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UPS Shippers

UPS users must have HazShipper Version 12.10 or higher to conform with the latest UPS End of Day report specifications. The specification requires that all End of Day reports have the following statement: "I declare that all applicable air transport requirements have been met."

Security Template

Guidlines for Conducting and Employee Background Check

IATA / ICAO

Mandatory changes for January 1, 2007.
1) New Proper Shipping Names and Changes.
2) New Special Provisions.

CFR

Rulemakings and Federal Register Notices - See all the rules

RSPA-02-12064 (HM-232)
Hazardous Materials: Security Requirements for Offerors and Transporters of Hazardous Materials
Final rule - Published 3/25/2003: 68 FR 14509.

Summary: The Research and Special Programs Administration is establishing new requirements to enhance the security of hazardous materials transported in commerce. Shippers and carriers of certain highly hazardous materials must develop and implement security plans. In addition, all shippers and carriers of hazardous materials must assure that their employee training includes a security component.

Summary of Register Changes (CFR)

Rule	Effective Date	Mandatory Date
Exemptions (Changes to Special Permits) (HM-240)	December 9, 2005	January 9, 2006
Alternate Basic Description	January 1, 2007	January 1, 2013
Organic Peroxide Label	December 31, 2006	January 1, 2011
Organic Peroxide Plackarding (Rail, Vessel, Aircraft)	December 31, 2006	January 1, 2011
Organic Peroxide Plackarding (Hiway)	December 31, 2006	January 1, 2014
Classification (PG Assignments) for 3 and 6.1		January 1, 2012
HM-215I
Preparation and retention of shipping papers (172.201(e))	Retain for 2 years	January 9, 2006
New Maximum Penalties (107.329) [Docket No. PHMSA-05-22461]	August 10, 2005	February 17, 2006
New Requirements for Cylinders HM-220E	August 10, 2005	February 17, 2006

Summary of Changes (IATA)

Rule	Effective Date	Mandatory Date
Alternate Basic Description		January 1, 2007
Classification (PG Assignments) for 3 and 6.1		January 1, 2007
Limited Quantity Diamond	October 1, 2003	January 1, 2009
New Organic Peroxide Label		January 1, 2011

(Revised 3-22-2007)