{"operation":"document","citation":"08-0097","title":"C&R Fleet Services, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2008-12-30","effective_on":null,"summary":"08-0097 response to C&R Fleet Services, Inc. concerning 180.407.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-08-0097.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-08-0097.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-08-0097","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2008/080097.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nU.S. Department\nof Transportation\nPipeline and Hazardous\nMaterials Safety\nAdministration\nDEC 3 0 2008\n1200 New Jersey Ave.. S E\nWashington, DC 20590\nMr. Anthony Reid;\nC&R Fleet Services, Inc.\n353 O'Dell Road\nGriffin, Georgia 30224\nRef. No.: 08-0097\nDear Mr. Reid:\nThis responds to your letter regarding whether Registered Inspectors performing\nrequalification inspections in accordance with the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR),\n5180.407, specifically VKIP tests on a cargo tank motor vehicle, must also comply with\nFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations (FMCSR), 5 396.21, Subchapter\nB, Appendix G, known as \"Annual\" inspection. This inspection covers components such as\nbrake system, coupling devices, exhaust system, fuel system, lighting devices, safe loading,\nsteering mechanism, suspension, frame, tires, wheels and rims, windshield glazing, and\nwindshield wipers.\nThe HMR do not require DOT Registered Inspectors to perform compliance reviews subject\nto Part 396 of the FMCSR. Also, a person who performs only the inspections specified in\nPart 396 of the FMCSR is not required to be a DOT Registered Inspector. As a matter of\ncourtesy, if a Registered Inspector observes deficiencies in the components covered by the\nFMCSR inspection, the inspector should bring it to the motor carrier's or owner's attention.\nI hope this information is helpful. If we can be of further assistance, please contact us.\nSincerely,\nsj Charles E. Betts\nChief, Standards Development\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nMarch 27,2008\nHazardous Materials Division\nResearch and Special Programs Administration\nDepartment of Transportation\nWashington, DC 20590-00 1\nC & R Fleet Services, Inc\n353 O'Dell Road\nGriffin, Georgia 30224\nSubject: Request for Interpretation of Hazardous Material Regulation 180.407\nSir:\nThis letter is to request an interpretation as to if it is intended for Registered Inspectors\nperforming requalification inspections under HM Regulation 180.407, specifically VKIP\ntests on cargo tank motor vehicles to inspect for compliance with FMCSR 396.21 subpart\nB Appendix G. commonly known as an \"Annual\" inspection.\nThe fundamental question at hand is, does a HM tank mounted on a motor vehicle create\nan entity that requires inspection at requalification to ascertain the overall compliance of\nthe vehicle to both HM and FMCSR safety guidelines? We frequently see vessels which\nmeet HM 180 code for requalification but fail to meet standards outlined in FMCSR\n396.21 subpart B appendix G. However, we are unclear as to the jurisdiction of the\nRegistered Inspector during this requalification.\nPlease advise us as to your interpretation of these regulations and their intent.\nIf you require additional information please feel free to call (770) 4 12-82 1 1.\nThank You,\n353 OIDell Road 8 Griffin, Georgia 30224 8 770-412-8211 8 Fax 770-412-0576","truncated":false,"body_characters":2899}