Interpretation Response #10-0123
Below is the interpretation response detail and a list of regulations sections applicable to this response.
Interpretation Response Details
July 8, 2010
Mr. Sam Cook
Product Manager
Cart, Inc.
1300 Airport Drive
Ballground, GA 30107
Ref. No.: 10-0123
Dear Mr. Cook:
This letter responds to your June 8, 2010 email regarding the transport of live fish under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically you request confirmation on the use of DOT 4L cylinders to continuously feed tanks containing live fish.
As provided by § 173.302(c), an authorized cylinder containing oxygen continuously fed to tanks containing live fish may be offered for transportation and transported in accordance with the HMR. Cylinders containing non-liquefied compressed oxygen must be offered for transport in accordance with the requirements of §§ 173.301, and 173.302. Refrigerated liquefied oxygen must be offered for transport in accordance with the requirements of § 173.316. Authorized cylinders containing oxygen, refrigerated liquid, used to supply oxygen to tanks for the transport of live fish, are considered an integral part of a process system and are excepted from the HMR under 173.320(b)(2).
I hope this answers your inquiry. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Betts
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
173.302, 173.301
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| § 173.202 | Non-bulk packagings for liquid hazardous materials in Packing Group II |