Interpretation Response #98-0578

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Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date: 01/29/1998

Company Name: Delta Liquid Energy

Individual Name: Mr. Robert Jacobs

Location State: CA Country: US

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Response text:

Jan 29, 1998

Mr. Robert Jacobs
Delta Liquid Energy
P.O. Box 3068
Paso Robles, California 93447

Dear Mr. Jacobs:

This is in response to your letter of June 23, 1997, requesting clarification of requirements for transporting compressed gases in a storage tanks under the Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you asked whether storage tanks, under § 173.315 0) (4), are allowed to be charged with propane to more than 5 percent of their water capacity when being either delivered to a residence or being pickup from a residence and being returned to the propane retailer facility.

The answer is no. A storage tank with a water capacity exceeding 1,042 pounds (125 gallon) may not be shipped when charged with propane to more than 5 percent of its water capacity regardless of whether the tank is being delivered to a residence or being picked up from a residence.

I hope this information is helpful. Should you have further questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Hattie L. Mitchell, Chief
Exemptions and Regulations Termination
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards

173.415

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