Interpretation Response #10-0187
Below is the interpretation response detail and a list of regulations sections applicable to this response.
Interpretation Response Details
October 27, 2010
Mr. Paul Lezak
Schlumberger Technology Corporation
200 Gillingham Ln.
Sugar Land, Texas 77478
Ref. No.: 10-0187
Dear Mr. Lezak:
This responds to your August 24, 2010 email requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you request clarification of the marking and labeling requirements for materials regulated as explosives that are transported from Canada into the United States.
As specified in § 171.12(a), a hazardous material transported from Canada to the United States, from the United States to Canada, or transiting the United States to Canada or a foreign destination may be offered for transportation or transported by motor carrier and rail in accordance with the Transport Canada TDG Regulations as authorized in § 171.22, provided the requirements in §§ 171.22 and 171.23, as applicable, are met.
It should be noted that § 171.23(b)(4) requires that, prior to being transported within the United States, explosive materials must be approved by the Associate Administrator in accordance with § 173.56 and that each package containing a Class 1 (explosive) material must conform to the marking requirements in § 172.320.
I trust this satisfies your inquiry. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Ben Supko
Acting Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
171.12, 171.22, 171.23
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| § 171.23 | Requirements for specific materials and packagings transported under the ICAO Technical Instructions, IMDG Code, Transport Canada TDG Regulations, or the IAEA Regulations |