{"operation":"document","citation":"03-0039","title":"Baker Hughes — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2003-03-19","effective_on":null,"summary":"03-0039 response to Baker Hughes concerning 173.22.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-03-0039.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-03-0039.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-03-0039","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2003/030039.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nWashington, D.G. 20590\n400 Seventh St., S.W.\nWAR 19 2008\nMr. John W. Miggins\nProduct Safety/Transportation Specialist\nReference No.: 03-0039\nBaker Hughes\n12645 West Airport Boulevard\nSugar Land, Texas 77478-5050\nDear Mr. Miggins:\nThis is in response to your letter requesting clarification of the packaging requirements in\n§ 173.226(b) under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180).\nDivision 6.1, Packing Group I, Hazard Zone A material. You state that the DOT 4BW cylinder\nSpecifically, you ask if a 54 gallon DOT 4BW cylinder may be used as an inner packaging for a\nmeets or exceeds the performance standards of a 1A1 steel drum which is an authorized inner\npackaging.\nThe answer is no. Section 173.226(b) does not authorize a DOT 4BW cylinder as an inner\npackaging. The drums authorized as inner packagings in § 173.226(b), as well as the outer\nat the Packing Group I performance level. A DOT 4BW cylinder is manufactured to a specific\ndrums, must conform to the performance test requirements of subpart M of part 178 of the HMR\ndesign specification instead of a performance standard. Therefore, use of a DOT 4BW cylinder\nas the inner packaging of a UN 1A1 drum for a Hazard Zone A material must be authorized\nI trust this satisfies your inquiry.\nSincerely,\nHotte z. mithall\nHattie L. Mitchell\nChief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention\nOffice of Hazardous Material Standards\n030039\n113722\n35202\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\n1-12-03\n02:17pm\nFrom-Baker Patrolite\n281 275 7209\nT-311 P.002/002 F-950\nCorbin\n3173,226 (b)\nPackuging Specs\nBAKER\nHUGHES\nBaker Petrolite\n03-0039\nP. O. Box 5050\nFebruary 12, 2003\nTel 281-276-5400\nSugar Land, Texas 77478-5050\nMr. Edward T. Mazzullo\nFax 281-275-7385\nDirector, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards\n400 7th Street S.W.\nU.S. DOT/RSPA (DHM-10)\nWashington, D.G. 20590-0001\nMr. Mazzullo:\ngreat deal of debate among my colleagues regarding the use of a 54 gallon 4BW\nI am requesting a letter of interpretation regarding 173.226(b). There has been a\nCylinder as an inner drum to be over packed with a customized drum\nregulation that will explain whether or not we can utilize a welded cylinder that\nmanufactured to 1A2 specifications. We are seeking interpretation of the above\nmay meet or exceed the safety requirements of a 1A1 drum as an inner drum to\nbe over packed in a 1A2 drum; thus would be exempt from the requirements in\n173.226(a).\nPlease fax me (281-275-7385) or email me (john.miggins@bakerpetrolite.com)\nyour letter of interpretation.\nThank You,\nJohn W. Miggins\nProduct Safety/Transportation Specialist","truncated":false,"body_characters":2575}