Guidance

Transporting class 2 gases in refillable pressure receptacles authorised by the US Department of Transportation

Temporary exemption to regulations on transporting class 2 gases in US Department of Transportation refillable pressure receptacles (ADR M318) valid until 1 June 2023.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 17 May 2019

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Multilateral agreement M318 (web version)

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Multilateral agreement M318 (print version)

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Details

This multilateral agreement (MA) gives a temporary exception to certain parts of the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR).

This exemption relates to the transportation of different class 2 gases in US Department of Transportation refillable pressure receptacles.

It came into effect on 30th April 2019 and is valid until 1 June 2023 unless otherwise revoked.

Anyone carrying dangerous goods in line with an MA must have a copy of it on their vehicle.

Published 17 May 2019