49 cfr 172.203(b) - the description of a limited quantity on a hazmat shipping paper
DESCRIPTION
The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the PHMSA/USDOT require a Shipper of a hazardous material (HazMat) to describe the hazardous material on a shipping paper pursuant to 49 CFR 172, Subpart C. The Shipper must then provide a certified copy of the shipping paper to the Carrier who is responsible to maintain it throughout the hazardous material’s time in transportation. It is the responsibility of the Shipper to provide an additional description on the shipping paper if the hazardous material it offers for transportation is subject to the regulations of 49 CFR 172.203 Additional Descriptions. It is your responsibility as a Shipper of HazMat to comply with these regulations and to provide the required Function Specific training to your HazMat Employees.TRANSCRIPT
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THE ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION ON THE HAZMAT SHIPPING PAPEROne presentation in a series that briefly explains the responsibility of the shipper of a hazardous material to provide an “additional description” on the shipping paper if applicable.
49 CFR 172.203(b)
This presentation: 49 CFR 172.203(b):Limited Quantities
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49 CFR 172.203(b)
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49 CFR 172.203 – Additional Description
• The Shipper of a hazardous material (HazMat) is required to describe it on a shipping paper.
• The regulations detailing the hazardous material description are found at 49 CFR 172, Subpart C.
• An additional description of the HazMat may be required depending on the hazardous material and the mode of transportation.
49 CFR 172.203(b)
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Describing a Limited Quantity on the Shipping Paper
If…• A shipping paper is required for the transportation of a limited quantity.
Then…• Shipping paper must include the words:
• “Limited Quantity”
Or…• “Ltd Qty”
• Must be after the basic description.
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What Does it Look Like?
49 CFR 172.203(b)
HM Basic Description
XUN789, Hydrochloric Acid, 8, III, Limited Quantity
HM Basic Description
XUN789, Hydrochloric Acid, 8, III, Ltd Qty
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What is the Limited Quantity Exception?
• An exception to the Hazardous Material Regulations for smaller amounts of HazMat in non-bulk combination packages.
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How do I Know if I can use the Limited Quantity Exception?
• HazMat must be authorized for use of the exception in Column 8A of the Hazardous Materials Table.
• Number in Column 8A refers to section in 49 CFR Part 173 where information can be found.
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49 CFR 172.101 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TABLE
Special provision
s(172.102)
(7)
(8)Packaging (173.***)
(9)Quantity Limitations
Exception
s(8A)
Non-bulk(8B)
Bulk(8C)
Passenger aircraft/
rail(9A)
Cargo aircraft only(9B)
None 62 None Forbidden Forbidden
153 213 240 100 kg 200 kg
49 CFR 173.153
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When is a Shipping Paper Required for a Limited Quantity?
• If Limited Quantity is also a:
• Hazardous Waste.• Hazardous
Substance.• Marine Pollutant.Or…• Shipped by aircraft
or vessel.
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Refer to 49 CFR 171.8 for definitions of the above
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49 CFR 172.203(b) Verbatim:
Limited quantities. When a shipping paper is required by this subchapter, the description for a material offered for transportation as “limited quantity,” as authorized by this subchapter, must include the words “Limited Quantity” or “Ltd Qty” following the basic description.
49 CFR 172.203(b)
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