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Pipeline and Haz. Matls. Safety Admin., DOT 

§ 172.323 

package or each inner packaging of 
combination packagings has: 

(i) A net quantity of 5 L (1.3 gallons) 

or less for liquids; or 

(ii) A net mass of 5 kg (11 pounds) or 

less for solids 

(2) On a combination packaging con-

taining a marine pollutant, other than 
a severe marine pollutant, in inner 
packagings each of which contains: 

(i) 5 L (1.3 gallons) or less net capac-

ity for liquids; or 

(ii) 5 kg (11 pounds) or less net capac-

ity for solids. 

(3) Except for transportation by ves-

sel, on a bulk packaging, freight con-
tainer or transport vehicle that bears a 
label or placard specified in subparts E 
or F of this part. 

(4) On a package of limited quantity 

material marked in accordance with 
§ 172.315 of this part. 

(e) 

MARINE POLLUTANT mark. 

The 

MARINE POLLUTANT mark must 
conform to the following: 

(1) Except for size, the MARINE POL-

LUTANT mark must appear as follows: 

Symbol (fish and tree): Black on white 

or suitable contrasting background. 

(2) The marking must be in the form 

of a square-on-point. The symbol and 
border must be black on a white or 
suitable contrasting background. The 
width of the border forming the square- 
on-point marking must be at least 2 
mm. Each side of the mark must be— 

(i) At least 100 mm (4 inches) as 

measured from the outside of the lines 
forming the border for marks applied 
to: 

(A) Non-bulk packages, except in the 

case of packages which, because of 
their size, can only bear smaller 

marks. If the size of the package so re-
quires, the dimensions/line thickness 
may be reduced, provided the marking 
remains clearly visible. Where dimen-
sions are not specified, all features 
shall be in approximate proportion to 
those shown. 

(B) Bulk packages with a capacity of 

less than 3,785 L (1,000 gallons); or 

(ii) At least 250 mm (10 inches) for 

marks applied to all other bulk pack-
ages. 

(3) 

Transitional exception. 

A marking 

in conformance with the requirements 
of this paragraph in effect on December 
31, 2014, may continue to be used until 
December 31, 2016. 

(4) For domestic transportation, a 

packaging marked prior to January 1, 
2017 and in conformance with the re-
quirements of this paragraph in effect 
on December 31, 2014, may continue in 
service until the end of its useful life. 

(f) 

Exceptions. 

See § 171.4(c). 

[Amdt. 172–127, 57 FR 52938, Nov. 5, 1992, as 
amended by Amdt. 172–136, 59 FR 38064, July 
26, 1994; Amdt. 172–145, 60 FR 49110, Sept. 21, 
1995; 66 FR 45379, Aug. 28, 2001; 70 FR 56098, 
Sept. 23, 2005; 74 FR 2252, Jan. 14, 2009; 76 FR 
3367, Jan. 19, 2011; 80 FR 1150, Jan. 8, 2015] 

§ 172.323

Infectious substances. 

(a) In addition to other requirements 

of this subpart, a bulk packaging con-
taining a regulated medical waste, as 
defined in § 173.134(a)(5) of this sub-
chapter, must be marked with a BIO-
HAZARD 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 visi-
ble 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 BIO-
HAZARD 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 con-
tainer must be marked as required by 

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