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Interpretation Response #00-0196 ([Tandem Technologies International] [Mr. R. Jett Rich])

Below is the interpretation response detail and a list of regulations sections applicable to this response.

Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date:

Company Name: Tandem Technologies International

Individual Name: Mr. R. Jett Rich

Location State: GA Country: US

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Response text:

August 22, 2000

 

Mr. R. Jett Rich                                       Ref.  No. 00-0196

Tandem Technologies International

108 Columbia Way

Carrollton, GA 30117-2024

Dear Mr. Rich:

This is in response to your letter dated July 10, 2000 regarding the transportation of a combustible liquid under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180).  Specifically, you ask if a liquid that meets the definition of a combustible liquid under § 173.120(b) is subject to the HMR when transported in a non-bulk packaging.

The answer is no.  As provided by § 173.120(b)(1), a combustible liquid is defined as a material that has a flash point above 60.5°C (1410F) and below 93°C (200°F) and that does not meet the definition of any other hazard class under the HMR.  A combustible liquid transported in a non-bulk packaging is not subject to the HMR unless it is a hazardous substance, a hazardous waste, or a marine pollutant (§ 173.150(f)(2)).

I hope this satisfies your request

Sincerely,

 

John A. Gale

Transportation Regulations Specialist

Office of Hazardous Materials Standards

173.150(f)

Regulation Sections