{"operation":"document","citation":"17-0009","title":"Airborne Labs International, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2017-06-15","effective_on":null,"summary":"17-0009 response to Airborne Labs International, Inc. concerning 173.301.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-17-0009.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-17-0009.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-17-0009","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/docs/standards-rulemaking/hazmat/interpretations/69686/170009.pdf","body":"<<>>\n\nof Transportation\nU.S. Department\n1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE\nMaterials Safety\nPipeline and Hazardous\nWashington, DC 20590\nAdministration\nJUN 1 5 2017\nMr. Tony Amato\nTechnical Program and Safety Manager\nAirborne Labs International, Inc.\n22C World's Fair Drive\nSomerset, NJ 08873\nReference No. 17-0009\nDear Mr. Amato:\nThis letter is in response to your January 30, 2017, email requesting clarification of the\nHazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to cylinders.\nSpecifically, you reterence numerous requirements in Part 173 and ask whether a pressure relief\ndevice (PRD) is required when shipping \"UN1080, Sulfur hexafluoride, 2.2\" or \"UN1013,\nCarbon dioxide, 2.2\" in Department of Transportation (DOT) Specification 3E-1800 sample\ncylinders with volumes of 150cc, 300cc, and 500cc, respectively.\nWhen shipping Division 2.2 non-flammable gases such as \"UN1080, Sulfur hexafluoride, 2.2\" or\n\"UN1013, Carbon dioxide, 2:2\" in DOT-3E-1800 sample cylinders, a PRD is required in\naccordance with the general requirements for cylinders in § 173.301(f). However,\n§ 173.301(F)(7) provides an exception for smaller quantities of carbon dioxide shipped in\nDOT-3E cylinders. This paragraph excepts DOT-3E cylinders up to 12 inches in length\ncontaining less than 8 ounces (236.5 cc) of carbon dioxide from the PRD requirement.\nI hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance.\nSincerely,\nTAken Fasten\nT. Glenn Foster\nChief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention Branch\nStandards and Rulemaking Division\n\n<<>>\n\nAndrews\n§/ 73.301\nGener\nDodd, Alice (PHMSA)\nFrom:\nINFOCNTR (PHMSA)\nSent:\nTuesday, January 31, 2017 11:57 AM\nTo:\nHazmat Interps\nSubject:\nFW: interpretation 49CFR\nAttachments:\n02101DOTCompliant640x640v2.jpg\nImportance:\nHigh\nHi Shante/Alice,\nPlease submit this as a letter of interpretation. Mr. Amato spoke with Eamonn.\nPlease let me know if you have any questions.\nThanks,\nJordan\nFrom: Tony Amato [mailto:Tony.Amato@AIRBORNELABS.COM]\nSent: Monday, January 30, 2017 1:51 PM\nTo: INFOCNTR (PHMSA) < INFOCNTR.INFOCNTR@dot.gov>\nSubject: interpretation 49CFR\nImportance: High\nTo Whom It May Concern:\nwas speaking to your Hazmat Specialist amonn\nHe helped me with my question on Sulfur Hexafluoride and Carbon dioxide\nI need a written interpretation for this ruling when shipping UN 1080 in a 3E1800 sample cylinder. Also for Carbon\ndioxide UN 1013\nHe said to send an email to this address;\nThe size of the cylinder are 150cc; 300cc & 500cc double ended cylinder see attached picture\nDoes the cylinder valve need a PRD ( pressure relief device ) according to\n§173.301 — General requirements for shipment of compressed gases and other hazardous materials in cylinders, UN\npressure receptacles and spherical pressure vessels\n§173.301(f)\n§173.301(f)(2)\n§173.301(f)(5)i\n§173.301(f)(5)\n§173.304a(2)\nRegards\nTony Amato\n1\n\n<<>>\n\nTechnical Program & Safety Manager\n22C World's Fair Drive\nAirborne Labs International, Inc.\nT: 732-302-1950\nSomerset, NJ 08873\nF: 732-302-3035\nAirborne Labs International\nISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Laboratory\nYour opinion matters\nPlease visit our website to learn more about our professional services and products.\n2\n\n<<>>","truncated":false,"body_characters":3240}