{"operation":"document","citation":"66 FR 45376","title":"Hazardous Materials Regulations: Minor Editorial Corrections and Clarifications","source_type":"rulemaking","agency":"Research and Special Programs Administration","status":"historical","official":true,"published_on":"2001-08-28","effective_on":"2001-09-27","summary":"This final rule corrects inconsistencies in terminology and makes minor editorial corrections to improve the clarity of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). The intended effect of this rule is to enhance the accuracy and reduce misunderstandings of the regulations. The amendments contained in this rule are minor editorial changes and do not impose new requirements.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/federal-register-01-16660.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/federal-register-01-16660.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/federal-register-01-16660","source_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/08/28/01-16660/hazardous-materials-regulations-minor-editorial-corrections-and-clarifications","body":"Federal Register, Volume 66 Issue 167 (Tuesday, August 28, 2001) [Federal Register Volume 66, Number 167 (Tuesday, August 28, 2001)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 45376-45392] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] [FR Doc No: 01-16660] [[Page 45375]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part II Department of Transportation ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Research and Special Programs Administration ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 49 CFR Parts 107, 110, et al. Hazardous Materials Regulations: Minor Editorial Corrections and Clarifications; Final Rule Federal Register / Vol. 66, No. 167 / Tuesday, August 28, 2001 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 45376]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Research and Special Programs Administration 49 CFR Parts 107, 110, 130, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179 and 180 [Docket No. RSPA-2001-9567 (HM-189R)] RIN 2137-AD51 Hazardous Materials Regulations: Minor Editorial Corrections and Clarifications AGENCY: Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This final rule corrects inconsistencies in terminology and makes minor editorial corrections to improve the clarity of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). The intended effect of this rule is to enhance the accuracy and reduce misunderstandings of the regulations. The amendments contained in this rule are minor editorial changes and do not impose new requirements. DATES: Effective Date: September 27, 2001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gigi Corbin, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards, (202) 366-8553, Research and Special Programs Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Introduction This final rule corrects inconsistent use of terminology to enhance the clarity of the HMR. Because these amendments do not impose new requirements, notice and public comment procedures are unnecessary. II. Summary of Regulatory Changes The following is a summary of the amendments made under this final rule. It does not discuss all minor editorial corrections (for example: typographical, capitalization and punctuation errors) and certain other minor adjustments to enhance the clarity of the HMR. --The term ``Associate Administrator'' is added in Secs. 110.20 and 171.8 to the listing of definitions and abbreviations for uniformity and continuity with the definition that appears in Sec. 107.3. The wording ``Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety'' is revised to read ``Associate Administrator'' wherever it appears in 49 CFR Parts 107 through 180. However, the title ``Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety'' is retained when it appears as part of an address. --The definition of ``DOT and Department'' in Sec. 179.2 is removed and is added in Secs. 107.3 and 171.8. All other references to ``Department of Transportation'' are revised to read ``Department'', except where they appear in an address. --Obsolete references to Explosive A, Class A, Explosive B, Class B, Explosive C, Class C and blasting agent are removed. --The term ``frangible disc'' is revised to read ``rupture disc'' for consistency of usage. These terms are synonymous. --The definition of ``intermediate bulk container'' in Sec. 171.8 is revised to include the acronym ``IBC.'' All other references in the HMR to ``intermediate bulk container'' and ``intermediate bulk containers'' are revised to read ``IBC'' or ``IBCs'' respectively. --The definition of ``Maximum Allowable Working Pressure or MAWP'' in Sec. 171.8 is removed and the acronym ``MAWP'' is added. All other references to ``maximum allowable working pressure'' are revised to read ``MAWP''. --RSPA has reviewed the references to units of pressure measurements in the HMR for consistency. The units used are psi (pounds per square inch), psig (pounds per square inch, gauge) and psia (pounds per square inch, absolute). Revisions have been made, where necessary, to designate ``psi'' for units of material stress, ``psig'' for test pressure measurements, and ``psia'' for measurements of vapor pressure. The entry ``Psi'' is removed in Sec. 179.2--Definitions and abbreviations, since the entry already is in Sec. 171.8. --The term ``UN Recommendations'' is added in Sec. 171.8 to the listing of definitions and abbreviations. References to the ``UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods'' are revised to read ``UN Recommendations''. --In Sec. 172.102, special provision 27 does not appear in any entry in the Sec. 