{"operation":"document","citation":"98-0313","title":"Hazmat Environmental Group, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"1998-12-03","effective_on":null,"summary":"98-0313 response to Hazmat Environmental Group, Inc. concerning 171.8.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-98-0313.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-98-0313.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-98-0313","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/1998/980313.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nof Transportation\nU.S. Department\nWashington. D.C. 20590\n400 Seventh Streel, S.W\nResearch and\nAdministration\nSpecial Programs\nDEC 3 1393\nMs. Nancy J. Copelin\nHazmat Environmental Group, Inc.\nRef. No. 98-0313\nNew Village Industrial Park\n60 Commerce\nDrive\nBuffalo, NY\n14218-1040\nDear Ms. Copelin:\nThis is in response to your October 16, 1998 letter concerning\nthe definition of \"bulk packaging\" as defined in the 49 CFR\n171.8.\nYour question was further clarified in a phone\nconversation to request a definition of \"maximum net mass\"\nwhich is used to define a bulk packaging.\nYour understanding is correct. If your receptacle is rated to\nhold more than 400 kg (882 pounds) and has a maximum net\ncapacity greater than 450 I (119 gallons) then your receptacle\nis considered a bulk packaging even if your receptacle weighs\nless than 400 kg (882 pounds) at the time of shipment. The\nbulk packaging definition is based on the capacity of your\nreceptacle, not on the actual amount contained therein at the\ntime of shipment.\nI hope this satisfies your request.\nSincerely,\n/\nTransportation Regulations Specialist\nOffice of Hazardous Materials\nStandards\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\n98-0313\nBAH\nHAZMAT\n$ 171•8 Bolk Pke\nI HOUPINENTAL\nNew Village Industrial Park\nGROUP, INC.\nBuffalo, New York 14218-1040\n60 Commerce Drive\nHAZARDOUS MATERIALS SERVICES... TRANSPORTATION....TRAINING... CONSULTING\nPermitted In 48 States and Canada\nPhone: (716) 827-7200\nFax: (716) 827-7217\nwww.hazmatinc.com\nOctober 16, 1998\nEd Mazzullo, Director\nCERTIFIED NO.: P518920778\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\nDOT/RSPA\n400 7* Street SW\nMail Stop DHMI-10\nWashington, D.C. 20590\nDear Mr. Mazzullo:\nThe purpose of this correspondence is to request written clarification of the definition for \"bulk\npackaging\" as defined in 49 CFR 171.8(2) as a receptacle for a solid.\nMy understanding is that a solid receptacle with a maximum capacity greater than 450 L (119\ngallons) that is also capable of weighing more than 400 kg (882 pounds) but may actually weigh\nless than 882 pounds at the time of shipment is considered a bulk package.\nIf you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at (716) 827-7200. I appre-\nciate your assistance.\nSincerely,\nVancy J. Copéli\nDirector of Compliance\ncc: D. Dintino","truncated":false,"body_characters":2279}