{"operation":"document","citation":"99-0320","title":"U.S. Marine Corps Air Station — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"1999-12-08","effective_on":null,"summary":"99-0320 response to U.S. Marine Corps Air Station concerning 171.8.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-99-0320.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-99-0320.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-99-0320","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/1999/990320.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nU.S. Department\n400 Seventh Street, S.W.\nof Transportation\nWashington, D.C.\n20590\nResearch anc\nAdministration\npecial Program:\nDEC 8 1999\nMr. Dan Kesall\nRef. No.\n99-0320\nU.S. Marine Corps Air Station\nFacilities Management\nDepartment\nBox 99140\nYuma,\nAZ 85369-9140\nDear Mr. Kesall:\nThis is in response to your letter dated December 7,\nconcerning\nthe definition of bulk packagine as defined in\n§ 171.8 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts\nwith less than 400 kg (882 pounds) of a solid hazardous material\n171-180). Specifically you ask if a bulk packaging may be filled\nand still be considered a bulk packaging.\nThe answer is yes.\nIf your packaging is rated to hold more than\n400 kg (882 pounds) and has a maximum net capacity greater than\n450 L (119 gallons) then it is considered a bulk packaging even\nif it weighs less than 400 kg (882 pounds) at the time of\nshipment.\nof a packaging, not on the actual amount contained therein at the\nThe bulk packaging definition is based on the capacity\ntime of shipment.\nThere is no requirement under the HMR to fill\na bulk packaging\nto greater than 400 kg (882 pounds).\nI hope this satisfies your request.\nSincerely,\nTransportation Regulations\nSpecialist\nOffice of Hazardous Materials\nStandards\n171.8\n990320\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\n3111.0\n99-0320\n12/07/99\nCS GAS\nMEMORANDUM\nFrom: Dan Kesall\nFacilities Management Department\nBox 99140\nYuma, AZ 85369-9140\n-\nPhone: 520-341-5574\nFax: 520-341-2551\nTo: Edward Muzzullo\nDepartment of Transportation\nSubj: Lead paint contaminated plywood in an 11G bulk package\nRef. 49 CFR 171.8 Bulk Packaging\nDear Sir,\nI am Planning on shipping a Hazardous waste, with the D.O.I. proper\nshipping name: Hazardous Waste Solid, N.O.S. (contains lead, D008),\nNA3077. I have packaged the lead painted plywood in two 11G fiberboard\nbulk containers.\nOne container weighs approximately 100 Ibs., the other\n300 lbs. Is this the correct packaging for this material or does the\ncontents have to weigh in excess of 882 pounds in order to use this 11G\nbulk container?\nDan Kelsall\nEPA Certificate # 0980/00751\nLead Program Manager\nDan Kehall\nOPTIONAL FORM 98(7-90)\nFAX TRANSMITTAL\nof pages l\nFo\nEDWARD MUZZULLA DAN Kelsal!\nPept at TranspoRTatien 520-341-5574\n230703436128107\n520-341-2551\nGENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIOI","truncated":false,"body_characters":2295}