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Brenntag Great Lakes, LLC — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation
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Page 1US.Department of Transportation Washington, S.C.200 Washington, D.C. Special Programs Research and Administration MAY 3 1 2002 Mr. Michael R. Schick Ref. No. 02-0085 Health, Regional Manager of Quality, Brenntag Great Lakes, LIC & Safety P.O. Box 444 Butler, WI 53007-0444 Dear Mr. Schick: This is in response to your March 20, 2002 letter regarding shipping paper requirements. additional information contained in the quantity ordered, Specifically, you ask if the quantity shipped, back order and packaging columns of your shipping in S 172.201 (a) (4) | paper is in compliance with the requirements contained 49 CFR Parts 171-180). of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; The answer is no. Section 172.201 (a) (4) states that the shipping provided the information is not inconsistent with the shipping paper may contain additional information concerning the material by $ 172.202 (a). description and it is placed after the basic description required Certain notations such as "Ro" and a technical before the proper shipping name (S 172.203). name or chemical group name for a generic description may appear Other information and the type of packaging and destination marks (see authorized before the basic description is the total quantity, $ 172.201 (a) (1) (iii), § 172.201 (a) (4) and § 172.202 (c)). For have example, shipping papers that are designed in a the quantity shipped and type of packaging, e.g., "19 drums" column format may entered before the basic description. other information must be entered on the shipping paper after the basic description. In are presented prior to genteteorder the column conta colng the basic description; and therefore, is not in compliance with the HMR. I hope this satisfies your request. Sincerely, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards Iransportation Regulations Specialist 172,201 020085#
Page 2Mar 20 02 07:51a Brenntag GL MKE Men Falls (262) 252-6170 p.2 Brenntag Great Lakes, LLC BRENNTAG Stinnes Logistics BAH § 172.201 March 20, 2002 Shipping Papers .S. Dept. of Transportation/RSPA (DHM-1 Fax: 202-366-3012 esearch and Special Programs Administratic 02 - 0085 Atto: Edward T. Mazzullo Dir. Office of Hazardous Materials Standards Dear Mr. Mazzallo, ompany Brenntag Great Lakes in a written request for a more formal decision the attached case #16292 'er a conversation February 27, 2002 with Randy Kudzia of the Minnesota DOT I am representing ou 172.201(a)(4) text and all text relating to shipping papers. Please reviery the attachments that were Thank you and don't hesirate to call me if you have any questions at 262-252-6146. Sincerely, michael R. Schick Regional Manager of Quality, Health, & Safety Michael R. Schick Randy Kudzia, Minnesota DOT Fax# 651-405-6060 Kevin Bagin DOT File Bill McLain Minneapolis/st. Paul, MN 5S30S0 2130 Energy Park De.ve 4801 South Austin Averue 551-645-9224 2751 Courie- Court N. Des Maines, lA 651-645-9452 Fax 262-252-3961 Fox 625.45.g55 MI 19564 1979 HE. 541h Avenu 616-453-9599 tax 515-265-6019 535-265:683 Fax#
Page 3Mar 20 02 07:51a Brenntag GL MKE Men Falls (262) 252-6170 p. 3 03998. 01.00 Case #16297 HM Package Inspection Program Report Minnesota Department of Transportation /110 Centre Pointe Curve Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120 (651) 405-6114 Inspection Dates 1/22/2002 Violation found: 72.201(aj41 Shipment Date E1122/2002 Inspection, Location: Dock Census: 427109 015 SHIPPER INFORMATION: BRENNTAG GREAT LAKES LEG 2130 ENERGY PARK DRE SAINT PAU CARRIER INFORMATION: American Freightways, Inc. Census 239039 [Rosevile, MARIU PACKAGE INFORMATION: Dor Shipping Deser FLAMMABLE LIQUID NOS 3 UN1993 PGLI HM Class MANS Flammable Liquid Oti & Unit: 1632 INA2 STEELDRUM Shipping # Package Types 343912(1/2212002) Ship Paper Type.: Shipper HUGE Citation 172:201(a)(4) Number of Counts..! Additional non aüthorized Information must not precede the basic description quäntity ordered We are unclear of a violation because the Basic description (Line #1) and. Technical Description (Line #2) on our B/ No. 343912 precedes our quantity ordered in (Line #4). The example trim E. Kikolf a lo. mfy from 7-13-93 you sent us is clearly different than our paperwork where they have granty ordered preceding the basic description. In the next quarter we are expecting to charge, to a new format where Male she dez, guz ordered column is or the right side of the BL: Reginal Manager of Quality, Buntig Inspector Number, M0671 # Div Number: 01 m Linspector Signature: Date Signed: 317 Sabed. Copy to be forwarded to the shipper. Please sign and return bi 2-19-02#
Page 4NUMBER C OF A HEREROY CARK DRU RAYE E DESTRTBUTCON CENTER BREHNTAS ARENA PACC HINC -S200 Sodawa TOKELSON PLASTROS FaLT GN- BakPORA 22, FARTHAUEN, ROAD 4222 N6226 dANSONKC SPART REIGA 1079 639 Lafaze E SHIPPED QUANTIT: 4572 1186939 MSP s0 cs LABELS AND LOT NUMBERS ARE CORREI coRt. Nes COD AmEi CARRIERE#
Page 5Mar 20 02 07:58a Brenntag GL MKE Men Falls (262) 252-6170 p.5 "JUNESOTA Minnesota Department of Transportation • Office of Motor Carrier Services Tel: 651/405-6060 1110 Centre Pointe Curve Fax: 651/405-6082 Mendota Heights, MN 55120-4152 February 6, 2002 Brenntag Great Lakes LLC St. Paul, MN 55108 2130 Energy Park Dr. Dear Shipper: During a recent review of hazardous materials shipments conducted at a motor carrier facility, a shipment originating from your company was found to be in violation of Federal hazardous Materials Regulation (49CFR 100-177), as adopted under Minnesota statute. A copy of the inspection report form identifying these violations is attached. corrected by you and that action has been taken to ensure future compliance with Please review and certify that all violations noted on this report have been applicable regulations. Sign, date, and return this form to the address shown at the top of the inspection report form. Please call the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials Enforcement Unit at (651) 405-6117 if you have any questions concerning the violations listed. Thank you. Sincerely, Enforcement Supervisor : • ... i An equal opportunity employer.#
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