Waterways - ORM-D

ORM-D material means a material, such as a consumer commodity, small arms cartridges, power devices, and cartridges for tools, which, although otherwise subject to regulations, presents a limited hazard during transportation due to its form, quantity, and packaging. Packing groups are not assigned to ORM-D materials.

Consumer commodities are materials that are packaged and distributed in a form intended for, or suitable for, retail sales. In order to determine if a particular hazardous material may qualify as a consumer commodity, refer to Column 8 of the HMT.

There are weight and volume restrictions for all ORM-D packages, which vary by hazard class.

To learn more about Waterways HAZMAT visit our DOT Waterways HAZMAT Online Training web page.