Interpretation Response #01-0047 ([Aaron Oil Co., Inc.] [Ms. Lynn Clemmons])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Aaron Oil Co., Inc.
Individual Name: Ms. Lynn Clemmons
Location State: AL Country: US
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Response text:
FEB 22, 2001
Ms. Lynn Clemmons Ref. No. 01-0047
Aaron Oil Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 2304
Mobile, AL 36652
Dear Ms. Clemmons:
This is in response to your request for clarification of authorized packagings for "Solids containing flammable liquid, n.o.s." under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). You state that the material in question is petroleum oil contaminated filters and absorbents, containing negligible amounts of free liquid. You ask whether a 1.5 cubic yard steel box with a latching lid is authorized as a non-DOT specification closed bulk bin under § 173.240.
Section 173.240 authorizes sift-proof non-DOT specification closed bulk bins. The bulk bins must be enclosed packagings that are strong, firm, durable and constructed so that they are securely closed and contents cannot pass through. The packagings also must meet the applicable requirements in
§§ 173.24 and 173.24b. Therefore, "Solids containing flammable liquid, n.o.s." may be transported in your packaging provided it meets these requirements.
I hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if you have additional questions.
Sincerely,
Hattie L. Mitchell, Chief
Regulatory Review and Reinvention
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
173.240
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 173.240 | Bulk packaging for certain low hazard solid materials |