{"operation":"document","citation":"05-0150","title":"OIC, Detachment ECHO — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2005-06-28","effective_on":null,"summary":"05-0150 response to OIC, Detachment ECHO concerning 171.1, 172.101.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-05-0150.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-05-0150.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-05-0150","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2005/050150.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nof Transportation\nU.S. Department\n400 Seventh Street, S.W.\nWashington, D.C. 20590\nPipeline and\nHazardous Materials Safety\nAdministration\nJUN 28 2005\nChief Warrant Officer Jeffery J. Zagurski\nReference No. 05-0150\nMobile Diving and Salvage Unit TWO\nOIC, Detachment ECHO\n1004 Hermitage RD, Bldg 2052\nNorfolk Virginia 23521-7006\nDear Chief Warrant Officer Zagurski:\nThis is in response to your letter regarding the applicability of the Hazardous Materials\nRegulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) to the transport of compressed gases solely for\nmilitary purposes in Department of Defense-owned and-operated vehicles.\nThe transport of hazardous materials in military or government vehicles operated by military or\nif the purpose is commercial, or if the government entity offers hazardous materials for\ngovernment personnel solely for noncommercial purposes is not subject to the HMR. However,\ntransportation to commercial carriers, then the HMR would apply.\nI hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if you require additional assistance.\nSincerely,\nDuse by\nON John A. Gale\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\nChief, Standards Development\n171.1\n172./01\n050150\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\n0073520117\n5:20\n9 May 2005\nChief Warrant Officer Jeffrey J Zagurski\nMobile Diving and Salvage Unit TWO\nRelerford\nOfficer in Charge, Detachment ECHO\n1004 Hermitage RD, BLDG 2052\n§171.1\nNorfolk Virginia 23521-7006\n$/72.101\n/V0507.00\nMs. Jessica Parson,\nApplicabilty\nUnited States Department of Transportation\nResearch and Special Programs Administration\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n400 7\" St., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590\nDear Ms. Parson:\nThis letter addresses the applicability of 49 CFR parts 170-180, the Hazardous\nMaterials Regulations (HMR), for DOD-owned and operated vehicles. Mobile Diving\nand Salvage Unit TWO uses government owned or contracted vehicles to transport\ncompressed gases (Oxygen, Helium, and Air). These military transported items are used\nsolely for military purposes during routine training and operational activities.\nThe vehicles are not limited to transportation on DOD installations; they also travel\nraised as to weather or not these regulations apply to military entities. Does the HIMR\nover public roads/highways in the accomplishment of their mission. Questions have been\nregulation apply under these conditions?\nPlease provide a written response to this question for our records. If there is a\nrequirement for additional information, I may be reached by telephone at (757) 462-4331\nor by email at Jeffrey. Zagurski@navy.mil.","truncated":false,"body_characters":2569}