{"operation":"document","citation":"01-0287","title":"Citgo Petroleum Corporation — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2002-01-08","effective_on":null,"summary":"01-0287 response to Citgo Petroleum Corporation concerning 180.407.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0287.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0287.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0287","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2001/010287.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nU.S. Department\nof Transportation\nWashington, D.C. 20590\n400 Seventh St., S.W.\nSpecial Programs\nResearch and\nAdministration\nJAN\n8 2002\nMr. John Montou\nRef. No. 01-0287\nTerminal Manager\nCitgo Petroleum Corporation\n301 Terminal Road\nFort Worth, Texas 76106\nDear Mr. Montou:\nThis responds to your October 30, 2001 letter requesting clarification on recordkeeping\nrequirements for cargo tank test reports under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49\nCFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask whether your terminal is required to verify that the\ntests were performed and if it is required to retain a copy of the test results.\nAccording to your letter your terminal does not own, lease or operate any vehicles that transport\ngasoline and/or diesel, that are supplied by the motor carrier. The drivers of the transport vehicles\nperform the loading of the product into the truck and a bill of lading is issued after the transfer is\ncomplete. Recordkeeping provisions under § 180.417(b) require that the owner of a specification\ncargo tank and the motor carrier, if not the owner, must each retain a copy of the test and\ninspection reports until the next test or inspection of the same type is successfully completed. This\nrequirement does not apply to a motor carrier leasing a cargo tank for less than 30 days or to your\nterminal if you do not own or lease the cargo tank.\nI hope this answers your inquiry.\nSincerely,\nDelmer F. Billings\nChief, Standards Development\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n180.407\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nResend30-10-01:14:00\n;\nBoothe\n:4383\n# 21 2\n$180.407\nCargo Tanks\nCITGO\nCITGO Petroleum Corporation 01-0287\n301 Terminal Road\nFort Worth, TX 76106\nOctober 30, 2001\nEdward Mazzullo\nDirector for the Office of Hazmat Standards\nUS DOT/RSPA (DHM10)\n400 7t Strect Southwest\nWashington DC 20590-0001\nFax Number: 202-366-3012\nMr. Mazzullo:\nour understanding of the regulation 49CFR 180.407, all owners of vehicles hauling\nclanfication on record keeping of a motor carriers (V, I, P, K) test requirements. From\nhazardous materials must have the (V, K) tests performed annually and the (1, P) test\nperformed every 5 years. CITGO Petroleum Corporation does not own, lease or operate\nany vehicles that transport gasoline and/or diesel, that are supplied by the terminal. The\ndrivers of the transports perform the actual loading of the product into the truck and a Bill\nof Lading is issued after the transfer is complete.\nAs per DOT regulations, is the terminal required to verify these tests have been\nperformed? And is the terminal required to have a copy of the test results on file at the\nterminal?\nAny information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.\nThank You,\nJohn Montou\nTerminal Manger\nPhone: 817-624-3122\nFax:\n817-624-3609","truncated":false,"body_characters":2769}