ABSTRACT

Shipper/Generator Responsibilities (49 CFR173.22) — The shipper shall class and describe the hazardous material. The shipper shall determine that the packaging or container is an authorized packaging. The shipper shall determine that the packaging has been manufactured, assembled, and marked as required by 49 CFR or Exemptions issued. For UN standard packaging subject to the regulations, the shipper shall perform all necessary functions (closure) to bring that package into compliance, as when tested. Per 49 CFR 172.205, the shipper shall prepare the shipping manifest.