Interpretation Response #02-0029 ([Hazardous Materials Division, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration] [William Quade])

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Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date: 05/21/2002

Company Name: Hazardous Materials Division, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Individual Name: William Quade

Location State: DC Country: US

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Response text:

Memorandum

MAY 21, 2002
Reply to Attn. of: Ref. No. 02-0029

Subject: Response to Request for Interpretation
From:
Delmer Billings (for Sharon Webb)
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards

To: William Quade
Chief of Hazardous Materials Division
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

This responds to your request for clarification, by memo dated January 25, 2002, related to the marking and placarding requirements applicable to the transportation of propane in storage tanks under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR.;49 CFRParts 171-1 80). Specifically, you requested our office to review your draft of interpretation and clarify any issues, if applicable.

Note, your letter of clarification has been reviewed and revised as follows:

Q 1. What is the marking requirements for a propane storage tank meeting the definition of a bulk package that is transported by highway in accordance with the provisions of 49 CFR 173.3150)?

A1. Under the requirements in 4.9 CFR § 172.302 and §172.331, a storage tank that is a bulk packaging must be marked with the identification number. If the tank capacity is greater than 1000 gallons, the tank must be marked on each side and each end. If the tank capacity is less than 1000 gallons, the tank need only be marked on two opposing sides. In addition, § 172.331 requires the transport vehicle to be marked if the identification number is not visible.

Q 1. What is the placarding requirements for a propane storage tank meeting the definition of a bulk package that is transported by highway in accordance with the provisions of 49 CFR 173.3150)?

A1. Under the requirements in 49 CFR § 172.504 and § 172.514, a bulk package containing any quantity of HM must be placarded on each side and each end. If the placards are not visible, the transport vehicle must also be placarded. Section 172.514 also permits a bulk storage tank with a volumetric capacity of less than 18 cubic meters (640 cubic feet) to be placarded on two sides, or alternatively, labeled in accordance with subpart E of 49 CFRPart 172. In all cases, however, the transport vehicle must have placards that are visible on all four sides.

I trust this satisfies your inquiry. If this Office can be of further assistance, please contact us.

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