{"operation":"document","citation":"10-0172","title":"Forth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2010-10-01","effective_on":null,"summary":"10-0172 response to Forth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC concerning 173.120, 173.2.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-10-0172.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-10-0172.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-10-0172","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretations/2010/100172.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nU.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE\nPipeline and Hazardous Materials Washington, D.C. 20590\nSafety Administration\nOCT 1 2010\nMs. Michele L. Frozena\nForth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC\n2737 South Ridge Road, Suite 600\nP.O. Box 12326\nGreen Bay, WI 54307-2326\nRef. No.: 10-0172\nDear Ms. Frozena:\nThis responds to your letter dated August 16, 2010 requesting clarification of the Hazardous\nMaterials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask if \"Waste combustible\nliquid, N.O.S., NA 1993, III\" is the appropriate shipping description for a waste mixture that\ncontains xylene (F003), methylene chloride (F002), and toluene (F005), and has a flashpoint\nbetween 190 and 200 degrees Fahrenheit; or, whether the waste material should be described as a\nClass 9 (miscellaneous) material.\nA \"combustible liquid\" (see § 173.120(b)(l» is defined as a material that has a flash point above\n60.5 degrees Celsius (141 degrees Farenheit) and below 93 degrees Celsius (200 degrees Farenheit)\nthat does not meet the definition of any other hazard class under the HMR. A \"hazardous waste\"\n(see § 171.8) is defined as a material that is subject to the Hazardous Waste Manifest Requirements\nofthe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency specified in 40 CFR part 262.\nSection 173.2a describes how to properly class a material having more than one hazard. In\naccordance with § 173.2a, the combustible liquid hazard takes precedence over a Class 9\n(miscellaneous) hazard. Further, the word \"waste\" must precede the proper shipping name for a\nmaterial that meets the definition of a \"hazardous waste\" (see § 172.101(c)(9». A material properly\nclassed and described as \"Waste combustible liquid, n.o.s., NA 1993, III\" must meet both the\ndefinition ofa \"hazardous waste\" and \"combustible liquid\", as outlined above. We cannot make\nthis determination based on the information you provide. It is the shipper's responsibility to\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nproperly class and describe a hazardous material (§ 173.22). Ifyou determine that your material is a\nhazardous waste and a combustible liquid, and it does not meet the definition of any other hazard\nclass, then it may be appropriately classed and described as it appears above.\nI hope this information is helpful. Ifwe can be of further assistance, please contact us.\nSincerely,\nBen Supko\nActing Chief: Standards Development\nOffice ofHazardous Materials Standards\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nFoth\nLtCh en lCUA.b\nS 113. 150\nE.:t..c..e..p+-i ens\nlO-O'7~\nAugust 16, 2010\nMr. Edward T. Mazzullo\nDirector, Office ofHazardous Materials Standards\nU.S. DOTIPHMSA (PHH-I0) .\n1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE East Building, 2nd Floor\nWashington, DC 20590\nDear Mr. Mazzullo:\nRE: Hazardous Materials Regulation$ Requirements\nFoth Infrastructure & Environment LLC is sending this letter to request written confirmation of\nthe applicability of the Hazardolls Materials Regulations (HMRs) under 173.150 to one of our\nclients.\nA hazardous waste is being shipped in non-bulk packaging. This waste is hazardous because it\ncontains small amounts of xylene (F003), methylene chloride (F002), and toluene (F005).\nAlthough it contains these listed materials, the' waste is being shipped as a combustible liquid.\nThe flashpoint of the material, when tested, is between 190 and 200 degrees Fahrenheit.\nCurrently, the company is shipping the hazardous waste with the following shipping name;\n\"Waste combustible liquid, N.O.S., NA 1993, III\". Is this the correct proper shipping name or\nshould the hazardous waste drum be shipped as a Class 9 flammable liquid due to the fact that it\ncontains the F002, F003 and F005 constituents in small percentages?\nIf your finding states that it should be a Class 9 flammable liquid, please provide the regulatory\nframework for that decision.\nA written response is appreciated. Please send your response to Michele Frozena at\nmichele.frozena@foth.com or at Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC, 2737 South Ridge\nRoad, Suite 600, P.O. Box 12326, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54307-2326. lfyou have any\nquestions, please call Michele Frozena at (920)496-6767. .\nSincerely,\nFoth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC\nUl1~~~~\nMicheleL. Frozena '(J - Sheryl Pham\nLead Environmental Scientist Lead Engineer\nX:\\OB\\PS\\2010\\OOlOS012\\HazmatIL-Haz Materials Reg Reqrnnts,doc\n2737 South Ridge Road, Suite 600. P.O. Box 12326. Green Bay, WI 54307-2326 • (920) 497-2500. 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