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table and is removed. --A typographical error is corrected in Sec. 173.315(n)(1)(v), column (4), by replacing ``paragraph (n)(3)'' with ``paragraph (n)(2)'' the second time it appears. --In Sec. 175.78, all references to ``ICAO'' (hazard) classes are removed. --Text indicating units of measure is replaced by the International System of Units (SI) symbol. III. Rulemaking Analyses and Notices A. Executive Order 12866 and DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures This final rule is not considered a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 and, therefore, was not subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget. This rule is not significant according to the Regulatory Policies and Procedures of the Department of Transportation (44 FR 11034). Because of the minimal economic impact of this rule, preparation of a regulatory impact analysis or a regulatory evaluation is not warranted. B. Executive Order 13132 This final rule has been analyzed in accordance with the principles and criteria in Executive Order 13132 (``Federalism''). This final rule does not propose any regulation that: (1) Has substantial direct effects on the States, the relationship between the national government and the States, or the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government; (2) imposes substantial direct compliance costs on State and local governments; or (3) preempts state law. RSPA is not aware of any State, local, or Indian tribe requirements that would be preempted by correcting editorial errors and making minor regulatory changes. This final rule does not have sufficient federalism impacts to warrant the preparation of a federalism assessment. C. Executive Order 13084 This rule has been analyzed in accordance with the principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 13084 (``Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments''). Because this rule would not significantly or uniquely affect the communities of the Indian tribal governments, the funding and consultation requirements of this Executive Order do not apply. D. Regulatory Flexibility Act I certify that this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. This rule makes minor editorial changes which will not impose any new requirements on persons subject to the HMR; thus, there are no direct or indirect adverse economic impacts for small units of government, businesses or other organizations. [[Page 45377]] E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 This rule does not impose unfunded mandates under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995. It does not result in costs of $100 million or more to either State, local, or tribal governments, in the aggregate, or to the private sector, and is the least burdensome alternative that achieves the objective of the rule. F. Paperwork Reduction Act There are no new information collection requirements in this final rule. G. Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) A regulation identifier number (RIN) is assigned to each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations. The Regulatory Information Service Center publishes the Unified Agenda in April and October of each year. The RIN number contained in the heading of this document can be used to cross-reference this action with the Unified Agenda. List of Subjects 49 CFR Part 107 Administrative practice and procedure, Hazardous materials transportation, Packaging and containers, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 49 CFR Part 110 Disaster assistance, Education, Emergency preparedness, Grant programs--environmental protection, Grant programs--Indians, Hazardous materials transportation, Hazardous substances, Indians, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 49 CFR Part 130 Oil pollution, Packaging and containers, Response Plans, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Transportation. 49 CFR Part 171 Exports, Hazardous materials transportation, Hazardous waste, Imports, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 49 CFR Part 172 Education, Hazardous materials transportation, Hazardous waste, Labeling, Markings, Packaging and containers, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 49 CFR Part 173 Hazardous materials transportation, Packaging and containers, Radioactive materials, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Uranium. 49 CFR Part 174 Hazardous materials transportation, Radioactive materials, Railroad safety. 