Interpretation Response #15-0242 ([AmeriGas Propane] [Mr. Christopher Wagner])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: AmeriGas Propane
Individual Name: Mr. Christopher Wagner
Location State: PA Country: US
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Response text:
January 05, 2016
Mr. Christopher J. Wagner
AmeriGas Propane
460 N. Gulph Rd.
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Ref. No. 15-0242
Dear Mr. Wagner:
This is a response to your December 9, 2015 email requesting a letter of interpretation of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) regarding specification MC 331 reflective design in accordance with § 178.337-1(d). You provide a photograph of a MC331 reflective design incorporating both white and aluminum colors and a supporting reflective scale for the colors used. It is your understanding based on the information provided that your tank meets the reflective design requirements of the HMR.
Your understanding is correct. It is the opinion of this Office that since the majority of the color on the upper two thirds of the cargo tank is white or aluminum and that there is a limited amount of the red and blue color in the American Flag and the AmeriGas logo, that the paint scheme on the cargo tank would be in compliance with § 178.337-1(4)(d).
I hope this answers your inquiry. If you need additional assistance, please contact this Office again.
Sincerely,
Dirk Der Kinderen
Chief, Standards Development Branch
Standards and Rulemaking Division
178.337-1(d), 178.337-1(4)(d)