[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 49, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 49CFR174.110]

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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION
 
 CHAPTER I--RESEARCH AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
                             TRANSPORTATION
 
PART 174_CARRIAGE BY RAIL--Table of Contents
 
                 Subpart E_Class I (Explosive) Materials
 
Sec. 174.110  Car magazine.

    When specially authorized by the carrier, Division 1.1 or 1.2 
(explosive) materials in quantity not exceeding 68 kg (150 pounds) may 
be carried in construction or repair cars if the packages of Class 1 
(explosive) materials are placed in a ``magazine'' box made of sound 
lumber not less than 2.5 cm (0.98 inch) thick, covered on the exterior 
with metal, and provided with strong handles. The box must be plainly 
stenciled on the top, sides, and ends, in letters not less than 5 cm (2 
inches) high, ``EXPLOSIVES--DANGEROUS--HANDLE CAREFULLY''. The box must 
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provided with strong hinges and with a lock for keeping it securely 
closed. Vacant space in the box must be filled with a cushioning 
material such as sawdust or excelsior, and the box must be properly 
stayed to prevent movement within the car. The car must be placarded 
with EXPLOSIVES 1.1 or 1.2 (EXPLOSIVES A) placards when the magazine 
contains Division 1.1 or 1.2 (explosive) materials.

[Amdt. 174-26, 41 FR 16092, Apr. 15, 1976, as amended by Amdt. 174-26A, 
41 FR 40685, Sept. 20, 1976; Amdt. 174-68, 55 FR 52682, Dec. 21, 1990; 
66 FR 45383, Aug. 28, 2001]

    Effective Date Note: At 68 FR 61942, Oct. 30, 2003, Sec. 174.110 
was amended by revising the word ``movement'' to read ``shifting'', 
effective Oct. 1, 2004. At 69 FR 30588, May 28, 2004, the effective date 
was delayed until Jan. 1, 2005.