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Use/relationship: This Data Item Description (DID) contains the format and content preparation instructions for the data product generated by the specific and discrete task requirement as delineated in the contract.

This DID should be applied when test reports are required for the testing of packaging systems for transportation of hazardous materials.

A typical Statement of Work (SOW) applicable for use in conjunction with this Data Item Description is as follows:

"The contractor shall perform testing and shall acquire data necessary to support compliance with the Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) requirements of hazardous materials as defined in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), the International Maritime Organization's International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Hazardous Goods. The contractor shall document the results of the testing and data acquisition (DI-PACK-81059).

The "Code of Federal Regulations" Title 49 is available from the following:

Superintendent of Documents

U.S. Government Printing Office

Washington, DC 20402