{"operation":"document","citation":"06-0208","title":"ETCetera International, Inc — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2006-10-13","effective_on":null,"summary":"06-0208 response to ETCetera International, Inc concerning 173.32.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-06-0208.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-06-0208.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-06-0208","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2006/060208.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nf Transportatio\n.s. Depanmer\nWashington, D.C. 20590\n400 Seventh Street, S.W.\nPipeline and Hazardous\nMaterials Safety Administration\nOCT 13 2006\nMr. Jim Anderson\nETCetera International, Inc.\nRef. No.: 06-0208\nExport Trading & Consulting\nP.O. Box 1700\nMcKinney, TX 75070\nDear Mr. Anderson:\nIM portable tanks under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180).\nThis is in response to your September 12, 2006 letter regarding the continued use of DOT 51 and\nto the continued use of DOT 51, IM 101, and IM 102 portable tanks.\nSpecifically, you ask if the sunset provision specified in §§ 171.14(4)(4) and 173.32(c)(2) applies\nthe \"T\" codes listed in Column 7 of the § 172.101 Table, not to the use of DOT 51, IM 101, and\nThe answer is no. The sunset provision specified in §§ 171.14(d)(4) and 173.32(c)(2) applies to\nIM 102 portable tanks. DOT 51, IM 101, and IM 102 portable tanks may continue to be used in\ntransportation provided they are properly requalified and maintained in accordance with Part 180\nof the HMR. Beginning January 1, 2010, DOT 51, IM 101, and IM 102 portable tanks must\nconform to the applicable \"TP\" special provision in Column 7 of the § 172.101 Table.\nI hope this information is helpful. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact\nthis office.\nSincerely,\nHalle = MIch\nHattie L. Mitchell\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\nChief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention\n171. 1(AX+)\n060208\n173.32 (c)(2)\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nPage 1 of 3\n3171.\n$173.32 (e) (2)\nDrakeford, Carolyn <PHMSA>\nPortable Tanks\nFrom: Mitchell, Hattie <PHMSA>\n06-8208\nSent:\nTuesday, September 12, 2006 1:29 PM\nTo:\nDrakeford, Carolyn <PHMSA>\nSubject: FW: DOT 51's, IM & IMO Portable Tanks\nPlease log in as interp request.\nSent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 1:26 PM\nFrom: Jim Anderson [mailto:jimanderson@salesfile.com]\nTo: Mitchell, Hattie <PHMSA>\nSubject: Fw: DOT 51's, IM & IMO Portable Tanks\nCc: Staniszewski, Stanley <PHMSA>\nclient of mine for several years. Thanks to you and Stan for clarifying the issue. I would like to request a letter of\nHattie - my name is Jim Anderson ... I brought this issue to the attention of National Refrigerants, who has been a\nclarification in the name of my company which is noted below. The text can be precisely as your e-mail dated the 7th\nof September to Stan. I have been in the industry for more than twenty years (you and I have spoken on a couple of\nMy activities primarily are on the gas tank side (DOT 51 / T50), and I can tell you that there has been much confusion\noccasions) as a manufacturer and (in later years) as a reseller of products produced by others (Van Hool & WEW)\nwithin the industry regarding this topic. I request the clarification to be sent to me in that I can simply forward and\nuse as reference for my various clients ... putting their minds at ease regarding this topic.\nThanks in advance for your assistance. Advise questions / comments and your letter to the undersigned.\nBest regards,\nJim Anderson\nExport Trading & Consulting\nETCetera International, Inc.\nP.O. Box 1700\n75070 U.S.A.\nMcKinney, Texas\nt: 972 548 9021\nf: 972 542 8638\ne: jimanderson@salesfile.com\nw: www.salesfile.com\nFrom: sloose @refrigerants.com\n----- Original Message -..-.\nSent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 11:13 AM\nTo: jimanderson@salesfile.com\nSubject: Fw: DOT 51's, IM & IMO Portable Tanks\nISO's can be used as long as they are maintained to 180 standards, and comply with the new T Cods.\nJimmy, the DOT 51 ISO and the others may continue to be used. The sunset ruling was for the T Codes. The\n9/13/2006","truncated":false,"body_characters":3583}