Identification Numbers on a Transport Unit for a Class 9 Material Excepted From Placarding

摘要

1. If you are an offeror in this situation, provide the required markings and, if necessary, affix them to the transport vehicle, even if the regulations are not all that clear. 2. The requirements for providing and affixing both identification numbers and placards should be revised to clearly specify who must provide and who must affix. 3. Shippers and carriers need to work together to ensure both parties have a clear understanding of their joint responsibilities; remember §171.2(e) and (f): (e) No person may offer or accept a hazardous material for transportation in commerce unless the hazardous material is properly classed, described, packaged, marked, labeled, and in condition for shipment... (f) No person may transport a hazardous material in commerce unless the hazardous material is transported in accordance with applicable requirements of this subchapter..