Interpretation Response #09-0110 ([FedEx Express] [Mr. Roy A. Parker, Ph. D.])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: FedEx Express
Individual Name: Mr. Roy A. Parker, Ph. D.
Location State: LA Country: US
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Response text:
June 16, 2009
Mr. Roy A. Parker, Ph. D.
Radiation Physics Consutant
FedEx Express
5061 Abelia Drive
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808
Ref. No. 09-0110
Dear Mr. Parker:
This responds to your May 5, 2009 email requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask if the following descriptions are acceptable for describing the package type on a shipping paper for Class 7 (radioactive) materials:
" Excepted Package
" Industrial Package
" Type A Package
" Type B Package
The answer is yes. Section 172.202(a)(7) requires the number and type of packages to be indicated on a shipping paper. It is the opinion of this office that the descriptions that you provided in your email are acceptable for describing the type of package on a shipping paper for Class 7 (radioactive) materials.
I hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if you require additional assistance.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Betts
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
172.202(a)(7)
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 172.202 | Description of hazardous material on shipping papers |