# Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Carriage by Aircraft
> **Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2006-03-22 · Effective 2006-10-01 · 71 FR 14586
## Document
- **Document number:** 06-2596
- **Category:** hazmat
- **Sub-agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 71 FR 14586
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 171
- **Publication date:** 2006-03-22
- **Effective date:** 2006-10-01
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. RSPA-02-11654 (HM-228)
## Abstract

This final rule amends the requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for the transportation of hazardous materials by aircraft. This final rule clarifies the applicability of part 175; clarifies the exceptions from regulation for operator equipment and supplies, special aircraft operations, and passengers and crewmembers; revises separation distances for the shipment of radioactive materials by cargo aircraft; and updates the regulations to comply with security requirements for explosive special permits. These changes are being made to finalize outstanding petitions for rulemaking, convert certain special permits into regulations, and promote international harmonization, where appropriate.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/03/22/06-2596/hazardous-materials-revision-of-requirements-for-carriage-by-aircraft)
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