# Georgia Public Service Commission — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation

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- **citation:** 01-0029
- **title:** Georgia Public Service Commission — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation
- **source type:** guidance
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** guidance
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2001-02-08
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** 01-0029 response to Georgia Public Service Commission concerning 172.407.
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U.S. Department
of Transportation
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Capt. Bruce Bugg
Ref. No. 01-0029
Georgia Public Service Commission
244 Washington Street SW
Atlanta, GA
30354-5701
Dear Capt. Bugg:
This is in response to your letter dated January 25, 2001,
the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180).
requesting clarification on the Class 3 label specifications in
Specifically, you inquired whether a sample you provided of the
Flammable Liquid label, as printed on a
corrugated box, is in
conformance with the color tolerances of the HMR.
of SS 172.407 and 172.419 of the HMR.
The color of your Class 3 label does not satisfy the requirements
Specifically, the symbol,
black or white.
text, numbers and border of the Class 3 label is required to be
Dictionary is an achromatic color of maximum liahtness; as new
"White" as defined by the American College
snow.
I hope this satisfies your request.
Sincerely,
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
Transportation Regulations Specialist
010029

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$172.407
DEBORAH K. FLANNAGAI
DAVID L. BURGES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOF
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DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION DIVISION
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(404)559-6600
Georgia Public Sernice Commission
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30354-5701
CAN WASHINGON STREET, SW
404) 656-4501 or 1-800-282-581
ttp://www.osc.state.oa.u
January 25, 2001
Mr. Edward Mazzullo
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
U.S. DOT - RSPA
DHM-10
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Dear Sir:
The enclosed box was referred to us by Transport Canada. As you can see, the hazard label is
printed directly onto the corrugated cardboard box.
Does the "Flammable Liquid" label, as printed on the box, satisfy the color requirements of 49
CFR $172.407? Please provide a written response, and, if possible, return the box sample to us
when you have completed your analysis.
Sincerely,
GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Capt. Bruce Bugg
Hazardous Materials Specialist
TRANSPORTATION DIVISION: 1007 VIRGINIA AVENUE, SUITE 310, HAPEVILLE, GEORGIA, 30354-1325
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