49 CFR Part 175 Air carriers, Hazardous materials transportation, Radioactive materials, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 49 CFR Part 176 Hazardous materials transportation, Maritime carriers, Radioactive materials, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 49 CFR Part 177 Hazardous materials transportation, Motor carriers, Radioactive materials, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 49 CFR Part 178 Hazardous materials transportation, Motor vehicle safety, Packaging and containers, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 49 CFR Part 179 Hazardous materials transportation, Railroad safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 49 CFR Part 180 Hazardous materials transportation, Motor carriers, Motor vehicle safety, Packaging and containers, Railroad safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. In consideration of the foregoing, 49 CFR Chapter I is amended as follows: PART 107--HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAM PROCEDURES 1. The authority citation for part 107 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127; 44701; Sec. 212-213, Pub. L. 104-121, 110 Stat. 857; 49 CFR 1.45, 1.53. 2. Amend 49 CFR part 107 by removing the wording ``Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety'' and adding the wording ``Associate Administrator'' each place it appears in the following sections: 107.1(a) 107.7(a), (c) 107.305(a), (c), (d) 107.307(a) introductory text, (b) 107.309(a), (b)(1) 107.310(a), (b) introductory text, (c) 107.317(c) 107.335 107.401(b) 107.402(b)(6), (c) 107.403(a), (b), (c) 107.404(a)(3), (b) 107.405(a) introductory text, (b) introductory text 3. Amend Sec. 107.3 by adding a new definition for ``DOT or Department'' in appropriate alphabetical order to read as follows: Sec. 107.3 Definitions. * * * * * DOT or Department means U.S. Department of Transportation. * * * * * Sec. 107.117 [Amended] 4. Amend Sec. 107.117 by making the following changes: a. In paragraph (d) introductory text, remove the wording ``U.S. Department of Transportation'' and add the word ``Department'' each place it appears. b. In paragraph (e), remove the wording ``Department of Transportation'' and add the word ``Department'' in its place. Sec. 107.127 [Amended] 5. Amend Sec. 107.127, paragraph (a), by removing the wording ``Dockets Unit'' and adding the wording ``RSPA Records Center'' in its place. Sec. 107.327 [Amended] 6. Amend Sec. 107.327, the last sentence in paragraph (a)(1) introductory text, by removing the wording ``with Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety'' and adding the wording ``with the Associate Administrator'' in its place. PART 110--HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PUBLIC SECTOR TRAINING AND PLANNING GRANTS 7. The authority citation for part 110 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127; 49 CFR 1.53. 8. Amend 49 CFR part 110 by removing the wording ``Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety'' and adding the wording ``Associate Administrator'' each place it appears in the following sections: 110.40(a)(7), (b)(6) 110.60(a)(4) 110.70(c) introductory text, (d) 110.100 110.110 110.120 9. Amend 110.20 by adding a new definition for ``Associate Administrator'' in appropriate alphabetical order to read as follows: [[Page 45378]] Sec. 110.20 Definitions. * * * * * Associate Administrator means the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety, Research and Special Programs Administration. * * * * * PART 130--OIL SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PLANS 10. The authority citation for part 130 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321. Sec. 130.5 [Amended] 11. Amend Sec. 130.5, the Note following the definition of ``Liquid'', by removing the wording ``Dockets Unit'' and adding the wording ``RSPA Records Center'' in its place. PART 171--GENERAL INFORMATION, REGULATIONS, AND DEFINITIONS 12. The authority citation for part 171 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127; 49 CFR 1.53. Sec. 171.1 [Amended] 13. Amend Sec. 171.1, paragraph (a) introductory text, by removing the wording ``of Transportation''. Sec. 171.7 [Amended] 14. Amend Sec. 171.7: a. In paragraph (a)(2)(i), by removing the wording ``Dockets Branch, room 8419'' and adding the wording ``RSPA Records Center, Room 8421'' in its place. b. In paragraph (a)(3) table, under Association of American Railroads, in the entry for ``AAR Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices, Section C--Part III, Specifications for Tank Cars M-1002, September 1996'' by removing the word ``September'' and adding the word ``January'' in its place. 