TITLE 32 - NATIONAL DEFENSE

SUBTITLE A - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

CHAPTER V - DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

SUBCHAPTER H - SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT

PART 627 - THE BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE SAFETY PROGRAM, TECHNICAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (DA PAMPHLET 385 - 69)

subpart f - IMPORTATION, SHIPMENT, AND TRANSPORT OF ETIOLOGIC AGENTS

627.39 - Transportation directives.

The packaging and labeling requirements cited above must be followed for the local transport of etiologic agents and diagnostic specimens by courier or by other delivery services. Similar requirements and restrictions applicable to the transport of etiologic agents, diagnostic specimens, and biological products by all modes of transportation (that is, air, motor, rail, and water) are imposed by the Department of Transportation (49 CFR part 173), IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, the Air Transport Association Restricted Articles Tariff 6D, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Postal Bulletin No.

21246 International Mail-Hazardous Materials, 39 CFR, and, the Domestic Mail Manual. When shipments exceed 4 liters, the requirements found in AR 74032 will be followed.