Shipper's Responsibilities

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STATE VARIATIONS:        CAG-01/05, DEG-01/04, GBG-01/02, IRG-01, ITG-01/05/06, MYG-02/03, SAG-01, USG-04, ZAG-01

OPERATOR VARIATIONS:        5X-02/03/05, 9C-01, AC-01, CI-03, CO-08, DL-10, JD-01/02/03/05, JL-01, KE-01/02/04, KZ-01/02/05, LY-04/05, ME-03, NG-01, NH-01/05/07, OS-01, RG-05, RJ-01, SK-02, TK-05, TR-07

1.3.2 Specific Responsibilities

Before any package or over pack of dangerous goods is offered for air transport, the shipper must comply with the following specific responsibilities.

1.3.1.1 A shipper must comply fully with these Regulations when offering a consignment of dangerous goods to IATA Member and associate Member airlines, and to airlines participating in IATA interline agreements for cargo. In addition, shippers must comply with any applicable regulations set forth by the States of origin, transit and destination.

1.3.1.2 These Regulations are fully compliant with the ICAO Technical Instructions. A shipper, offering articles or substances in violation of these Regulations, may be in breach of national law and may be subject to legal penalties.

1.3.1.3 In these Regulations the words shall and must are used to indicate a mandatory requirement. The words should and may indicate a preferred requirement and are not binding.

1.3.2 Specific Responsibilities

Before any package or over pack of dangerous goods is offered for air transport, the shipper must comply with the following specific responsibilities.

1.3.2.1 A shipper must provide such information to his employees as will enable them to carry out their responsibilities with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by air.

1.3.2.2 The shipper must ensure that the articles or substances are not prohibited for transport by air (see 2.1).

1.3.2.3 The articles or substances must be properly identified, classified, packed, marked, labelled and documented and otherwise in a condition for transport in accordance with these Regulations.

1.3.2.4 Before a consignment of dangerous goods is offered for air transport, all relevant persons involved in its preparation must have received training to enable them to carry out their responsibilities, as detailed in 1.5. Where a shipper does not have trained staff, the “relevant persons may be interpreted as applying to those employed to act on the shipper's behalf and undertake the shipper's responsibilities in the preparation of the consignment. However, such persons must be trained as required by 1.5.

1.3.3 Special Arrangements

OPERATOR VARIATIONS:        5X-03, 9C-01, AC-01, CO-08, DL-10, JD-01, JL-01, KE-02, KZ-01, LA-02, ME-03, NG-01, NH-01, OS-01, RJ-01, SJ-01, SK-02, TK-05, TR-07

1.3.3.1 Infectious Substance

STATE VARIATION:        AUG-03

OPERATOR VARIATIONS:        AS-08, CS-07, FX-09, HA-03, LA-04

1.3.3.1.1 Before offering any infectious substances for carriage, the shipper must have made advance arrangements with the consignee; received confirmation that the substance may be legally imported without delay in delivery; made advance arrangements with the operator to ensure expeditious carriage; and notified the consignee of all shipping details (see also 9.1.2).

  1.3.3.1.2 Live vertebrate or invertebrate animals must not be used to consign infectious substances unless such substances cannot be consigned by any other means. Infected live animals must not be transported by air unless exempted in accordance with 2.1.2.

1.3.3.2 Dangerous Goods in Consolidations

OPERATOR VARIATIONS:        AZ-01, CA-01, CI-03, DL-08, IR-02, KA-04, KE-01, KL-01, KZ-05, LA-01, LH-02, LY-02, ME-02, NH-07, PX-03, RJ-02, SV-03, TK-04, UA-06

Dangerous Goods are accepted in consolidations under the conditions specified in 1.3.3.2.1 to 1.3.3.2.5.

1.3.3.2.1 Dangerous goods may be consolidated with goods not subject to these Regulations. Dangerous goods in consolidations are subject to the acceptance check described in 9.1.4. Any delays caused by discrepancies found during the check may result in delay to the complete consolidation.

1.3.3.2.2 Dangerous goods in consolidations must be identified, classified, packed, marked, labelled and documented in accordance with these Regulations and be free from any indication of damage or leakage.

1.3.3.2.3 Packages and over packs containing dangerous goods must be offered to the operator separately from the goods in the consolidation that are not subject to these Regulations. Dangerous goods in consolidations are not acceptable in unit load devices, unless specifically permitted by these Regulations (see 9.1.1.1).

