Interpretation Response #02-0103 ([R+L Carriers] [Dana Probasco])
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Interpretation Response Details
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Company Name: R+L Carriers
Individual Name: Dana Probasco
Location State: OH Country: US
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Response text:
Jul 3, 2002
Mr. Dana Probasco Reference No. 02-0103
Haz-Mat Specialist
R+L Carriers
P.O. Box 271
Wilmington, OH 45177-0271
Dear Mr. Probasco:
This is in response to your March 26, 2002 letter regarding the appropriate placement of "Marine Pollutant" and the chemical name of the Marine Pollutant on shipping papers under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). In particular you asked for clarification on where the wording "Marine Pollutant" and "Marine Pollution Component (MP Component) should be located "in association with the basic description."
Section 172.203(1)(1) states that if the proper shipping name for a material which is a marine pollutant does not identify by name the component which makes the material a marine pollutant, the name of that component must appear in parentheses in association with the basic description.
In addition, as required in § 172.203(l)(2) the words "Marine Pollutant" shall be entered in association with the basic description for a material which is a marine pollutant. Examples of acceptable shipping descriptions are:
Resin solution, 3, UN1866, PG III, Marine Pollutant (MP Component)
Resin solution (MP Component), 3, UN 1866, PG III, Marine Pollutant
For you information, section 171.4 (c) states, that except when transported aboard vessel, the requirements of this subchapter specific to marine pollutants do not apply to non-bulk packaging transported by motor vehicles, rail cars or aircraft.
I hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if you require additional assistance.
Sincerely,
Delmer F. Billings
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
172.203(1)
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 172.203 | Additional description requirements |