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R+L Carriers — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation
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Page 1of Transportation U.S. Department 400 Seventh St., S.W. Special Programs Research and Washington, D.C. 20590 JUL 3 2002 Administration Mr. Dana Probasco Haz-Mat Specialist Ref. No.: 02-0103 R+L Carriers P.O. Box 271 Wilmington, OH 45177-0271 Dear Mr. Probasco: This is in response to your March 26, 2002 letter regarding the appropriate placement of "Marine Pollutant" and the chemical name of the Marine Pollutant on shipping papers under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). In particular you asked for clarification on where the wording "Marine Pollutant" and "Marine Pollution Component (MP Component) should be located "in association with the basic description." Section 172.203(I)(1) states that if the proper shipping name for a material which is a marine pollutant does not identify by name the component which makes the material a marine pollutant, the name of that component must appear in parentheses in association with the basic description. In addition, as required in §172.203(1)(2) the words "Marine Pollutant" shall be entered in association with the basic description for a material which is a marine pollutant. Examples of acceptable shipping descriptions are: Resin solution, 3, UN1866, PG III, Marine Pollutant (MP Component) Resin solution (MP Component), 3, UN1866, PG III, Marine Pollutant For you information, section 171.4 (c) states, that except when transported aboard vessel, the requirements of this subchapter specific to marine pollutants do not apply to non-bulk packaging transported by motor vehicles, rail cars or aircraft. I hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if you require additional assistance. Delmer F. Billings Chief, Standards Development Office of Hazardous Materials Standards#
Page 2RIL CARRIERS RIL GATOR: PARAMOUNT Transfer, Inc. Freightways. Inc. Motor Lines, Inc. IRANSPORTATION Relertora §172.203(1) Attention: Haz-Mat Info Center Shipping Papers From: Dana Probasco (Haz-Mat Specialist) Safety Department 02-0103 Phone: (937) 382 - 1494 Fax: (937) 382 - 2677 Date: 3/26/02 i - -- Re: - Request for Letter of Interpretation regarding descriptions of Marine Pollutant's on shipping papers. To Whom It May Concern: I am requesting a Letter of Interpretation regarding the placement of the word's Marine Pollutant and the Chemical Name of the Marine Pollutant on shipping papers. The regulations 49CFR 172.203(I) is not clear regarding the "placement in association with the basic description'. Example: Which would be correct? Resin solution, 3, UN1866, PGI. Marine Pollutant (Vinyl Pollution 40%). Resin solution, Marine Pollutant (VinyT Pollution 40%); * 3, UN1866, PGIII. or Resin solution, 3, UN1866, PGIII. (Vinyl Pollution 40%), Marine Pollutant. Thank you, Dana Probasco Haz-Mat Specialist "ONE CALL-ONE CARRIER" P.O. Box 271 Corporate Headquarters Wilmington, Ohio 45177-0271 www.gorlc.com Overnight Service 800.543.5589 Is Our Business#
Page 3*%; KRIL CARRIERSZ TATOR E PARANORNE 600 Gillam Rd. • Wilmington, OH 45177 PRESERTEU FLAST CLASS K 2062 70979231 V.S. D.O.T. RSPA OFFICE OF TRANSPURTAFIIN REGULA SPECSALIST OF HAZARDOUS MATERI 400 SEVENTH ST., SW WASHINFUN D.C. 20590 AMIDEMA#
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