Interpretation Response #99-0050 ([Department of Transportation] [Mr. David 0. Sucha])
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Interpretation Response Details
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Company Name: Department of Transportation
Individual Name: Mr. David 0. Sucha
Location State: DC Country: US
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Response text:
Apr 2, 1999
Mr. David 0. Sucha, Supervisor Ref. No. 99-0050
Motor Bus & Limousine Regulatory Unit
Passenger Transportation Division
Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 30050
Lansing, Michigan; 48909
Dear Mr. Sucha:
This is in response to your letter of October 8, 1998, requesting clarification on the requirements for transporting oxygen cylinders in the baggage compartment of a passenger carrying motor vehicle under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180).
The HMR apply to transportation of hazardous materials in commerce. A cylinder of oxygen used by a passenger for medical reasons is not regulated under the HMR; however, spare oxygen cylinders must be transported in conformance with the HMR. Therefore, proper marking and labeling and shipping paper documentation is necessary for spare oxygen cylinders. Regulations addressing the transportation of hazardous materials aboard a passenger carrying motor vehicle may be found in § 177.870.
I hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
Delmer F. Billings
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
177.870