Interpretation Response #98-0380 ([City of Tulsa] [Mr. Richard Bingham])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: City of Tulsa
Individual Name: Mr. Richard Bingham
Location State: OK Country: US
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Response text:
JAN 13, 1999
Mr. Richard Bingham Ref. No. 98-0380
City of Tulsa
707 So. Houston, Room 202
Tulsa, OK 74127
Dear Mr. Bingham:
This is in response to your letter of December 18, 1998, requesting clarification of whether government vehicles transporting hazardous materials are subject to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180).
Shipments of hazardous materials transported by a government entity in vehicles operated by government personnel for noncommercial purposes are not subject to the HMR (including placarding). However, if the purpose is commercial or if the government entity offers hazardous material for transportation to commercial carriers, then the HMR apply.
I hope this satisfies your request.
Sincerely,
John A. Gale
Transportation Regulations Specialist
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
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