{"operation":"document","citation":"98-0283","title":"Cotkin & Collins — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"1998-10-15","effective_on":null,"summary":"98-0283 response to Cotkin & Collins concerning 172.101, 173.306.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-98-0283.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-98-0283.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-98-0283","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/1998/980283.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nU.S. Department\nof Transportation\n400 Seventh Street, S.W.\nResearch and\nWashington, D.G. 20590\nSpecial Programs\nAdministration\nOCT 1 5 1998\nMr. Cooper Collins\nCotkin & Collins\nRei. No:\n98-0283\nP.O. Box 22005\nSanta Ana, CA\n92702-2005\nDear Mr. Collins:\nThis is in response to your letter dated September 11, 1998,\nregarding labeling requirements for materials classified as\nConsumer Commodity, ORM-D under the Hazardous Materials\nrequirement.\n(Elammable Gas) labeling requirement, or any other labeling\nThe answer is no. A material properly re-named consumer\ncommodity and re-classed ORM-D is not subject to the labeling\nrequirements of Part 172, Subpart E. The Hazardous Materials\nTable (S 172.101) indicates None for the label code in column (6)\nfor the proper shipping name Consumer commodity.\nmaterial properly re-named Consumer commodity has no labeling\nTherefore, a\nrequirements under the HMR.\nI hope this satisfies your request.\nSincerely,\n/ Iransportation Regulations Specialist\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n173.306\n172.101\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nBY:\n9-11-98 ;\n10:30;\nCOTKIN & COLLINS→\n12023663012:# 2/3\nBAH\n198-0283\nRAPHAEL COTKIN\nCOTKIN & COLLINS\n$173.306\nJAMES P. COLLINS, UM.\nBRADLEY C. WITHERI\nSTEVEN L. PAINE\nA PROFEBSIONAL CORPORATION\n1855 - 100\nWILLIAM D. NAEVE\nROGER W. SIMPSON\nTERRY C. LEUIN\nATTORNEYS AT LAW\nMOBERT WILSON\nJOAN M. DOLINSKY\nSANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA 82702-2005\nPOST OFFICE BOX 22005\nDAVIO A. WINKLE\nEMAIL.ootkiroo@ootkinoollnx.com\nBRIAN R. HILL\nKAREN C. METAS.\nFACSINALE (714) 835-2200\n(714) 835-2330\nBANTA AMLA STEET ADORERS\nGREGDAY A. SARGENTI\nDOUGLAS A GREER\nTERAY L. KESINGER\nSCOTT P. WARD\nELLEN M. TIPPING\nDEBRA L. BESSEN\nCOOPER W. COLNS\nAGE WONT BEVENTH ETACKT, BUITE TAC\nLOM ANSG,DS OFHEE:\nSHANNON L, FERHANDEZ\n.OF ANGELER, CALIPOTAHA 00017-284\nACBAKE 12191 003-83\n(217) 8108-835\n\"FAMKY LAW CERTIFIED SPECALIOT\nTHE STATE RAR OF CALIFONNA\nBOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION\nseptamber 11, 1998\nVIA FACBIHILE - (202) 366-3012\nEdward Mazzullo\nDirector OHMS\n400 Seventh Street s.W.\nV.S. DEPARIMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/RSPA (DHM-10)\nWashington, D.C. 20590\nRe:\nRequest for Officlal Interpretation of D.O.I\nHazardous Matori is Regulations\nDear Mr. Mazzullo:\naddressing/answering the following question:\nI write to request an official Interpretive Latter\npursuant to 49 CFR S 173.306 (h), subject to a\n\"Flammable Gas\" labeling requirement, ox any labeling\nconsulted information specialists from the Hazardous Materials\nThe answer I am seeking.\nand anticipate, is \"No.\" I have\nArthur Pollack on September 10, 1998, and the joint consensus is\nintormation center on numerous occasions, the latest of whom was\nProvisions found in 49 CFR $ 172.101, no such labeling\nthat, pursuant to the Table of\nHazardous Materials and Special\nrequirements exist.\nThis conclusion was based on the fact that the Table's Label\n\"Nono\" (as opposad to the '2.1 / Flammable Gas' requirement in\nCodes column for the consumer commodity shipping name reads\nCWCILTRR196114.1\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nY:\n9-11-98;\n10:30 ;\nCOTKIN & COLLINS→\n12023663012:# 3/ 3\nEdward Mazzullo\nseptember 11, 1998\nPage 2\nthe Label Codes column for flammable \"aerosols\" not qualifying\ncan confirm the information specialists' conclusion for me.\nwith an official interpretation of the controlling provision(s).\nThank you, in advance, for your time and for providing me\nVery truly yours,\nCOOPER\n• W. COLLINS\nCWC: rac\nCWCILTRR196114,1\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\nBY:\n9-11-98;\n10:29 : COTKIN & COLLINS→\n12023663012:# 1/ 3\nFACSIMILE COVER MEMO\nCOTKIN & COLLINS\n200 WEST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD\nSUITE 800\nSANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92701-4155\n(714) 835-2330\nFAXNO: (714) 835-2209\nTHIS MESSAGE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIUAL OX ENTITY TO WHICH IT IS ADDRESSED, AND MAY CONTAIN\nINPORMATION THAT IS PRIVILBORD, CONPIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLB LAW. IF THB READER\nP THIB MESSAGB IS NOT THE INTENDED RECTIENT, OR THE EMPLOYEE OR AOBNI XESPONSIBI. POR DELIVERING THE MESSA\nOMMUNICATION I STRICTLY TROHITED. IF YOU HAVE ACEIVED THIR COMMUNICATION IN XRROW, PLBASE NOTIFY U\nTHB INTENDED RECIPIENT, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTLED THAT ANY DISSEMINATION, DISTKIUTION OR COPYING OF TR\nSERVICE. THANK YOU.\nMEDIATELY BY TELEPHONB AND RETURN THE ORIGINAL MESSAGB TO UB AT THE ABOVE ADDRES VIA THE U.S. POSTA\nDATE: September 11, 1998\nTIME:\nTO: Name of Person\n: Mr. Edward Mazzullo\nCompany Name\n: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF IRANSPORTATION\n•\nTelephone No.\n:\nPAX NO.\n: (202) 366-3012\nRE:\nCase Name\n: Prolong Super Lubricants\nOur File No.\n: 419560012\nFROM:\nCooper W. Collins\nTotal number of pages (including this cover page):\n3\nIf there is any problem receiving this transmission, please call (714) 835-2330 and ask\nPor:\nSUE\nFacsimile Operator\nCOMMENTS\nIPCIRAXX10812A.1","truncated":false,"body_characters":4717}