Interpretation Response #06-0105 ([Volvo Aero Services (Seattle) LLC] [Mr. Ronnie Hamblin])
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Interpretation Response Details
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Company Name: Volvo Aero Services (Seattle) LLC
Individual Name: Mr. Ronnie Hamblin
Location State: WA Country: US
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Response text:
Jul 3, 2006
Mr. Ronnie Hamblin Reference No. 06-0105
Volvo Aero Services (Seattle) LLC
18516 8th Avenue South
Kent, Washington 98032
Dear Mr. Hamblin:
This responds to your letter regarding periodic retest of compressed gas cylinders under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180).
Specifically, you ask whether a charged compressed gas cylinder (oxygen, etc.,) that is beyond its requalification/retest interval, may be transported via any mode from its place of origin to another facility, to a requalification/retest facility, or be stored indefinitely in a warehouse environment without being requalified/retested.
The answer is yes. A cylinder may be requalified at any time during or before the month and year that the requalification is due. A cylinder filled (i.e., charged) before the requalification becomes due may remain in service until it is emptied, and a commercial enterprise may transport those cylinders in commerce by highway, rail, air, or vessel in compliance with the HMR (see § 180.205).
I hope this information is helpful. If we can be of further assistance, please contact us.
Sincerely,
John A. Gale
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
180.205