explosives, alcohol, laboratory specimens, and other dangerous items.

§ 103-40.5701 Narcotics.

Because of the susceptibility of narcotic drugs to pilferage and theft, such material shall be shipped by one of the following methods as appropriate:

(a) Shipments may be forwarded by registered mail when specifically authorized by the Post Office Department and in accordance with the applicable postal regulations. Such shipment shall be labeled "POISON". The actual value of the shipment will be declared at the time shipment is tendered to the post office. In no instance will narcotic parcels be so marked as to disclose their contents or their value.

(b) When registered mail service cannot be utilized, narcotic drugs will be forwarded by railway or air express. A separate U.S. Government Bill of Lading shall be prepared exclusively for each such shipment. Such shipments will be described as "drugs" in the "Description of Articles" space on the bill of lading. The bill of lading and the exterior of each package included in the shipments will be marked "Protective Signature Service Requested". Packages will not be marked in a manner that will reveal their contents and will be sealed with wax or other sealing method acceptable to the express company so that any tampering in transit will be revealed. Shipments forwarded via international express, whether air or surface, are subject to customs requirements of the countries involved. Consequently, air express shipments or surface shipments in international express service will not be initiated prior to consulting with local representatives of the express companies.

(c) Shipments forwarded by ocean carriers will be delivered to the master of the vessel or his authorized representative under hand-to-hand signature receipt. A copy of the receipt will be forwarded to the consignee, under separate cover, with advice relative to the impending arrival of the shipment. § 103-40.5702 Dangerous articles and explosives.

(a) Shipments of explosives, flammable liquids and solids, corrosive liquids, acids, compressed gases, combustible liquids, poisons, radioactive substances, and other hazardous articles are subject to certain restrictions and special regulations. The general requirements are that:

(1) Articles be properly described; (2) Containers be of an approved type and properly labeled (see Subpart 10340.51); and

(3) Notation of the label used be shown on the bill of lading.

(b) Restrictions on and requirements for land, water, and air shipments vary, as do the labeling and packing requirements for different items. In view of the special requirements involved for different items and different modes, transportation personnel will refer to the appropriate publications covering restricted and dangerous articles listed in § 10340.151. Transportation personnel will also contact local agents of carriers to be utilized for advice and assistance in making shipments of dangerous articles and explosives. Information relative to governing rules and regulations may also be secured from the Department of Transportation and Regional Offices of the General Services Administration, as required, to assure that shipment of dangerous articles are shipped in accordance with applicable rules and regulations governing such shipments. Transportation personnel arranging for shipment will assure that carriers used have appropriate operating authority for transporting the specific items shipped.

(c) The following certification, over the signature of the official responsible for transportation, or his agent, will appear on the bill of lading or shipping order:

This is to certify that the above articles are properly described by name and are packed and marked and in proper condition for transportation according to the governing Federal Regulation.

§ 103-40.5703 Use of diplomatic pouch.

(a) Normally, shipment will not be made via diplomatic pouch; however, if it is determined that a shipment would be inordinately delayed in customs if shipped by commercial means, consideration may be given to such method under the following conditions:

(1) The weight to be shipped does not meet the minimum weight to a particular destination.

(2) The comparative cost of minimum or less than minimum weight items can be determined. The Department of State has a rate/weight chart from which this determination can be made.

(3) Department of State Form DS1019 (Pouch Control Form) must be fully and accurately completed for each

shipment, items must be properly packed and accurately described.

must be

(4) Specific authorization obtained from the Diplomatic Pouch and Carrier Operation Division, Department of State, for items to be shipped.

(b) Flammable, corrosive, poisonous, radioactive, magnetic, or other items of a hazardous or potentially hazardous nature shall not be shipped via diplomatic pouch under any circumstances. § 103-40.5704 Alcohol.

Alcohol may be shipped via freight provided: (a) No laws or tariff provisions are violated; (b) the cost is not in excess of other methods of shipment; and (c) packaging is adequate to withstand the hazards of transportation and to prevent pilferage.

§ 103-40.5705 Laboratory specimens.

Infectious, contaminating, or obnoxious laboratory specimens shipped for purpose of examination analysis, diagnostic and research study, must receive exceptional care in packing and shipping. Officials responsible for transportation of such items shall insure that the packing and labeling of these items comply with governing regulations for the method of shipment utilized.

§ 103-40.5706 Protection of shipments against heat or cold while in transit. (a) Shipments may encounter extreme changes in temperature. Such changes may occur within a relatively short distance. Protective services against heat or cold are available from carriers. The carriers require that the specific type and degree of protective services to be furnished be ordered prior to shipment. Officials responsible for transportation shall consider the need of such services, and be responsible for the following:

(1) Ordering the proper type of equipment required to transport the items involved;

(2) Inspecting the condition of the equipment when tendered by carriers;

(3) Proper loading of carrier's equipment; and

(4) Including complete instructions on the face of the bill of lading relative to the degree of protective service required.

(b) Normally, material requiring protection against heat or cold will not be shipped on the same bill of lading with material not requiring such protection. The postal system does not provide protective service against exposure to heat

An expedited mode of transportation (REA Express, Air Freight, etc.) may be used when authorized for a portion of household goods and/or personal effects within weight allowances for such shipments when ordinary means will not provide the required service. Exclusive use of vehicle (such as a motor van) will not be authorized at Government expense. Motor carriers of household goods will not accept articles of extraordinary value, e.g., currency, valuable papers, jewelry, collections, precious metals, etc. Such articles should be shipped via an expedited mode.

§ 103-40.5707-2 Expedited mode.

Household goods or personal effects authorized shipment via an expedited mode shall be appropriately packed by one of the following procedures:

(a) Have goods packed by carrier transporting remainder of household goods. Charges for such packing should be itemized by the carrier and submitted for payment with Government bill of lading covering bulk shipment transported by the carrier; or

(b) Have goods packed by a commercial packing company by use of a purchase order; or

(c) Owner of goods may arrange with a commercial packing company to have goods packed, pay for such packing, and submit paid receipt with a claim for reimbursement to appropriate fiscal accounting point.

§ 103-40.5707-3 Articles of extraordinary value.

Shipment of articles of extraordinary value, when authorized, shall be packed and shipped in the same manner as set forth in § 103-40.5707-2. Such shipments

must be consigned to the owner or to an agent designated in writing by the owner. (Charges for declared valuation in excess of the released valuation in carrier's tariff at the lowest rate, must be borne by the owner of the goods.) § 103-40.5707-4 Unaccompanied baggage.

Shipment of unaccompanied baggage (that portion of an employees personal effects which are not carried free on ticket used for personal travel, and authorized for shipment separately from the bulk of household goods) may be handled in the same manner as through bill of lading shipments of household goods, or by unaccompanied baggage service on a through bill of lading shipments of household goods, or by un

through bill of lading.

§ 103-40.5707-5 Local drayage.

(a) Drayage of household goods between points within a metropolitan area (commercial zone), when authorized by appropriate order, shall be accomplished as follows:

(1) If drayage services are provided for under established tariffs, schedules, or tenders (5 GAO 3028.10), Government bills of lading may be used to procure such services.

(2) In all other instances, such services shall be procured in accordance with procurement regulations.

(b) Governing regulations do not provide for temporary storage in connection with local drayage.