Interpretation Response #01-0287 ([Citgo Petroleum Corporation] [Mr. John Montou])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Citgo Petroleum Corporation
Individual Name: Mr. John Montou
Location State: TX Country: US
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Response text:
January 8, 2002
Mr. John Montou Reference No. 01-0287
Terminal Manager
Citgo Petroleum Corporation
301 Terminal Road
Fort Worth, Texas 76106
Dear Mr. Montou:
This responds to your October 30, 2001 letter requesting clarification on recordkeeping requirements for cargo tank test reports under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask whether your terminal is required to verify that the tests were performed and if it is required to retain a copy of the test results.
According to your letter your terminal does not own, lease or operate any vehicles that transport gasoline and/or diesel, that are supplied by the motor carrier. The drivers of the transport vehicles perform the loading of the product into the truck and a bill of lading is issued after the transfer is complete. Recordkeeping provisions under § 180.417(b) require that the owner of a specification cargo tank and the motor carrier, if not the owner, must each retain a copy of the test and inspection reports until the next test or inspection of the same type is successfully completed. This requirement does not apply to a motor carrier leasing a cargo tank for less than 30 days or to your terminal if you do not own or lease the cargo tank.
I hope this answers your inquiry.
Sincerely,
Delmer F. Billings
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
180.407