Interpretation Response #98-0407 ([Big T Transfer Inc.] [Ms. Lisa Smith])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Big T Transfer Inc.
Individual Name: Ms. Lisa Smith
Location State: IN Country: US
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Response text:
FEB 27, 1998
Ms. Lisa Smith
Safety Director
Big T Transfer Inc.
P.O. Box 287
New Albany, IN 47151-0287
Dear Ms. Smith:
This is in response to your letter of February 26, 1998, requesting clarification of the packaging requirements for calcium carbide under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR parts 171-180). Specifically you ask whether calcium carbide may be transported domestically in a DOT 56 portable tank.
The answer is yes. The Hazardous Materials Table (§ 172.101) references § 173.241 under Column 8B for bulk packaging requirements and BIOI under Column 7 for special provisions. Section 173.241(c) authorizes use of a DOT 56 portable tank. Special provision BIOI states "Authorized only in metal intermediate bulk containers." This means that when intermediate bulk containers are used they must be metal. It does not preclude use of a DOT 56 portable tank.
For your information we will propose a change to special provision BIOI for clarification purposes in the near future. I hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
Delmer F. Billings
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
172.102
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 172.102 | Special provisions |