{"operation":"document","citation":"02-0026","title":"TEN-E Packaging Services, Inc — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2002-03-15","effective_on":null,"summary":"02-0026 response to TEN-E Packaging Services, Inc concerning 178.601.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0026.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0026.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0026","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2002/020026.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\n400 Seventh St., S.W.\nWashington, D.C. 20590\nspecial Programs\nMAR 1 5 2002\nAdministration\nMr. Robert J. Ten Eyck\nTechnical Services\nDirector\nRef. No. 02-0026\nTEN-E Packaging Services,\n1666 Country Road 74\nInc.\nNewport, MN\" 55055\nDear Mr. Ten Eyck:\nThis responds to your letter dated December 20, 2001, regarding\ndifferent packagings under the Hazardous Materials Regulations\nthe addition of a leak-proof liner to a previously tested\n(HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) .\nSpecifically, you inquire whether\nas a different design type under S 178.601 (c) (4).\nfiberboard box design would require design qualification testing\noriginal tested design type (e.g., packaging assembly, closure\nProvided the liner does not compromise the integrity of the\nwould not be considered a different packaging and, therefore,\nmethod), the addition of a liner\nsimilar form of containment\nwould not require design qualification testing as\ntype.\na new design\nI trust this satisfies your inquiry. Please contact us if we can\nbe of further assistance.\nSincerely,\nHate z. Mitche ?\nHattie I. Mitchell\nOffice\nChief,\nRegulatory Review and Reinvention\nof Hazardous Materials Standards\n178.601 (c)(4)\n020026\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\n01/18/02\n12:02 FAX 6514591430\nTEN-E PACKAGING\n40001\nPhone#\nProm (251) 459-047\n1(2023423012(651) 459-1430\nTENCE\nStevens\n5178601(4\nDecember 20, 2001\nPackagings\n02-0026\nOffice of Hazardous Materials, Standards DHM-10\nEdward Mazzula\nResearch And Special Programs Administration\nU.S. DEPARTMENT OF FRANSPORTATION\nWashington, DG 20590\n400 Seventh Street, S.W.\nDear Ed:\nplastic liner or plastic bag to a UN 4G box would constitute a different packaging under Section\nTEN-E Packaging Services is writing to request a clarification on whether or not the addition of a\ncomply with new IATA requirements under Section 5.0.2.12 of their: Dangerous Goods\n178.601(c)(4) of Title 49 CFR. TEN-E has recelved several calls from clients who are trying to\nRegulations, Effective January 1, 2002 dangerous goods sbippers must incorporate a leak-proof\ninner packagings that contain Class 3, 4, 8, 5.1 or 6.1 liquids, While we recogrize the fact that\nliner, plastic bag or other equally efficient means of cantainmehtfor combhation packagings with\nIATA does not carry the weight of law for international air shipments, it is a concern for shippers:\nbecause of its enforcement by carriers.\nconstitutes a different packaging under Section 178.601(c)(4) of Title 49 CFR, but would like\nTEN-E does not feel that the addition of such a liner or bag to an'existing UN 4G container\nconfirmation from. DOT so that we provide proper advice to our customers. Your Immediate\nattention to this matter is greatly appreciated.\nSincerely\nDirector, Technical Services\nRoberfleTon Eyok\nTER-1 Frowietng Services inc\nNess. 4350) 55455\n65t:452001)\n651459.759\nBA)","truncated":false,"body_characters":2819}