Interpretation Response #09-0168 ([Baker Hughes] [Mr. Aubrey R. Campbell])
Below is the interpretation response detail and a list of regulations sections applicable to this response.
Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Baker Hughes
Individual Name: Mr. Aubrey R. Campbell
Location State: TX Country: US
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Response text:
August 24, 2009
Mr. Aubrey R. Campbell
Baker Hughes
12645 West Airport Boulevard
Sugar Land, Texas 77478
Ref. No.: 09"0168
Dear Mr. Campbell:
This responds to your July 15, 2009 letter regarding the applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171"180) to the highway shipment of non-bulk drums containing only the residue of a hazardous material. You ask whether your shipment is eligible for the exceptions provided in § 173.29(c) and § 172.504(d).
The answer is yes. Generally, packagings containing a residue of a hazardous material must be transported in the same manner as when they previously held a greater quantity of the material. However, in accordance with § 173.29(c), a non-bulk packaging containing only the residue of a hazardous material covered by Table 2 of § 172.504 is excepted from shipping paper and placarding requirements when collected and transported by a contract or private carrier for reconditioning, remanufacture, or reuse. Furthermore, in accordance with
§ 172.504(d), except for hazardous materials subject to § 172.505, a non-bulk packaging that contains only the residue of a hazardous material covered by Table 2 of § 172.504 need not be included in determining placarding requirements. Provided your shipments meet these requirements, then you are eligible to utilize the exceptions provided in § 173.29(c) and
§ 172.504(d).
I trust this satisfies your inquiry. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Hattie L. Mitchell
Chief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
173.29(c), 172.504(d)
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 172.504 | General placarding requirements |
| 173.29 | Empty packagings |