Interpretation Response #99-0082 ([Defense Logistics Agency] [Mr. James 0. Rimel, St.])
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Interpretation Response Details
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Company Name: Defense Logistics Agency
Individual Name: Mr. James 0. Rimel, St.
Location State: PA Country: US
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Response text:
APR 22, 1999
Mr. James 0. Rimel, St. Ref. No. 99-0082
Chief, Distribution Operations
Defense Logistics Agency
Defense Distribution Center
2001 Mission Drive
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Dear Mr. Rimel:
This responds to your letter of March 24, 1999, concerning requirements for shipment of motor vehicles containing fire extinguishers or other hazardous materials under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask whether a fire extinguisher may be mounted in the motor vehicle during shipment and shipped under the provisions of §173.220(g) of the HMR.
Section 173.220 was recently revised. In a. final rule published March 5, 1999, under Docket HM-215C, § 173.220(d) was amended to provide an exception from the requirements of the HMR for fire extinguishers, compressed gas accumulators, safety devices, and other hazardous materials that are integral components of a motor vehicle, engine, or equipment and are necessary to operate the equipment or for the safety of its operator or passengers. Such hazardous materials must be securely installed in the motor vehicle, engine, or mechanical equipment, but are not otherwise subject to the requirements of the HMR. The changes become effective on October 1, 1999. Immediate voluntary compliance is authorized.
Enclosed for your information are the pages from the Federal Register publication that contain the revised text for § 173.220. You can view the complete final rule by accessing the hazardous materials safety home page at " http://hazmat.dot.gov." If you do not have Internet access, you can call the Hazardous Materials Information Center at 1-800-467-4922 to obtain a copy.
I hope this information is helpful. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Sincerely,
Thomas G. Allan
Senior Transportation Regulations Specialist
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
173.220