USA Banner

Official US Government Icon

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure Site Icon

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation Icon United States Department of Transportation United States Department of Transportation

Interpretation Response #98-0562 ([Mr. Kent Blair])

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

Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date:

Company Name:

Individual Name: Mr. Kent Blair

Location State: NY Country: US

View the Interpretation Document

Response text:

APR 17, 1998

 

Mr. Kent Blair
24489 Mullin Road
Dexter, NY 13634

Dear Mr. Blair:

This is in response to your letter dated February 2, 1998, requesting clarification on the transportation of explosives on vehicles in combination. Specifically you ask whether Division 1.1 or 1.2 explosives may be carried on any vehicle or combination of vehicles with any Division 2.3 (poison gas 'or 6.1 (poisonous) materials under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR.; 49 CFR parts 171-180).

The answer is no. Section 177.835(c) states that Division 1.1 or 1.2 materials may not be loaded into or carried on any vehicle or a combination of vehicles if the other vehicle in 'the combination contains "Division 2.3 (poisonous gas) or Division 6.1 (poisonous) materials." The phrase "Division 2.3 (poisonous gas) or Division 6.1 (poisonous) materials" includes all Division 2.3 materials, regardless of hazard zone, and all Division 6.1 material, regardless of the physical state or packing group of the material.

I hope this satisfies your request.

Sincerely,

 

Delmer F. Billings
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards

Regulation Sections