American Freightways — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation

Page 1U.S. Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20590 Research and Special Programs Administration MAR 2 9 1999 Mr. Ken Chambers Ref. No. 99-0077 American Freightways 3100 South Beltline Road - Irving, IX 75060 Dear Mr. Chambers: • This is in response to your letter dated March 25, 1999, regarding segregation requirements under § 177.848 of the • Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) . Specifically you ask if it is permissible to transport corrosive materials in the same vehicle with material known to be foodstuffs. The answer is yes. Under § 177.841, a package bearing or required to bear a POISON or POISON INHALATION HAZARD label may not. be transported in the same motor vehicle with material known to be foodstuffs. restrictions on i the transportation of materials bearing a However, the HMR does not impose CORROSIVE label with material known to be foodstuffs. I hope this satisfies your request. Sincerely, • 1. Gal • Transportation Regulations Specialist Office of Hazardous Materials Standards • 177.841#