[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 49, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 49CFR173.53]

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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION
 
 CHAPTER I--RESEARCH AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
                             TRANSPORTATION
 
PART 173--SHIPPERS--GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPMENTS AND PACKAGINGS--Table of Contents
 
    Subpart C--Definitions, Classification and Packaging for Class 1
 
Sec. 173.53  Provisions for using old classifications of explosives.

    Where the classification system in effect prior to January 1, 1991, 
is referenced in State or local laws, ordinances or regulations not 
pertaining to the transportation of hazardous materials, the following 
table may be used to compare old and new hazard class names:

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                                            Class name prior to Jan. 1,
         Current classification                        1991
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Division 1.1............................  Class A explosives.
Division 1.2............................  Class A or Class B explosives.

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Division 1 3............................  Class B explosive.
Division 1.4............................  Class C explosives.
Division 1.5............................  Blasting agents.
Division 1.6............................  No applicable hazard class.
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