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Topics of particular interest for Hazardous Materials handlers
IMPORTANT REGULATORY CHANGES for 2025 (CFR/IATA/IMDG):
UPDATED December 17, 2024
Summary of 49-CFR Federal Register:
HM-215P
PHMSA is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to maintain alignment with international regulations and
standards by adopting various amendments, including changes to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing
groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, air transport quantity limitations, and vessel stowage requirements.
Additionally, PHMSA is amending the HMR to allow for better alignment with Transport Canada's Transportation of
Dangerous Goods Regulations. PHMSA is also withdrawing the unpublished October 1, 2020, Notice of Enforcement
Policy Regarding International Standards on use of select updated international standards in complying with the HMR
during the pendency of this rulemaking.
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-07-26/pdf/2022-15358.pdf
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-07-26/pdf/2022-15358.pdf
HM-215Q and corrections
PHMSA is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to maintain alignment with international regulations and
standards by adopting various amendments, including changes to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing
groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, air transport quantity limitations, and vessel stowage requirements.
PHMSA is also withdrawing the unpublished November 28, 2022, Notice of Enforcement Policy Regarding International
Standards on the use of select updated international standards in complying with the HMR during the pendency of this
rulemaking.
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-10/pdf/2024-06956.pdf
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-09/pdf/2024-10098.pdf
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-13/pdf/C1-2024-06956.pdf
Changes To UN Numbers:
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UN1169, Extracts, aromatic, liquid has been deleted.
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UN1169, Extracts, aromatic, liquid will be accepted until April 10, 2025.
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UN1197, Extracts, flavoring, liquid has been changed to
UN1197 Extracts, liquid
for flavor and aroma.
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UN1197, Extracts, flavoring, liquid will be accepted until April 10, 2025.
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UN1891, Ethyl bromide Hazard Class changed from 6.1 to 3 (6.1).
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UN1891, Ethyl bromide Hazard Class 6.1 will be accepted until April 10, 2025.
Lithium Battery Mark – No Longer requires phone number. Only UN Number.
International Air (IATA)
NEW UN Numbers:
- UN0514, Fire suppressant dispersing devices, 1.4S
- UN3559,Fire suppressant dispersing devices, 9
- UN3554,Gallium contained in manufactured articles, 8
- UN3551,Sodium ion batteries, 9
- UN3552,Sodium ion batteries contained in equipment, 9
- UN3552,Sodium ion batteries packed in equipment, 9
- UN3556,Vehicle, lithium ion battery powered, 9
- UN3557,Vehicle, lithium metal battery powered, 9
- UN3558,Vehicle, sodium ion battery powered, 9
Lithium Battery Mark – No Longer requires phone number. Only UN Number.
Regulation Edition: Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) Edition 66, Effective 1 January–31 December 2025
See Significant Changes and Amendments in the DGR Edition 66th (2025)
(Includes: Exceptions, State and Operator Variations, Classification, New UN Numbers/Proper Shipping Name, Special Provisions, Packaging Instructions, Marking and Labeling, Documentation, Handling Table 9.1.A and 9.5.A, Radioactive Materials/Appendices)
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG)
Lithium Battery Mark – No Longer requires phone number. Only UN Number.
Regulation Edition: IMDG Code, 2022 Edition (inc. Amendment 41-22), Effective 1 January 2023–31 December 2025
Carrier Information
UPS Hazardous Materials Customers
For UPS Shipping Hazardous Materials Guide:
https://www.ups.com/us/en/support/shipping-support/shipping-special-care-regulated-items.page
FedEx Hazardous Materials Customers
For FedEx Regulatory Updates and Resources Information:
https://www.fedex.com/en-us/service-guide/hazardous-materials.html
Hazardous Hot Line Phone Number:
DOT: 1-800-0467-4922
FedEx: 1-800-463-3339 Ext. 81
UPS: 1-800-554-9965
(Revised 12-16-2024)
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