Shipment of Oil Spill Samples

Introduction

Shipment Options

Regulatory References

Packaging

Paperwork

Shipment Options

Ship by a method assigning a unique “tracking number” to the package

Preferred Methods:Federal ExpressDHLRegistered Domestic Mail

Regulatory Reference Options

49 CFR 172 & 173

ICAO Technical Instructions

IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

Best Choice for Most Carriers

IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

Packaging

What are we shipping? PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, N.O.S.

UN number? UN 1268

In what quantity? LIMITED QUANTITY (<1L)

Inner Packaging

Glass Jars Non-Reactive

Cushioning Sorbent Material Oil-Resistant Liner

Seal Jars with Electrical Tape

Jar Orientation

Required: Recommended:

Outer Packaging, Marking, & Labeling

Fiberboard Box (<30 kg, 66 lbs.)

Proper Shipping Name (Petroleum Products, N.O.S.)

UN Number (UN 1268)

Limited Quantity Marking (Ltd. Qty.)

Requirements:

Outer Packaging, Marking, & Labeling

Orientation Labels (Upward Arrows)- Do not draw onto box. Use proper labels.

Hazard Class (3) Label

Addresses (To/From)

Requirements:

Shipper’s Declaration of Dangerous Goods

WHO CAN SIGN THE SHIPPER’S DECLARATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS?

• The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods regulations require that the person signing the declaration be properly trained, tested, and certified to ship dangerous goods via aircraft. IATA is the preferred method of dangerous goods shipment of carriers, such as DHL and FEDEX.

• See IATA 8.1.4.1 (Signature) and IATA 1.5 (Training Requirements) for specific regulations.

• Training may be obtained from various sources (e.g. Bureau of Dangerous Goods, FEDEX)