Interpretation Response #07-0140 ([Advanced Chemcial Transports, Inc.] [Mr. James A. Castrodale, Jr])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Advanced Chemcial Transports, Inc.
Individual Name: Mr. James A. Castrodale, Jr
Location State: CA Country: US
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Response text:
Aug 3, 2007
Mr. James A. Castrodale, Jr. Reference No. 07-0140
Advanced Chemical Transports, Inc.
12310 World Trade Drive, Suite ill
San Diego, CA 92128
Dear Mr. Castrodale:
This is in response to your July 10, 2007 e-mail concerning the packaging requirements applicable to regulated medical waste (RMW) under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180).
"Regulated medical waste, n.o.s., 6.2, UN3291, PG II" must be packaged in accordance with the requirements of § 173.197. Generally, non-bulk packagings for RMW must be UN standard packagings conforming to the requirements of Part 178, at the Packing Group II performance level; the packagings must be marked in accordance with § 178.503 to certify that they conform to the applicable UN standard. The HMR include an exception from certain requirements for RMW, transported by a private or contract carriers (see § 173.134(c)). Under this exception, RMW may be transported in a rigid, non-bulk packaging that conforms to the general packaging requirements of § 173.24 and 173.24a and packaging requirements specified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards at 29 CFR 1910.1030. Each package must be marked with the OSHA "BIOHAZARD" marking shown in § 172.323, and with the proper shipping name, identification number, and additional information required in 49 CFR Part 172, Subpart D.
I hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if you require additional assistance.
Sincerely,
John A. Gale
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
173.197, 173.134