Interpretation Response #07-0154 ([American Cap Company] [Mr. Kerry Hricsina])
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Interpretation Response Details
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Company Name: American Cap Company
Individual Name: Mr. Kerry Hricsina
Location State: PA Country: US
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Response text:
Nov 5, 2007
Mr. Kerry Hricsina Ref. No. 07-0154
American Cap Company
15 Church Street
Wheatland, PA 16161
Dear Mr. Hricsina:
This is in response to your e-mail asking whether the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) require the testing of cylinder valve caps. Specifically, you ask whether the HMR require testing in accordance with the Compressed Gas Association publication, CGA V-9, "Standard for Compressed Gas Cylinder Valves."
Currently, the HMR do not incorporate by reference CGA V-9 or otherwise require the testing of cylinder valve caps. However, § 173.40(c) requires that each plug or valve must be capable of passing the test pressure of the cylinder without damage or leaking.
In a notice of proposed rulemaking (HM-218E, 72 FR 18446; April 12, 2007), we proposed to incorporate by reference CGA V-9 into §§ 173.40 and 173.301. We are reviewing the comments received in response to the notice, which also are available for public review at our website at http://hazmat.dot.gov under the Rules and Regulations icon. We expect to publish a final rule during the first quarter of 2008.
I hope this information is helpful. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Sincerely,
Hattie L. Mitchell
Chief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
173.40, 173.301