15. Amend Sec. 171.8 by: a. Removing the definitions for ``Intermediate bulk container'' and ``Maximum Allowable Working Pressure or MAWP''. b. Revising the definitions for ``Competent Authority'', ``EX number'', ``Gas'', ``Liquid'', ``Metered delivery service'' and ``UN standard packaging''. c. Adding new definitions for ``Associate Administrator'', ``DOT or Department'', ``Intermediate bulk container or IBC'', ``MAWP'' and ``UN Recommendations'' in appropriate alphabetical order to read as follows: Sec. 171.8 Definitions and abbreviations. * * * * * Associate Administrator means the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety, Research and Special Programs Administration. * * * * * Competent Authority means a national agency responsible under its national law for the control or regulation of a particular aspect of the transportation of hazardous materials (dangerous goods). The term Appropriate Authority, as used in the ICAO Technical Instructions (see Sec. 171.7), has the same meaning as Competent Authority. For purposes of this subchapter, the Associate Administrator is the Competent Authority for the United States. * * * * * DOT or Department means U.S. Department of Transportation. * * * * * EX number means a number preceded by the prefix ``EX'', assigned by the Associate Administrator, to an item that has been evaluated under the provisions of Sec. 173.56 of this subchapter. * * * * * Gas means a material which has a vapor pressure greater than 300 kPa (43.5 psia) at 50 deg.C (122 deg.F) or is completely gaseous at 20 deg.C (68 deg.F) at a standard pressure of 101.3 kPa (14.7 psia). * * * * * Intermediate bulk container or IBC means a rigid or flexible portable packaging, other than a cylinder or portable tank, which is designed for mechanical handling. Standards for IBCs manufactured in the United States are set forth in subparts N and O of part 178 of this subchapter. * * * * * Liquid means a material, other than an elevated temperature material, with a melting point or initial melting point of 20 deg.C (68 deg.F) or lower at a standard pressure of 101.3 kPa (14.7 psia). A viscous material for which a specific melting point cannot be determined must be subjected to the procedures specified in ASTM D 4359 ``Standard Test Method for Determining Whether a Material is Liquid or Solid'' (see Sec. 171.7). * * * * * MAWP means maximum allowable working pressure. * * * * * Metered delivery service means a cargo tank unloading operation conducted at a metered flow rate of 378.5 L (100 gallons) per minute or less through an attached delivery hose with a nominal inside diameter of 3.175 cm (1\\1/4\\ inches) or less. * * * * * UN Recommendations means the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. UN standard packaging means a packaging conforming to standards in the UN Recommendations. * * * * * Sec. 171.10 [Amended] 16. Amend Sec. 171.10, the table in paragraph (c)(2), by: a. Removing the period after the acronym ``TBq.'' in the first entry of the table, in column 3. b. Removing the acronym ``gr'' and adding the acronym ``g'' in its place in the fourth entry of the table, in columns 2 and 3. c. Removing the acronym ``l'' and adding the acronym ``L'' in its place in the seventh entry of the table, in columns 2 and 3. d. Removing the acronym ``ml'' and adding the acronym ``mL'' in its place in the seventh entry of the table, in columns 2 and 3. e. Removing the acronym ``ml'' and adding the acronym ``mL'' in its place in the abbreviations following the table. Sec. 171.14 [Amended] 17. Amend Sec. 171.14, paragraph (c), by removing the wording ``Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety'' and adding the wording ``Associate Administrator'' in its place. Sec. 171.20 [Amended] 18. Amend Sec. 171.20, paragraphs (a) and (c), by removing the wording ``Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety'' and adding the wording ``Associate Administrator'' in its place. Sec. 171.21 [Amended] 19. Amend Sec. 171.21, paragraphs (a) and (b), by removing the wording ``of Transportation'' each place it appears. PART 172--HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TABLE, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMUNICATIONS, EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION, AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 20. The authority citation for part 172 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127; 49 CFR 1.53. 21. Amend 49 CFR part 172 by removing the wording ``Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety'' and adding the wording [[Page 45379]] ``Associate Administrator'' each place it appears in the following sections: 172.101(b)(1), (d)(2), (f), (l)(2) App. B to 172.101, paragraph 5. 172.102(c)(1) special provisions 26, 29, 53, 55, 60, 105, 118, 121, 125, 129, 131, 133 and 136 172.102(c)(3) special provisions B46, B55, B61, B69, B77 and B81 172.102(c)(5) special provisions N10 and N72 172.102(c)(7)(ii) special provision T42 172.320(d) 22. Amend 49 CFR part 172 by removing the word ``liters'' and adding the acronym ``L'' each place it appears in the following sections: 172.102(c)(1) special provision 36 172.102(c)(2) special provision A14 172.322(d)(1)(i), (d)(2)(i) 23. Amend 49 CFR part 172 by removing the word ``kilograms'' and adding the acronym ``kg'' each place it appears in the following sections: 172.102(c)(2) special provisions A13 and A14 172.310(a) 172.322(d)(2)(ii) 24. Amend 49 CFR part 172 by removing the acronym ``ml'' and adding the acronym ``mL'' each place it appears in the following sections: 172.102 (c)(1) special provisions 40 and 47 172.102(c)(5) special provision N76 172.312(c)(3) 25. Amend 49 CFR part 172 by removing the wording ``safety relief device'' and adding the wording ``reclosing pressure