Interpretation Response #07-0219 ([Innovative Safety Solutions, Inc.] [Mr. Albert Calkin])
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Interpretation Response Details
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Company Name: Innovative Safety Solutions, Inc.
Individual Name: Mr. Albert Calkin
Location State: MT Country: US
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Response text:
March 5, 2008
Mr. Albert Calkin
Transportation Safety Consultant
Innovative Safety Solutions, Inc.
3310 Baldy Drive
Helena, MT 59602-9568
Ref. No.: 07-0219
Dear Mr. Calkin:
This responds to your November 2, 2007 letter requesting clarification on testing MC 330 or MC 331 cargo tank motor vehicles under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask for interpretation of the requirement for conducting wet fluorescent magnetic particle examination in conjunction with the performance of the pressure test of MC 330 and MC 331 cargo tank motor vehicles as specified in §180.407(g)(3) of the HMR.
Section 173.315, Note 15 states that MC 330 and MC 331 cargo tanks constructed of other than quenched and tempered steel (NGT) are authorized for all grades of liquefied petroleum gases (LPG). Only grades of LPG determined to be "noncorrosive" are authorized in Specification MC 330 and MC 331 cargo tanks constructed of quenched and tempered steel (QT). "Noncorrosive" means the corrosiveness of the gas does not exceed the limitations for classification 1 of the ASTM Copper Strip Classifications when tested in accordance with ASTM D 1838, "Copper Strip Corrosion by Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases".
Each MC 330 and MC 331 cargo tank transporting LPG, constructed of quenched and tempered steel or constructed of other than quenched and tempered steel without postweld heat treatment, must be internally inspected by the wet fluorescent magnetic particle method immediately prior to and in conjunction with the performance of the pressure test prescribed in §180.407(g)(3).
I hope this answers your inquiry.
Sincerely,
John A. Gale
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
180.407(g)(3)