{"operation":"document","citation":"07-0102","title":"Medical Services of America — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2007-06-25","effective_on":null,"summary":"07-0102 response to Medical Services of America concerning 171.8, 172.504.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-07-0102.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-07-0102.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-07-0102","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2007/070102.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nof Transportation\nU.S. Department\n200 New Jersey Ave. S\nashington, DC 2059\nPipeline and Hazardous\nMaterials Safety\nJUN 252007\nAdministration\nMr. Wayne R. Cromley\nRef. No.: 07-0102\nCorporate Safety & Risk Management Director\n171 Monroe Lane\nMedical Services of America\nP.O. Box 1928\nLexington, South Carolina 29071\nDear Mr. Cromley:\nThis is in response to your May 8, 2007 letter requesting clarification of the Hazardous\nMaterials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask for\nclarification on the placarding requirements under § 172.504 when transporting a non-\nflammable gas such as, \"Oxygen, refrigerated liquid (cryogenic liquid), 2.2, UN1073\" in a\npackaging that has the capacity to hold 200 liters/777 pounds of liquid. Additionally, you\nfor \"bulk packaging\" in § 171.8.\nask whether the packaging qualifies as a bulk packaging in accordance with the definition\nThe answer to both questions is no. As provided by § 172.504(c), except for bulk\npackagings and hazardous materials subject to § 172.505, a transport vehicle carrying less\nthan 454 kg (1,001 pounds) aggregate gross weight (packaging plus contents) of Table 2\nhazardous materials need not be placarded. When calculating the 454 kg (1,001 pounds)\naggregate gross weight, only the weight of Table 2 hazardous materials in non-bulk\npackaging which has a maximum capacity of 450 L (119 gallons) or less as a receptacle for\npackaging needs to be included. A non-bulk packaging, as defined in § 171.8 means a\na liquid. As stated in your letter, your container has a maximum capacity of 200 L (52.8\nbulk packaging.\ngallons) therefore: your container would be considered a non-bulk packaging and not a\nI hope this information is helpful. If you have further questions. please do not hesitate to\ncontact this office.\nSincerely:\nCharles E. Betts\nSenior Transportation Specialist\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n171.8\n172.504\n070102\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nMEDICAL SERVICES OF AMERICA, INC.\nMSA\n171 Monroe Lane • P.O. Box 1928\n[8031 957-0500 • FAX (888) 342-6190\nLexington, South Carolina 29071\nHerrera\n$172.504\nPlacarding\nMay 8, 2007\n07-0102\nMr. Edward Mazzullo\nPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration\nU.S. Department of Transportation\n1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE East Building, 2nd Floor\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Safety\nWashington, DC 20590\nRE:\nLetter of Interpretation\nDear Mr. Mazzullo:\nIn an effort to ensure safety and Hazmat compliance I am asking for written\nclarification of the 172.504 General Placarding Requirements.\ncontainer will hold 200 liters/777 pounds of liquid. The DOT hazard class and ID# are\nComments/Question: We are going to deliver liquid oxygen in a basic Chevy van. Our\n2.2 Non-Flammable, # UN1073. Does this qualify as a HAZMAT bulk and do we need\nto placard the van?\nWhen looking at 171.8 it gives a good definition of Bulk Vs Non-Bulk but it does leave\nsomething open to interpretation.\nSincerely,\nWagag\nWayne R. Cromley\nMedical Services of America\n803-358-6775\nCorporate Safety & Risk Management Director","truncated":false,"body_characters":3044}