1.3.3.2.4 A Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods is required for each component (house) consignment.

1.3.3.2.5 Consolidations containing any cargo Aircraft Only?dangerous goods must be shipped on Cargo Aircraft.

1.3.3.2.6 Before a consignment is offered to an operator for transport, the shipper, the freight forwarder and the cargo agent must:

l          ensure that the dangerous goods are in full compliance with the Regulations;

l          segregate dangerous goods contained in a consolidation from goods which are not subject to the Regulations, and offer them separately;

l          ensure that the dangerous goods are not loaded in a unit load device other than those permitted under 9.1.1.1;

for all consignments, check documents and the exterior of packages for indication of hidden hazards.

2.7.4 Shipper's Responsibilities

Before handing to the operator, the shipper must ensure that a package containing dangerous goods in excepted quantities will withstand normal conditions of air transport (see 5.0.4) and will not require any special handling, stowage or storage conditions which might necessitate shading from direct sunlight, ventilation, storage away from source of heat, etc.

2.7.5 Quantity Limits

TABLE 2.7.A   (please reference with Dangerous Goods Regulations 42nd edition effective 1 January 2001)

a The more restrictive quantity required by either the Primary or Subsidiary Risk must be used.

b For inner packagings, the quantity contained in receptacle with a water capacity of 30 mL. For outer packagings, the sum of the water capacities of all the inner packagings contained must not exceed 1 L.

c Applies only to Organic Peroxides when contained in a chemical kit or a first aid kit.

d See 10.5.9.8.1 (G.10.5.9.8.1), 10.5.9.8.2 (G10.5.9.8.2) and 10.5.9.1 (G.10.5.9.1) through 10.5.9.7 (G.10.5.9.7), radioactive material in excepted packages.

e UN 2803 and UN 2809 are not permitted in Excepted Quantities.

f For substances in Class 9 for which no packing group is indicated in the List of Dangerous Goods, Packing Group II quantities must be used.

Note:

1        Authorized materials only, see 2.7.2 for excluded materials.

2      The above limits only apply to substances that are permitted on passenger aircraft.

2.7.6 Labelling

2.7.6.1 Each package containing dangerous goods in excepted quantities must be labeled with a label having minimum dimensions which conforms in shape, colour, format and text to the specimen reproduced in Figure 2.7.B. A label must be affixed or printed on the package on a contrasting background. If the package is included in an overpack, this label must be clearly visible or appear on the overpack also.

2.7.6.2 The shipper must enter the required information on the label and sign it as indicated. The signature may be written by hand or it may be facsimile reproduced by a stamp or by printing. A typewritten signature is not acceptable. The label must not be completed or signed by a consolidator, a forwarder or an IATA cargo agent.

2.7.6.3 If required, the wording in English may be supplemented by an accurate translation in another language. Alternatively, a second label in a different language may be affixed. The text appearing in the space delineated by dotted lines may be changed to accommodate the shipper's requirements as long as it provides the same information.

2.7.6.4 The border of the label must have red diagonal hatching. The label may be printed in black and red on white paper or it may be printed in red only on white paper.

2.7.6.5 The label may contain identification information, including the name of its printer, provided that information is printed outside the border is no larger than 10 point type.

2.7.6.6 The label is shown in Figure 2.7.B.

 (please reference with Dangerous Goods Regulations 42nd edition effective 1 January 2001)

2.7.7 Documentation

2.7.7.1 The Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods is not required.

 (please reference with Dangerous Goods Regulations 42nd edition effective 1 January 2001)

2.7.7.2 The nature and Quantity of Goods box of the air waybill must be completed with the words dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities and when excepted packages of radioactive material (see 2.7.2(k)) are involved, the additional appropriate wording radioactive material, excepted package . . as required by 10.8.7.3 (G.10.8.7.3).

 (please reference with Dangerous Goods Regulations 42nd edition effective 1 January 2001)

2.7.8 Packing Requirements

2.7.8.1 Dangerous goods permitted under this Subsection must be packed in well constructed packagings. The materials used to make these packagings including their closures must be of good quality. Packaging materials which may come into contact with the substance or article must not react dangerously with the substance or article and must not affect its packaging functions adversely.

2.7.8.2 Each inner packaging must be constructed of plastic having a minimum thickness of not less than 0.2 mm, or of glass, earthenware or metal. The materials of inner packagings must not contain substances which may react dangerously with the contents, form hazardous products or significantly weaken the packagings. The closure of each inner packaging with a removable closure must be held securely in place with wire, tape or other positive means. Receptacles having necks with moulded screw threads must have threaded type leak-proof cap completely resistant to the contents. Except for temperature sensing devices, liquids must not completely fill inner packagings at a temperature of 55 to130 (detail see up to date regulation available at www.iata.org)

2.7.8.3 Each inner packaging must be securely packed in an intermediate packaging with cushioning material. The intermediate packaging must completely contain the contents in case of breakage or leakage, regardless of package orientation. For liquid dangerous goods, the intermediate packaging must contain sufficient absorbent material to absorb the entire contents of the inner packaging. In such cases, the absorbent material may be the cushioning material. Dangerous goods must not react dangerously with cushioning and absorbent materials or adversely affect their properties.

