Interpretation Response #06-0154 ([Transportation Systems Solutions] [Mr. Peter Olsen])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Transportation Systems Solutions
Individual Name: Mr. Peter Olsen
Location State: IL Country: US
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Response text:
Aug 8, 2006
Mr. Peter Olsen Reference No. 06-0154
Transportation Systems Solutions
318 Hampshire Lane
Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
Dear Mr. Olsen:
This is in response to your June 27, 2006 letter requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 100-180) applicable to marking requirements for portable tanks. Specifically, you ask whether a portable tank marked with a proper shipping name of a hazardous material must also be marked with the United Nations (UN) identification number. In addition, you request a CFR citation that specifies the size of the marking of a proper shipping name on portable tanks. You further ask whether these requirements are applicable to all portable tanks transporting hazardous materials.
As required in § 172.326, a portable tank containing a hazardous material must be legibly marked on two opposing sides with the proper shipping name specified for the material in the § 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table (HMT). In addition, the name of the owner or of the lessee, if applicable, must be displayed on a portable tank that contains a hazardous material. As provided in § 172.302, markings must have a width of at least 4.0 mm (0.16 in) and a height of at least 25 mm (one inch) for portable tanks with capacities of less than 3,785 L (1,000 gallons). Markings on portable tanks with a capacity greater than 3,785 L (1,000 gallons) must have a width of at least 6.0 mm (0.24 inch) and a height of at least 50 mm (2.0 inches).
In addition, as required in § 172.302, a bulk packaging must be marked as required by
§ 172.332 with the identification number specified for the material in the HMT on each side and each end, if the packaging has a capacity of 3,785 L (1,000 gallons) or more; or on two opposing sides, if the packaging has a capacity of less than 3,785 L (1,000 gallons).
I trust this satisfies your inquiry.
Sincerely,
John A. Gale
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
172.302, 172.326