{"operation":"document","citation":"01-0268","title":"W.M. Barr & Company Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2002-02-20","effective_on":null,"summary":"01-0268 response to W.M. Barr & Company Inc. concerning 173.150.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0268.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0268.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0268","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2001/010268.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nor ransporation\nWashington, D.C. 20590\n400 Seventh St., S.W.\nResearch and\nAdministrations\nFEB 2 0 2002\nMr. John Ghio\nRef. No. 01-0268\nW.M. Barr & Company Inc.\nP.O. Box 1879\nMemphis, Tennessee 38101\nDear Mr. Ghio:\nThis responds to your letter regarding the classification of kerosene, having a flash point of 105°F, in a\nfive gallon can (UN 1A1/Y1.2/100), that is transported by vessel to Alaska in accordance with the\nHazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). As provided in § 173.120(b), a\nflammable liquid with a flash point at or above 38°C (100°F) that does not meet the definition of any\nother hazard class, may be reclassed as a combustible liquid.\nYou did not provide specifics on whether other means of transporting non-bulk packagings of kerosene\nto Alaska are practicable. Although our letter of December 27, 2000, enclosed with your letter,\nspecifically addressed the definition of the term \"impracticable\" as used in § 175.85, we also apply that\ndefinition to the term \"impracticable\" as used in § 173.150(Đ(1). Specifically, \"impracticable\" means\nthat transportation is not physically possible, or cannot be performed by routine and frequent means of\nother transportation due to extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances include conditions\nthat preclude highway transportation, such as road closures due to catastrophic weather or volcanic\nactivity, or a declared state of emergency. If routine and frequent highway shipments of kerosene are\npossible, it must be classed as a flammable liquid when shipped and transported by vessel.\nI hope this satisfies your inquiry. If we can be of further assistance, please contact us.\nSincerely,\nDelmer F. Billings\nChief, Standards Development\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n173.150\n010268\n..::\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\n10/12/01\n08: 29\nFAX 9017758704\nW M BARR\n0002\n& 3915m\nWMBARR\nP.O. Box 1879\nW.M. BARR & COMPANY INC\nclassification\nAn Employee-Owned Company\nMemphis, Tennessee 38101\nPhone (901) 775-0100\nDOT Research and Special Programs\nMi. Edward Mazzullo\nWashington, D.C.\nDear Mr. Mazzullo:\nPlease clarify the classification of the following material.\n5 gallon can (UN 1A1/Y1.2/100) of Kerosene with a flash point of 105°F. This product is being shipped by\nvessel to Alaska.\nnot marking, labeling, placarding and describing the product as hazardous on the bill of lading\nWIM. Barr is classifying the Kerosene as a combustible Liquid under 173.150 (P) (1) and presently we are\nThic fax from your office dated 9127/2001 is enclosed, as we tried to classify this product.\nWhat is the correct classification for our product?\nThank You\nJohn Ghio\n10/12|01\nWIM. Barr & Co.\nMANUFACTURING LOCATIONS\nMemphis, Tennessee\nOntario, Celifornia","truncated":false,"body_characters":2727}