FAA Hazardous Materials Regulations For Passengers 1 Federal Aviation Administration Presenters : Special Agents Monika Borsy & Carlos Berroya

FAA Hazardous Materials Regulations For Passengers1Federal Aviation

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Presenters :

Special Agents Monika Borsy & Carlos Berroya


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FAA Hazardous Materials Program In 1997 the Dangerous Goods/Cargo Security Program

was established as a result of ValuJet Airlines Flight 592 crash into the Florida Everglades caused by the actuation of improperly prepared unexpended oxygen generators.

In November 2002, the FAA reenergized its Hazardous Materials Program after the Department of Transportation split responsibility for the oversight of cargo security from hazardous material, with cargo security becoming the purview of the Department of Homeland Security and hazardous materials returning to the FAA from the Transportation Security Administration.

As a result of this change in responsibility, the FAA is focused solely on the safe transportation of hazardous materials by air.


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Program PrioritiesPrevent fatalities resulting from improperly shippedHazardous Materials in U.S. air commerce by:• Conducting assessments of Air Carriers, Shippers, and

Repair Stations• Responding to incidents, accidents and discrepancy

reports• Implementing aggressive outreach and education

programs to create awareness and ensure compliance with the hazardous material regulations

• Gathering and analyzing data to identify and combat dangerous trends before they become a problem


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Hazardous Material Regulations

49 Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR)


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Air Carrier Discrepancy Reporting

49 CFR 175.31

• Carriers must report undeclared hazmat in cargo or passenger checked baggage.

• This still applies even if TSA discovers the hazmat during screening of checked bag.


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Passenger Hazardous Materials Exceptions (49 CFR, 175.10)

• Passengers & crew can only carry certain personal-use hazardous materials such as medicinal and toilet articles

• See http://ash.faa.gov for details on what can and cannot be carried in baggage and in the aircraft cabin

Passengers can receive warnings or Passengers can receive warnings or stiff fines from the FAA—something stiff fines from the FAA—something that is becoming more common as that is becoming more common as airport screeners find more hazmat airport screeners find more hazmat in baggage.in baggage.


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Examples of Toiletry Articles


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Not an example of toiletry articles


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Passenger Hazardous Materials Exceptions (continued)

– Safety matches or a lighter intended for personal use by an individual may be carried on one’s person.

– However, “strike anywhere” matches, lighters containing unabsorbed liquid fuel (other than liquefied gas), lighter fuel, and lighter refills are forbidden.

– Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) may be carried in quantities not exceeding 4.4 pounds, when used to pack perishables in carry-on baggage provided the package permits the release of carbon dioxide gas.


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Passenger Hazardous Materials Exceptions (continued)

– Perfumes and colognes, purchased through duty-free sales, may be carried in checked or carry-on baggage.

– Alcoholic beverages with less than 24% alcohol by volume can be carried in checked or carry-on baggage.

– Alcoholic beverages with more than 24% and not more than 70% alcohol by volume in retail packages not exceeding 5 liters, with a total net quantity per person of 5 liters, can be carried in checked or carry-on baggage.


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Prohibited Items


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Luggage Explosion

• In Boston, a suitcase exploded as it arrived at the bottom of a conveyor belt after check-in.

• No injuries


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Luggage Explosion

O’Hare Airport, Chicago. Small travel bag exploded.


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Cause?

A damaged hairspray can (flammable aerosol) was found in the luggage. Static discharge from the luggage conveyor belt was the suspected ignition source.


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Battery “Bewareness”

Fires can potentially erupt from lithium batteries

in-use and carried onboard aircraft

By Terry Pearsall


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SafeTravel.dot.gov


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Notification to PassengersFederal law forbids the carriage of hazardous materials aboard aircraft in your luggage or on your person.

A violation can result in five years' imprisonment and penalties of $250,000 or more (49 U.S.C. 5124). Hazardous materials include explosives, compressed gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons, corrosives and radioactive materials. Examples: Paints, lighter fluid, fireworks, tear gases, oxygen bottles, and radio-pharmaceuticals.

There are special exceptions for small quantities (up to 70 ounces total) of medicinal and toilet articles carried in your luggage and certain smoking materials carried on your person. For further information contact your airline representative.


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Resources

FAA Hazardous Materials http://ash.faa.gov/Hazmat.asp

PHMSA Office of Hazardous Materials http://SafeTravel.dot.gov

Documents

FAA Hazardous Materials Regulations For Passengers 1 Federal Aviation Administration Presenters : Special Agents Monika Borsy & Carlos Berroya