As prescribed in 23.303-91 insert the following clause:
MARKING DANGEROUS OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (SEP 2008) - DLAD
(a) In the shipment of dangerous or hazardous materials, the contractor shall mark outer containers and furnish information as requested by the government transportation office responsible for cargo movement. By shipping the materials, the contractor warrants that the materials are properly classified, described, packaged, marked and labeled, and are in proper condition for transportation, according to the applicable regulations of the Department of Transportation
(b) The contractor shall identify hazardous materials as established in:
(1) Department of Transportation (DOT); Hazardous Materials Regulations, Tariff No. BOE-6000, Parts 171-177.
(2) American National Standard for the Precautionary Labeling of Hazardous Industrial Chemicals, 2129.1-1976.
(c) The contractor shall place all required markings, on outer shipping containers of hazardous materials in accordance with CFR 49, Subpart D, of Part 172 and MIL-STD-129P (also see Part 178, 49 CFR for DOT shipping containers and packaging specifications).
(d) The contractor will insure that the following data is shown on shipping papers:
(1) Description of the dangerous article by the true shipping name as shown in the commodity list in 49 CFR 172.101. For export by water only, if shipping is named in an N.O.S. (not otherwise specified) entry, further identification by clear text chemical name is required to be shown in parentheses.
(2) Classification of the item as prescribed in 49 CFR 172.101.
(3) Total quantity by weight, volume, or as otherwise appropriate. For transportation by water, see 49 CFR 172.203(i).
(4) For water shipments only, show name of shipper.
(5) DOT hazard identification numbers (UN or NA) on appropriate shipping documents and Government Bill of Lading. The UN or NA numbers can be found in Sections 172.101, Column 3A or Section 172.102, Column 4 of 49 CFR Parts 100-177. For tank shipments having a capacity of more than 110 gallons, on panels or placards as specified in Section 172.332 of 49 CFR Parts 100-177.
(e) Air Shipments:
(1) For commercial air shipments, the contractor shall complete the “International Air Transport Association Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods” form and present it with the shipment to the carrier.
(2) For military air shipments (including military contract airlift), the contractor shall use a Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods (MISC PUB 55-3) or local form to certify dangerous or hazardous material moving and affix it to outer shipping containers in accordance with MIL-STD-129P and Air Force Manual 24-204I (Latest Revision).
(End of Clause)
