{"operation":"document","citation":"17-0092","title":"FedEx Custom Critical — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2018-07-23","effective_on":null,"summary":"17-0092 response to FedEx Custom Critical concerning 172.202.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-17-0092.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-17-0092.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-17-0092","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/docs/standards-rulemaking/hazmat/interpretations/58561/170092.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nU.S. Department\nof Transportation\n1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE\nWashington, DC 20590\nPipeline and Hazardous\nAdministration\nMaterials Safety\nMAY 0 1 2018\nMs. Kellie Toth\nSr. Hazmat/Accident Specialist\nFedEx Custom Critical\n1475 Boettler Road\nUniontown, OH 44685\nReference No. 17-0092\nDear Ms. Toth:\nThis letter is in response to your August 23, 2017, letter requesting clarification of the Hazardous\nMaterials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to shipping papers. You\ninclude a copy of a DataQ response letter from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation\nciting your company for incorrectly indicating the quantity and type of package on a shipping\npaper, as well as a copy of the shipping paper in question. You ask whether the shipping paper\nincluded with your letter conforms to the quantity and type of packaging provisions prescribed in\n§ 172.202(a)(7).\nThe answer is yes. In accordance with § 172.202(a)(7), the shipping description of a hazardous\nmaterial on a shipping paper must include the number and type of packages (e.g., \"10 cylinders\nper box\" and \"5 fiberboard boxes\") either before or after the required basic description. While it\nmight not be in a format preferred by this Office, the shipping paper you provide does satisfy this\nrequirement by placing a number (quantity) of packages directly under the applicable packaging\nin a heading of \"BULK TOTE DRUM PAIL BOX.\" It is therefore the opinion of this Office that\nthe shipping paper you include with your letter conforms to the requirements prescribed in\n§ 172.202(a)(7).\nI hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance.\nSincerely,\nHennasten\nT. Glenn Foster\nChief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention Branch\nStandards and Rulemaking Division\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nStevens\n§./72.202 (a)(2)\nDodd, Alice (PHMSA)\nShupping papper\n17-0098\nFrom:\nINFOCNTR (PHMSA)\nSent:\nThursday, August 24, 2017 9:46 AM\nTo:\nHazmat Interps\nSubject:\nFW: Interpretation letter\nAttachments:\n20170823100551334.pdf; 20170823092314874.pdf; 20170823094541679.pdf\nHi Alice,\nPlease see Kellie Toth's contact information below.\nKellie Toth\nFedEx Custom Critical\n1475 Bottler Rd\nUniontown, OH 44685\n234.310.4087\n234.310.4130 fax\nKellie Toth\nSenior Hazmat/Accident Specialist\nFedEx Custom Critical, Inc.\nThanks,\nJodi\nFrom: INFOCNTR (PHMSA)\nSent: Thursday, August 24, 2017 9:36 AM\nTo: Hazmat Interps <hazmatinterps@dot.gov>\nSubject: FW: Interpretation letter\nHi Alice,\nPlease submit this as a letter of interpretation. Let me know if you have any questions.\nThanks,\nJodi\nFrom: Kellie Toth [mailto:kellie.toth@fedex.com]\nSent: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 10:12 AM\nTo: PHMSA HM InfoCenter <PHMSAHMInfoCenter@dot.gov>\nSubject: Interpretation letter\nGood morning,\nThank you\nPlease see the attached letter requesting an interpretation on 49 CFR 172.202(a)(7) and the supporting documentation.