# U.S. Marine Corps Air Station — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation

**Citation:** 99-0320  
**Type / status:** guidance / guidance  
**Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  
**Effective:** Not stated  
**Published:** 1999-12-08

99-0320 response to U.S. Marine Corps Air Station concerning 171.8.

## Document text

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U.S. Department
400 Seventh Street, S.W.
of Transportation
Washington, D.C.
20590
Research anc
Administration
pecial Program:
DEC 8 1999
Mr. Dan Kesall
Ref. No.
99-0320
U.S. Marine Corps Air Station
Facilities Management
Department
Box 99140
Yuma,
AZ 85369-9140
Dear Mr. Kesall:
This is in response to your letter dated December 7,
concerning
the definition of bulk packagine as defined in
§ 171.8 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts
with less than 400 kg (882 pounds) of a solid hazardous material
171-180). Specifically you ask if a bulk packaging may be filled
and still be considered a bulk packaging.
The answer is yes.
If your packaging is rated to hold more than
400 kg (882 pounds) and has a maximum net capacity greater than
450 L (119 gallons) then it is considered a bulk packaging even
if it weighs less than 400 kg (882 pounds) at the time of
shipment.
of a packaging, not on the actual amount contained therein at the
The bulk packaging definition is based on the capacity
time of shipment.
There is no requirement under the HMR to fill
a bulk packaging
to greater than 400 kg (882 pounds).
I hope this satisfies your request.
Sincerely,
Transportation Regulations
Specialist
Office of Hazardous Materials
Standards
171.8
990320

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99-0320
12/07/99
CS GAS
MEMORANDUM
From: Dan Kesall
Facilities Management Department
Box 99140
Yuma, AZ 85369-9140
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Phone: 520-341-5574
Fax: 520-341-2551
To: Edward Muzzullo
Department of Transportation
Subj: Lead paint contaminated plywood in an 11G bulk package
Ref. 49 CFR 171.8 Bulk Packaging
Dear Sir,
I am Planning on shipping a Hazardous waste, with the D.O.I. proper
shipping name: Hazardous Waste Solid, N.O.S. (contains lead, D008),
NA3077. I have packaged the lead painted plywood in two 11G fiberboard
bulk containers.
One container weighs approximately 100 Ibs., the other
300 lbs. Is this the correct packaging for this material or does the
contents have to weigh in excess of 882 pounds in order to use this 11G
bulk container?
Dan Kelsall
EPA Certificate # 0980/00751
Lead Program Manager
Dan Kehall
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