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Georgia Public Service Commission — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation
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Page 1- U.S. Department of Transportation Vashington, DeS Vashington. D.( Research and pecial Program dministratio FED = 8 2001 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#
Page 2BAH .. CONISONERAS $172.407 DEBORAH K. FLANNAGAI DAVID L. BURGES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOF 7776 Labeling DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION DIVISION AL HATCHER ohooza (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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