\nKellie Toth\n1\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nSenior Hazmat/Accident Specialist\nFedEx Custom Critical, Inc.\nentity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under\nCONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This message and any attached files transmitted with it are intended for use only by the individual or\napplicable law.\n2\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\nKellie Toth\nFrom:\nDataQs Desk <no-reply@dot.gov>\nSent:\nTuesday, August 22, 2017 6:08 PM\nTo:\nKellie Toth\nSubject:\nData@s 1757222 - Response Added\nThe following request was responded to by Hether, Alana (WI DOT SP)\nID#: 1757222\nReport #: 2276003365\nThe status was updated. To view what the status means, visit this frequently asked question.\nStatus prior to response: Open - Pending Officer Comments\nStatus after response: Closed - No Data Correction Made\nResponse Description:\nThe following are the comments of the inspecting officer: The number and type of package hazmat is shipped in\nmust be listed. The shipping paper presented has a number listed under a general heading of \"BULK TOTE\nDRUM PAIL BOX\". There is no delineation for what the number is in reference to. The inspector would have\nto assume what the package type would be which would hinder emergency response which is the whole purpose\nof the hazmat shipping paper.\nThis data review request is now closed with no correction made.\nThis automated email was sent from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's DataQs system.\nIf you login to the DataQs system directly, please go to http://datags.fmcsa.dot.gov to view this request and to\nrespond.\nIf you login to the DataQs system via the FMCSA's Portal, please go to http://portal, fmcsa.dot. gov to view this\nrequest and to respond.\n\n<<<PAGE 5>>>\n\nSHIPPER PROVIDED SHORT FORM BILL OF LADING & FROM:\nINTERMODAL CERTIFICATION\nAll parias hecla erd lhas ats/ges tua lamillar nald, and agroe, thal ah sull et Agung s suo art tae (li de cenerct\nNot negotiable - Domestic\nclosenidasta, and (Il lhe osoticaste lolul, lhed wrilla arud slasa/fis iusas in añtoni ao of ihe fula nachen.\nMInD aM$ «BAliens ef Ihe Unilem Dersaste Suaight Bil el Lallag en aat fertie ln lha Slettenal Motet Breighi\nCaremes ito daen coter un lA BCAn ei lAl' dette rort ans apac s Mha oad Cota. '\nCONTACER BACKING CERTIFICATE DECLARATIOA:\n\" in dostaned thal ine\nNv16 - Wnura ine eite la dependent en vetue, arizaars ane rogitza to sead\nagouraty in unthing ina apress or de ellad talue of lhe presents.\nHIPPERS B/L NO.\n0808B34360\nstipter so ba nol 0t600 leg:\nthe egina oe dacias vata el lhe property la marety e politiety sarced oy tho\nAT\nLOc. 080a\nLOADID NO. . 0808B34360\nDELAMARE\n43015\n08-07\n17.:\nREFERENCE NO.\nSHIPMENY\nPHONE\n82729. PAGE 01 OF\n01\nCUSTOMER ORDER NO. AND RELEASE NO\n26498\nCONSIGNED TO:\nDELIVERY DATE: 00-00-00\nCharge to:\nSubiets lo Socilec i ol cesiniere af\nF PREPAID, MAR FREIGHT BILL AND COPY 2\nFREIGHT\nCOLLICI,\nin to de dei tared so sna consignee milhous\nepiso Buel er SaLIng, Ul INa sMieners\nOF BILL-OF-LADING TO.\n(hell alpa Doe (esasiao silamers.\nPERDUILA Dn DAA dentignas, Ine Consigner\nThe canter o halt aal verta beltrary ef Ulls\naTl alfar Lendrd chasons\n1A garni motten peyman el figoghl and\nDun Nurtros: '\nCARRIER: FEDEX CUSTOM CRI\nCAR/VENICLE INITL NO.\nwao consigner\nORDER/1AVOSC* MUMBERS: 22715-01-01-01/78850\nBUIK TOTE UREM PAIL DOX\n--sa-- QUANTITY -...\nDESCRIPTION OF ARTICLES\n•04 GROLOTD SHIPHINT*...\nvasght in 189 (Sua, to Corr.)\nPLACARD\nMATERIAL\nPLACARD\nNON\nHOs: 2-Dienthylaninosthanol\nN1760 CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.5. 