# Conklin Company, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation

**Citation:** 02-0319  
**Type / status:** guidance / guidance  
**Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  
**Effective:** Not stated  
**Published:** 2003-08-25

02-0319 response to Conklin Company, Inc. concerning 172.201.

## Document text

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U.S. Department
of Transportation
400 Seventh St., S.W.
Research and
Washington, D.C. 20590
Special Programs
Administration
AUG 2 5 2005
Terri Hosch
Ref. No.
02-0319
Transportation Manager
Conklin Company,
Inc.
P. O. Box 155
Shakopee,
MN
55379
Dear Mr. Hosch:
This is in response to your letter dated December 4, 2002
requesting clarification on a shipping paper you provided.
The shipping paper requirement in § 172.201 (a) (1) (iii) specifies
that a shipping paper, containing both
a regulated hazardous
material and a non-regulated material, may identify the hazardous
material by placing an "X" in a column captioned "HM." (The "X"
may be replaced by "RO" if appropriate.) The column heading you
describe in your letter would not be in compliance with the HMR.
I hope this information is helpful. If you have further
questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Sincerely,
Transportation Regulations Specialist
Office of Hazardous
Materials
Standards

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Conklin Company Inc.
CONKIN
Mr. Edward T. Mazzullo
Twrtty
Director Office Hazardous Material Standards
US DOT/RSPA (DHM-10)
5172.201 (a) 1)
407* Street Southwest
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Shippingtapers
December 4, 2002
02- $3/1
Dear Mr. Mazzullo:
During a recent inspection of hazardous material shipments conducted at AAA Cooper in New Brighton,
Minnesota Department of Transportation had different opinions regarding the violation in question and
MN, a shipment originating from our company was found to be in violation. Iwo employees at the
suggested that I contact you for interpretation. I have enclosed a copy of the inspection report and the bill
I would appreciate a response at your earliest convenience. If you should have any questions or comments
please feel free to contact me at (952) 445-6010 ext. 2213. Thank you in advance:
Sincerely,
Gene. Tich
Terri Hosch
Transportation Manager
P.O. Box 155 • Shakopee, MN 55379 • (952) 445-6010 • fax (952) 496-4285

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