{"operation":"document","citation":"02-0039","title":"DCm DECOmetal International Trading GrnbH — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2002-02-12","effective_on":null,"summary":"02-0039 response to DCm DECOmetal International Trading GrnbH concerning 172.101.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0039.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0039.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0039","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2002/020039.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nor ansportion\n400 Seventh St., S.W.\nWashington, D.C. 20590\nFEB 12 2002\nRef. No. 02-0039\nMs. Maria Posch\nDCm DECOmetal International Irading GmbH\nA-8280 Furstenfelo\ngrazerplatz 5,\nAustria\nDear Ms. Posch:\nThis is in response to your letter requesting confirmation that\nthe test\ndemonstrate that it is not subject to the Hazardous Materials\nresults of a sample of 75% ferrosilicon product\nproduct was tested in accordance with the test method described\nRegulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180).. You state that your\nin 49 CER Part 173,\n1996), and found it does not meet the definition of a Division\nAppendix E (revised edition as of October 1,\n4.3 (dangerous when wet) material.\nAs provided in § 173.22, it is the shipper's responsibility to\nnot required to be verified by this Office. If the sample of\nproperly classify a hazardous material.\nSuch determinations are\nferrosilicon was tested\nappear in the U.N. Manual of Tests and Criteria, and the results\nin accordance with requirements that now\nDivision 4.3 material, nor any other hazard class criteria, it is\nof the test demonstrate that it does not meet the criteria of a\nnot subject to the HMR.\nI hope this information is helpful.\nif we may be of further assistance.\nPlease contact this office\nSincerely,\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\nransportation Regulations Specialist\n|72.101\n020039\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nMCIntyre\nDECOmetal group\n§172.101\nApplicability\nDCM\n02-0039\nMr. Thomas G. Allan\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\nSenior Transportation: Regulations Specialist\nU.S. Department of Transportation\n400 7th Street SW (Mail Stop BHM/10)\nWashington, D. C. 20590\nMonday 29' October, 2001\nDear Mr. Allan:\nEnclosed is a copy an analysis report from Andrew S. McCreath & Son, Inc. for tests\ndemonstrate that our 75% Ferrosilicon is not subject to the Hazardous Materials\nconducted on a sample of our 75% Ferrosilicon product. Please confirm these test results\nthe test method described in 49 CFR Part 173, Appendix E (revised edition as of October\nRegulations (HMR 49 CFR Parts 171 - 180). Our product was tested in accordance with\n1, 1996), and found it does not meet the definition of a Division 4.3 (Dangerous When Wet)\ninformation, please contact Mr Roger Yannetti, DCM DECOmetal Representative Office in\nThank you for your attention to our request. If you have any questions or need further\nPittsburgh on telephone (412) 854 3058 or fax (412) 854 3277.\nSincerely,\nlone\nMaria Posch\nManaging Director\nhead office: Grazerplatz 5, A-8280 Fürstenfeld, Tel: +43-3382-520 52, Fax: +43-3382-557 65\nDCM DECOmetal International Trading GmbH","truncated":false,"body_characters":2608}