Interpretation Response #98-0358 ([Trojan Battery Company] [Ms. Diane H. Kennedy])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Trojan Battery Company
Individual Name: Ms. Diane H. Kennedy
Location State: CA Country: US
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Response text:
JAN 13, 1999
Ms. Diane H. Kennedy Ref. No. 98-0358
Trojan Battery Company
12380 Clark Street
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Dear Ms. Kennedy:
This is in response to your letter dated November 11, 1998, regarding packaging requirements of lead pasted plates for batteries classified and described as "RQ, Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s. (Lead), 9,UN3077, PGIII," under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask if the container described in your letter meets the definition of a closed bulk bin.
A non-specification closed bin, as authorized under § 173.240, must be an enclosed packaging that is tough, firm and durable (i.e., strong), constructed so that its contents cannot pass through (i.e., completely enclosed), and which meets other applicable requirements of § 173.24 and § 173.24b. The container described in your letter would appear to meet the packaging requirements in § 173.240(c).
I hope this satisfies your request.
Sincerely,
John A. Gale
Transportation Regulations Specialist
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
173.240
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 173.240 | Bulk packaging for certain low hazard solid materials |