Interpretation Response #03-0148 ([Horizon Lines] [Mr. Cliff Bartley])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Horizon Lines
Individual Name: Mr. Cliff Bartley
Location State: FL Country: US
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Response text:
Jan 23, 2004
Mr. Cliff Bartley Reference No. 03-0148
Horizon Lines
5800-1 William Mills Street
Blount Island
Jacksonville, FL 32226
Dear Mr. Bartley:
This is in response to your request for clarification of the requirements under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) regarding certain requirements applicable to "Vehicles, flammable liquid powered," UN3166, being transported in freight containers. You state that the shipment meets the requirements in §§ 173.220 and 176.905. Your questions are paraphrased and answered below.
Ql. It is my understanding that a warning label, as required by § 176.905(a)(5), is required only for shipments being transported by vessel and is not required for shipments being transported by rail or highway. Is this correct?
Al. Yes.
Q2. Most vehicles weigh in excess of 3,000 pounds; however, the total amount of the hazardous material is no more than 1/4 of a tank. If the total weight indicated on the shipping paper includes the vehicle, is a shipment being transported as "Vehicles, flammable liquid powered," UN3166 required to display a Class 9 placard?
A2. No. Vehicles being transported in accordance with § 173.220 are excepted from placarding (see § 173.220(f)(1) and (f)(2)). For "Vehicles, flammable liquid powered," UN3166, indicating the total weight, for example, "1 automobile" or "1 automobile in freight container" on the shipping paper, does not subject the shipment to the placarding requirements.
I hope this information is helpful. Please contact this office if you need additional assistance.
Sincerely,
Hattie L. Mitchell, Chief
Regulatory Review and Reinvention
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
172.500
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 172.500 | Applicability of placarding requirements |