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Interpretation Response #08-0115 ([Mr. Roy A. Parker, Ph.D.])

Below is the interpretation response detail and a list of regulations sections applicable to this response.

Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date:

Company Name:

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)

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