Interpretation Response #98-0308 ([United Parcel Service] [Mr. Samuel S. Elkind])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: United Parcel Service
Individual Name: Mr. Samuel S. Elkind
Location State: KY Country: US
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Response text:
NOV 3, 1998
Mr. Samuel S. Elkind Ref. No. 98-0308
Air Dangerous Goods
United Parcel Service
1400 North Hurstboume Parkway
Louisville, KY 40223
Dear Mr. Elkind:
This is in response to your letter of October 9, 1998, regarding the transportation of a generator under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR parts 171-180). Specifically you state that the generator is described as "Engines, internal combustion, 9, UN3166" and request clarification on the provisions of 49 CFR 173.220.
As provided by § 173.220(a), an internal combustion engine or fuel tank which contains any amount (including residue) ofa flammable liquid or gaseous fuel is subject to the HMR. For transportation by aircraft, up to 500 ml (17 ounces) of fuel may remain in engines and fuel lines provided the lines are securely closed to prevent leakage of fuel. Air shipments are subj ect to shipping paperrequirements but are excepted from marking, labeling, placarding and emergency response information requirements.
For transportation by motor vehicle or rail carlllel may remain in engines and tanks provided the fuel tanks are securely closed. Shipments by motor vehicle or rail car are not subject to any other requirements of the HMR if no other hazardous materials are packaged with the generator. (See
§ 173.220(b) and (g).)
I hope this satisfies your inquiry.
Sincerely,
Delmer F. Billings
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
173.220