3rd Combat Communications Group (ACC) — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation

Page 1of Transportation J.S. Department Washington, D.C. 20590 400 Seventh St., S.W. Research and special Programs dministratior FEB 16 2005 Shawntez. L. Brooks, 2" Lieutenant Reference No. 05-0024 Building 1002, Suite 102 4385 South Air Depot Boulevard Tinker Air Force Base, OK 73145 Dear Ms. Brooks, This is in response to your January 21, 2005 letter regarding the applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) to the transport of fuels and other items solely for military purposes in Department of Defense-owned and -operated vehicles. The transport of hazardous materials in military or government vehicles operated by military or government personnel solely for noncommercial purposes is 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 would apply. I hope this information is helpful. Sincerely, fou Hattie L. Mitchell, Chief Regulatory Review and Reinvention Office of Hazardous Materials Standards 171./ 050024#

Page 2DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE Edmonson 3d COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS GROUP (ACC) TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OKLAHOMA $171.1 Applicability 05-0024 21 Jan 05 Second Lieutenant Shawntez L. Brooks 4385 S. Air Depot Blvd. Group Fleet Management Officer Bldg 1002, Suite 102 Tinker AFB OK 73145 Mr. Edward T. Mazzullo Research and Special Programs Administration United States Department of Transportation Office of Hazardous Materials Standards 400 7th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20590 Dear Mr. Mazzullo: This letter addresses the applicability of 49 CFR parts 170-180, the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), for DOD-owned and operated vehicles. The 3d Combat Communications Group vehicles are used to transport fuels (Gasoline and Diesel). Military acispited items are used solely for military purposes during routine training and field over public roads/highways in the accomplishment of their mission. Questions have been The vehicles are not limited to transportation on DOD installations; they also travel regulation apply under these conditions? raised as to weather or not these regulations apply to military entities. Does the HMR Please provide a written response to this question for our records. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Hibe SHAWNTEZ. L. BROOKS, 2nd Lt, USAF Group Fleet Management Officer#