Interpretation Response #13-0025 ([Shore Side Safety and Hazardous Material Reviews] [Mr. Michael Lesser])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Shore Side Safety and Hazardous Material Reviews
Individual Name: Mr. Michael Lesser
Location State: FL Country: US
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Response text:
April 17, 2013
Mr. Michael Lesser
Shore Side Safety
and Hazardous Material Reviews
9487 Regency Square Blvd
Jacksonville, Florida 32225
Ref. No. 13-0025
Dear Mr. Lesser:
This responds to your January 23, 2013 e-mail requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to use of the DANGEROUS placard. Your questions are paraphrased and answered as follows:
Q1. Recently, there have been a number of rulemaking actions resulting in further alignment (harmonization) of the HMR with the various international standards. Does the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) intend to phase-out the DANGEROUS placard as a result of it not being recognized in international transportation?
A1. The answer is no.
Q2. If vessel transportation of a cargo transport unit (CTU) containing hazardous materials is routed through a foreign port but originates and terminates within the United States, is the DANGEROUS placard authorized display in accordance with the HMR?
A2. The answer is no. The DANGEROUS placard is not recognized by the International Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code). However, the display of both the DANGEROUS placard and placard(s) corresponding to the actual hazardous material contained in the CTU is authorized.
Q3. Is display of the DANGEROUS placard authorized in domestic transportation by vessel?
A3. The answer is yes.
I hope this information is helpful. Please contact this office should you have additional questions.
Sincerely,
T. Glenn Foster
Chief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention Branch
Standards and Rulemaking Division
172.504, 172.101
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 172.504 | General placarding requirements |