{"operation":"document","citation":"01-0211","title":"Alloy & Metal Processors, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2001-08-17","effective_on":null,"summary":"01-0211 response to Alloy & Metal Processors, Inc. concerning 173.22.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0211.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0211.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0211","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2001/010211.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nof Transportation\nU.S. Department\n400 Seventh Street, S.W\nWashington, D.C\n20590\nResearch and\nSpecial Programs\nAdministration\nAUG 1 7 2001\n•Mr. William P. Murphy\nOwner/President\nRef. No. 01-0211\nAlloy & Metal Processors, Inc.\n623-33rd Place North\nBirmingham,\n35222\nDear Mr. Murphy:\nThis is in response to your letter requesting confirmation that\nthe test results of a sample of 75% ferrosilicon demonstrate that\nit is not subject to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49\naccordance with the test method described in 49 CFR part 173,\nCER Parts 171-180). You state that your product was tested in\nAppendix E (revised edition as of October 1, 1996), and found it\nWet) material.\ndoes not meet the definition of a Division 4.3 (Dangerous When\nAs provided in § 173.22, it is the shipper's responsibility to\nproperly classify a hazardous material. However, if the\nferrosilicon handled by your company is the same material that\nwas tested in accordance with requirements that now appear in the\nU.N. Manual of Tests and Criteria, and determined not to meet the\nDivision 4.3 criteria, it is not subject to the HMR.\nI hope this satisfies your request.\nSincerely,\nThomas G. Allan\nSenior Transportation Regulations\nOffice of Hazardous Materials\nSpecialist\nStandards\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\n08/10/01 12:39\nAMP/MMI INC → 12023663012\nNO. 860 P001/003\n136-33\nGail\nBIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35222\n623-33RD PLACE NORTH\nCAMPMAD\n173.22\nResponsibility\nSERVICE\nshippers\nTracking # : 01-0211\n1.800-321-8629\n205-322-2344\nFAX 205-328-3040\nALLOY & METAL PROCESSORS, INC.\n•\n•\nr0r0 =-\nAugust 1, 2001\nMr. Thomas G. Allan\nSenior Transportation Regulations Specialist\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\nWashington, D.C.\nDear Mr. Allan,\nIn compliance with Haz Mat Regulations; DOT Standard 173, Appendix E,\nDivision 4.3 (Dangerous when wet material) our ferrosilicon products have been\ntested by Andrew S. McCreath & Son, Inc. (Copy enclosed)\nPlease find results of those tests, regarding the applicability of the Hazardous\nMaterials Regulations (HMR; 49). We will appreciate your response, via written\nletter, stating our material does not meet the criteria of a Division 4.3 Hazardous\nMaterial, and is not subject to the HMR.\nRespectfully,\n25T\nWellin P. Muphy\nWilliam \"P. Murphy\nOwner/President\n15\nAttch\n...\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\n08/10/01 12:39\nAMP/MMI INC → 12023663012\n•:31/2001\n15:20\n17172384843\n1VLY2384843\nN0.860\nPØ02/003\nMOCREATH\nPAGE:\n02/8\n(202) 346-3012\n610 Willow Stree!\nAndrew S. Metreath & Son, Ine.\nHarisbur): PA 17105-1481\nPD Box 1453\nANALYTICAL AND CONSULTINE CHEMISTO\nTelex 84-7321\nTerephone (717) 248-0937\nFar: (717) 298-1845 /\"\nJuly 31, 2001\nAlloy st Metal Processors, Inc.\n623 - 33rd Place North\nBirmingham, Alabama: 35222\nGentlemen:\nThe sample received from you on July 26, 2001, marked: 75% Ferro Silicon, was testeți\nin accordance with DOT Standard 173, Appendix E, Division 4.3 (Dangerouș whezı wer\nmaterial). Results are as follows:\nSpontanceus ignitien Test\n• Division 4.3 a (J)\nDivision 4.3 a (2)\nNo Spontaneous Ignicion\nDivision 4.3 a.(3)\nNo Spontaneous Ignition\nNo Spontaneous Ignition\nGas Evolution Measurement\nTotal volume in Ml cach hour.\nTime Interval\nIcstl\nTest 2\nIsst3\n1 Hour\n2 Hour\n0.00 MI\n0.00 M1\n3 Hour\n0.20 ML\n0.00 MI\n0.00 MI\n4 Hour\n1.70 Ml\n0.00 MI\n:\n0.90 M1\n5 Hour\n1.80 MI\n1.10 M\n0.80 MI •.\n6 Hour\n1.80 Ml\n1.10 MI\n1.80 MI\n1.60 MI\n1.10 MI\n7 Hour\n1.80 MI\n1.80 MI\ni IOMI\n1.80 MI\n110 MI\nTotal\n1.80 MI\n1.80 MI\n* 1.10 M0\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\n08/10/01 12:39\nAMP/MMI INC → 12023663012\n2/31/2881\n15:20\n17172384843\n17172384843\nNO. 860 P003/003\n\"\"\"\nMCCREATH\n•PAR\n:03\nPage No. 2\nJuly 31, 2001\nDOT Test\nMaximum Rate - 0.060 liter/hour/kilogram\nAverage Rate - 0.0089 liter/hour/kilogram\nYours very truly,\nANDREW S. MCCREATH & SON, INC.","truncated":false,"body_characters":3725}