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Regulations current to Apr 12, 2013
         
Examples: Medical Form, 391.53, 391
 
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< 397.17 Reserved >
Subpart A - General

Code of Federal Regulations§ 397.19Instructions and documents. (a) A motor carrier that transports Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 (explosive) materials must furnish the driver of each motor vehicle in which the explosives are transported with the following documents:
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(1) A copy of the rules in this part;(2) [Reserved](3) A document containing instructions on procedures to be followed in the event of accident or delay. The documents must include the names and telephone numbers of persons (including representatives of carriers or shippers) to be contacted, the nature of the explosives being transported, and the precautions to be taken in emergencies such as fires, accidents, or leakages.(b) A driver who receives documents in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section must sign a receipt for them. The motor carrier shall maintain the receipt for a period of one year from the date of signature.(c) A driver of a motor vehicle which contains Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 materials must be in possession of, be familiar with, and be in compliance with(1) The documents specified in paragraph (a) of this section;(2) The documents specified in §177.817 of this title; and(3) The written route plan specified in §397.67.[59 FR 63925, Dec. 12, 1994, as amended at 63 FR 33280, June 18, 1998; 77 FR 59828, Oct. 1, 2012]

 
 
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