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adopted for Large Packagings in HM-231. Thus, new subpart S of part 178 entitled
“Subpart S— Testing of Flexible Bulk Container Standards” is added.
Section 178.1030
In this final rule, PHMSA is adopting § 178.1030 entitled “Purpose and scope.”
This section prescribes the applicability to which the Subpart S tests apply.
Section 178.1035
In this final rule, PHMSA is adopting § 178.1035 entitled “General requirements.”
This section prescribes the general packaging requirements for FBCs and addresses the
following topics: FBC-related definitions; defining responsibility for compliance with
specification requirements; design qualification testing; periodic design testing; proof of
compliance; and record retention.
Section 178.1040
In this final rule, PHMSA is adopting test preparation requirements for FBCs in
new § 178.1040 entitled “Preparation of Flexible Bulk Containers for Testing.” This
section specifies the general test preparation requirements applicable to all tests an FBC is
required to successfully pass.
Section 178.1045
In this final rule, PHMSA is adopting requirements for drop tests conducted on
FBCs. A drop test is used to measure a packaging’s ability to withstand falls from specific
heights and is used to determine if a package is suitable to transport hazardous materials.
Thus, PHMSA is adding a new § 178.1045 entitled “Drop test.” This section prescribes
the preparation of test samples, test methods authorized, drop heights, and criteria for
passing the drop test.
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