[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 2]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 49CFR173.53]



[Page 465]

 

                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

   CHAPTER I--PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY 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.

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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