Interpretation Response #05-0122 ([Heil Trailer International] [Mr. Joe Calonge])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Heil Trailer International
Individual Name: Mr. Joe Calonge
Location State: TN Country: US
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Response text:
Aug 1, 2005
Mr. Joe Calonge Reference No. 05-0122
Chief Engineer
Heil Trailer International
1125 Congress Parkway, N.E.
P.O. Box 160
Athens, TN 37371-0160
Dear Mr. Calonge:
This is in response to your May 10, 2005 letter requesting clarification of the requirements for accident damage protection for DOT 406 cargo tank motor vehicles under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) Specifically you ask if you may construct recesses within the shell of the cargo tank for service equipment (such as valves, fittings, and manholes)
The answer is yes. In your letter and attached drawings you describe and depict recesses at the top of the cargo tank, which prevent the service equipment from protruding beyond the shell of the tank. Components within the described recesses are not subject to accident damage protection (see § 178.345-8). However, the recesses are part of the cargo tank and must be constructed in accordance with all applicable requirements in Part 178, Subpart J.
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
178.345-8
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 178.345-8 | Accident damage protection |