Interpretation Response #06-0208 ([ETCetera International, Inc] [Mr. Jim Anderson ])

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Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date: 10/13/2006

Company Name: ETCetera International, Inc

Individual Name: Mr. Jim Anderson 

Location State: TX Country: US

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Response text:

Oct 13, 2006

Mr. Jim Anderson                 Reference No. 06-0208
ETCetera International, Inc.
Export Trading & Consulting
P.O. Box 1700
McKinney, TX 75070

Dear Mr. Anderson:

This is in response to your September 12, 2006 letter regarding the continued use of DOT 51 and TM portable tanks under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180).Specifically, you ask if the sunset provision specified in § 171. 14(4)(4) and 173.32(c)(2) applies to the continued use of DOT 51, TM 101, and TM 102 portable tanks.

The answer is no. The sunset provision specified in § 171.14(d)(4) and 173.32(c)(2) applies to the “T” codes listed in Column 7 of the § 172.101 Table, not to the use of DOT 51, TM 101, and TM 102 portable tanks. DOT 51, IM 101, and TM 102 portable tanks may continue to be used in transportation provided they are properly requalified and maintained in accordance with Part 180 of the HMR. Beginning January 1, 2010, DOT 51, IM 101, and TM 102 portable tanks must conform to the applicable “TP” special provision in Column 7 of the § 172.101 Table.

I hope this information is helpful. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office.

Sincerely,

Hattie L. Mitchell
Chief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards

171.14(d)(4), 173.32(c)(2)

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