DAFMAN24-210 governs packaging of hazardous materials for safe, efficient, and legal storage, handling, and transportation.
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The publication covers HAZMAT packaging, container usage, exceptions, special approvals, and performance-oriented packaging identification codes. It also sets procedures for submitting DOT-SP, CAA, and COE requests and requires packaging to prevent HAZMAT releases.
Applies to: This regulation is applicable to the Military Services and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), referred to as Department of War (DoW) components in this regulation.
In accordance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), §173.7(a), DoW has the authority to certify for transport packagings equal to or greater in strength and efficiency than packagings meeting Title 49 CFR requirements. (paragraph 7)
DoW also has the authority to reship any shippers certified shipment to any consignee provided the original packaging has not been damaged or altered in any manner. (paragraph 7)
DoW-managed HAZMAT shall be provided packaging protection at the lowest overall cost without compromising established DoW safety standards. (paragraph 100-185)
Packaging shall provide adequate continuous protection to the packaged HAZMAT and shall prevent any release of the HAZMAT. (paragraph 100-185)