Interpretation Response #25-0063
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Transportation Development Group LLC
Individual Name: Jim Powell
Location State: AZ Country: US
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Response text:
August 7, 2025
Jim Powell
President
Transportation Development Group LLC
190 W. Continental Rd, Suite 216-401
Green Valley, AZ 85614
Reference No. 25-0063
Dear Mr. Powell:
This letter is in response to your April 21, 2025 email requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to the transportation of Division 6.2 (Infectious substance) materials. Specifically, you requested clarification on the transportation of HIV+ blood for the purposes of an autologous blood transfusion and whether it is subject to the requirements of the HMR.
Section 173.134(b) lists materials not subject to the HMR as Division 6.2 infectious substances. This includes, in accordance with § 173.134(b)(7), blood, regardless of whether it contains an infectious substance, collected for the purposes of a blood transfusion.
I hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Dirk DerKinderen
Chief, Standards and Development Branch
Standards and Rulemaking Division
§ 173.134(b)(7)
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 173.134 | Class 6, Division 6.2-Definitions and exceptions |