# Degesch America, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation

**Citation:** 01-0066  
**Type / status:** guidance / guidance  
**Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  
**Effective:** Not stated  
**Published:** 2001-05-02

01-0066 response to Degesch America, Inc. concerning 173.9.

## Document text

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of Transportation
U.S. Department
400 Seventh St., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20590
Research and
Administrations
MAY 2 2001
Ref. No. 01-0066
Mr. Michael E. Paynter
Degesch America, Inc.
P.О. Box 116
Weyers Cave, VA 24486
Dear Mr. Paynter:
conversation with a
This is in response to your letter and subsequent telephone
member of my staff asking whether your
fumigation marking is in accordance with 49 CFR 173.9.
The answer is no.
Section 173.9(c)states that except for the
size and color, the FUMIGANT marking must be as set forth in the
illustration.
The text in your marking varies considerably from
the illustration and, therefore, does not meet the requirements
of paragraph (c).
As provided in paragraph (b), if your FUMIGANT
marking is authorized by the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) under 40 CFR, Part 156, it may be used
the 49 CFR FUMIGANT marking; however, as you stated on the
as an alternative to
telephone, your marking has not yet been approved.
I hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if you
need further assistance.
Sincerely,
HitheR. mitchet
Hattie I. Mitchell, Chief
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
Regulatory Review and Reinvention
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mcintyre.
§173.91
DEGESCH
Fumigant Marking
DEGESCH
AMERICA, INC.
01 - 0066
28 February 2001
Mr. Ed T. Mazzullo
Director of OHMS
U.S. DOT/RSPA (DHM-10)
400 Seventh Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Re: 49 CFR 173.9 - Fumigation Placarding
Dear Mr. Mazzullo:
Degesch America, Inc. manufactures the restricted use
pesticide/fumigant, Phostoxin®. One of the primary uses of this EPA approvec
product is to fumigate commodities loaded in transport vehicles or freight
containers for domestic and international shipment.
The provisions of 49 CFR 173.9 requires a fumigation placard to be
attixed to all fumigated transport vehicles/containers. The enclosed placard,
DAI Form #11075, has been in use for many years and is considered an
industry standard. It has been brought to our attention that this placard may
not be acceptable under the provisions of 49 CFR 173.9. The text of our
placard is quite extensive when compared to that required in 49 CFR 173.9.
Under the labeling provisions of 40 CFR 156, the EPA requires very
specific text with regards to placarding fumigated areas. If you refer to the
enclosed EPA approved applicator's manual, page 14, section 6, the specific
information required by the EPA is identified.
Degesch America, Inc. is requesting, under 49 CFR section 107.14(2)(b),
a written determination of acceptability of Degesch's fumigation placard, Form
#11075, with regards to compliance with 49 CFR 173.9 provisions for
international and domestic use. Your prompt attention and positive response
will be greatly appreciated.
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Mr. Ed T. Mazzullo
Page 2
28 February 2001
Should you require additional information, please do not hesitate to
contact my office.
Sincerely,
Michael E. Paynter
Manager of Regulatory
Affairs & Traffic
MEP/shn

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