Interpretation Response #24-0031
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Chemours Company FC, LLC
Individual Name: Scott Kerr
Location State: DE Country: US
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Response text:
September 24, 2024
Scott Kerr
Global Distribution Safety Competency Leader
Chemours Company FC, LLC
1007 Market Street
P.O. Box 2047
Wilmington, DE 19899
Reference No. 24-0031
Dear Mr. Kerr:
This letter is in response to your May 16, 2024, email requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to the maximum service life of a multi-unit tank car tank. Specifically, you ask whether multi-unit tank car tanks meeting the test and inspection standards in accordance with § 180.519 have a maximum service life.
The answer is no. The HMR do not specify a maximum service life for a multi-unit tank car tank. Multi-unit tank car tanks must be periodically tested and inspected to remain in service, in accordance with Part 180, Subpart F. These requirements include visual inspection and pressure test as described in § 180.519.
I hope you find this information is helpful. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Dirk Der Kinderen
Chief, Standards Development Branch
Standards and Rulemaking Division
180, 180.519