relief device'' each place it appears in the following section: 172.102(c)(3) special provisions B42 and B76 26. Amend Sec. 172.1 by removing the wording ``of Transportation''. Sec. 172.101 [Amended] 27. Amend Sec. 172.101, paragraphs (k)(2)(i), (k)(4) and (k)(5), by removing the wording ``three meters'' and adding the wording ``3 m'' each place it appears. Sec. 172.102 [Amended] 28. In Sec. 172.102: a. Amend paragraph (c)(1) by removing special provision 27. b. Amend paragraph (c)(2), special provision A13, by removing the wording ``50 milliliters'' and adding the wording ``50 mL'' in its place. c. In paragraph (c)(3): i. Amend special provisions B11 and B27 by removing the acronym ``psi'' and adding the acronym ``psig'' each place it appears. ii. Amend special provision B60 by removing the wording ``safety relief device'' and adding the wording ``pressure relief device'' in its place. iii. Amend special provision B69 by removing the wording ``intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs)'' and adding the acronym ``IBCs'' in its place. iv. Amend special provision B103 by removing the wording ``intermediate bulk container'' and adding the acronym ``IBC'' in its place. v. Amend special provisions B100 and B104 by removing the wording ``Intermediate bulk containers'' and adding the acronym ``IBCs'' each place it appears. vi. Amend special provisions B101, B105, B106, B108 and B109 by removing the wording ``intermediate bulk containers'' and adding the acronym ``IBCs'' each place it appears. vii. Revise special provisions B45, B47, B57, the second sentence in special provision B49, and the fourth and fifth sentences in special provision 78 to read as follows: Sec. 172.102 Special provisions. * * * * * (c) * * * (3) * * * Code/Special Provisions * * * * * B45 Each tank must have a reclosing combination pressure relief device equipped with stainless steel or platinum rupture discs approved by the AAR Tank Car Committee. * * * * * B47 Each tank may have a reclosing pressure relief device having a start-to-discharge pressure setting of 310 kPa (45 psig). * * * * * B49 * * * Single unit tank car tanks must have a reclosing pressure relief device having a start-to-discharge pressure set at no more than 1551 kPa (225 psig). * * * * * B57 Class 115A tank car tanks used to transport chloroprene must be equipped with a non-reclosing pressure relief device of a diameter not less than 305 mm (12 inches) with a maximum rupture disc burst pressure of 310 kPa (45 psig). * * * * * B78 * * * If a tank car tank is equipped with a non-reclosing pressure relief device, the rupture disc must be perforated with a 3.2 mm (0.13 inch) diameter hole. If a tank car tank is equipped with a reclosing pressure relief valve, the tank must also be equipped with a vacuum relief valve. * * * * * Sec. 172.203 [ Amended] 29. Amend Sec. 172.203, paragraph (d)(7)(ii), by removing the wording ``6 meters'' and adding the wording ``6 m'' in its place. Sec. 172.302 [Amended] 30. Amend Sec. 172.302, paragraph (b)(2), by removing the wording ``intermediate bulk containers'' and adding the acronym ``IBCs''. Sec. 172.312 [Amended] 31. Amend Sec. 172.312, paragraph (c)(2), by removing the wording ``one liter'' and adding the wording ``1 L'' in its place. Sec. 172.322 [Amended] 32. Amend Sec. 172.322, paragraph (d)(1)(ii), by removing the wording ``500 grams'' and adding the wording ``500 g'' in its place. 33. Amend Sec. 172.401 by revising paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3) and (c)(4) to read as follows: Sec. 172.401 Prohibited labeling. * * * * * (c) * * * (1) The UN Recommendations (see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter); (2) The IMDG Code (see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter); (3) The ICAO Technical Instructions (see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter); (4) The TDG Regulations (see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter). * * * * * Sec. 172.514 [Amended] 34. Amend Sec. 172.514, paragraph (c)(4), by removing the wording ``intermediate bulk container'' and adding the acronym ``IBC''. Sec. 172.602 [Amended] 35. Amend Sec. 172.602, paragraph (a)(1), by removing the wording ``as appropriate'' at the end of the paragraph and adding the wording ``as appropriate (see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter)'' in its place. PART 173--SHIPPERS--GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPMENTS AND PACKAGINGS 36. The authority citation for part 173 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127, 44701; 49 CFR 1.45, 1.53. 