Conklin Company, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation

Page 1U.S. Department of Transportation 400 Seventh St., S.W. Research and Washington, D.C. 20590 Special Programs Administration AUG 2 5 2005 Terri Hosch Ref. No. 02-0319 Transportation Manager Conklin Company, Inc. P. O. Box 155 Shakopee, MN 55379 Dear Mr. Hosch: This is in response to your letter dated December 4, 2002 requesting clarification on a shipping paper you provided. The shipping paper requirement in § 172.201 (a) (1) (iii) specifies that a shipping paper, containing both a regulated hazardous material and a non-regulated material, may identify the hazardous material by placing an "X" in a column captioned "HM." (The "X" may be replaced by "RO" if appropriate.) The column heading you describe in your letter would not be in compliance with the HMR. I hope this information is helpful. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Sincerely, Transportation Regulations Specialist Office of Hazardous Materials Standards#

Page 2Conklin Company Inc. CONKIN Mr. Edward T. Mazzullo Twrtty Director Office Hazardous Material Standards US DOT/RSPA (DHM-10) 5172.201 (a) 1) 407* Street Southwest Washington, DC 20590-0001 Shippingtapers December 4, 2002 02- $3/1 Dear Mr. Mazzullo: During a recent inspection of hazardous material shipments conducted at AAA Cooper in New Brighton, Minnesota Department of Transportation had different opinions regarding the violation in question and MN, a shipment originating from our company was found to be in violation. Iwo employees at the suggested that I contact you for interpretation. I have enclosed a copy of the inspection report and the bill I would appreciate a response at your earliest convenience. If you should have any questions or comments please feel free to contact me at (952) 445-6010 ext. 2213. Thank you in advance: Sincerely, Gene. Tich Terri Hosch Transportation Manager P.O. Box 155 • Shakopee, MN 55379 • (952) 445-6010 • fax (952) 496-4285#