2.7.8.4 The intermediate packaging must be securely packed in a strong rigid outer packaging (wood, fibreboard or other equally strong material).

2.7.8.5 The complete package must be capable of withstanding the tests specified under 2.7.9.

2.7.8.6 Dangerous goods in excepted quantities must not be packed together in the same outer packaging if they react dangerously with each other and cause:

n       combustion and/or evolution of considerable heat;

n      revolution of flammable, toxic or asphyxiant gases;

n      the formation of corrosive substances; or

n      the formation of unstable substances.

2.7.8.7 The quantities of different dangerous goods contained in one outer packaging must be such that does not exceed the value of 1 where “Q?is calculated using the formula:

where n1, n2, etc. are the net quantities per package of the dangerous goods and M1, M2, etc. are the maximum net quantities per package permitted for these excepted quantity dangerous goods permitted for the appropriate packing group by 2.7.5.2.

2.7.8.8 The following dangerous goods do not need to be taken into account in the calculation of the Q-value:

   (a)  carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice), UN 1845; and

   (b)  those with the same UN number, packing group and physical state (i.e. solid or liquid), providing they are the only dangerous goods in the package and the total net quantity does not exceed the maximum net quantity according to 2.7.5.2.

2.7.8.9 If in the shape of a box, two of the three outside dimensions of the package must be at least 100 mm each. If in the shape of a cylinder, the package must have a minimum height of 100 mm and a diameter of at least 100 mm.

2.7.8.10 Overpacks may be used and may also contain packages of dangerous goods or goods not subject to these Regulations provided that there are no packages enclosing different substances which might react dangerously with each other.

2.7.8.11 A package containing dangerous goods in excepted quantities must not contain other dangerous goods that require a Shipper's Declaration.

2.7.9 Package Tests

2.7.9.1 Tests must be carried out on packagings prepared as for transport. Inner receptacles must be filled to not less than 95% of their capacity for solids or 98% for liquids. The substances to be transported in the packaging may be replaced by other substances except where this would invalidate the results of the tests. For solids, when another substance is used, it must have the same physical characteristics (weight, grain size, etc.) as the substance to be carried. In the drop tests for liquids, when another substance is used, its relative density (specific gravity) and viscosity should be similar to those of the substance to be transported.

2.7.9.2 The complete package, as demonstrated by testing, must be capable of withstanding without breakage or leakage of any inner packaging and without significant reduction in effectiveness the tests described in 2.7.9.2.1 and 2.7.9.2.2.

2.7.9.2.1 Free drops onto a rigid, non-resilient flat and horizontal surface from a height of 1.8 metre:

 (a)  For packaging with six sides, i.e. a box shape:

n      one drop flat on bottom;

n      one drop flat on top;

n      one drop flat on long side;

n      one drop flat on short side; and

n      one drop on a corner at the junction of three intersecting edges.

 (b)  For a cylindrical packaging, i.e. a drum shape:

n      one drop diagonally on a chime or circumferential seam or an edge; and

n      one drop on the weakest part not tested by the first drop, e.g. a closure.

Note:        Each of the above tests may be performed on different but identical packages.

2.7.9.2.2 A force applied to the top surface for a duration of 24 hours, equivalent to the total weight of identical packages if stacked to a height of 3 metre (including the test sample).

2.8 Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities

STATE VARIATION:        FRG-02

  OPERATOR VARIATIONS:        GF-04, KJ-07, LH-01, SV-02

 (please reference with Dangerous Goods Regulations 42nd edition effective 1 January 2001)

2.8.0 General

2.8.0.1 It is recognised that many dangerous goods can be safely carried in good quality combination packagings which meet the construction requirements of Subsections 6.1 and 6.2 but which have not been marked and tested in accordance with the requirements of 6.0.4 and Subsection 6.3. Dangerous goods may be carried as “Limited Quantity?only if they comply with the restrictions provided in this paragraph, in the List of Dangerous Goods and in Section 5. All requirements of these Regulations must be met unless otherwise provided.

2.8.0.2 The limitations and provisions of 2.8 for the transport of dangerous goods in Limited Quantities apply identically for passenger and cargo aircraft.

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