[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 2]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 49CFR172.323]



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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

   CHAPTER I--PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, 

                      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 172_HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TABLE, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, HAZARDOUS 

MATERIALS COMMUNICATIONS, EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION, AND TRAINING 

REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents

 

                            Subpart D_Marking

 

Sec. 172.323  Infectious substances.



    (a) In addition to other requirements of this subpart, after 

September 30, 2003, a bulk packaging containing a regulated medical 

waste, as defined in Sec. 173.134(a)(5) of this subchapter, must be 

marked with a BIOHAZARD marking conforming to 29 CFR 

1910.1030(g)(1)(i)--

    (1) On two opposing sides or two ends other than the bottom if the 

packaging has a capacity of less than 3,785 L (1,000 gallons). The 

BIOHAZARD marking must measure at least 152.4 mm (6 inches) on each side 

and must be visible from the direction it faces.

    (2) On each end and each side if the packaging has a capacity of 

3,785 L (1,000 gallons) or more. The BIOHAZARD marking must measure at 

least 152.4 mm (6 inches) on each side and must be visible from the 

direction it faces.

    (b) For a bulk packaging contained in or on a transport vehicle or 

freight container, if the BIOHAZARD marking on the bulk packaging is not 

visible, the transport vehicle or freight container must be marked as 

required by paragraph (a) of this section on each side and each end.

    (c) The background color for the BIOHAZARD marking required by 

paragraph (a) of this section must be orange and the symbol and letters 

must be black. Except for size the BIOHAZARD marking must appear as 

follows:



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    (d) The BIOHAZARD marking required by paragraph (a) of this section 

must be displayed on a background of contrasting color. It may be 

displayed on a plain white square-on-point configuration having the same 

outside dimensions as a placard, as specified in Sec. 172.519(c) of 

this part.



[67 FR 53135, Aug. 14, 2002]