{"operation":"document","citation":"20-0081","title":"Stablex US ecology — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2021-04-26","effective_on":null,"summary":"20-0081 response to Stablex US ecology concerning 171.22, 171.23, 171.7, 173.242, 173.3, 178.920.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-20-0081.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-20-0081.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-20-0081","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/docs/standards-rulemaking/hazmat/74941/200081.pdf","body":"<<>>\n\n1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE\nWashington, DC 20590\nU.S. Department\nof Transportation\nPipeline and Hazardous\nMaterials Safety\nAdministration\nApril 26, 2021\nMr. Pierre-Olivier Gagné\n760 Boulevard Industriel\nBlainville, QC J7C 3V4\nCanada\nReference No. 20-0081\nDear Mr. Gagné:\nThis is in response to your September 30, 2020, email requesting clarification of the Hazardous\nMaterials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to the authorization of United\nNations (UN) 50AT metal Large Packagings.\nYour questions are paraphrased and addressed as follows:\nQ1. You ask whether the listed UN 50AT metal Large Packagings, authorized under the\nspecified UN approvals, may be used as salvage containers for “UN1993, Flammable\nliquids, n.o.s., 3, PG II” materials in conformance with §§ 173.3(f) and 178.920 of the\nHMR. If not, you ask whether they may be used as salvage containers for this material in\naccordance with § 173.242(e).\n• UN 50AT/Y/D/BAM 14727-BAUER/4960/\n• UN 50AT/Y/D/BAM 14807-BAUER/6010/\n• UN 50AT/Y/D/BAM 14808-BAUER/6010/\n• UN 50AT/Y/D/BAM 14809-BAUER/6010/\nA1. Except for transportation by air, § 173.3(f) permits packages of hazardous materials that\nare damaged, defective, or leaking; packages found to be not conforming to the requirements of\nthis subchapter after having been placed in transportation; and, hazardous materials that have\nspilled or leaked may be placed in a large salvage packaging that is compatible with the lading\nand shipped for repackaging or disposal under certain conditions. These conditions include, but\nare not limited to, testing and marking in accordance with part 178, subparts P—which includes\n§ 178.920—and Q at the Packing Group II or higher performance standards for large packagings\nintended for the transport of solids or inner packagings, and marked with the word “SALVAGE.”\nIn addition, § 173.242(e) is not applicable to this scenario as it does not pertain to the use of large\npackagings as salvage containers.\n\n<<>>\n\nQ2. You ask whether your understanding is correct that a UN 50AT metal Large Packaging\nthat is compliant with Transport Canada’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods\nRegulations, incorporated by reference under § 171.7(bb), is authorized for use under the\nHMR when it conforms with §§ 171.22 and 171.23 of the HMR.\nA2. The answer is yes, provided all the applicable provisions in §§ 171.22 and 171.23 are\nmet.\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\nEdmonson\n20-0081\nFrom: Dodd, Alice (PHMSA)\nTo: Hillman, Kenetha CTR (PHMSA)\nSubject: FW: A question concerning 50AT type units and on reciprocity\nDate: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:19:36 AM\nFrom: INFOCNTR (PHMSA)\nSent: Monday, October 5, 2020 4:30 PM\nTo: Dodd, Alice (PHMSA) ; Hazmat Interps \nSubject: FW: A question concerning 50AT type units and on reciprocity\nHi Alice,\nPlease see the letter of interpretation request below. Please contact our office with any questions.\nThank you,\nSarah (HMIC)\nFrom: Pierre-Olivier Gagne [mailto:pierreolivier.gagne@stablex.com]\nSent: Monday, October 5, 2020 3:56 PM\nTo: INFOCNTR (PHMSA) \nSubject: RE: A question concerning 50AT type units and on reciprocity\nCAUTION: This email originated from outside of the Department of Transportation (DOT). Do not click on links or\nopen attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.\nGood afternoon Sarah,\nthank you for your time in responding to this email.\nHere are the information required as per below :\nFull name Pierre-Olivier Gagné\nPhysical mailing address 760 Boulevard Industriel\nBlainville, Qc, Canada\nJ7C 3V4\nPhone number (450) 430-9230 ext. 4744\nIf there is anything else, please do not hesitate\nRegards,\nPierre-Olivier Gagné\n\n<<>>\n\nTechnical Advisor\nChemist\n(450) 430-9230 ext. 4744\n(450) 970-1342\npierreolivier.gagne@stablex.com\nwww.stablex.com\nDe : INFOCNTR (PHMSA) [mailto:INFOCNTR.INFOCNTR@dot.gov]\nEnvoyé : 5 octobre 2020 14:25\nÀ : Pierre-Olivier Gagne \nObjet : RE: A question concerning 50AT type units and on reciprocity\nDear Pierre-Oliver,\nWe have received your request for a written letter of interpretation regarding the hazardous\nmaterials regulations (49 CFR Parts 171-180). The hazardous materials regulations are available at\nthe following URL:\nhttps://www.phmsa.dot.gov/phmsa-regulations\nHowever, before we can submit your request for processing, please respond to this email with:\nFull Name\nPhysical Mailing Address\nTelephone Number\nSincerely,\nSarah, Hazardous Materials Specialist\nAn e-mail response from this office is considered informal guidance. Formal guidance may be\nrequested in accordance with 49 CFR 105.20. https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/standards-\nrulemaking/hazmat/hazardous-materials-information-center\nFrom: Pierre-Olivier Gagne [mailto:pierreolivier.gagne@stablex.com]\nSent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 1:19 PM\nTo: INFOCNTR (PHMSA) \nSubject: A question concerning 50AT type units and on reciprocity\n\n<<>>\n\nGood afternoon,\nI was wondering if such units were usable as salvage for a DOT UN1993 pgII as per 49CFR173.3 f) &\n49CFR178.920 or if this was not possible due to 49CFR143.242e)?\nhttps://www.bauer-suedlohn.de/en/hazardous-materials-containers/large-salvage-packagings/\nalso digging into reciprocity, it appears that if it is compliant with the TDG version incorporated by\nreference in 49 CFR 171.7(bb), 49 CFR will allow it (see 49 CFR 171.12, and by reference 22 and 23).\nIs this the correct interpretation?\nIf possible, I would like an answer in writing for these two points\nRespectfully,\nPierre-Olivier Gagné\nTechnical Advisor\nChemist\n(450) 430-9230 ext. 4744\n(450) 970-1342\npierreolivier.gagne@stablex.com\nwww.stablex.com","truncated":false,"body_characters":5939}