{"operation":"document","citation":"02-0238","title":"Sandia National Laboratories — 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":"02-0238 response to Sandia National Laboratories concerning 178.503.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0238.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0238.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0238","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2002/020238.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nor ransominon\nWashington, D.C. 20590\n400 Seventh St., S.W.\nSpecial Programs\nResearch and\nAdministration\nOGT 16. 2002\nRoland M. Kelley\nPackaging Consultant\nRef No. 02-0238\nSandia National Laboratories\n.O. Box 5800, MS 112\nlbuquerque, NM 8718:\n.:a.\nDear Mr. Kelley:\nThis is in response to your September 3; 2002 letter, requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials\nRegulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to marking requirements on the side of steel\ndrums. Specifically, you question the current validity of Interpretation letter: dated August 23, 1993 and\naddressed to Evans Industries, Inc. stating that the United Nations symbol is required for any additional\nreplication of markings other than embossed.\nAs provided in § 178.503, a packaging conforming to a UN standard must be marked with the United\nNations symbol as illustrated in paragraph (e)(1) of this section. The letters, \"UN\" may be applied in\nplace of the symbol for embossed metal receptacles. Any additional replication of the required UN\nmarking through other means (e.g. silk screening or stenciling) must include the UN symbol rather than\nthe letters \"UN\".\nI hope this information is helpful. If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.\nSincerely,\nDie FiStfi\nDelmer F. Billings\nChief, Standards Development\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n/78.503\n020238\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nSandia National Laboratories\nsir:\nOperated for the U.S. Department of Energy by\nSandia Corporation\nSandia National Laboratories\nAlbuquerque, New Mexico 87185-1453\nPO Box 5800, MS 1120\nAlbuquerque, NM 87185\nFoster\n$178.503(X1)\nSeptember 3, 2002\nMarking\nDHM -11\nMs. Sandra Webb, Transportation Reg. Specialist\n02-0238\nU. S. Department of Transportation\nResearch and Special Programs Administration\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n400 Seventh Street SW\nWashington, D.C. 20590\nRE: Interpretation of 178.503 (a) (1)\nDear Ms. Webb:\nphone requesting clarification of 178.503 in reference to the additional marking reqüirement on\nOn August 28 and 29, 2002, I spoke to you and Mr. Arthur Pollack, on separate occasiöns by\nthe sides of steel drums. The interpretation letter dated August 23,1993, and addressed to\nreplication of markings other than embossed. During our discussions it was confirmed that the\nEvans Industries, Inc., (07238.pdf) stated that the UN symbol is required for any additional\nclarification is still valid and that the regulations still require that \"Any additional replication of\nthe required UN marking through other means (e.g. silk screening or stenciling) must include\nthe UN symbol rather than the letters \"UN\"*\nletter dated August 23,1993, and addressed to Evans Industries, Inc., is still valid and binding.\nAt this time Sandia National Laboratories requests confirmation in writing that the interpretation\nThank you for your quick responses in this matter. Should you have any further questions\nplease contact me at 850-547-2122 or 505-845-7337.\nSincerely,\nShe Kelly,\nRoland M. Kelley\nPackaging Consultant\nAttachment\nExceptional Service in the National Interest","truncated":false,"body_characters":3092}