Docket Order: PHMSA-2006-24212

The Chief Counsel assessed a civil penalty of $4,650 for two violations of the HMR. Violation 1 : Representing, marking and certifying that hazardous materials packagings (cylinders) were tested in accordance with the HMR when Respondent failed to verify its test equipment to be accurate within one percent (1%) of its calibrated cylinder’s known values, in violation of 49 C.F.R. § 171.2(c), 180.3(a), and 180.205(g)(4). Violation 2: Failing to include the reason for a second test in Respondent’s hydrostatic testing records, in violation of 49 C.F.R. §§ 171.2(c), 180.3(a), and 180.21 5(b)(2).