Interpretation Response #99-0103 ([Department of the Army] [Mr. Thomas S. Smith])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Department of the Army
Individual Name: Mr. Thomas S. Smith
Location State: MI Country: US
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Response text:
APR 27, 1999
Mr. Thomas S. Smith Ref. No. 99-0103
Truckmaster
Department of the Army
182nd Transportation Company (MTP)
901 Airport Access Road
Traverse City, MI 49686
Dear Mr. Smith:
This is in response to your letter dated April 15, 1999, regarding the applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) to government agencies transporting hazardous materials.
The statutory authority granted to the Department of Transportation under the Federal hazardous materials transportation law (49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) is limited to transportation of hazardous materials in commerce. Shipments of hazardous materials transported by a government entity in vehicles operated by government personnel for noncommercial purposes are not subject to the HMR. 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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