37. Amend 49 CFR part 173 by removing the wording ``Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety'' and adding the wording ``Associate Administrator'' each place it appears in the following sections: 173.2a(c)(4) 173.4(c) 173.21(f)(3) introductory text, (i) 173.22(c)(2) 173.24(e)(3)(iii) 173.28(b)(2)(ii), (b)(7)(iv)(C) [[Page 45380]] 173.34(c)(3), (e)(2)(i), (e)(2)(ii) introductory text, (e)(2)(ii)(A), (e)(2)(ii)(B), (e)(2)(iii), (e)(4)(iii) introductory text, (e)(7)(ii), (e)(8)(i)(C), (i) introductory text, (i)(4)(i), (l) introductory text, (l)(2), (l)(3) 173.51(a), (b) 173.52(a) 173.56(a)(2), (b)(1) introductory text, (b)(4), (c) introductory text, (f), (g), (i), (j) introductory text, ( j)(3) 173.58(d), (e) 173.59 Definition of ``Initiation, means of.'' 173.62(c)(5) 173.115(a)(2) 173.120(d) 173.124(a)(1)(ii) introductory text, (a)(2)(i)(E), (a)(2)(iii)(D) 173.128(a)(3), (d)(1) introductory text 173.132(d) 173.159(f) 173.166(b)(1), (b)(3)(ii), (c), (d)(1) 173.171(d) 173.185(i) 173.214 173.222(b)(3) 173.224(c)(1), (d) 173.225(b)(4) introductory text, (c)(1) 173.245(a), (b) 173.300a(c), (d), (e), (g), (h), (i) 173.300b(c), (d), (e), (f), (g) 173.300c(a) introductory text, (b) 173.301(j)(1)(i) 173.305(c)(1) 173.306(f)(5) 173.315(i)(12) 173.316(d) 173.318(f)(4) 173.334(d) 173.340(a), (b), (c)(4) 173.411(c) 173.433(b) 173.457(b)(4) 173.471(e) 173.472(f) 173.473(a)(1) 173.476(a), (c) introductory text 38. Amend 49 CFR part 173 by removing the wording ``intermediate bulk container'' and adding the acronym ``IBC'' each place it appears in the following sections: 173.35(a), (c), (d), (f)(1), (f)(2), (g), (h) introductory text, (h)(1) introductory text, (h)(1)(i), (h)(1)(ii), (h)(1)(iii), (h)(1)(iv), (h)(2) introductory text, (j), (k), (l) heading, (l)(1), (l)(2), (l)(3), (l)(4) 173.240(d)(1)(i) 173.241(d)(1)(i)(A), (d)(1)(ii)(A) 173.242(d)(1)(i)(A), (d)(1)(ii)(A) 39. Amend 49 CFR part 173 by removing the wording ``intermediate bulk containers'' and adding the acronym ``IBCs'' each place it appears in the following sections: 173.35(h)(2), (j) 173.224(d) 173.225(b)(8) Notes 7 and 10 to table 173.240(d)(1)(i), (d)(2) introductory text, (d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii) 173.241(d)(2) introductory text, (d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii) 173.242(d)(1)(i)(A), (d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii), (d)(2)(iv) 173.243(d)(1), (d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii) 40. Amend 49 CFR part 173 by removing the wording ``Intermediate bulk containers'' and adding the acronym ``IBCs'' each place it appears in the following sections: 173.225(e)(5) heading and introductory text 173.240(d) heading and introductory text 173.241(d) heading, (d)(1) introductory text 173.242(d) heading, (d)(1) introductory text, (d)(2) introductory text 173.143(d) heading, (d)(2) introductory text 41. Amend 49 CFR part 173 by removing the acronym ``psi'' and adding the acronym ``psig'' each place it appears in the following sections: 173.3(c)(1) 173.27(c)(2)(i), (c)(3)(ii) 173.28(b)(2)(i) 173.31(c)(3), (e)(2) introductory text, (f)(1) introductory text, (f)(1)(i)(A) 173.34(d)(1)(ii), (d)(1)(iii), (d)(2), (e) Table and Note 2 to Table, (e)(4)(iii)(A), (e)(4)(v), (e)(10), (e)(12) 173.115(i) 173.159(d)(3)(ii) 173.172(a), (b) 173.181(a) 173.196(f) 173.226(b) introductory text 173.227(b) introductory text 173.301(g)(5) 173.303(b) 173.314(c) Table Notes 7 and 8, (o) 173.319(a)(4)(iii), (c), (e)(1), (e)(2)(i) 173.323(c)(1) 173.335(a) 173.337 introductory text 42. Amend 49 CFR part 173 by removing the acronym ``psi'' and adding the acronym ``psia'' each place it appears in the following sections: 173.24a(b)(4)(i), (b)(4)(ii), (b)(4)(iii) 173.27(c)(2)(ii)(A), (c)(2)(ii)(B), (c)(2)(ii)(C) 173.35(h)(1)(ii), (h)(1)(iii) 173.115(a) introductory text, (a)(1), (a)(2), (c) introductory text, (j) 43. Amend 49 CFR part 173 by removing the wording ``pounds per square inch'' and adding the acronym ``psi'' each place it appears in the following sections: 173.28(b)(4)(ii) 173.306(g)(3) 173.412(f) 173.465(d)(1)(ii) 44. Amend 49 CFR part 173 by removing the word ``liters'' and adding the acronym ``L'' each place it appears in the following sections: 173.8(b), (c) 173.22(a)(3)(i) 173.125(c)(2)(ii)(B), (c)(2)(ii)(C), (d)(1), (d)(2) 173.306(f)(4)(i) 173.309(a)(3)(i) 173.315(k)(2), (n)(1) Table item (iv), (n)(1) Table item (v), (n)(5)(iii) 173.417(b)(1), Table 4 note 2 45. Amend 49 CFR part 173 by removing the word ``liter'' and adding the acronym ``L'' each place it appears in the following sections: 173.124(c) 173.125(d)(3) 173.225(d)(3) 173.306(f)(4)(i), (f)(4)(ii) 173.403, Definition of ``Low Specific Activity (LSA) material'', paragraph (2)(i) 173.453(d) 46. Amend 49 CFR part 173 by removing the wording ``one liter'' and adding the wording ``1 L'' each place it appears in the following sections: 173.306(a)(3)(i), (b)(1) introductory text 173.314(c), Table Note 1. 47. Amend 49 CFR part 173 by removing the word ``kilograms'' and adding the acronym ``kg'' each place it appears in the following sections: 173.417(a)(6)(viii), (b)(2)(i), (b)(2)(ii), Table 5 note 1 173.419(c) 173.465(c)(3), (c)(4), (e)(1) 173.469(b)(2)(i), (b)(3)(iv) 48. Amend 49 CFR part 173 by removing the word ``kilogram'' and adding the acronym ``kg'' each place it appears in the following section: 173.417(b)(2)(ii), Table 5 note 3 49. Amend 49 CFR part 173 by removing the word ``meter'' and adding the acronym ``m'' each place it appears in the following sections: 173.416(f) 173.443(d)(1) 173.459(b) introductory text 173.465(c)(2), (c)(3), (c)(4), (e)(2) 173.469(b)(2)(i), (b)(3)(iv) 50. Amend 49 CFR part 173 by removing the word ``meters'' and adding the acronym ``m'' each place it appears in the following sections: 