Interpretation Response #01-0137 ([R+L Carriers] [Mr. Dana Probasco])

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Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date: 08/16/2001

Company Name: R+L Carriers

Individual Name: Mr. Dana Probasco

Location State: OH Country: US

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Response text:

AUG 16, 2001

Mr. Dana Probasco                    Ref. No. 01-0137
Safety Department
R+L Carriers
600 Gilliam Rd.
Wilmington, OH 41577

Dear Mr. Probasco:

This is in response to your May 29, 2001 letter regarding the appropriate use of. the letters "RQ on a shipping paper under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). In your scenario, a shipper placed the reportable quantity threshold (i.e., “RQ = 476 pounds") following the shipping description. However, the material did not equal or exceed the RQ. in one
package. Specifically you asked whether this is an appropriate use of the letters “RQ”.

The answer is no. The letters “R” may only be entered on the shipping paper if a material meets the definition of a hazardous substance under § 171.8. In your situation, the material is not a hazardous substance, thus it is not appropriate to enter the letters “RQ" on the shipping paper.

I hope this satisfies your request.

Sincerely,

John A. Gale
Transportation Regulations Specialist
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards

172.203

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