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Interpretation Response #08-0145 ([Veolia Environmental Services] [Ms. Jennifer Eberle])

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

Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date:

Company Name: Veolia Environmental Services

Individual Name: Ms. Jennifer Eberle

Location State: NJ Country: US

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Response text:

June 25, 2008

Ms. Jennifer Eberle

Manager, Transportation Compliance

Veolia Environmental Services

1 Eden Lane

Flanders, NJ 07836

Ref. No.: 08-0145

Dear Ms. Eberle:

This is in response to your May 23, 2008 letter regarding the applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) to nickel cadmium batteries. You ask whether these batteries should be classed as "Batteries, dry" (similar to nickel-metal hydride batteries) under the HMR and offered for transportation and transported in accordance with § 172.102, Special provision 130.

The answer is yes. Provided your batteries are securely packaged and offered for transportation in a manner that prevents the dangerous evolution of heat and protects against short circuits, as provided in Special Provision 130, they are not subject to any other requirements of the HMR.

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

172.102 SP 130

Regulation Sections

Section Subject
172.102 Special provisions