{"operation":"document","citation":"02-0219","title":"Mountain Safety Research — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2002-10-16","effective_on":null,"summary":"02-0219 response to Mountain Safety Research concerning 173.306.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0219.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0219.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0219","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2002/020219.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\n20590\nReal Program:\ndministratior\nOCT 16 2002\nMr. Joe Yelverton\nMountain Safety Research\nRef. No. 02-0219\n3800 First Avenue South\nSeattle, WA 98134\nDear Mr. Yelverton:\nclarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR\nThis is in response to your August 16, 2002 letter requesting\nproduct meets\nParts 171-180). Specifically, you request confirmation that your\nthe limited quantity provisions in $ 173.306 (a) (1).\nCommodity\" and reclassed as \"ORM-D\" material.\nYou also asked whether your product may be renamed \"Consumer\nYou describe your product as a 4 ounce capacity can containing\nliquefied petroleum gas (LPG). You also state that your product\ntherefore, meets the definition of a \"Consumer Commodity\" as\nis intended to be sold to consumers for persónal consumption and,\ndefined in § 171.8.\nYour understanding is correct: Your product consisting of a\nmixture of liquefied compressed gases in a container of not more\nlimited quantity under § 173.306 (a) (1) of thé HMR and is,\nthan four (4) fluid ounces capacity, meets the definition for a\ntherefore, excepted from the specification packaging requirements\nand labeling requirements except when offered for transportation\nby air. Further, the provisions in § 173.306 specify that a\nlimited quantity which conforms to § 173.306 (a) (1) and meets the\nCommodity\" and reclassed as \"ORM-D\" material.\ndefinition of consumer commodity may be renamed \"Consumer\nI hope this information is helpful. If you have further\nquestions, please do not hesitate to contact this office.\ncerely,\nDelmer Billings\nOffice of Hazardous Materials\nChief, Standards Development\nStandards\n173.30%\n020219\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nCASCADE\nMountain Safety Research\nDESIGNS\nWebb\n$173.306\nMSR\nConsum er Commodi thursday soun\nJoe Yelverton\n82-02.19\nQuality Assurance Division\n3800 First Avenue South\nDirect 206-224-6194\nSeattle, WA 98134\nJoe.yelverton@cascadedesigns.com\nFax 206-682-4184\nwww.msrcorp.com\nAugust 16, 2002\nwww.cascadedesigns.com\nRSPA Office of Hazardous Materials Standards (DHM-10)\n400 Seventh Street, SW\nU.S. Department of Transportation\nWashington, DC 20590-0001\nTo whom it may concern:\nThe contents of the can are:\nthe can is intended to be sold for personal consumption per the definition of a Consumer Commodity.\n•\nNormal Butane = 5%\n•\n2-Methyl Propane = 72%\nPropane = 22%\nIn addition, I would like to request written interpretation of § 173.306(a) as it relates to the exceptior\n11914), but in an 8 ounce can. Specifically, does a 4 ounce can (as previously described) qualify for an\nof \"specification packaging.\" Currently, we have a DOT exemption for the same material (DOT-E\nexception, excluding the DOT exemption requirement?\nIf you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me.\nSincerely,","truncated":false,"body_characters":2759}