8 PGI\n9,340\nNUMAIA OF PALLITS:\nTOTAL PIECES:\nVEJORT:\nVETORT EY COLUMI:\n9,940\nTOTAL WEIGHT OF SHIPMENT:\n9,940 Las\nSPICIA. INSTRUCTIONS: • • • PROTECT FROH FREEZINO\n...\nOFTÊR & Corrorivo - Clasa B PLACARDS WITH UN1760\nAUG 9 2017\nBUETTOWT, ARCOUNT\nManh\ncolla\nBott aped, marke and lucid, ams ane to pregar coadten seabrab.\nThiele le sen tal he cterenemd mase dets ace prepeny cunnile, e\narcerino lo Mee an stociblo rol\nans ot che Oraa\nBi 2rббigentна\nrallen\nFOR HELP IN EMERGENCIES INVOLVING SPILL, FIRE, LEAK, ÉXPOSURE\nCall Toll Fred Ta\n*424-9300 or: Cai Collect 1.703.3\nYE CHEMTREC\nPLACAROS WERE OFFERED, EUERGENCY RESPONSE\nDAVER'S SIGMATURE INDICATES APPLCABLE DO.9.\nACCESAITLE, AND\nINFORMATION FS IN THE VEHICLE AND IMMEDIATELY\nPACKAGTA ANE BLOSRED ANT\nRECKMAD IM AFPARENI GOO0\n#RACED I ACCOR\n) PITZSBURGH DRIVE\n•DELAHARX\nORDER-EXCEPTIONA NOTED.\n.OX 83015\nCarrier,\nnk lhs\nMaNNo nea\nс.м.....\nHeatBOL, rer. 34\n\n<<<PAGE 6>>>\n\nFedEx®\nCustom Critical\nAugust 23, 2017\nU.S. DOT\nAttn: PHH-10\nPHMSA Office of Hazardous Materíals Standards\nEast Building\nWashington, DC 20590-0001\n1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.\nTo: U.S. DOT PHMSA Office of Hazardous Materials.\nI would like to obtain a letter of interpretation in regards to 49 CFR 172.202(a)(7). The section states that on a bill of lading the\nthe package. It then provides some examples of how these required items can be listed on a bill of lading to meet this\nnumber and type of packages must be indicated. It further states that the type of packaging must be indicated by description of\nrequirement, however it does not state a specific form and manner is required.\nI am including a copy of a hazardous materials bill of lading that was created by a shipper where FedEx Custom Critical was\nissued a violation in regards to how the shipper listed the number of packaging and type of container. The shipper lists the type\ncontainers they use for transport, i.e. bulk, tote, drum, pail or box as general headers on the bill of lading. The shipper then notes\ndirectly below the packaging type header the quantity being shipped. In this particular case it was 4 tote tanks.\nThe inspector issued a violation against 49 CFR 177.801 for accepting or transporting hazardous materials not prepared in\npaperwork in accordance with 172.202(a)(7). The inspector advised our driver that the word \"tote\" and number 4 should have\naccordance with regulations. The inspector further stated the type of hazardous materials is not listed on the hazardous materials\ninformation was listed ou the bill of lading in accordance with 172.202(a)(7), please see attached bill of lading for reference.\nbeen circled to designate what was being shipped, FedEx Custom Critical entered a DATAQ challenge stating that the required\nrequirement of 172.202(a)(7). Included is a copy of the DATAQ denial from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.\nWisconsin DOT has denied the challenge stated the format used on the bill of lading by the shipper does not meet the\nofferor of hazardous materials completes their bill of lading in a different manner to achieve compliance in the paperwork section\nHazardous materials bill of ladings do not have a specific format an offeror must follow when creating a bill of lading. Each\nof the 49 CFR. Can you please review the bill of lading I have included and provide clarification if this format used by the\nshipper does in fact meet the requirement in 49 CFR 172.202(a)(7)?\nKellie Toth\nFedEx Custom Critical\nSr. Hazmat/Accident Specialist","truncated":false,"body_characters":9881}