Interpretation Response #08-0142 ([Mr. Larry A. Berg] [Celtech Corporation])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Mr. Larry A. Berg
Individual Name: Celtech Corporation
Location State: NM Country: US
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Response text:
June 16, 2008
Mr. Larry A. Berg
Manager, Quality Systems
Celtech Corporation
1300 Terminal Drive
Carlsbad, NM 88220
Ref. No.: 08-0142
Dear Mr. Berg:
This is in response to your May 15, 2008 letter regarding the transportation of "1010 lube oil" in cargo tanks under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). In the scenario described in your letter, you use the lube oil to test the tank, piping, and pump for leaks. You then drain the tank, which leaves five to ten gallons of residual lube oil in the tank and service equipment. You ask if these cargo tank motor vehicles are regulated when transported in commerce.
Under § 173.22 of the HMR, it is the shipper's responsibility to properly classify a hazardous material. This office generally does not perform this function. However, based on the information provided in your letter, it is the opinion of this Office that the "1010 lube oil" has a flash point above 200°F and is not a flammable or combustible liquid. Therefore, provided the lube oil does not meet any other hazard class, in your scenario, the cargo tank motor vehicles are not subject to the HMR.
I hope this information is helpful. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Sincerely,
Hattie L. Mitchell
Chief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
172.101 173.22
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 173.22 | Shipper's responsibility |