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Interpretation Response #01-0052 ([B Way Corporation] [Mr. Erik Martinsen])

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

Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date:

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

Regulation Sections

Section Subject
178.603 Drop test