Interpretation Response #10-0075 ([Landstar Transportation Logistics] [Mr. Wes Pace])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Landstar Transportation Logistics
Individual Name: Mr. Wes Pace
Country: US
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Response text:
May 13, 2010
Mr. Wes Pace
Director, Hazmat Compliance
Landstar Transportation Logistics
13410 Sutton Park Drive, South
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Ref. No. 10-0075
Dear Mr. Pace:
This responds to your April 14, 2010 request for clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Your scenario involves a flatbed trailer with multiple pallets of non-bulk packages (e.g., 5 gallon pails) that have been individually shrink wrapped and properly secured to a transport vehicle. Specifically, you ask whether the requirements in § 172.516 are met if the required placards (adhesive backed) are placed on the shrink wrapped pallets so that the placards are visible from all four sides of the transport vehicle.
The required placards may be attached or affixed to the load of packages instead of the truck itself. However, the shipment must conform to all the display and visibility requirements. Each placard must be readily visible from the direction it faces except when the vehicle is attached to another motor vehicle (§ 172.516(a)). The required placards must be securely attached or affixed to the load of packages, and they must be located clear of appurtenances and devices (e.g. ladders, pipes, doors, and tarpaulin). The placards must also be affixed to a background of contrasting color or have a dotted or solid line outer border which contrasts with the background color (§ 172.516(c)).
I hope this answers your inquiry. If you need additional assistance, please contact this Office.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Betts
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
172.516
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 172.516 | Visibility and display of placards |