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shipments of hazardous materials. For overseas shipments of DS2, international rules for air and surface movement must

be followed. When DS2 is transported within a host nation, host nations rules and policies must be followed. DS2 will be

packaged and shipped in accordance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 173.AR 55-355 specifies

requirements for the transportation documentation of freight for shipment. Host nations in overseas theaters of

operations have similar regulations. Only the overseas command staff can advise about foreign laws concerning storage

and handling of DS2.

5-2. Air Carriers. Shipments of DS2 by air are governed by Title 49 CFR and the applicable requirements of the

International Air Traffic Association and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). TM 38-250 provides guidance

for packaging, handling, and transporting dangerous articles by military aircraft.DS2 is limited to 5 gallons per package

when shipped by military/commercial aircraft. Containers of DS2 (1 1/3-quart cans, 5-gallon pails, 14-liter containers, and

M13 Portable Decontaminating Apparatus) are not authorized for shipment on passenger carrying aircraft.

5-3. Water Carriers. Shipments of DS2 by water are governed by the regulations of DOT and the U.S. Coast Guard,

and by the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). AR 55-228

establishes policy and provides detailed procedures and direction governing shipments of hazardous cargo aboard

vessels. Local, city, county, or state regulatory bodies in connection with the use of water terminal facilities may require

additional specific precautions. Shipping DS2 "on-deck" or "under-deck" is permitted in cargo and passenger vessels

subject to the requirements of Title 49 CFR, part 176.

5-4. Rail Carriers. The followingDS2 containers are not authorized on passenger-carrying rail cars:1 1/3-quart cans, 5-

gallon pails, 14-liter containers, and M13 Portable Decontaminating Apparatus.

5-5. Motor Carriers. These shipments should be in accordance with AR 55-355 and Title 49 CFR.

5-6. Hazardous Waste Shipments. Any shipment of hazardous waste must be in accordance with Title 40 and 49 CFR.