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Assignment of Shipping Name and DOT Hazard Class <br /> Thegenerator must first assign the proper shipping name to the waste. <br /> This information is determined from the hazardous materials table in <br /> 49 CFR 172. 101 . In addition. the appropriate DOT hazard class for the <br /> waste must be determined as described in 49 CFR 173.50. <br /> Packaging <br /> Stringent specifications exist on the type of packages and containers <br /> that can be used to ship hazardous materials (including hazardous <br /> wastes) . These requirements are contained in 49 CFR 173. The section <br /> of 49 CFR 173 that applies to a specific type of hazardous material is <br /> referenced in the Hazardous Materials Table in 49 CFR 172. 101 . <br /> Labeling <br /> Packages and freight containers containing hazardous wastes must be <br /> properly labeled to indicate the hazards of the contents. Under the <br /> labeling requirements (49 CFR 172.400 through 172.450) , a "sticker" of <br /> specified design that pictorially indicates the appropriate hazard <br /> class of the contents must be placed on each package. <br /> Marking <br /> Package/container marking regulations are contained in 49 CFR 172.300. <br /> ("Marking" refers to written information [as opposed to the pictorial <br /> description found on a label ] that identifies the package contents. ) <br /> Placarding <br /> The generator of a hazardous waste is required to provide the trans- <br /> porter with proper placards identifying the type of hazard associated <br /> with the material being shipped. (A "placard" is similar to a label <br /> in that it pictorially illustrates the hazard class of material being <br /> PJ9 9390502E.00D 12-8 Rev. 1 11/09/88 <br />