Interpretation Response #00-0328 ([HITECH] [Ms. Jackie Brian])
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Interpretation Response Details
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Company Name: HITECH
Individual Name: Ms. Jackie Brian
Location State: AR Country: US
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Response text:
February 20, 2001
Ms. Jackie Brian Ref. No: 00-0328
Materials Manager
HITECH
P.O. Box 3112
East Camden, AR 71711
Dear Ms. Brian:
This responds to your November 3, 2000 letter requesting clarification pertaining to the instructions for using the compatibility table for Class I explosive materials under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171 -180). Specifically, you ask for a clarification of § 177.848(g)(3)(vi) regarding explosive articles in compatibility group G, being loaded with explosive articles in compatibility groups C, D and E.
Your understanding is correct. Section 177.848(g)(3)(vi) permits you to transport explosive articles in compatibility group G with explosive articles in compatibility groups C, D, and E, provided the compatibility group G articles are not fireworks or those requiring special stowage and further provided that no explosive substances are carried on the same vehicle. An explosive substance is a material which meets the definition of an explosive as defined by Subpart C of Part 173 of the HMR, and is designed to produce a practical effect by explosion. An explosive article is a device containing an explosive substance, such as a detonator or a cartridge for weapons. In the examples you provide in your letter, you may load a truck with a combination of Rocket Motors, UN 0186, 1.3 C and Ammunition Smoke, UN0015,1.2 G. However you may not load a truck with a combination of Ammunition Smoke, UN0015,1.2 G and Hexolite, UN 0118,1.1 D.
I hope this answers your inquiry.
Sincerely,
John A. Gale
Transportation Regulations Specialist
Office of Hazardous Material Standards
177.848(g)
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 177.848 | Segregation of hazardous materials |