Interpretation Response #02-0141 ([The Chlorine Institute, Inc.] [Gary F. Trojak])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: The Chlorine Institute, Inc.
Individual Name: Gary F. Trojak
Location State: DC Country: US
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Response text:
JUL 10, 2003
Gary F. Trojak Ref. No. 02-0141
VP Packaging and Technical Services
The Chlorine Institute, Inc.
2001 L Street, N. W.
Washington, D.C. 20036-4919
Dear Mr. Trojak:
This is in response to your letter and subsequent telephone conversation with Sandra Webb of my staff requesting clarification of the requirements in § 173.34 for marking the tare weight on a cylinder under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). I regret the delay in responding to your letter and hope it has not caused you any inconvenience.
The requirement was recently moved in a final role published on August 8,2002 under RSPA Docket HM-220D; 67 FRS1652 to § 173.301(b). Your specific question is paraphrased and answered below.
Q: If the cylinder passes inspection and requalification, can the approved testers mark the new tare weight to the right of the original tare weight on the cylinder?
A: The answer is yes. Additional information may be marked on the cylinder provided it does not
affect the required markings prescribed in § 178.35(f) and the applicable specification as specified in § 173.301(b). However, we recommend that you stamp one diagonal line through the obsoleta, original tare weight(s), If present, so that it is still legible for future reference.
I trust this satisfies your request. Please contact us again if we can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Susan Gorsky
Senior Transportation Regulations Specialist
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards