# Green Bay Packaging Inc. – Fremont Divisio — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation **Citation:** 13-0163 **Type / status:** guidance / guidance **Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration **Effective:** Not stated **Published:** 2013-12-03 13-0163 response to Green Bay Packaging Inc. – Fremont Divisio concerning 172.315, 173.25. ## Document text <<>> U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 OEC 0 3 2013 Mr. Lance Lycourt Territory Manager Green Bay Packaging Inc. -Fremont Division 2323 Commerce Drive, Box 650 Fremont, OH 43420-0650 Ref. No.: 13-0163 Dear Mr. Lycourt: This is in response to your August 6, 2013 email requesting clarification ofthe Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to the marking of packages containing hazardous materials in limited quantities. You provide diagrams of a particular box and contend that due to the size of the box, and the display of other information and marks, the limited quantity marking can only be applied to the sides, where there is insufficient space for the 100 mm by 100 mm marking required by § 172.315(a). You ask whether, due to the space limitations, a reduced size (50 mm by 50 mm) limited quantity marking would be in compliance with the requirements of§ 172.315(a). Section 172.315( a) requires the limited quantity marking to be of a size relative to the package and readily visible. The minimum dimensions of the square-on-point marking must be 1 00 mm on each side unless the packaging size requires a reduced size marking that must be no less than 50 mm on each side. After reviewing the diagrams accompanying your email, it is our opinion that the reduced size markings displayed on the box are not in compliance with § 172.315( a). A reduced size marking is only authorized if it is necessary due to the size of the packaging. Only one limited quantity marking is required and the box is of ample size and there is ample space on the box to apply a full size ( 100 mm by 1 00 mm) marking. In accordance with§§ 172.315(a) and 173.25(a) respectively, the depicted proper shipping name (hypochlorite solution) and OVERPACK markings are not required on a package that is marked with the limited quantity marking. The elimination of these marking elements from one side of the box could provide the additional space needed to apply a full size (1 00 mm by 100 mm) limited quantity marking. In addition, there appears to be sufficient space on either of the main faces of the box to apply a full size limited quantity marking. I trust this information is helpful. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office. sv;~ /'1 tfJ Duane A. Pfund j/ International Standards Coordinator Standards and Rulemaking Division <<>> Drakeford, Carolyn (PHMSA) From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: INFOCNTR (PHMSA) Tuesday, August 06, 2013 4:57PM Drakeford, Carolyn (PHMSA) FW: Requesting Letter of Interpretation KOK Print and Spec Drawing. pdf /..:1 mifed Q u.wch'tJ !3 -Oih3 Hi Carolyn, This caller requested we submit this e-mail as a formal letter of interpretation. Thanks, Victoria From: Lance Lycourt [mailto:llycourt@qbp.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 1:23PM To: INFOCNTR (PHMSA) Subject: Requesting Letter of Interpretation Good Afternoon, I am requesting a formal letter of interpretation for the following Limited Quantity pack, please see below and attached. • RSC box size is 12-112 X 12-1/2 X 11-7/8. • The size of the diamonds on panel1 and 3 are 2+3/4" x 2+3/4" due to the limited space from the hand hole and other print. • Labels are placed on panels 2 and 4 so no space is available there. Please send me a formal letter of interpretation stating if this is compliant. I understand the diamond size is preffered 1 OOmm x 1 OOmm, but want to confirm this falls under the exception of limited space so minimum is 50mm x 50mm for diamond size. Please let me know as soon as possible since orders are pending. Appreciate the help. Thanks, Lance Lycourt- Territory Manager Green Bay Packaging Inc. -Fremont Division Cell: ( 419) 466-9862 Fax: ( 419) 332-5713 Email: llycourt@gbp.com 1 <<>> r-o:-.,-,-.,-------.,.......-----------~ ... DeslgM'Sampl e• 03/0S/2006 Green Ba~ PackagLng PAT11352 Fremont. Ohlo CustoMer Pet.ri.ck Prodvcts Styl<> RSC Oredo 44ECT ~ C MFg. Jt. Glue DIE No. Pert No. RS4KRHH t.o. 12•1/2 x12+l/2 x11+7/8 24•7/8 X 51+ 15/16 lnslde Ma~erlal'\56 / 56 C 6.$. Comlnonler 1/9" overslot T & B HAH 242oti'/32 --------- ISI•l/'1 ' I I I • I I I I I I I I . 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[OVERPACK) [OVERPACK] HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION HANDLE WITH CARE PLASTIC BOTTLES HANDLE WITH CARE PLASTIC 0 2925 1200 F-15-027 8545812844 3-05 4 00 85458 12804 7 ## Provenance - Official: Yes - Source: - Source ID: `phmsa` - SHA-256: `045303b3f2ccf0b1002cdcd1d177da67def81254734fab10a0aae79419276ff5` - Retrieved: 2026-08-20T00:59:31.977Z - Exported: 2026-08-23T14:02:39.398Z - Document slug: `phmsa-interpretation-13-0163` ### Source metadata ```json { "materialSubtype": "interpretation", "interpretationArea": "hazardous_materials", "representation": "full_text_from_official_pdf", "companies": [ "Green Bay Packaging Inc. – Fremont Divisio" ], "individuals": [ "Mr. Lance Lycourt" ], "refIds": [ "13-0163" ], "catalogDates": [ "2013-12-03" ], "catalogParts": [ 172, 173 ], "catalogRowCount": 2, "sourceRecordUrls": [ "https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/node/59161" ], "linkedAttachmentUrls": [], "unavailableResponseUrls": [], "duplicateRepresentationUrls": [], "citedSections": [ "172.315", "172.315(a)", "173.25", "173.25(a)" ], "catalogPageUrls": [ "https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/regulations/title49/section/172315", "https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/regulations/title49/section/17325" ], "pdfUrls": [ "https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2013/130163.pdf" ], "representations": [ { "viewUrl": "https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2013/130163.pdf", "detailUrl": null, "detailHtmlPath": null, "pdfUrl": "https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2013/130163.pdf", "pdfArtifactPath": "data/sources/phmsa-interpretations/13-0163-680f2e1232.pdf", "pdfArtifactSha256": "130ca40828a38be18b3def07359f23c1c46d0a4714c7bfb91e261c102f134f81", "extractedTextPath": "data/sources/phmsa-interpretations/13-0163-680f2e1232.v2.txt", "extractedTextSha256": "09562777faf001a32168aeb392d8065a80b959a812987951c96d18ca639835ed", "pageCount": 4, "extractionVersion": 2 } ], "caveat": "Interpretations apply regulations to the facts presented and do not create independently enforceable requirements.", "jurisdiction": "US" } ```