Interpretation Response #00-0184 ([LaRoche Industries, Inc.] [Mr. Carlton W. Hendrix])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: LaRoche Industries, Inc.
Individual Name: Mr. Carlton W. Hendrix
Location State: GA Country: US
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Response text:
July 27, 2000
Mr. Carlton W. Hendrix Ref. No. 00-0184
DOT Compliance Manager
LaRoche Industries, Inc.
1100 Johnson Ferry Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30342
Dear Mr. Hendrix:
This responds to your letter, dated June 21, 2000, concerning loading and unloading requirements for cargo tanks under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask for a definition of "liquid discharge system" as used in §177.8340)(2).
The liquid discharge system of a cargo tank consists of those components downstream of the tank that are used for unloading the tank. Thus, the liquid discharge system includes the valve at the product discharge outlet and all piping, flanges, valves, hoses, fittings, and connections downstream of the product discharge outlet. On MC330, 331,and non-specification tanks authorized under §173.31 5(k), the liquid discharge system also includes the primary discharge control system and components used for emergency discharge control, in addition to the valve at the product discharge outlet and all piping, flanges, valves, hoses, fittings, and connections downstream of the product discharge outlet. (See §178.337-1(g) for definitions of "emergency discharge control" and primary discharge control system). On chlorine cargo tanks, the liquid discharge system includes the internal excess flow valve and the external stop, or angle, valve, in addition to all piping, flanges, valves, hoses, fittings, and connections downstream of the product discharge outlet.
I hope this information is helpful. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Sincerely,
Thomas G. Allan
Senior Transportation Regulations Specialist
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
177.834
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 177.834 | General requirements |