Billing Code - PHMSA - Department of Transportation

Section 178.1050
In this final rule, PHMSA is adopting requirements for top lift tests conducted on
FBCs. A top lift test measures a package’s ability to be moved mechanically by lifting the
package by its top end and is used to determine if a package is suitable to transport
hazardous materials. Thus, PHMSA is adding new § 178.1050 entitled “Top lift test.”
This section prescribes requirements for the preparation of test samples, test methods
authorized, and criteria for passing the top lift test.
Section 178.1055
In this final rule, PHMSA is adopting requirements for stacking tests conducted on
FBCs. A stacking test is used to measure a packaging’s ability to withstand other packages
placed on top of it and is used to determine if a package is suitable to transport hazardous
materials. Thus, PHMSA is adding new § 178.1055 entitled “Stacking test.” This section
prescribes requirements for the preparation of test samples, test methods authorized, and
criteria for passing the stacking test.
Section 178.1060
In this final rule, PHMSA is adopting requirements for topple tests conducted on
FBCs. A topple test is used to measure a packaging’s ability to withstand tipping of the
package and is used to determine if a package is suitable to transport hazardous materials.
Thus, PHMSA is adding new § 178.1060 entitled “Topple test.” This section prescribes
the preparation of test samples, test methods authorized, topple height, and criteria for
passing the topple test.
Section 178.1065
In this final rule, PHMSA adopting requirements for righting tests conducted on
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