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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 173.474

Quality control for construction of packaging.

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Prior to the first use of any packaging for the shipment of Class 7 (radioactive) material, the offeror shall determine that—#

(a)The packaging meets the quality of design and construction requirements as specified in this subchapter; and#

(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.#

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Designbinding

means the description of a special form Class 7 (radioactive) material, a package, packaging, or LSA-III, that enables those items to be fully identified. The description may include specifications, engineering drawings, reports showing compliance with regulatory requirements, and other relevant documentation.

49 CFR 173.403Applies at 49 CFR Part 173 Subpart I scope

Packagebinding

means the packaging together with its radioactive contents as presented for transport.

49 CFR 173.403Applies at 49 CFR Part 173 Subpart I scope

Radioactive materialbinding

means any material containing radionuclides where both the activity concentration and the total activity in the consignment exceed the values specified in the table in § 173.436 or values derived according to the instructions in § 173.433.

49 CFR 173.403Applies at 49 CFR Part 173 Subpart I scope

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Retrieved: Aug 20, 2026
Version: 2026-08-18

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