# Mr. James La Porte — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation

**Citation:** 09-0247  
**Type / status:** guidance / guidance  
**Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  
**Effective:** Not stated  
**Published:** 2009-11-25

09-0247 concerning 173.150.

## Document text

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U.S. Department ofTransportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
NOV 2 5 2009
Mr. James La Porte
1670 Axtell
Troy, MI 48084
Ref. No. 09-0247
Dear Mr. La Porte:
This responds to your October 20, 2009 request for clarification of exceptions for the
transportation of combustible liquids in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49
CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask whether the § 173.150 exceptions apply to the
transportation of a non-bulk packaging of diesel fuel with a dispensing hose and pump
within an enclosed trailer. According to your letter, the non-bulk packaging contains 50
gallons ofdiesel fuel.
The answer is yes. Under § 173.150, the HMR do not apply to a material classed as a
combustible liquid in a non-bulk packaging unless the combustible liquid is a hazardous
substance, a hazardous waste, or a marine pollutant. Thus, the § 173.150 exceptions
apply to the transportation ofa non-bulk packaging of diesel fuel with a dispensing hose
and pump within a trailer.
You should be aware that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the State of Michigan regulate fuel containers and fuel dispensers such as a non-bulk
packaging of diesel fuel with a dispensing hose and pump. Specific questions about
requirements for fuel containers and fuel dispensers should be directed to OSHA and your
state transportation department.
I hope this answers your inquiry. If you need additional assistance, do not hesitate to
contact this Office.
Charles E. Betts
hief, Standards Development
Ice of Hazardous Materials Standards

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Message
Drakeford, Carolyn (PHMSA)
From: LA PORTE. JAMES J (A TISI) UI7454@att.com]
Sent: Friday. October 30. 2009 3:54 PM
To: Drakeford. Carolyn (PHMSA)
Subject: RE: Re PHMSA Hazmat Center Inquiry
From: LA PORTE, JAMES J (ATISI)
Sent: Tuesday, October 20,20092:11 PM
To: 'carolyn .drakeford@dot.gov'
Subject: RE: Re PHMSA Hazmat Center Inquiry
Carolyn,
I have another question. Under the HM regulations transport of diesel fuel in a non-bulk container by ground is
not regulated by the HMR. What about a non-bulk package of diesel fuel (50 gallons) with a dispensing hose and
pump within an enclosed trailer. What are the HM regulations that would apply, Would like a written response.
Regards,
Jim La Porte
1670 Axtell
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 649-7865
10/30/2009

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