{"operation":"document","citation":"49 CFR 173.474","title":"Quality control for construction of packaging.","source_type":"regulation","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"current","official":true,"published_on":null,"effective_on":"2026-08-18","summary":"Prior to the first use of any packaging for the shipment of Class 7 (radioactive) material, the offeror shall determine that—\n\n(a) The packaging meets the quality of design and construction requirements as specified in this subchapter; and\n\n(b) The effectiveness of the shielding, containment and, wh","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/49-cfr-173-474.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/49-cfr-173-474.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/49-cfr-173-474","source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/on/2026-08-18/title-49/section-173.474","body":"Prior to the first use of any packaging for the shipment of Class 7 (radioactive) material, the offeror shall determine that—\n\n(a) The packaging meets the quality of design and construction requirements as specified in this subchapter; and\n\n(b) The effectiveness of the shielding, containment and, when required, the heat transfer characteristics of the package, are within the limits specified for the package design.","truncated":false,"body_characters":418}