Index of Files

  • August 2007
    ICAO - Addendum/Corrigendum: On August 1, the International Civil Aviation Organization issued an addendum/corrigendum to the 2007-2008 to the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air. To download a copy of this document click on this link: http://www.icao.int/icaonet/dcs/9284.html (then click on the link for English, French, Spanish, or Russian)

    IATA - Addendum: The International Air Transport Association issued an addendum to the 48th Edition (2007) of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations on August 2, 2008. To download a copy of this very important document in English, French, or German, click on this link: http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/dangerous_goods/download.htm

    U.S. D.O.T. - Lithium Batteries: The D.O.T./PHMSA issued a final rule (HM-224-C & HM-224-E) on August 9, 2007 in order to strengthen safety standards for lithium batteries, which continue to be a major safety concern in air transportation. The rule becomes effective on January 1, 2008 with early compliance authorized effective October 1, 2007. To download this very important document click on this link: http://hazmat.dot.gov/regs/notices/rulemake.htm#72fr-44929
  • July 2007
    TSA The requirement for Security Threat Assessment submissions for agents of aircraft operators, foreign air carriers and indirect air carriers has been extended to July 15, 2007. After the above date aircraft operators and indirect air carriers (air freight forwarders) may not allow unescorted access to air cargo for any individual unless the operator has submitted the information for that individual to TSA.

  • February 25, 2005

    New rule affecting aircraft operators flying in U.S.-controlled airspace and U.S. Flag Carriers operating throughout the world.

    Effective April 1, 2005, the U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) require that
    an aircraft operator:

    (1) Place on the notification of pilot-in-command (NOPC) or in the cockpit of the aircraft a telephone number that can be contacted during an in-flight emergency to obtain information about any hazardous materials aboard the aircraft; (2) retain and provide upon request a copy of the NOPC, or the information contained in it, at the aircraft operator’s principal place of business, or the airport of departure, for 90 days, and at the airport of departure until the flight
    leg is completed; and (3) make readily accessible, and provide upon request, a copy of the NOPC, or the information contained in it, at the planned airport of arrival until the flight leg is completed. Source: HM 206C Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 36 / Thursday, February 24, 2005 / Rules and Regulations To download a copy of this rule click on: http://hazmat.dot.gov/regs/notices/rulemake.htm Click on “Final Rules” – scroll down to PHMSA-00-7762 (HM-206-C)

  • December 21, 2004
    The U.S. D.O.T., Research and Special Programs Administration, the Competent Authority (National Authority) for the United States, has issued a final rule with a very short advance notice concerning aircraft safety in conjunction with the shipment by air of Lithium Batteries.     Effective December 29, 2004, primary lithium batteries will no longer be permitted to be shipped on passenger-carrying aircraft. Primary lithium batteries are batteries that are not rechargeable. Smaller batteries that are excepted from the regulations by Special Provision A-45 are also forbidden on passenger-carrying aircraft. RSPA is applying this new ban on lithium batteries due to recent testing by the FAA and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA). The excepted batteries and cells covered by Special Provision A-45 in the ICAO and IATA Regulations must be marked on the outside of the package that the batteries are forbidden to be transported on passenger-carrying aircraft even if they were not originally intended to be shipped by air when originally packaged.

    The rule will apply to all primary batteries shipped within the United States as well as batteries that are being imported or transiting the U.S. by air. Since an overwhelming number of shipments of lithium batteries and cells are imported into the U.S. brokers and forwarders and air carriers should take immediate steps to comply with this regulation. Notify your overseas customers as soon as possible. For a copy of the final rule please go to: http://hazmat.dot.gov/rulemake.htm#final Download: Docket No. RSPA-04-19886 (HM-224E); Hazardous Materials: Prohibition on the Transportation of Primary Lithium Batteries and Cells Aboard Passenger Aircraft Final Rule; Interim Final Rule; Published 12/15/2004; Effective Date 12/29/2004; 69 FR 75207.

  • July 1, 2004
    Fireworks are dangerous! Click on     http://www.fireworksafety.com/
  • December 28, 2003
    U.S. D.O.T./RSPA will study the ICAO recommendation and since the mark would not have been mandatory until October 2004 there will be no conflict with ICAO or IATA on 1 January 2004. Use the following link for the RSPA/OHMS notice. http://hazmat.dot.gov/OHMS.htm
  • October 24, 2003
    Still confused over U.S. Hazmat Transportation Security? You may have had to implement a security program on September 25, 2003. You might find these Q&A from U.S.D.O.T./RSPA helpful.PRESS HERE     requires arcrobat reader
  • September 12, 2003
     We received the following heads-up e-mail from our colleague Carle LaCouture, former Chairman of the DGAC:RSPA, effective September 30, 2003, is raising civil penalties to $275 minimum, $32,500 maximum per violation. Up to then, the numbers are $250 and $27500 respectively. As to "Prior record of violations" - RSPA will look back 6 years instead of 5, and has established escalation % for prior violations. For reference, see the Federal Register, Monday, September 8, page 52844.For a direct link to that notice, click on http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2003/pdf/03-22569.pdf
  • August 7, 2003
     Reminders - USDOT HAZMAT Registrations are due by 1 July 2003. U.S. Drivers - file for your CDL renewals as early as possible. States are now required to perform a security background check with TSA prior to renewing CDL's. If you want to "keep on trucking" file early. This requirement is adding to the workload of DMV's and delays are not uncommon.
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