Interpretation Response #98-0044 ([Transportation Technology Center, Inc.] [Mr. W. J. Oertly])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Transportation Technology Center, Inc.
Individual Name: Mr. W. J. Oertly
Location State: VA Country: US
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Response text:
JUN 15, 1998
Mr. W. J. Oertly Ref. No. 98-0044
Senior Inspector
Transportation Technology Center, Inc.
13701 Sutters Mill Circle
Midlothian, VA 23112
Dear Mr. Oertly:
This is in response to your letter of May 4, 1998, regarding identification number markings on portable tanks and intermediate bulk containers under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask whether the identification number must be displayed on a portable tank and intermediate bulk container using an orange panel, the specified placard, or the white square on point configuration or whether § 172.302(b) allows the identification number to be marked directly on the packaging in one inch high letters.
Section 172.332 provides three options for displaying an identification number marking on a bulk packaging. Identification numbers may be displayed on: (1) an orange panel; (2) a specified placard; or (3) a plain white square-on-point display configuration for hazardous materials in hazard classes for which hazard warning placards are not specified.
Section 172.302(a) states that the size requirements for identification number markings are in § 172.332. Section 172.302(b) gives the size requirements for markings other than identification number markings. For example, § 172.326 states that portable tanks must be marked with the appropriate proper shipping name and the owner's name. Those markings must conform to the size requirements provided by § 172.302(b).
I hope this answers your inquiry. If we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Delmer F. Billings
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
172.326, 172.331