Interpretation Response #08-0151 ([Van Hool NV] [Mr. Chris Vleugels])
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Interpretation Response Details
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Company Name: Van Hool NV
Individual Name: Mr. Chris Vleugels
Country: BE
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Response text:
December 29, 2008
Mr. Chris Vleugels
Technical Department
Commercial Vehicles
Van Hool NV
Bernard Van Hoolstrat 58
B-2500 Lier Koningshooikt
Belgium
Ref. No.: 08-0151
Dear Mr. Vleugels:
This is in response to your May 5, 2008 letter requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) requirements applicable to portable tanks. Your scenario involves the transport of Methyl bromide, UN1062 (Division 2.3), in a UN portable tank. Specifically, you ask if Special Provision B14, which is specified in column 7 of the entry for methyl bromide, applies to the UN portable tank.
The answer is no. As noted in your letter, § 172.102(c)(3) specifies that, except as otherwise provided in the HMR, the "B" code provisions do not apply to UN portable tanks or IBCs. The packaging requirements for UN portable tanks transporting methyl bromide are specified under Special Provision T50, which refers users to § 173.313. Although Special Provision B14, which establishes insulation requirements for bulk packagings used to transport certain hazardous materials, does not apply to a UN portable tank, we strongly recommend the use of an insulated portable tank for the transportation of materials such as methyl bromide that are poisonous by inhalation.
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
172.102 SP T50, 173.313
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 172.102 | Special provisions |