk Packaging for Hazardous Materials Other Than Class 1 and Class 79

Subpart G—Gases; Preparation and Packaging36

Subpart I—Class 7 (Radioactive) Materials47

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49 CFR 173.416

Authorized Type B packages.

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Each of the following packages is authorized for shipment of quantities exceeding A1 or A2, as appropriate:#

(a)Any Type B(U) or Type B(M) packaging that meets the applicable requirements of 10 CFR part 71 and that has been approved by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission may be shipped pursuant to § 173.471.#

(b)Any Type B(U) or B(M) packaging that meets the applicable requirements in “IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, SSR-6” (IBR, see § 171.7 of this subchapter) and for which the foreign Competent Authority Certificate has been revalidated by DOT pursuant to § 173.473. These packagings are authorized only for export and import shipments.#

(c)A package approved by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission under a special package authorization granted in accordance with 10 CFR 71.41(d) provided it is offered only for domestic transportation in accordance with the requirements in § 173.471(b) and (c).#