49 CFR 173.474
§ 173.474 Quality control for construction of packaging.
United States · 49 CFR — Transportation · Status: effective
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- 49 CFR 173.474, § 173.474 Quality control for construction of packaging, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/256137
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Prior to the first use of any packaging for the shipment of Class 7 (radioactive) material, the offeror shall determine that—
(a) The packaging meets the quality of design and construction requirements as specified in this subchapter; and
(b) The effectiveness of the shielding, containment and, when required, the heat transfer characteristics of the package, are within the limits specified for the package design.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.