A final rule for HM-215J/224D was published on January 14, 2009. Compliance is required January 1, 2010, except for the following:
- Portable tanks, cargo tanks, and tank cars containing cryogenic liquids must be “on deck” regardless of the stowage authorized in the IMDG Code starting February 13, 2009.
- Small lithium cells and batteries must be of a type proven to meet the requirements in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria starting October 1, 2009.
- The new marine pollutant marking is required January 14, 2010.
- New shipping names for ethanol and gasoline mixtures are required October 1, 2010.
- The new IBC stacking marking is required January 1, 2011.
- The new cargo aircraft only label is required January 1, 2013.
For more info, view the final rule (PDF). |