Interpretation Response #07-0123 ([Aug 13, 2007] [Mr. Norman W. Briggs])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Aug 13, 2007
Individual Name: Mr. Norman W. Briggs
Location State: PA Country: US
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Response text:
Aug 13, 2007
Mr. Norman W. Briggs Reference No. 07-0123
Propane Poncho LLC
300 Westbrook Drive
Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania 19018
Dear Mr. Briggs:
This responds to your letter dated June 14, 2007, regarding the use of a decorative cover on a permanently stationary propane tank used primarily for residential heating.
You state that your company is in the process of manufacturing a decorative cover for propane tanks used primarily for residential heating. These propane tanks would be permanently stationary, and the cover would never be used if the tank itself were being transported. You ask whether the requirements in 49 CFR 178.337-1(d) prohibit a decorative cover from being placed on a propane tank, even though the tank is stationary and located adjacent to an individual"s residence.
The HMR do not apply to a permanently stationary propane tank used primarily for residential heating, including its decorative cover. The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has jurisdiction over various type of containers used in the storage of certain hazardous materials. Also, some State and local agencies have requirements governing the storage and use of containers. You should contact these agencies for details of their requirements.
I hope this satisfies your inquiry. If we can be of further assistance, please contact us.
Sincerely,
John A. Gale
Chief, Standards Division
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
178.337-1(d)
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 178.337-1 | General requirements |