{"operation":"document","citation":"09-0247","title":"Mr. James La Porte — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2009-11-25","effective_on":null,"summary":"09-0247 concerning 173.150.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-09-0247.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-09-0247.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-09-0247","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretations/2009/090247.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nU.S. Department ofTransportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials\nSafety Administration\n1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE\nWashington, DC 20590\nNOV 2 5 2009\nMr. James La Porte\n1670 Axtell\nTroy, MI 48084\nRef. No. 09-0247\nDear Mr. La Porte:\nThis responds to your October 20, 2009 request for clarification of exceptions for the\ntransportation of combustible liquids in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49\nCFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask whether the § 173.150 exceptions apply to the\ntransportation of a non-bulk packaging of diesel fuel with a dispensing hose and pump\nwithin an enclosed trailer. According to your letter, the non-bulk packaging contains 50\ngallons ofdiesel fuel.\nThe answer is yes. Under § 173.150, the HMR do not apply to a material classed as a\ncombustible liquid in a non-bulk packaging unless the combustible liquid is a hazardous\nsubstance, a hazardous waste, or a marine pollutant. Thus, the § 173.150 exceptions\napply to the transportation ofa non-bulk packaging of diesel fuel with a dispensing hose\nand pump within a trailer.\nYou should be aware that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)\nand the State of Michigan regulate fuel containers and fuel dispensers such as a non-bulk\npackaging of diesel fuel with a dispensing hose and pump. Specific questions about\nrequirements for fuel containers and fuel dispensers should be directed to OSHA and your\nstate transportation department.\nI hope this answers your inquiry. If you need additional assistance, do not hesitate to\ncontact this Office.\nCharles E. Betts\nhief, Standards Development\nIce of Hazardous Materials Standards\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nMessage\nDrakeford, Carolyn (PHMSA)\nFrom: LA PORTE. JAMES J (A TISI) UI7454@att.com]\nSent: Friday. October 30. 2009 3:54 PM\nTo: Drakeford. Carolyn (PHMSA)\nSubject: RE: Re PHMSA Hazmat Center Inquiry\nFrom: LA PORTE, JAMES J (ATISI)\nSent: Tuesday, October 20,20092:11 PM\nTo: 'carolyn .drakeford@dot.gov'\nSubject: RE: Re PHMSA Hazmat Center Inquiry\nCarolyn,\nI have another question. Under the HM regulations transport of diesel fuel in a non-bulk container by ground is\nnot regulated by the HMR. What about a non-bulk package of diesel fuel (50 gallons) with a dispensing hose and\npump within an enclosed trailer. What are the HM regulations that would apply, Would like a written response.\nRegards,\nJim La Porte\n1670 Axtell\nTroy, MI 48084\n(248) 649-7865\n10/30/2009","truncated":false,"body_characters":2420}