Interpretation Response #07-0188 ([Sun Chemical Corporation] [Ms. Amy Fishchesser])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Sun Chemical Corporation
Individual Name: Ms. Amy Fishchesser
Location State: OH Country: US
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Response text:
Nov 5, 2007
Ms. Amy Fishchesser
Sun Chemical Corporation
5020 Spring Grove Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45232
Ref. No. 07-0188
Dear Ms. Fishchesser:
This responds to your September 26, 2007 letter requesting clarification of the shipping paper requirements under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask whether the following abbreviations are acceptable for compliance with the requirement to list the type of package(s) on a shipping paper:
| Package Type | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Tote | TOTE |
| Drum | DR |
| Pail | PL |
| Boxes | BOXES |
Section 172.202(a)(7) requires the number and type of packages to be indicated on a shipping paper. That section permits the use of abbreviations to indicate package type provided the abbreviations are commonly accepted and recognizable. It is the opinion of this office that the package type abbreviations that you provided in your letter are both commonly accepted and recognizable and are acceptable for describing the type of package(s) on a shipping paper.
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
172.202(a)(7)
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 172.202 | Description of hazardous material on shipping papers |