Pursuant to 49 CFR 172, Subpart C, the shipper of a hazardous material (HazMat) is required to prepare a shipping paper that – unless specifically excepted by the Hazardous Material Regulations – includes the following information:

• The HazMat’s basic description [§172.202(a)(1-4)].
• Total quantity of HazMat (unless by air) [§172.202(a)(5)].  Total quantity by air is at §172.202(a)(6).
• Number and type of packages [§172.202(a)(7)].
• The HazMat’s additional description, if necessary (§172.203)
• Emergency response telephone number [§172.201(d)].
• Shipper’s certification (§172.204).
• And pursuant to §172, Subpart G, emergency response information must be immediately available for use whenever a HazMat is present in transportation.

But we’re not here to review the requirements for a HazMat Shipping paper, the purpose of this article is to identify and explain the requirements of the Dangerous Cargo Manifest when a hazardous material is transported by vessel. (more…)