{"operation":"document","citation":"01-0021","title":"Airpack of Virginia, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2001-02-20","effective_on":null,"summary":"01-0021 response to Airpack of Virginia, Inc. concerning 173.301.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0021.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0021.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0021","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2001/010021.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\n• .\nJ.5. Department\n400 Seventh St., S.W.\nof Transportatior\nWashington, D.C. 20590\nSpecial Programs\nResearch and\nAdministration\nFEB 2 0 2001\nMr. Hank Baird\nRef. No: 01-0021\nManager\nAirpack of Virginia, Inc.\nPost Office Box 1098\nAshburn, VA 20146-1098\nDear Mr. Baird:\nThis is in response to your January 22, 2001 letter regarding the requirements for use of foreign made\ncylinders under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically you\nask whether the provisions of § 173.301(i)(1) stating that a charged cylinder manufactured outside the\nUS may not be offered to, from or within the US unless it has been manufactured, inspected and tested\nin accordance with the applicable DOT specification as set forth in Part 178 applies to a foreign made\ncylinder of not more than 4 fluid ounce capacity shipped as a limited quantity under § 173.306(a)(1).\nThe answer is no. As provided by § 173.306(a)(1) a compressed gas may be offered in a non-\nspecification container of not more than 4 fluid ounces capacity. The provisions of § 173.301 pertain\nonly where a DOT specification cylinder is required.\nI hope this information is helpful.\nSincerely\nTransportation Regulations Specialist\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n...-\n010021\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\n-\nLavalle\n8173.30k1\nAirPACK\nCylinders\n484FEE INCORPORATED\nWashington. D.C. = Baltimore • Clevelanc\nDangerous Goods Specialists\n01-0021\nJanuary 22, 2001\nMr. Edward Mazullo/Directos, Standards\nResearch and Special Programs Administration\nU.S. Department of Transportation\n400 7* Street, SW\nWashington, DC 20590-0001\nDear Mi. Mazullo:\nThis letter is offered as a request for clarification. This request is made by Mr. Hank\nBaird, Manuger, Airpack of Virginia, Inc., 21711 Filigree Court, PO Box 1098, Ashburn,\nVA 20146-1098, Tel: 703-858-5169, Fax: 703-858-5175.\nUnited States may not be offered to, from, or within the United States unless it has been\nThe CFR-49 states in 173.301(i)(1) that \"...a charged cylinder manufactured outside the\nmanufactured, inspected, and tested in accordance with the applicable DOT specification\nset forth in part 178 of this subchapter. \" Would this standard apply 1o foreign made\ncylinders that meet the limited quantity specifications in 173.306(a)(1) for containers of\nAirpack of Virginia, Inc. makes this request on behalf of a shipper who wishes to import\nand ship domestically, a foreign made cylinder containing a flammable gas. Both the\nshipper and Airpack of Virginia have determined that the cylinder meets 173.306(a)(1)\nfor limited quantitics. The concern of the shipper and Airpack is that the CFR-49 offers\nno relief or exception in the approval requirements of 173.301 (i)(1).\ninformation, please do not hesitate to contact me at 703-858-5169. Please address any\nPlease review this request and respond at your earliest convenience. Il you need more\ncorrespondence to my attention at the address of numbers above.\nSincerely,\nHank Baird\nMr. Hank Baird/Manager\nAirpack of Virginia, Inc.,\nAirpack of Virginla, Inc. : 21711 Filigree Cout • Suite E & Ashburn. Virginia 20147\nTel: (703) 658-5169 • (800) 423-7833 & Fax: (703) 858-5175\n-\n...","truncated":false,"body_characters":3167}