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Interpretation Response #08-0115


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Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date: 05-20-2008
Individual Name: Mr. Roy A. Parker, Ph.D.
Location state: LA    Country: US

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Response text: May 20 2008


Mr. Roy A. Parker, Ph.D.
Radiation Physics Consultant
5061 Abelia Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Ref. No.: 08-0115

Dear Mr. Parker:

This is in response to your April 24, 2008 inquiry requesting clarification regarding the Class 7 (radioactive) materials marking requirements under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically you ask whether a shipper is required to mark a package in accordance with § 172.310(b) if the package specification marking required by
§ 178.350 is already present.

It is not necessary that package marking entries required by Part 172, Subpart D be separate and distinct from those specified in § 178.350(c). A packaging properly marked "USA DOT 7A Type A" in accordance with §§ 178.3 and 178.350 would satisfy the requirements in
§ 172.310(b).

We will address this issue in a future rulemaking.

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

172.310(b) 178.3(a)(4)


Regulation Sections

Section Subject
§ 172.310 Class 7 (radioactive) materials