Interpretation Response #01-0052 ([B Way Corporation] [Mr. Erik Martinsen])
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Interpretation Response Details
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Company Name: B Way Corporation
Individual Name: Mr. Erik Martinsen
Location State: GA Country: US
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Response text:
FEB 28, 2001 Ref. No. 01-0052
Mr. Erik Martinsen
Technical Service Engineer
B Way Corporation
P.O. Box 336
Homerville, GA 31634
Dear Mr. Martinsen:
This is in response to your February 15, 2001 letter requesting clarification on the package testing requirements of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically you ask whether it is necessary to physically vent a packaging to reach equilibrium after performing the drop test prescribed in § 178.603.
The answer is no. It is not necessary to physically vent a packaging to reach equilibrium. However, before it can be ascertained whether the packaging passed or failed the drop test the packaging must reach equilibrium (see § 178.603(f)(1)).
I hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
John A. Gale
Transportation Regulations Specialist
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
178.603