Interpretation Response #11-0213 ([AT&T] [Mr. Jim La Port])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: AT&T
Individual Name: Mr. Jim La Port
Location State: MI Country: US
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Response text:
October 18, 2011
Mr. Jim La Port
AT&T
1670 Axtell
Troy, MI 48084
Ref. No.: 11-0213
Dear Mr. La Port:
This responds to your September 1, 2011 request for clarification on the shipment of electric storage batteries under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically you ask if electric storage batteries that also meet the definition of a hazardous substance (e.g. sulfuric acid) may continue to utilize the exception in § 173.159(e) without regard to the additional requirements applicable to hazardous substances provided the batteries otherwise conform to the requirements in § 173.159(e)(1) " (e)(4).
The answer is yes. When transported by highway or rail, electric storage batteries containing electrolyte or corrosive battery fluid are not subject to any other requirements of the HMR, if all of the requirements of § 173.159(e)(1) through (e)(4) are met.
I hope this answers your inquiry. If you need additional assistance, please contact the Standards and Rulemaking Division at (202) 366-8553.
Sincerely,
Ben Supko
Acting Chief, Standards Development
Standards and Rulemaking Division
173.159
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 173.159 | Batteries, wet |