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Interpretation Response #10-0187 ([Schlumberger Technology Corporation] [Mr. Paul Lezak])

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

Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date:

Company Name: Schlumberger Technology Corporation

Individual Name: Mr. Paul Lezak

Location State: TX Country: US

View the Interpretation Document

Response text:

October 27, 2010

 

 

Mr. Paul Lezak

Schlumberger Technology Corporation

200 Gillingham Ln.

Sugar Land, Texas 77478

Ref. No.: 10-0187

Dear Mr. Lezak:

This responds to your August 24, 2010 email requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you request clarification of the marking and labeling requirements for materials regulated as explosives that are transported from Canada into the United States.



As specified in § 171.12(a), a hazardous material transported from Canada to the United States, from the United States to Canada, or transiting the United States to Canada or a foreign destination may be offered for transportation or transported by motor carrier and rail in accordance with the Transport Canada TDG Regulations as authorized in § 171.22, provided the requirements in §§ 171.22 and 171.23, as applicable, are met.

It should be noted that § 171.23(b)(4) requires that, prior to being transported within the United States, explosive materials must be approved by the Associate Administrator in accordance with § 173.56 and that each package containing a Class 1 (explosive) material must conform to the marking requirements in § 172.320.

I trust this satisfies your inquiry. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance.

Sincerely,

Ben Supko

Acting Chief, Standards Development

Office of Hazardous Materials Standards

171.12, 171.22, 171.23

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