Interpretation Response #99-0117 ([Lockheed Martin Missiles] [Mr. Michael D. Brewster])
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Interpretation Response Details
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Company Name: Lockheed Martin Missiles
Individual Name: Mr. Michael D. Brewster
Location State: CA Country: US
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Response text:
September 15, 1999
Mr. Michael D. Brewster Ref. No. 99-0117
Lockheed Martin Missiles
& Space
Post Office Box 3504
Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3504
Dear Mr. Brewster:
This is in response to your letter dated May 5, 1999, requesting clarification of marking requirements under § 178.3 (a)(2) of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask whether it is permissible to list the manufacturer's name and the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (i.e., the five digit manufacturer's identification number assigned by the Defense Logistics Agency) in lieu of the actual address. You also ask if the CAGE code can be registered as a symbol, and the proper procedure to register the code with the Department of Transportation (DOT).
It is not permissible to list the CAGE code in lieu of the actual manufacturer's address. However, you may request a symbol (i.e., an "M" number) from DOT. You may not register a CAGE code as a symbol. The M number is marked on the packaging in lieu of the manufacturer's name and address. The CAGE code may then be marked on the packaging after the M number, if desired. Requests for a symbol may be submitted to the Office of Hazardous Materials Exemptions and Approvals, DAM-30, Attention: Linda Cooper, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 7th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20590-0001 or telefax 202-366-3753. The length of time to process a request and issue an "M" number generally is two to three weeks, depending on the number of requests being processed. If emergency processing is required, please indicate that in your request.
I hope this answers your inquiry.
Sincerely,
Delmer F. Billings
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
178.3