{"operation":"document","citation":"02-0029","title":"Hazardous Materials Division, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2002-05-21","effective_on":null,"summary":"02-0029 response to Hazardous Materials Division, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration concerning 173.315.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0029.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0029.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0029","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2002/020029.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\n....\nMemorandum\nU.S. Department\nof Transportation\nResearch and\nAdministration\nSpecial Programs\nDate:\nMAY 2 1 2002\nReply to Attn. of: Ref. No. 02-0029\nSubject: Response to Request for Interpretation\n•\nDelmer Billings\nfor finer wher\nChief, Standards Development\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\nTo: William Quade\nChief of Hazardous Materials Division\nFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration\nThis responds to your request for clarification, by memo dated January 25, 2002, related to the\nmarking and placarding requirements applicable to the transportation of propane in storage tanks under\nthe Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR;49 CFR Parts 171 -1 80). Specifically, you requested our\noffice to review your draft of interpretation and clarify any issues, if applicable.\nNote, your letter of clarification has been reviewed and revised as follows:\nQ1. What is the marking requirements for a propane storage tank meeting the definition of a bulk\npackage that is transported by highway in accordance with the provisions of 49 CFR 173.315()?\nA1. Under the requirements in 49 CFR §172.302 and §172.331, a storage tank that is a bulk\npackaging must be marked with the identification number. If the tank capacity is greater than 1000\ngallons, the tank must be marked on each side and each end. If the tank capacity is less than 1000\ngallons, the tank need only be marked on two opposing sides. In addition, § 172.331 requires the\ntransport vehicle to be marked if the identification number is not visible.\nQ1. What is the placarding requirements for a propane storage tank meeting the definition of a bulk\npackage that is transported by highway in accordance with the provisions of 49 CFR 173.315(j)?\nAl. Under the requirements in 49 CFR §172.504 and §172.514, a bulk package containing any\nquantity of HM must be placarded on each side and each end. If the placards are not visible, the\ntransport vehicle must also be placarded. Section 172.514 also permits a bulk storage tank with a\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\n. 7\n•\n-\nvolumetric capacity of less than 18 cubic meters (640 cubic feet) to be placarded on two sides, or\nalternatively, labeled in accordance with subpart E of 49 CFR Part 172. In all cases, however, the\ntransport vehicle must have placards that are visible on all four sides.\nI trust this satisfies your inquiry. If this Office can be of further assistance, please contact us.\n#\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nWebb\n•\nU.S. Department\nMemorandum\nOf Transportation\nFederal Motor Carrier\n$|73.315\nSafety Administration\nMidwest Service Center\nCargo Fanks\nSubject: Request for Interpretation\nDate: 022-9002\n00L4\nMarking & Placarding Requirements\nfor Propane Storage Tanks\nFrom:\nJoe DeLorenzo\nHazMat Specialist\nIn Reply Refer To:\nMC-EFM-SV\nTo:\nBill Quade\nChief, HazMat Division\nAttached is a request for interpretation, with a proposed answer regarding the marking and\nplacarding requirements for a propane storage tanks transported in accordance with 49 CFR\n173.315(). Also attached are several interpretations that were reviewed in developing this\nrequest. In some cases these interpretations conflict with one another or do not provide a\ncomprehensive answer to the general question, and this was the primary reason for developing\nprovided for at the leo han hamn pounds ain, it sars the a cardie eepion basis inv\nthese issues.\nthe regulations for this as these are bulk packages. The attached interpretation would clarify\nPlease feel free to contact me if you need any additional information.\ncorrect for ture period ie 1987\ncc: Danny Shelton\nAttachments)","truncated":false,"body_characters":3559}