{"operation":"document","citation":"01-0027","title":"Harmon Tank Company, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2001-02-09","effective_on":null,"summary":"01-0027 response to Harmon Tank Company, Inc. concerning 180.407.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0027.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0027.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0027","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2001/010027.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nor transportations\n400 Seventh St., S.W\nWashington, D.C. 20590\nSpecial Programs\nresearch and\nAdministration\nFEB - 9 2001\nMr. Loy McGee\nRef. No: 01-0027\nHarmon Tank Company, Inc.\nP.O. Box 2068\nLubbock, Texas 79408\nDear Mr. McGee:\nThis responds to your request for clarification of the periodic inspection and test requirements for\nnon-specification cargo tanks authorized under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49\nCFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask about inspection and retest requirements for non-\nspecification cargo tanks authorized to transport flammable liquid petroleum products in\nintrastate commerce.\nAs you note, § 173.8 of the HMR permits an intrastate motor carrier to transport flammable\nliquid petroleum products in a non-specification cargo tank having a capacity of 3,500 water\ngallons or less provided the conditions listed in paragraph (d) of § 173.8 are met. Beginning\nJuly 1, 2000, such non-specification cargo tanks must conform to all periodic test and inspection\nrequirements applicable to DOT specification MC 306 cargo tanks, except for those listed in\n§ 180.405(g) (see § 173.8(d)(6)). The non-specification cargo tank need not be retrofitted to\nmeet the MC 306 specification, but operators must adhere to the same inspection and testing\nschedule as outlined for an MC 306 specification cargo tank. The operator must complete only\nthe inspections and tests applicable to the tank itself and the equipment and appurtenances\ninstalled on the tank. In the example you provide, a non-specification cargo tank that is not\nequipped with self-closing stop valves, remote closures, or similar emergency devices and valves\nis not required to meet the inspection and testing requirements applicable to such devices.\nI hope this information is helpful. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact\nthis office.\nSincerely,\nThomas. all.\nThomas G. Allan\nSenior Transportation Regulations Specialist\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n010027\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nGorsky\n$180.407\nCargo\nTanks\nRe: Required inspection of non-specification fuel delivery trucks in intrastate service:\nInspection\nRequest for Clarification:>\n01-0027\nOur question is in reference to the following paragraphs from 49CFR:\n§ 173.8 Exceptions for non-specification packagings used in intrastate transportation.\n...(b) Non-specification cargo tanks for petroleum products. Notwithstanding requirements for\nspecification packagings in subpart F of this part and parts 178 and 180 of this subchapter, a non-\nspecification cargo tank motor vehicle having a capacity of less than 13,250 liters (3,500 gallons)\nmay be used by an intrastate motor carrier for transportation of a flammable liquid petroleum\nproduct in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (d) of this section.\n.. d) Additional requirements. A packaging used under the provisions of paragraphs (a), (b) or\n(c) of this section must—\n...(6) On and after July 1, 2000, for a tank authorized under paragraph (b) or (c) of this section,\nconform to all requirements in part 180 (except for § 180.405(g)) of this subchapter in the same\nmanner as required for a DOT specification MC 306 cargo tank motor vehicle.\n§ 180.407 Requirements for test and inspection of specification cargo tanks.\n...(d) External visual inspection and testing. ...\n...(2) The external visual inspection and testing must include as a minimum the following:\ndevices must be free from corrosion, distortion, erosion and any external damage that will prevent safe operation.\n...(iv) All emergency devices and valves including self-closing stop valves, excess flow valves and remote closure\nRemote closure devices and self-closing stop valves must be functioned to demonstrate proper operation;\nHow can we inspect the condition and function of valves and devices that are not installed in\nmost existing non-specification delivery tanks?\nThank you for your help,\nLoy McGee\nHarmon Tank Company, Inc.\n(Ald iss in sloand paye","truncated":false,"body_characters":3974}