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Interpretation Response #09-0152 ([Fort Wainwright Ammunition Supply Point] [Mr. William H. Orth III])

Below is the interpretation response detail and a list of regulations sections applicable to this response.

Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date:

Company Name: Fort Wainwright Ammunition Supply Point

Individual Name: Mr. William H. Orth III

Location State: AK Country: US

View the Interpretation Document

Response text:

October 2, 2009

 

 

 

 

Mr. William H. Orth III, WL-06

Ammunition Inspector

Fort Wainwright Ammunition Supply Point

1060 Gaffney Road #7000

Fort Wainwright, AK 99703-7000

Ref. No.: 09-0152

Dear Mr. Orth:

This responds to your July 2, 2009 email requesting clarification of requirements for transporting explosives under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask if you may use fire-retardant tarpaulins to protect explosives transported on a motor vehicle as required by § 177.835(h).

Section 177.835(h) requires explosives to be protected from moisture and sparks and permits the use of fire- and water-resistant tarpaulin. The HMR do not define the terms "fire"resistant" or "fire-retardant." For purposes of compliance with § 177.835(h), any tarpaulin that is manufactured using material that will protect an explosives shipment from moisture or sparks is acceptable. Note that for purposes of this section, the terms "fire-resistant" and "fire-retardant" are synonymous.

I hope this satisfies your inquiry. If we can be of further assistance, please contact us.

Sincerely,

Hattie L. Mitchell

Chief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention

Office of Hazardous Materials Standards

177.835(h)

Regulation Sections

Section Subject
177.835 Class 1 materials