Interpretation Response #06-0139 ([Solutions, Inc.] [Mr. Victor Anderson ])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Solutions, Inc.
Individual Name: Mr. Victor Anderson
Location State: KY Country: US
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Response text:
Jul 17, 2006
Mr. Victor Anderson Reference No. 06-0139
Solutions, Inc.
P.O. Box 1091
Prospect, KY 40059
Dear Mr. Anderson:
This is in response to your June 21, 2006 e-mail concerning whether or not wheeled carts for “Regulated medical waste, 6.2 (infectious), UN 3291, PG II” (RMW) may have a closed drain plug in the bottom of the cart and meet the performance criteria for an authorized packaging under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). You state the surface of the drain plug is smooth within the cart and the wheeled cart meets all the applicable performance criteria required for this packaging under the HMR.
The answer is yes. Provided the interior of the surface remains smooth such that it does not reduce the effectiveness of its inner packagings, and the container meets the performance criteria under § 173.197 and all other applicable requirements under the HMIR, it is the opinion of this office that the wheeled cart you describe is an authorized RMW packaging under the HMR.
Sincerely,
Hattie L. Mitchell, Chief
Regulatory Review and Reinvention
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
173.197
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 173.197 | Regulated medical waste |