Placarding

Freight containers with a single hazardous material that... 1) the aggregate gross weight of hazardous material is 4,000 kg or more; 2) all of the hazardous material is loaded at one facility; 3) the container contains no other material. Cite: 49 CFR 172.301(a)(3)

According to FHMTL, when are identification numbers required for non-bulk packaging?

The identification number marking requirement does not apply to Class 1, Class 7, or to non-bulk packagings for which identification numbers are not required. Cite: 49 CFR 172.301(a)(3)(v) No person may display an identification number on... 1) radioactive, 2) explosives, 3) Dangerous placards, or 4) subsidiary hazard placards. Cite: 49 CFR 172.334

According to the FHMTL, when are identification numbers not to be marked on a container?

A freight container containing only a single hazardous material in non-bulk packages must be marked on each side and each end with the proper shipping name and identification number. Cite: 49 CFR 172.301(a)(3) No person may offer hazardous materials for transportation in bulk packaging unless marked with the identification number. Cite: 49 CFR 172.302

According to the FHMTL, when is a container required to display identification numbers?

Placards may be displayed for a hazardous material, even when not required, if the placard otherwise conforms to placarding requirements. Cite: 49 CFR 172.502(c)

What is permissive placarding according to the FHMTL?

No person may affix or display any placard unless... 1) the material is a hazardous material, 2) the placard represents the appropriate hazard, 3) the placard conforms to placarding requirements, and 4) signs/advertisements cannot be confused with placards. Cite: 49 CFR 172.502

What is prohibited placarding according to the FHMTL?

Each person who offers hazardous materials for transport shall comply with applicable placarding requirements except for... 1) infectious substances, 2) hazardous materials classified as ORM-D, 3) hazardous materials offered as a limited quantity, 4) hazardous materials packaged as small quantities, or 5) combustible liquids in non-bulk packaging. Cite: 49 CFR 172.500

What is the applicability of FHMTL placarding requirements.