Interpretation Response #14-0133 ([Virginia State Trooper] [Mr. Kevin Teter])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Virginia State Trooper
Individual Name: Mr. Kevin Teter
Location State: VA Country: US
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Response text:
November 3, 2014
Mr. Kevin J. Teter
Master Trooper, Virginia State Police
15139 State Police Rd.
Culpeper, VA 22701
Ref. No.: 14-0133
Dear Mr. Teter:
This is in response to your letter dated June 14, 2014, and attached magazine article, requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) regarding multi-compartment fuel tanks and their ability to utilize exceptions provided in § 173.150(f)(2). You present a scenario in which a trailer has been equipped with a permanently mounted diesel fuel tank that contains various individual compartments each having a 105 gallon capacity. The total amount of fuel contained within the tank varies between 315 gallons and 945 gallons depending on the number of compartments. You note that each of the individual compartments within the tank are not connected to each other in any way. You ask if the tank represents a non-bulk package that would be eligible for exceptions mentioned in § 173.150(f)(2).
The compartments mentioned in your letter would be considered non-bulk packages, and be eligible for the exceptions provided for such packages in § 173.150(f)(2) because they are not connected to each other. Each individual compartment is considered a package.
I trust this information is helpful. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
I hope this satisfies your request.
Sincerely,
Shane C. Kelley
Acting International Standards Coordinator
Standards and Rulemaking Division
173.150(f)(2)
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 173.150 | Exceptions for Class 3 (flammable and combustible liquids) |