Interpretation Response #04-0005 ([Arbonite] [Mr. Lee K. Robinson])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Arbonite
Individual Name: Mr. Lee K. Robinson
Location State: PA Country: US
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Response text:
May 11, 2004
Mr. Lee K. Robinson Reference No. 04-0005
Arbonite
3826 Old Easton Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
Dear Mr. Robinson:
This responds to your December 22, 2003, letter requesting clarification on inspection of non-DOT specification 407 and 412 cargo tanks constructed from glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP) under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask whether these cargo tanks are subject to the “L” lining inspection under § 180.407(f) and the internal visual inspectiont “I” under § 180.407(c).
Cargo tanks constructed from GFRP are authorized only by DOT exemption. These DOT exemptions, e.g., DOT E-11903 and DOT E-12516 enclosed, specifically waive Special Provisions B15 and B23 in the HMR. These cargo tanks do not have a lining and, therefore, are not subject to the lining inspection requirements of § 180.407(f). However, these cargo tanks are subject to the internal visual inspection requirements of § 180.407(e).
I hope this answers your inquiry.
Sincerely,
John A. Gale
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
Enclosures
180.407