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Interpretation Response #03-0066 ([Patrick J. Kelly Drums, Inc.] [Mr. Harold Aranow])

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Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date:

Company Name: Patrick J. Kelly Drums, Inc.

Individual Name: Mr. Harold Aranow

Location State: PA Country: US

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Response text:

Jun 13, 2003

 

Mr. Harold Aranow                Ref. No.: 03-0066
Patrick J. Kelly Drums, Inc.
6226 Pidcock Creek Road
New Hope, Pennsylvania 18938

Dear Mr. Aranow:

This responds to your letter regarding the requirements for container closure notification information as prescribed in §178.2 under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you asked that the written notification requirement be amended to include a provision that would allow notification in electronic format on a CD Rom.

In accordance with the notification provision in § 178.2(c), the manufacturer and each subsequent distributor of a UN packaging must provide written notification instructions of all regulatory requirements not met at the time of transfer, such as instructions on how to properly assemble and close a packaging (e.g., UN 4G fiberboard box). Therefore, written (i.e., hard copy) notification must be provided to be in compliance with the provisions of § 178.2(c). An electronic format, such as a CD Rom, may be used as a supplement to the written notification.

I hope this satisfies your inquiry. If we can be of further assistance, please contact us.

Sincerely,

 

Delmer F. Billings
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards

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