{"operation":"document","citation":"02-0085","title":"Brenntag Great Lakes, LLC — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2002-05-31","effective_on":null,"summary":"02-0085 response to Brenntag Great Lakes, LLC concerning 172.201.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0085.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0085.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0085","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2002/020085.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nUS.Department\nof Transportation\nWashington, S.C.200\nWashington, D.C.\nSpecial Programs\nResearch and\nAdministration\nMAY 3 1 2002\nMr. Michael R. Schick\nRef. No. 02-0085\nHealth,\nRegional Manager of Quality,\nBrenntag Great Lakes, LIC\n& Safety\nP.O. Box 444\nButler, WI\n53007-0444\nDear Mr. Schick:\nThis is in response to your March 20, 2002 letter regarding\nshipping paper requirements.\nadditional information contained in the quantity ordered,\nSpecifically, you ask if the\nquantity shipped, back order and packaging columns of your\nshipping\nin S 172.201 (a) (4) |\npaper is in compliance with the requirements contained\n49 CFR Parts 171-180).\nof the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR;\nThe answer is no.\nSection 172.201 (a) (4) states that the shipping\nprovided the information is not inconsistent with the shipping\npaper may contain additional information concerning the material\nby $ 172.202 (a).\ndescription and it is placed after the basic description required\nCertain notations such as \"Ro\" and a technical\nbefore the proper shipping name (S 172.203).\nname or chemical group name for a generic description may appear\nOther information\nand the type of packaging and destination marks (see\nauthorized before the basic description is the total quantity,\n$ 172.201 (a) (1) (iii), § 172.201 (a) (4) and § 172.202 (c)).\nFor\nhave\nexample, shipping papers that are designed in a\nthe quantity shipped and type of packaging, e.g., \"19 drums\"\ncolumn format may\nentered before the basic description.\nother information must be\nentered on the shipping paper after the basic description. In\nare presented prior to genteteorder the column conta colng the\nbasic description; and therefore, is not in compliance with the\nHMR.\nI hope this satisfies your request.\nSincerely,\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\nIransportation Regulations Specialist\n172,201\n020085\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nMar 20 02 07:51a\nBrenntag GL MKE Men Falls (262) 252-6170\np.2\nBrenntag Great Lakes, LLC\nBRENNTAG\nStinnes Logistics\nBAH\n§ 172.201\nMarch 20, 2002\nShipping Papers\n.S. Dept. of Transportation/RSPA (DHM-1\nFax: 202-366-3012\nesearch and Special Programs Administratic\n02 - 0085\nAtto: Edward T. Mazzullo\nDir. Office of Hazardous Materials Standards\nDear Mr. Mazzallo,\nompany Brenntag Great Lakes in a written request for a more formal decision the attached case #16292\n'er a conversation February 27, 2002 with Randy Kudzia of the Minnesota DOT I am representing ou\n172.201(a)(4) text and all text relating to shipping papers. Please reviery the attachments that were\nThank you and don't hesirate to call me if you have any questions at 262-252-6146.\nSincerely,\nmichael R. Schick\nRegional Manager of Quality, Health, & Safety\nMichael R. Schick\nRandy Kudzia, Minnesota DOT Fax# 651-405-6060\nKevin Bagin\nDOT File\nBill McLain\nMinneapolis/st. Paul, MN\n5S30S0\n2130 Energy Park De.ve\n4801 South Austin Averue\n551-645-9224\n2751 Courie- Court N.\nDes Maines, lA\n651-645-9452 Fax\n262-252-3961 Fox\n625.45.g55 MI 19564\n1979 HE. 541h Avenu\n616-453-9599 tax\n515-265-6019\n535-265:683 Fax\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nMar 20\n02\n07:51a\nBrenntag GL MKE Men Falls (262) 252-6170\np. 3\n03998. 01.00\nCase #16297\nHM Package Inspection Program Report\nMinnesota Department of Transportation\n/110 Centre Pointe Curve\nMendota Heights, Minnesota 55120\n(651) 405-6114\nInspection Dates 1/22/2002\nViolation found: 72.201(aj41\nShipment Date\nE1122/2002\nInspection, Location: Dock\nCensus: 427109 015\nSHIPPER INFORMATION:\nBRENNTAG GREAT LAKES LEG\n2130 ENERGY PARK DRE\nSAINT PAU\nCARRIER INFORMATION:\nAmerican Freightways, Inc.\nCensus 239039\n[Rosevile, MARIU\nPACKAGE INFORMATION:\nDor Shipping Deser FLAMMABLE LIQUID NOS 3 UN1993 PGLI\nHM Class\nMANS Flammable Liquid\nOti & Unit:\n1632\nINA2 STEELDRUM\nShipping #\nPackage Types\n343912(1/2212002)\nShip Paper Type.:\nShipper HUGE\nCitation 172:201(a)(4)\nNumber of Counts..!\nAdditional non aüthorized Information must not precede the basic description quäntity ordered\nWe are unclear of a violation because the\nBasic description (Line #1) and. Technical Description (Line #2)\non our B/ No. 343912 precedes our quantity\nordered in (Line #4). The example trim E. Kikolf a lo. mfy\nfrom 7-13-93 you sent us is clearly different than\nour paperwork\nwhere they have granty ordered preceding\nthe basic description. In the next quarter we\nare expecting to\ncharge, to a new\nformat where\nMale she dez, guz\nordered column\nis or the\nright side of the BL:\nReginal Manager of Quality, Buntig\nInspector Number, M0671\n# Div Number: 01 m\nLinspector Signature:\nDate Signed: 317\nSabed.\nCopy to be forwarded to the shipper.\nPlease sign and return bi\n2-19-02\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\nNUMBER C OF A\nHEREROY CARK DRU\nRAYE E\nDESTRTBUTCON CENTER\nBREHNTAS ARENA\nPACC\nHINC\n-S200\nSodawa\nTOKELSON PLASTROS\nFaLT GN- BakPORA\n22, FARTHAUEN, ROAD\n4222 N6226\ndANSONKC\nSPART\nREIGA\n1079 639\nLafaze\nE SHIPPED\nQUANTIT:\n4572\n1186939\nMSP\ns0 cs\nLABELS AND LOT NUMBERS ARE CORREI\ncoRt.\nNes\nCOD\nAmEi\nCARRIERE\n\n<<<PAGE 5>>>\n\nMar 20 02 07:58a\nBrenntag GL MKE Men Falls\n(262) 252-6170\np.5\n\"JUNESOTA\nMinnesota Department of Transportation\n•\nOffice of Motor Carrier Services\nTel: 651/405-6060\n1110 Centre Pointe Curve\nFax: 651/405-6082\nMendota Heights, MN 55120-4152\nFebruary 6, 2002\nBrenntag Great Lakes LLC\nSt. Paul, MN 55108\n2130 Energy Park Dr.\nDear Shipper:\nDuring a recent review of hazardous materials shipments conducted at a motor\ncarrier facility, a shipment originating from your company was found to be in\nviolation of Federal hazardous Materials Regulation (49CFR 100-177), as adopted\nunder Minnesota statute.\nA copy of the inspection report form identifying these violations is attached.\ncorrected by you and that action has been taken to ensure future compliance with\nPlease review and certify that all violations noted on this report have been\napplicable regulations. Sign, date, and return this form to the address shown at the\ntop of the inspection report form.\nPlease call the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials\nEnforcement Unit at (651) 405-6117 if you have any questions concerning the\nviolations listed. Thank you.\nSincerely,\nEnforcement Supervisor\n: •\n... i\nAn equal opportunity employer.","truncated":false,"body_characters":6134}