# YRC Worldwide Enterprise Service, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation - **operation:** document - **citation:** 08-0022 - **title:** YRC Worldwide Enterprise Service, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation - **source type:** guidance - **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **status:** guidance - **official:** true - **published on:** 2008-02-04 - **effective on:** Not available - **summary:** 08-0022 response to YRC Worldwide Enterprise Service, Inc. concerning 171.8. - **machine formats:** - **json:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-08-0022.json - **markdown:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-08-0022.md - **app url:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-08-0022 - **source url:** https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2008/080022.pdf **body:** <<>> U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Mr. Greg T. Neylon Senior Chemical Transportation Administrator YRC Worldwide Enterprise Services, Inc. 10990 Roe Avenue Overland Park, Kansas 662 1 1 Ref. No.: 08-0022 Dear Mr. Neylon: This responds to your December 6,2007 letter concerning requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171 -180) applicable to persons who transport hazardous materials in commerce. Specifically, you ask whether a carrier may also meet the definition for "person who offers or offeror" under the HMR. The answer is yes. As defined in fj 171.8, a "person who offers or offeror" is any person who (1) performs or is responsible for performing any pre-transportation function required under the HMR for transportation of a hazardous material in commerce, or (2) tenders or makes the hazardous material available to a carrier for transportation in commerce. The definition recognizes that a carrier may be required to perform certain pre-transportation functions in order to facilitate or continue the transportation of a hazardous material in commerce. If a carrier performs a pre-transportation function, the carrier is an offeror for purposes of the HMR and must perform the function in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. The HMR consider certain operations to be either pre-transportation or transportation functions, depending on the entity that performs them or the context in which they are performed. For example, pre-transportation functions include loading, blocking and bracing, and segregating a hazardous material in a transport vehicle or freight container when these operations are conducted by a shipper. However, loading operations, including blocking and bracing and segregating a hazardous material in a transport vehicle or freight container, are considered "loading incidental to movement" and, thus, transportation functions when they are performed by carrier personnel or in the presence of carrier personnel. A carrier that loads a transport vehicle or freight container is performing a transportation function and is not considered "a person who offers or offeror" for purposes of the HMR. Similarly, a carrier is not an offeror when it performs a function as a condition of accepting a hazardous material for transportation in commerce. Selecting, providing, or affixing placards on a freight container or transport vehicle is a pre-transportation function when performed at the time a package or shipment is initially prepared for transportation. However, a carrier who provides and affixes placards to a freight container or transport vehicle performs these functions <<>> as a condition of acceptance and is not considered "a person who offers or offeror" for purposes of the HMR. Notwithstanding the designation of an operation as a pre-transportation or transportation function, the person performing the function is responsible for performing it in accordance with all applicable HMR requirements. The same is true for a carrier performing functions as a condition of acceptance of a hazardous material in commerce. Note that a carrier may rely on information provided by a prior offeror or carrier unless the carrier knows, or in the exercise of reasonable care, should know that the information provided is incorrect. I hope this information is helpful. Sincerely, Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards <<>> YRC Worldwiae Enterpr~se Sewircs. Inc. , . .. . ,... , , : ' , . 