{"operation":"document","citation":"03-0019","title":"Hangsterfer's Laboratories, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2003-03-21","effective_on":null,"summary":"03-0019 response to Hangsterfer's Laboratories, Inc. concerning 171.8, 172.322.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-03-0019.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-03-0019.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-03-0019","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2003/030019.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nof Transportation\nU.S. Department\n400 Seventh St., S.W.\nResearch and\nWashington, D.G. 20590\npecial Program\ndministratio\nMAR 21 2003\nMr. Frank J. Murray\nEH&S Manager\nRef. No. 03-0019\nHangsterfer's Laboratories, Inc.\nMantua, NJ 08051\nP.O. Box 128\nDear Mr. Murray:\nThis is in response to your January 14, 2003, letter requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials\nRegulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to bulk and non-bulk packaging. Specifically,\nyou request the definition of bulk and non-bulk packagings used for the shipment of short-chain\nchlorinated paraffins (CIO - C13), a marine pollutant, via all modes of transportation.\nAs defined in § 171.8, a bulk packaging means a packaging, other than a vessel or a barge, including a\ntransport vehicle or freight container, in which hazardous materials are loaded with no intermediate form\nof containment and which has: a maximum capacity greater than 450 L (119 gallons) as a receptacle for\na liquid; a maximum net mass greater than 400 kg (882 pounds) and a maximum capacity greater than\n450 L (119 gallons) as a receptacle for a solid; or a water capacity greater than 454 kg (1000 pounds)\nas a receptacle for a gas. A non-bulk packaging means a packaging which has: a maximum capacity of\n450 L (119 gallons) or less as a receptacle for a liquid; a maximum net mass of 400 kg (882 pounds)\nor less and a maximum capacity of 450 L (119 gallons) or less as a receptacle for a solid; or a water\ncapacity of 454 kg (1000 pounds) or less as a receptacle for a gas.\nAs required in § 172.322, a packaging containing a marine pollutant must have the \"Marine Pollutant\"\nmark placed on each bulk and non-bulk packaging when transported by vessel. For transportation by\nhighway, rail, or air, the \"Marine Pollutant\" mark is required on each bulk packaging that contains a\nmarine pollutant, and each vehicle or freight container that contains a package that requires the \"Marine\nPollutant\" mark. However, as provided in § 172.322(d)(3), except when transported by vessel, the\n\"Marine Pollutant\" mark is not required on a bulk packaging, freight container or transport vehicle that\nis already labeled or placarded in accordance with Subpart E or F, respectively, of Part 172 of the\n172.322\n171.8\n030019\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nHMR. In addition, as provided in § 171.4(c), except when transported by vessel, the requirements of\nvehicles, rail cars or aircraft.\nthis subchapter specific to marine pollutants do not apply to non-bulk packagings transported by motor\nI hope this information is helpful. If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.\nSincerely,\nValm 7 al\nDelmer F. Billings\nChief, Standards Development\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nFoster\nHangsterfer's Laboratories, Inc.\n175 Ogden Road\n§ 11•8\nP.O. Box 128\nDefinitions\nPhone: (856) 468-0216\nMantua, NJ 08051 US/\n03- 0019\nFax: (856) 468-0200\nHangsterfer's Laboratories, Inc.\n14 January 2003\nDirector, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards\nMr. Edward T. Mazzullo\n400 7th Street S.W.\nU.S. DOT/RSPA (DHM-10)\nWashington, D.C, 20590-0001\nDear Sir:\nit is IMDG regulated for ocean shipping.\nThe DOT definition and requirement lists it as\n'* Labeling of marine pollutants in bulk packaging; and\n* Reporting of releases of a marine pollutant in excess of 450 liters (199 gallons) for liquids or\n400 kg (882 pounds) for solids.\"\nSo, my question centers on getting the specific definition of what constitutes bulk packaging versus\nnon-bulk packaging for shipping short-chain chlorinated paraffins (C10 - C13) via sea, as well as\nother routes. I appreciate any assistance. Thank you.\nIf there are any questions and/or concerns, please let us know.\nSincerely,\nOutf Meenay\nFrank J. Murray\nEH&S Manager\nHangsterfer's\naboratories, Inc.","truncated":false,"body_characters":3789}