{"operation":"document","citation":"02-0040","title":"GS Battery (U.S.A.) Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2002-02-22","effective_on":null,"summary":"02-0040 response to GS Battery (U.S.A.) Inc. concerning 173.159.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0040.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0040.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0040","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2002/020040.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nf Transportatio\nS. Departmen\n400 Seventh St., S.W.\nFEB 2 2 2002\nWashington, D.C. 20590\nMr. Greg DePies\n576 Trade Street. Suite\nS Battery (U.S.A.) In\nReference No.: 02-0040\nSan Diego, CA 92121\nDear Mr. DePies:\nThis is in response to your letter requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations\nHMR; 49 CFR parts 171-180) applicable to the transportation of nonspillable batteries.\n§ 173.159(d)(1), which states that \"the battery must be protected against short circuits and\npecitically, you want to confirm that your company is in compliance with the provisions o\nsecurely packaged.\"\nYou state that the batteries are loaded on heavy duty pallets, separated by cardboard dividers, the\nattery terminals are capped, and the rows separated by bubblewrap and cardboard. The pallet i\ndescription, you also submitted several photographs showing batteries in various stages of\nanded horizontally and vertically and then wrapped in 5 mil thick tarp. In addition to thi\npreparation for shipment. Based on the information provided, it is the opinion of this office that\nthe batteries are \"securely packaged.\"\nI hope this satisfies your inquiry. If we can be of further assistance, please contact us.\nSincerely,\n(Transporter Replies pelict\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n173.159 (d) (1)\n020040\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nCorbin\nJanuary 3, 2002\n8173. 159(0)\nCas\nDirector, Office of Hazmat\nMr. Edward T. Mazzullo\nSatteries/\nwww.gsbattery.com\n4007\" Street SW\nDOT/RSTA (DHW-10)\nWashington DC 20500-0001\ntackaging\nMr. Mazzullo,\nI recently talked with Mr. Stephen Lee at the Hazmat Help Desk concerning D.O.T. Hazardous\nMaterials Regulations (Title 49, CFR 173.159) related to electric storage batteries. My company, GS\nqualify for the \"nonspillable\" designation, per sub-section (d)\nBattery Inc. sells lead-acid batteries that pass the vibration and pressure differential tests, and therefore\nMy question relates to the packaging requirements for \"nonspillable batteries.\" I wish to confirm that the\n\"securely packaged.\"\npackaging GS Battery uses complies with the paragraph (d)(1) requirement that the batteries be\nMr. Lee advised me that no specific guidelines exist for determining exactly what constitutes \"securely\n(no carton) packaging.\npackaged,\" and referred me to you for a ruling and/or authorization letter to ship our products in bulk\nfollowing:\nPlease see the enclosed photographs of the packaging GS Battery intends to use. Please note the\n1) The pallets are a heavy duty type that can hold twice as much weight as a standard pallet.\n2) The cardboard dividers are 275 double walled construction for heavy duty use.\n3) The rows are separated by cardboard and bubble-wrap.\n4) The battery terminals are capped by a black rubber piece.\n5) The pallet is banded horizontally and vertically.\n6) The product is wrapped in 5 mil thick tarp.\nDoes this packaging meet the D.O.T. requirements?\nplease do not hesitate to contact me.\nThank you very much for your attention. If you should need any clarification or further information\nSincerely,\nunsePin\nGS Battery (U.S.A.) Inc.\nSan Diego, CA S2i Sute B\n58-547-6430 ex. 207\nregd@gsbattery.com\nGS BATTERY (U.S.A.) INC.\n7576 TRADE STREET, SUITE B, SAN DIEGO, CA 92121\nE-mall gsb@gsbattery.com\n(858) 547-6430\nFax (858) 547-6437","truncated":false,"body_characters":3281}