1 . . . . . . . , " , YRC Worldwide Enterprise Services December 6,2007 Mr. Ed Mazzullo Director Office of Hazardous Materials Standards U.S. Department of Transportation Washington DC. 20590 Delivery by E-MAIL Request for Interpretation Dear Mr. Mazzullo, I am requesting an interpretation regarding the difference between an "offerer" and the "transporter". Please refer to Mr. John A. Gale's letter to Mr. Jonathan Ward (07-0035) for easy reference. Because the "transporter" (12) may load, block and brace packages in a freight container as a necessary function in a cross dock operation, or the "transporter" (1 3) may have to segregate hazardous materials packages in a fieight container, or the "transporter" ( 1 4) may select, provide or affix placards, does this then also place the "transporter" in the category of "offeror."? The interpretation is very clear in referencing these items in a "pre-transportation function". After the carrier takes possession of the lading, the fhctions that are inherent to "transportation" must be assessed as being in the "transportation" description. "Carriers for Hire" can not be held in double jeopardy as an "ofieror" and a "transporter" when the function performed is "exclusively" that of a "transporter". Functions such as loading, blocking, bracing, segregation, and placarding are "transportation" function after the lading is tendered, by their very nature. It is with this information in mind that I ask the question, Can a Transporter for hire of a Hazardous Material in performance of the function as Transporter also be the Offeror after accepting the lading specifically and only for transport? If you need to contact me please feel free to call me at (913) 344 3055. <<>> YRC Worldw~de knterprrse Services, Inc. . . .... . . ~. . . ..., . . . . . . . , YRC Worldwide Enterprise Services I look forward to your interpretation in this matter. Sincerely Greg T. Mylon L,' Sr. Chemical Transportation Administrator Enclosures <<>> Page 1 of 2 . . [DOT/YEAR/200~/0_3/070035 ) Mar 16,2007 m . ~ ~ ~ n c ~ 0 ~ 1 % [Clear search16 [Print Page] 3/16/2007 - 171.8, 172.800 Mr. Jonathan Ward Risk Manager Cornerstone Systems. Inc. 51 01 Wheelis Drive, Suite 300 Memphis, TN 38 1 1 7 Reference No. 07-003 5 Dear Mr. Ward: This responds to your February 7,2007 e-mail, requesting clarification of the security plan requirements of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR parts 171 - 180). In your e- mail, you state your company arranges for the transportation of hazardous materials with qualified motor carriers at the request of your customers. Your customers consist of customs brokers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics companies. You state that you require your customers to sign a document verifying they are in compliance with the registration, security plan, and training requirements of the HMR. You state that many of your customers refuse to sign this document because they are not required to have a security plan. You ask whether custom brokers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics companies are required to have a security plan in accordance with 49 CFR Part 172, Subpart I. As required by $ 172.800, each person who offers for transportation or transports in commerce one or more of the hazardous materials specified in @ 172.800(b) of the HMR must develop and adhere to a security plan addressing personnel, unauthorized access, and en route security. If a broker, freight forwarder, or agent meets the definition of a "person who offers or offeror" in 8 171.8 for one or more of the hazardous materials listed in 8 172.800(b), then the broker, freight forwarder, or agent must develop and implement a security plan covering the security risks associated with the functions he or she performs. defined in 8 171.8, a "person who offers or offeror" is any person who does either or both of the following: (1) performs, or is responsible for performing, any pre-transportation function required under the HMR for transportation of a hazardous material in commerce; or (2) tenders or makes the hazardous material available to a carrier for transportation in commerce. Pre-transportation functions are fbnctions specified in the HMR under § 171.8 that are required to assure the safe transportation of a hazardous material in commerce, and include: (1) Determining the hazard class of a hazardous material. (2) Selecting a hazardous materials packaging. (3) Filling a hazardous material packaging, including a bulk packaging. (4) Securing a closure on a filled or partially filled hazardous materials package or container or on a package or container containing a residue of a hazardous material. (5) Marking a package to indicate that it contains a hazardous material. <<>> Page 2 of 2 (6) Labeling a package to indicate that it contains a hazardous material. (7) Preparing a shipping paper. (8) Providing and maintaining emergency response information. (9) Reviewing a shipping paper to verify compliance with the NMR or