Marking/Placarding
When frequent violations in this category are cited, it's commonly due to an infraction such as a failure to apply proper placards and marking to a container or vehicle containing hazardous materials. See a few of the more specific violations and their solutions below.
Offeror Requirements
All hazardous materials
Failure to properly mark a bulk container
Cite: 172.331, 172.334, 172.336, 172.338
Baseline assessment: $1,000
Failure to placard a freight container or vehicle containing hazardous materials (no placard at all)
Cite: 172.504.
Baseline assessment: $8,500 - $12,000
Improperly placarding a freight container or vehicle containing hazardous materials
Cite: 172.504.
Baseline assessment: $1,000 - $11,200
Solutions
This website is designed to provide accurate information regarding the subject matter covered. The violations listed can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations 49-Parts 100- 185. Early Edition published by Labelmaster. Pages 41-54. Every effort has been made to provide a simplified guid consistent with the various applicable regulations. However, if there is a discrepancy, the regulations are the final authority.
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