[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 49, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 49CFR172.323]

[Page 371-372]
 
                        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 
 
                            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]