Interpretation Response #09-0216 ([Ashtead Technology, Inc.] [Mr. Jason Miller])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Ashtead Technology, Inc.
Individual Name: Mr. Jason Miller
Location State: TX Country: US
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Response text:
March 31, 2010
Mr. Jason Miller
HSEQ Manager
Ashtead Technology, Inc.
19407 Park Row, STE 170
Houston, Texas 77084
Ref No: 09-0216
Dear Mr. Miller:
This responds to your September 18, 2009 letter regarding the applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) to the shipment of compressed hydrogen in non-specification cylinders. Specifically you ask if a material described as "Hydrogen, compressed, 2.1, UN 1049," is excepted from the specification packaging requirements under § 173.306(a)(1) if shipped by highway and cargo aircraft only.
Under § 173.306(a)(1), a compressed gas placed in a non-specification container with a maximum capacity of four fluid ounces (7.22 cubic inches) or less may be described and transported as a limited quantity when it conforms with the provisions of this section. Note that the four fluid ounce (7.22 cubic inches) limit applies to the capacity of the container, not the volume of material contained in the container. This section excepts a limited quantity from labeling, unless offered for transportation by air, and from placarding and specification packaging requirements under the HMR. The HMR permit the shipment of Hydrogen, compressed by highway and cargo aircraft. Under the International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical Instruction for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, compressed hydrogen is authorized for transport aboard cargo aircraft in accordance with packing instruction 200 which permits cylinders other than UN marked and certified cylinders, to be used if the design, construction, testing, approval and markings conform to the requirements of the appropriate national authority in which they are approved and filled.
I hope this satisfies your request.
Sincerely,
Hattie L. Mitchell
Chief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
173.306(a)(1)