Interpretation Response #07-0211 ([Akzo Nobel Chemicals, Inc.] [Mr. Mark Connolly])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Akzo Nobel Chemicals, Inc.
Individual Name: Mr. Mark Connolly
Location State: IL Country: US
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Response text:
December 3, 2007
Mr. Mark Connolly
Manager, Transportation Regulations and Security
Akzo Nobel Chemicals, Inc.
525 W. Van Buren Street
Chicago, IL 60706
Ref. No.: 07-0211
Dear Mr. Connolly:
This responds to your October 29, 2007, letter regarding the description of hazardous materials on shipping papers required under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you request clarification on the following abbreviations used to describe the type of package on a shipping paper: (1) "T/T" or "TT" to describe a cargo tank or a tank truck, and (2) "ISOTANK" to describe an intermodal portable tank?
Section 172.202(a)(7) requires the number and type of packages to be indicated on a shipping paper. The type of packages must be indicated by description of the package (e.g., "drum") or abbreviation (e.g. "cyl" for "cylinder"). The abbreviations you provide are commonly accepted and recognizable and thus, may be used to indicate packaging type.
I hope this answers your inquiry.
Sincerely,
John A. Gale
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
172.102(a)(7)
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 172.102 | Special provisions |