{"operation":"document","citation":"03-0016","title":"Mr. Tom B. Jacobsen — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2003-02-28","effective_on":null,"summary":"03-0016 concerning 173.6.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-03-0016.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-03-0016.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-03-0016","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2003/030016.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nof Transportation\nU.S. Department\nFEB 2 8 2003\n400 Seventh St., S.W.\nResearch and\nWashington, D.C. 20590\nSpecial Programs\nAdministration\nMr. Tom B. Jacobsen\n0854 West Battlement Parkway, #L108\nReference No. 03-0016\nParachute, CO 81635\nDear. Mr. Jacobsen:\nThis is in response to your January 17, 2003 letter and January 24, 2003 telephone calls with a\nmember of my staff asking if environmental gas samples you describe as \"Gas sample, non-\npressurized, flammable, r.o.s., 2.1, UN 3167,\" qualify for the materials of trade (MOTS)\nexception in § 173.6 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180).\nYou state the samples are composed of a mixture of flammable gas and air (e.g., 10-20% pure\nmethane diluted with 80-90% regular air). You also state you collect them at atmospheric\nvehicle to a local testing laboratory.\npressure in 3-liter, polyminyl fluoride film \"tedlar\" bags and transport them by private motor\nThe answer is no. Your proposed packaging does not meet the packaging requirements in\n§ 173.306; therefore, use of your packaging will require an exemption from the HMR.\nProcedures for submitting an application for exemption are contained in § 107.105 of the HMR.\nUnder § 173.6(a)(2) and (b)(5), to qualify as MOTS the flammable gas sample must be\ntransported in a cylinder with a gross weight of 100 kg (200 pounds) or less that conforms to the\npackaging, qualification, maintenance, and use requirements for cylinders under the Hazardous\nMaterials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Under Column 8A of the Hazardous\nMaterials Table (§ 172.101), the entry \"Gas sample, non-pressurized, flammable, n.o.s., not a\nrefrigerated liquid, 2.1, UN 3167,\" provides for transportation in a packaging prescribed in\n§ 173.306. Section 173.306(a)(4) allows non-pressurized flammable gas samples to be\ntransported in hermetically sealed glass or metal inner packagings of not more than 5 L (1.3\ngallons) overpacked in a strong outer packaging.\nI hope this satisfies your request.\nSincerely,\nHotter. mithell\nHattie L. Mitchell, Chief\nRegulatory Review and Reinvention\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n13.l\n030016\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nCITY MARKET #28\nID: 19702859713\nJAN 17'03\n17:53 No. 008 P.01\nEdmonson\nJanuary 17, 2003\n3173.6 (a)C)\nMr. Edward T. Mazzull\nMOT Exceptions\nC/o Hattle Mitchell\n03-00.14\nDear Mr. Mazzull:\n49 CFR 173.6(a)(2) allows for handling up to 100 kg gross weight\nthe exception for Division 2.1 materials apply to all Divislon 2.1\nDivision 2.1 cylinders under the Materials of Trade Exception. Would\nmaterlals. In particular, I am asking does the Materlals of Trade\nException apply to Division 2.1 UN3167 Gas sample, non-pressurized,\nYour assistance is appreciated.\nSincerely,\nTom B. Jacobsen\n0854 West Battlament Pkwy,, L108\nParachute, Colorado 81635\n307 871 2366","truncated":false,"body_characters":2823}