Method Codes

Method Code: HM
Code Description: Packaging and marking for hazardous materials shall comply with applicable
requirements for Performance Oriented Packaging contained in the International
Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations or the
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) and with Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) Title 29, Title 40 and Title 49.
Long Code Description: Packaging and marking for hazardous materials shall comply with applicable
requirements for Performance Oriented Packaging contained in the International
Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations or the
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) and with Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) Title 29, Title 40 and Title 49. All performance test
requirements shall be supported by certificates and reports attesting to the date
and the results obtained from performance oriented packaging testing. The
contractor, if not a self-certifier, shall be responsible for assuring that third party
sources providing performance testing services are, in fact, registered with the
Department of Transportation. The contractor's signed certification that the
packaged configuration meets IATA or IMDG requirements shall be incorporated
on the DD Form 250, Material Inspection and Receiving Report, and other related
acceptance document if the DD Form 250 is not used. All certificates and reports
shall be available for inspection by authorized Government representatives for a
period of three years.