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Big T Transfer Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation
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Page 1U.S.Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street, S.W Research and Washington, D.C. 20590 Special Programs Administration Ms. Lisa Smith FEB 27 1998 Safety Director Big I Transfer Inc. P.O. Box 287 New Albany, IN 47151-0287 Dear Ms. Smith: This is in response to your letter of February 26, 1998, requesting clarification of the packaging requirements for calcium carbide under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR parts 171-180). Specifically you ask whether calcium carbide may be transported domestically in a DOT 56 portable tank. The answer is yes. The Hazardous Materials Table (§ 172.101) references § 173.241 under Column 8B for bulk packaging requirements and B101 under Column 7 for special provisions. "Authorized only in metal intermediate bulk containers." This means that when intermediate Section 173.241(c) authorizes use of a DOT 56 portable tank. Special provision B101 states tank. bulk containers are used they must be metal. It does not preclude use of a DOT 56 portable For your information we will propose a change to special provision B101 for clarification purposes in the near future. I hope this information is helpful. Sincerely, She Holle Delmer F. Billings Chief, Standards Development Office of Hazardous Materials Standards :#
Page 2Feib- 26-98 11:19A = P.01 BIGTRANSFER ING a Valle P.O. Box 287 New Albany, IN 47151-0287 File: 172.102 BOl MC - 146108 February 26, 1998 • To: Attn: DOT-Research Special Programs Administration Fax#: Diane LaValle (202) 366-8700 : Dear Ms. LaValle, Provision 101 containers". : Does this mean the product can ONLY be loaded in metal intermediate bulk containers of does it mean that IF the product is loaded in intermediate bulk containers, they must be metal? Please send the determination to my attention at fax number (812) 280-1226. 448 between the hours of 8:00AM and 5:00PM Monday throug I you need additional information I can be reached at (800)994 : Friday. Thank you for your help and time. sincerely, Xia Srier ! Lisa Smiti Safety Director ...#
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