Interpretation Response #07-0198 ([State of Florida / Department of Health Environmental Health Bureau of Radiation Control / Inspections] [Mr. Leo J Bakersmith])
Below is the interpretation response detail and a list of regulations sections applicable to this response.
Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: State of Florida / Department of Health Environmental Health Bureau of Radiation Control / Inspections
Individual Name: Mr. Leo J Bakersmith
Location State: FL Country: US
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Response text:
Nov 29, 2007
Mr. Leo J Bakersmith Ref. No.: 07-0198
Environmental Specialist II
State of Florida / Department of Health
Environmental Health
Bureau of Radiation Control / Inspections
South Tower, Suite S-529
400 W. Robinson Street
Orlando, FL 32801-1782
Dear Mr. Bakersmith:
This is in response to your letter dated October 1, 2007 regarding the shipping paper requirements in § 177.817 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask for a definition of "readily visible" as used in § 177.817(e)(2)(i)(B).
Section 177.817(e) requires a driver of a motor vehicle containing a hazardous material, and each carrier using such a vehicle, to ensure that the shipping paper accompanying the shipment is readily available to, and recognizable by, authorities in the event of accident or inspection. Specifically, when the driver is at the vehicle's controls, the shipping paper must be within his immediate reach while he is restrained by the lap belt, and either readily visible to a person entering the driver's compartment or in a holder mounted to the inside of the door on the driver's side of the vehicle.
As used in § 177.817(e)(2)(i)(B) the term "readily visible" means that the shipping paper must be easily viewed by any person opening the driver's compartment from the driver's side of the vehicle. Based on our experience, the best way to make the shipping paper "readily visible" and ensure that it does not become dislodged during an accident situation is to place it in a clear sleeve mounted on the driver's door.
I hope this information is helpful. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Sincerely,
John A. Gale
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
177.817
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 177.817 | Shipping papers |