international equivalents. (10) For each person importing a hazardous material into the United States, providing the shipper with timely and complete information as to the HMR requirements that will apply to the transportation of the material within the United States. (1 1) Certifying that a hazardous material is in proper condition for transportation in conformance with the requirements of the HMR. (12) Loading, blocking, and bracing a hazardous materials package in a freight container or transport vehicle. (1 3) Segregating a hazardous materials package in a freight container or transport vehicle from incompatible cargo. (14) Selecting, providing, or afixing placards for a freight container or transport vehicle to indicate that it contains a hazardous material. If a broker, freight forwarder, or agent performs one or more pre-transportation functions to prepare a hazardous materials shipment for transportation in commerce, then the broker, freight forwarder, or agent is an offeror under the HMR and is subject to all applicable regulatory requirements, including the security plan requirements. A third party logistics company or broker who contracts with a carrier to transport a shipment on behalf of the original shipper is not considered an offeror for purposes of the HMR unless it also performs one or more pre-transportation functions to prepare the shipment for transportation in commerce. I hope this information is helpful. Sincerely John A. Gale Chief, Standards Development Office of Hazardous Materials Standards Next 0 <<>> .~ . Puplic Utilities Commission of Ohio DRlVERNEHlCLE EXAMINATION REPORT I80 East Broad Street Report Number: OH32073004743 Transportation Department Inspection Date: 10/03/2007 Columbus, OH 43215 Start Time: 1159 AM End time: 01:43 PM Phone: (614)4664429 Fax: (614)752-9274 Insp. Level:l-Full, Non-Bulk HM Insp. USF HOLLAND I N C . Driver: GILLESPIE, DAVID L 750 E 40TH ST License#: G421-1725-3356 State: IL HOUAND, MI 49423 Date of Birth: 12/15/1953 USDOT#: a0075806 Phone#: (616)305-5000 CoDriver: MCIMX#: 059206 . Fad: License#: State: State. Date of Birth: Location: PREBLE SCALES MflePost: MP1 Shipper: KMG BERNUTN, INC. Highway: IS70 Origin: ST. JOSEPH, MO. Bill of Lading:ORDER #61121 Cerurity: PREBLE OH Destination: FRUITIAND, MID. Cargo: HAZ MAT (ALL) VEHiCE IDENTIFICATION Unit Make Year State License # - Companv # - Vln t GWVR CVSA# =# 1 TT INTL 2006 IL P544190 26146 ZHSCNAPR76C180MS 7015433 2 ST GDAN 2005 TN T664197 534385 1 GRAA06255D409921 YES BRAKE ADJUSTMENTS . &# - 1 2 3 4 5 Right 1118 1114 1 3 8 1118 11/4 Left 1114 1114 1318 1 1114- Chamber C-20 C-30 C 3 0 C-30 C-30 VIOLATIONS ,\TI 1 Section CoUe.Tyoe Unit OOS Citation # &J& Crash Violations Discovered 172.504(a) F 2 N N N J Vehicle not placarded as requlred - VAN TRAlLEf? MISSING 4 OF 4 REQUIRED CORROSIVE PLACARDS (CARRIER RELOADED TRAILER AT BREAK-BULK FACILITY) 177.823(a) F Z Y U N No placarddmarklngs when required -VAN TRAILER MISSING 4 OF 4 / REQUIRED CORROSIVE PIACARDS 177.823(a) . F 2 N N N No placardslmarkings when required - VAN TRAllER DISPLAYED 1 FIAhnMABLE GAS PLACARD ON L E n SlDE (REQUIRED 4 FLAMMABLE PLACARDS - OTHER 3 FLAMMABLE PLACARDS OK) 172504ja) F 2 N N N Vehicle not placarded as required - VAN TRAILER DISPLAYED 1 FLAMMABLE GAS PLACARD ON LEFT SlDE (REQUIRED 4 FLAMMABLE PLACARDS - OTHER 3 FLAMMABLE PLACARDS OK) 1TT,B23(a) F 2 Y U N No placards/markings when requlred -VAN TRAILER MISSING 4 OF 4 REQUIRED 1.0. MARKING FOR BULK PACKAGE MISSING 'yN2794" FOR 'BULK PACKAGE OF CORROSIVES (3,662 LB) 172331 F 2 N N N Markings for other bulk packages - VAN TRAILER MISSING 4 OF 4 REQUIRED I.D. MARKING FOR BULK PACKAGE -MISSING "UN2794" FOR BULK PACKAGE OF CORROSIVES.(3.662 LB) HazMat: 6.1 (Poison); 3 flammable; 8 Corrosive material Placard: Yes Cargo Tank: (special Checks: No Data far Special Checks. 1 State information: FMCSA Credentials Verified-YIN: Y; CDL Verffied (YM): Y; FMCSA DOS Order Issued(Y/N): N; For-Hlre Carrier. Y; Reason Code: HINT; FattilJties (YIN): N; Crash Report #: N/A; Driver Address: 13984 N. FALCON LANE; Drlver City: BLUFORD; Driver State: I I ; Driver Zlp: 62814; Photos Taken (YIN): Y; Replacement Seal: PUG0 0018045; HM Safety Permit Veriied(YP-4): N; Loaded by Carrier (YIN): Y; Loaded by Shipper (YN): N; Ship Docs Prep by Carrler(YN): N: Shlp DOC Prep by Shipper(Y/N): Y; Haz Class Pu: 3; ID # A: UN1283; Packing Group A: 11; Gross Weight A: 180 LBS.; RQ (A): N; MN (A): N; Haz Class B: 6.1; ID # 8: UN3018; Packing Group 0: Ill; Gross Welght B: 1,900 LBS.; RQ [B): Y; HW (0): N; Haz Class C: 8; ID # C: UN2794; Packlng Group C: Ill; Gross Welght C: 3,662 LBS.: RQ - **truncated:** false - **body characters:** 13332