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Interpretation Response #11-0160 ([Con-way Freight] [Ms. Marie Easley-Cook])

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

Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date:

Company Name: Con-way Freight

Individual Name: Ms. Marie Easley-Cook

Location State: MI Country: US

View the Interpretation Document

Response text:

September 12, 2011

 

 

Ms. Marie Easley-Cook

Safety Analyst Associate

Con-way Freight

2211 Old Earhart Road

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Ref. No. 11-0160

Dear Ms. Easley-Cook:

This letter is to provide a status update regarding your June 30, 2011 request for clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to segregation of Division 5.2 (Organic peroxide) materials and Division 5.2 (Organic peroxide) materials with a Class 1 (Explosive) subsidiary hazard. PHMSA is currently developing a position on the issue highlighted in your request with an emphasis on safety and compatibility. Due to the complex technical nature of your request, additional time is required to develop an appropriate response. To expedite a response, you may submit additional technical data or relevant background information on the compatibility of the materials in question.

Please pardon the delay. If you need additional assistance, please contact this office at (202) 366-8553.

Sincerely,

Ben Supko

Acting Chief, Standards Development

Standards and Rulemaking Division

178.848

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