Action
Safety advisory notice.
Summary
This safety advisory notice is to make persons aware of safety concerns related to the intermodal transportation of propane in portable tanks and of the proper packaging requirements for such transportation. RSPA has become aware of several instances where propane was improperly transported in portable tanks. This suggests that some persons who offer or transport propane in portable tanks may not be fully aware of the applicable requirements of the Hazardous Materials Regulations. This notice alerts offerors and transporters to potential safety problems and summarizes the proper packaging requirements for offering or accepting propane in portable tanks for transportation.