173.189(d)(4)(iii) 173.315(n)(3) introductory text, (n)(3)(i) [[Page 45381]] 173.427(a)(1) 173.441(b)(3) 173.447(a) 173.466(a)(1), (a)(2) 173.469(b)(1) 51. Amend 49 CFR part 173 by removing the word ``centimeters'' and adding the acronym ``cm'' each place it appears in the following sections: 173.412(b) 173.417(b)(2)(ii), (b)(2), Table 5 note 5 173.465(b), (e)(1) 173.469(b)(2)(ii), (b)(3)(i), (b)(3)(v) 52. Amend 49 CFR part 173 by removing the word ``centimeter'' and adding the acronym ``cm'' each place it appears in the following section: 173.417(b)(2)(ii) 53. Amend 49 CFR part 173 by removing the word ``millimeters'' and adding the acronym ``mm'' each place it appears in the following sections: 173.417(b)(2)(ii), Table 5 note 6 173.469(b)(2)(ii), (b)(3)(v) 54. Amend 49 CFR part 173 by removing the word ``millimeter'' and adding the acronym ``mm'' each place it appears in the following section: 173.417(a)(6)(iv) 55. Amend 49 CFR part 173 by removing the acronym ``ml'' and adding the acronym ``mL'' each place it appears in the following sections: 173.4(a)(1)(i) 173.6(a)(3) 173.115(c)(2) 173.120(c)(3) 173.121(b)(2)(ii) 173.133(b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii), (b)(1)(iv) Table, (b)(2)(i)(A), (b)(2)(ii)(A), (b)(2)(iii)(A), (b)(2)(iv)(A), (b)(2)(iv)(B) 173.152(b)(3)(i), (b)(3)(ii), (b)(4)(i) 173.153(c)(2) 173.161(b) 173.194(a), (b)(1), (b)(2) 173.220(b)(1), (b)(4) 173.308(a)(1) 173.309(a)(3)(i) 173 App H, 3. Apparatus (e), 5. Procedure (d) 56. Amend 49 CFR part 173 by removing the wording ``safety relief'' and adding the wording ``pressure relief'' each place it appears in the following sections: 173.314(j), (l), (n), (o) 173.315(i)(2), (i)(3), (i)(5), (i)(6), (i)(7), (i)(8), (i)(9), (i)(11), (i)(13) 57. Amend 49 CFR part 173 by removing the wording ``cargo tank'' and adding the wording ``cargo tank motor vehicle'' each place it appears in the following sections: 173.315(n)(1) introductory text, (n)(2)(ii), (n)(3)(ii), (o)(2), (o)(3) 58. Amend 49 CFR part 173 by removing the wording ``cargo tanks'' and adding the wording ``cargo tank motor vehicles'' each place it appears in the following sections: 173.315(k)(5), (n) heading, (n)(3) heading, (o) heading Sec. 173.7 [Amended] 59. Amend Sec. 173.7(c), by removing the wording ``one gram'' and adding the wording ``1 g'' in its place. Sec. 173.13 [Amended] 60. Amend Sec. 173.13, paragraph (c)(1)(i), by removing the wording ``1.2 liters'' in the first sentence and adding the wording ``1.2 L'' in its place and by removing the wording ``one liter'' in the last sentence and adding the wording ``1 L'' in its place. 61. Amend Sec. 173.21 by revising paragraph (f)(3)(ii) to read as follows: Sec. 173.21 Forbidden materials and packages. * * * * * (f) * * * (3) * * * (ii) For transportation by vessel, shipments are authorized in accordance with the control-temperature requirements of Section 21 of the General Introduction of the IMDG Code (see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter). * * * * * 62. Amend Sec. 173.22 by revising paragraph (a)(2)(iii) to read as follows: Sec. 173.22 Shipper's responsibility. (a) * * * (2) * * * (iii) National or international regulations based on the UN Recommendations, as authorized in Sec. 173.24(d)(2); * * * * * Sec. 173.22a [Amended] 63. Amend Sec. 173.22a, paragraph (b), by removing the wording ``Docket Section'' in the last sentence and adding the wording ``RSPA Records Center'' in its place. 64. Amend Sec. 173.24 by revising paragraphs (d)(2) introductory text and (d)(2)(i) to read as follows: Sec. 173.24 General requirements for packagings and packages. * * * * * (d) * * * (2) UN standard packagings manufactured outside the United States. A UN standard packaging manufactured outside the United States, in accordance with national or international regulations based on the UN Recommendations (see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter), may be imported and used and is considered to be an authorized packaging under the provisions of paragraph (c)(1) of this section, subject to the following conditions and limitations: (i) The packaging fully conforms to applicable provisions in the UN Recommendations and the requirements of this subpart, including reuse provisions; * * * * * 65. Amend Sec. 173.31 by revising paragraph (b)(2)(ii) to read as follows: Sec. 173.31 Use of tank cars. * * * * * (b) * * * (2) * * * (ii) Except for shipments of chloroprene, inhibited, in class DOT 115 tank cars, single-unit tank cars used for materials meeting the definition for Division 6.1 liquid, Packing Group I or II, Class 2 materials, or Class 3 or 4 liquids, must have reclosing pressure relief devices. However, a tank car built before January 1, 1991, and equipped with a non-reclosing pressure relief device may be used to transport a Division 6.1 or Class 4 liquid if the liquid is not poisonous by inhalation. Unless otherwise specifically provided in this subchapter, rupture discs may not have any perforated holes to allow for venting. * * * * * Sec. 173.31 [Amended] 66. Amend Sec. 173.31, paragraph (d)(1)(vi), by removing the wording ``frangible disc in non-closing'' and adding the wording ``rupture disc in non-reclosing'' in its place. Sec. 173.35 [Amended] 67. Amend Sec. 173.35, in the heading by removing the wording ``intermediate bulk containers'' and the parentheses around the acronym ``IBCs'', and in paragraph (k) by removing the word ``flashpoint'' and adding the wording ``flash point'' in its place. 