Pipeline and Haz. Matls. Safety Admin., DOT
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 containing 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 capacity for liquids; or
(ii) 5 kg (11 pounds) or less net capacity for solids.
(3) Except for transportation by vessel, on a bulk packaging, freight container 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
Section 172.315 of this part.
(e) MARINE POLLUTANT mark. The
MARINE POLLUTANT mark must
conform to the following:
(1) Except for size, the MARINE POLLUTANT 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 squareon-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

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marks. If the size of the package so requires, the dimensions/line thickness
may be reduced, provided the marking
remains clearly visible. Where dimensions 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 packages.
(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 requirements of this paragraph in effect
on December 31, 2014, may continue in
service until the end of its useful life.
(f) Exceptions. See Section 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]

Section 172.323 Infectious substances.
(a) In addition to other requirements
of this subpart, a bulk packaging containing a regulated medical waste, as
defined in Section 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

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