{"operation":"document","citation":"16-0170","title":"Bancroft Hinchey Ltd — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2017-04-13","effective_on":null,"summary":"16-0170 response to Bancroft Hinchey Ltd concerning 180.213.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-16-0170.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-16-0170.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-16-0170","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2017/160170.pdf","body":"<<>>\n\nof Transportation\nU.S. Department\n1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE\nMaterials Safety\nPipeline and Hazardous\nWashington, DC 20590\nAdministration\nAPR 1 3 2017\nMr. Chris Hinchey\nBancroft Hinchey Ltd\nSchool House\nSlaugham Lane\nWarninglid\nRH17 5TJ\nWest Sussex, United Kingdom\nReference No. 16-0170\nDear Mr. Hinchey:\nThis letter is in response to your October 20, 2016, email requesting clarification of the\nHazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to the marking of\ncylinders. You note that requalification marking requirement for cylinders in § 180.213(c)\nallows a label embedded with epoxy that is legible and durable throughout the life cycle of the\ncylinder. You add that § 180.213(b) states that unless authorized by the cylinder specification,\nthe marking on the cylinder sidewall is prohibited. You further reference § 178.35(f)(4), which\nstates that unless otherwise specified in the applicable specification, the markings on each\ncylinder must be stamped plainly and permanently on the shoulder, top head, or neck.\nIn your email, you provide the following assumptions:\n• There is no manufacturer authorization to label the sidewall which negates\n§ 180.213(b).\n• The use of a label on the sidewall is therefore in conflict with the requirements to not\nmark a sidewall.\n• Applying a label to the dome, top head, or neck is impractical. Therefore, the\ncomposite cylinders.\namended texts refer to the common practice of placing labels on the sidewall of\nSpecifically, you ask for confirmation that the application of labels overcoated with epoxy as\ncomposite cylinder.\ndescribed in § 180.213(c) is an acceptable method of applying a requalification marking for a\n\n<<>>\n\nThe answer is yes. It is the opinion of this Office that the assumptions stated in your email\nregarding the labeling of composite cylinders are correct. When requalitying composite\nmark that is both legible and durable.\ncylinders under § 180.213, a label embedded with epoxy is permissible provided it produces a\nI hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance.\nSincerely,\nT. Glenn Foster\nChief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention Branch\nStandards and Rulemaking Division\n\n<<>>\n\nAndrews\n180.213\nGoodall, Shante CTR (PHMSA)\nRegnalfication Mockins\nSent:\nFrom:\nRivera, Jordan CTR (PHMSA)\n160170\nTo:\nThursday, October 20, 2016 1:21 PM\nSubject:\nHazmat Interps\nFW: 49CFR 180.213 interp request\nHi Shante/Alice,\nPlease submit this as a letter of interpretation. Please let me know if you have any questions.\nThanks,\nJordan\nFrom: Chris Hinchey [mailto: chris@bancroft.co.uk]\nSent: Thursday, October 20, 2016 1:10 PM\nTo: INFOCNTR (PHMSA)\nSubject: RE: 49CFR 180.213 interp request\nDear Jordan,\nThanks for the quick reply.\nDetails below\nBancroft Hinchey Ltd\nSchool House\nWarninglid\nSlaugham Lane\nWest Sussex\nRH17 5TJ\nRegards\nChris\nChris Hinchey\nDirector\nBancroft\n+44 1444 248884\nchris@bancroft.co.uk\nskype chris.hinchey\nFrom: INFOCNTR (PHMSA) [mailto: INFOCNTR.INFOCNTR@dot.gov]\nSent: 20 October 2016 18:02\nTo: Chris Hinchey \nSubject: RE: 49CFR 180.213 interp request\nDear Chris,\nWe have received your request for a written letter of interpretation regarding the hazardous materials regulations (49\nCFR Parts 171-180). The hazardous materials regulations are available at the following URL:\nhttp://phmsa.dot.gov/regulations\n\n<<>>\n\nIn order to process your request, please respond to this email with your full contact information (mailing address,\ntelephone number). You may contact the Hazardous Materials Information Center at +1 202-366-4488 with questions.\nPlease allow a minimum of 8 weeks before contacting the Office of Hazardous Materials Standards (OHMS) for a status\non written letters of interpretations. Delivery time of a written interpretation can vary markedly based on topic\ncomplexity and the depth of review necessary by OHMS Divisions and modal administrations (e.g., FAA) to ensure an\nappropriate response.\nSincerely,\nJordan, Hazardous Materials Specialist\nAn e-mail response from this office is considered informal guidance. Formal guidance may be requested in accordance\nwith 49 CFR 105.20. http://phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/regs/interps\nFrom: Chris Hinchey [mailto:chris@bancroft.co.uk]\nSent: Thursday, October 20, 2016 12:26 PM\nTo: PHMSA HM InfoCenter\nSubject: 49CFR 180.213 interp request\nSirs\nI am requesting clarification of 49CFR §180.213 Requalification markings.\nin 81FR 3686\nThe October 1'* revision amends the marking requirement to include the use of a label overcoated with epoxy, as stated\n180.213 states (underlining refers to the particular wording discussed):\n(c) Requalification marking method. The depth of requalification markings may not be greater than specified in the\napplicable specification. The markings must be made by stamping, engraving, scribing, or applying a label embedded in\nepoxy that will remain legible and durable throughout the life of the cylinder, or by other methods that produce a legible,\ndurable mark\nIn regard to the placement of the labels referred to, the preceding paragraph states:\n(b) Placement of markings. Each cylinder must be plainly and permanently marked on the metal of the cylinder as\nsidewall is prohibited.\npermitted by the applicable specification. Unless authorized by the cylinder specification, marking on the cylinder\nMarking on the sidewall is also prohibited in the general requirements of 178.35 (f) (4) which states Unless otherwise\nshoulder, top head, or neck.\nspecified in the applicable specification, the markings on each cylinder must be stamped plainly and permanently on the\nTherefore I assume there is no manufacturer authorisation to label the sidewall which negates paragraph 180.213(b)\nThe use of a label on the sidewall is therefore in conflict with the requirement not to mark the sidewall.\nApplying a label to the dome, top head or neck is impractical, and my assumption is that the amended text refers to the\ncommon practice of placing labels on the sidewall of composite cylinders.\nCan you confirm that application of labels overcoated with epoxy as described is acceptable on the cylinder sidewall as a\nmethod of applying a requalification marking after a cylinder is tested?\n2\n\n<<>>\n\nYours Faithfully\nChris Hinchey\nDirector\nChris Hinchey\nBANCROFT HINCHEY LTD\nWarninglid\nWest Sussex\nUK\nRH17 5TJ","truncated":false,"body_characters":6415}