Interpretation Response #15-0156 ([Toyota Materials Handling Northeast Inc.] [Mr. Partlow])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Toyota Materials Handling Northeast Inc.
Individual Name: Mr. Partlow
Location State: PA Country: US
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Response text:
August 28, 2015
Mr Barry Partlow
Toyota Materials Handling Northeast Inc.
2564 Industry Lane
Norristown, PA 19403
Ref. No.: 15-0156
Dear Mr. Partlow:
This is in response to your July 27, 2015 letter requesting clarification of exceptions for lead acid (wet) batteries under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically you request confirmation that you may transport lead acid batteries in accordance with the exception prescribed in § 173.159(e) in a company vehicle or if this exception only applies to battery vendors.
Section 173.159(e) provides relief from the requirements of the HMR for highway or rail shipments of electric storage batteries containing electrolyte or corrosive battery fluid without limiting the exception to a certain transporter type. Provided the conditions § 173.159 (e)(1) through (4) are met, the batteries may transported in a company vehicle and are not otherwise subject to the HMR.
I hope this information is helpful. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Sincerely,
Duane Pfund
International Standards Coordinator
Standards and Rulemaking
173.159(e), 173.159 (e)(1)
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 173.159 | Batteries, wet |