Environmental Containment Solutions — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation

Page 1U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Pipeline and Hazardous Administration Materials Safety OCT 29 7007 WESTERN Mr. Roger Davies Ref. No. 07-0184 Environmental Containment Solutions 85 Research Drive Stamford, CT 06906 Dear Mr. Davies: This responds to your September 13, 2007 letter requesting information on IM-102 portable tanks under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). In accordance with §173.32(c)(2), DOT Specification 51, IM-101 and IM-102 portable tanks may not be manufactured after January 1, 2003, but may continue in use provided they meet the requirements of the HMR in effect on September 30, 2001 or the new "T" codes in $172.102(c)(7)(i). In addition, the tank must pass periodic inspections and tests specified for the particular portable tank in Subpart G of Part 180. After January 1, 2003, all newly constructed portable tanks must conform to requirements for the design, construction and approval of UN portable tanks as specified in §$178.273, 178.274, 178.275, 178.276, 178.277 and Part 180, Subpart G, of the HMR. I hope this answers your inquiry. Sincerely, 1,801 ohn A. Gal / Chief, Standards Development Office of Hazardous Materials Standards 173.32 (6) €) 178.277 070184 172.102(c)(61#

Page 2"Boothe § 173.32 (CX2) WESTERN. $178.213 Portable Tanks 07-0184 September 13, 2007 DOT/RSPA Hazardous Material Regulations DHM-10/RM 8102 Washington, DC 20590 Dear Sirs: IM102 - can you advise us what that regulation is, and what it covers? We are a retailer of large IBC's and in this connection we have heard of specification Thank you in advance for your help. Sincerely, 1 ,22.. Roger Davies /fm i... ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAINMENT SOLUTIONS 85 Research Drive Western USA Stamford CT 06906 F 203 967 1908 T 203 967 2300#