68. Amend Sec. 173.61 by revising paragraph (e)(2) to read as follows: Sec. 173.61 Mixed packaging requirements. * * * * * (e) * * * (2) Explosives of the same compatibility group or authorized combination of compatibility group but different division number may be packed together, provided that the whole package is treated as though its entire contents were comprised of the lower division number. For example, a [[Page 45382]] mixed package of Division 1.2 explosives and Division 1.4 explosives, compatibility group D, must be treated as 1.2D explosives. However, when 1.5D explosives are packed together with 1.2D explosives, the whole package must be treated as 1.1D explosives. * * * * * Sec. 173.62 [Amended] 69. Amend Sec. 173.62(c) by removing the wording ``Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety'' in Packing Instruction 101 in the ``Table of Packing Methods'' and in Exception 1, column 1, and adding the wording ``Associate Administrator'' in its place. 70. Amend Sec. 173.115(g), by revising the first sentence to read as follows: Sec. 173.115 Class 2, Divisions 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3--Definitions. * * * * * (g) Cryogenic liquid. A cryogenic liquid means a refrigerated liquefied gas having a boiling point colder than -90 deg.C (-130 deg.F) at 101.3 kPa (14.7 psia). * * * * * * * * 71. Amend Sec. 173.132 by revising paragraph (a)(1)(iii)(B) to read as follows: Sec. 173.132 Class 6, Division 6.1--Definitions. (a) * * * (1) * * * (iii) * * * (B) A material with a saturated vapor concentration in air at 20 deg.C (68 deg.F) greater than or equal to one-fifth of the LC 50 for acute toxicity on inhalation of vapors and with an LC 50 for acute toxicity on inhalation of vapors of not more than 5000 mL/ m 3 ; or * * * * * Sec. 173.150 [Amended] 72. Amend Sec. 173.150, paragraph (d)(2), by removing the wording ``five liters'' and adding the wording ``5 L'' in its place. Sec. 173.225 [Amended] 73. Amend Sec. 173.225, paragraph (e)(3)(i)(B), by removing the wording ``self-reclosing pressure'' and adding the wording ``reclosing pressure'' in its place. 74. Amend Sec. 173.240 by revising paragraph (d)(1)(vi) to read as follows: Sec. 173.240 Bulk packaging for certain low hazard solid materials. * * * * * (d) * * * (1) * * * (vi) Wooden: 11C, 11D, or 11F. * * * * * 75. Amend Sec. 173.242 by revising paragraph (d)(1)(ii)(F) to read as follows: Sec. 173.242 Bulk packagings for certain medium hazard liquids and solids, including solids with dual hazards. * * * * * (d) * * * (1) * * * (ii) * * * (F) Wooden: 11C, 11D, or 11F. * * * * * Sec. 173.247 [Amended] 76. Amend Sec. 173.247, in paragraph (g)(1)(iii)(C) by removing the word ``nonreclosing'' and adding the word ``non-reclosing'' in its place, and in paragraph (g)(1)(iv), by removing the wording ``frangible discs'' and adding the wording ``rupture discs'' in its place. Sec. 173.300a [Amended] 77. Amend Sec. 173.300a, paragraph (a)(2), by removing the wording ``of Transportation''. Sec. 173.302 [Amended] 78. Amend Sec. 173.302(c)(3) by: a. Removing the wording ``S = wall stress, pounds per square inch;'' and adding the wording ``S = wall stress in psi;'' each place it appears. b. Removing the wording ``P = test pressure, pounds per square inch'' and adding the wording ``P = test pressure in psig'' each place it appears. 79. Amend Sec. 173.304(a)(2) by revising the first sentence in Note 4 to the table to read as follows: Sec. 173.304 Charging of cylinders with liquefied compressed gas. (a) * * * (2) * * * Note 4: Special carbon dioxide mining devices containing a heating element and charged with not over 6 pounds of carbon dioxide may be filled to a density of not over 85 percent, provided the cylinder is made of steel with a calculated bursting pressure in excess of 39,000 psi, be fitted with a frangible disc that will operate at not over 57 percent of that pressure, and be able to withstand a drop of 10 feet when striking crosswise on a steel rail while under a pressure of at least 3,000 psig. * * * * * * * * 80. In Sec. 173.304: a. Amend paragraph (e)(1) by removing the wording ``pounds per square inch absolute'' and adding the acronym ``psia'' in its place. b. Amend paragraph (f)(1) by removing the wording ``psi, absolute'' and adding the acronym ``psia'' each place it appears. Sec. 173.306 [Amended] 81. Amend Sec. 173.306(b) heading by removing the word ``Exemptions'' and adding the word ``Exceptions'' in its place. Sec. 173.314 [Amended] 82. Amend Sec. 173.314(g)(4), by removing the wording ``safety relief device'' and adding the wording ``reclosing pressure relief device'' in its place. 83. Amend Sec. 173.314 by revising the last two sentences in paragraph (l) and the second sentence in paragraph (o) to read as follows: * * * * * (l) * * * A threaded solid plug must seal each valve outle","truncated":true,"body_characters":94871}