Interpretation Response #07-0054 ([FedEx Express] [Mr. Marvin A. Sudduth])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: FedEx Express
Individual Name: Mr. Marvin A. Sudduth
Location State: TN Country: US
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Response text:
Apr 3, 2007
Mr. Marvin A. Sudduth Reference No. 07-0054
FedEx Express
Corporate Safety
3670 Hacks Cross Road
Building G, 2nd Floor
Memphis, TN 38125-8800
Dear Mr. Sudduth:
This is in response to your February 27, 2007 letter regarding training requirements for offerors of hazardous materials shipped under the small quantity exception in § 173.4 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 17 1-180). Specifically you ask if the training requirements in Part 172, Subpart H apply when offering hazardous materials for transportation under § 173.4.
The answer is no. Materials that meet the requirements of § 173.4 are not subject to any other requirements of the HMR. Therefore, persons who ship hazardous materials under the provisions of § 173.4 are not subject to the training requirements of Part 172, Subpart H. Although training and recordkeeping are not required under Part 172, Subpart H, a person who offers small quantity shipments is responsible for properly classifying the material, determining that the material may be shipped as a small quantity and otherwise ensuring compliance with the provisions of § 173.4. Thus, persons who ship hazardous materials under the small quantity exception will find it necessary to acquire the basic knowledge necessary to understand the provisions in § 173.4 and the provisions applicable to classifying the hazardous material they intend to ship under the small quantity exception.
I hope this information is helpful. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Sincerely,
Hattie L. Mitchell
Chief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
172. Subpart H
173.4
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 172.102 | Special provisions |
| 173.4 | Small quantities for highway and rail |