{"operation":"document","citation":"98-0425","title":"Liquid Transport Corporation — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"1998-05-01","effective_on":null,"summary":"98-0425 response to Liquid Transport Corporation concerning 172.602, 172.606.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-98-0425.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-98-0425.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-98-0425","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/1998/980425.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\n=.\n=-..\nU.S. Department\nof Transportation\nWashington, D C\n400 Seventh Street, SW\n20590\nSpecial Programs\nResearch and\nAdministration\nMAY - | 1998\nMr. Frank L. Boone\nLiquid Transport Corporation\n6171 W 300 N\nGreenfield, IN 46140\nDear Mir. Boone:\nThis is in response to your letter regarding the requirements for carrier notification and\ninformation contact that apply to an unattended motor vehicle disconnected from its motive\npower, and a definition of \"spotting\" under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49\ninconvenience.\nCFR Parts 171-180). I apologize for the delay in responding and hope it has not caused any\nA final rule was published in the Federal Register on July 22, 1997 [62 FR 39398] which\nmade corrections and responded to petitions for reconsideration of certain aspects of the\nJanuary 8, 1997 final rule [Docket HM-206; 62 FR 1217; effective October 1, 1998], entitled\n\"Improvements to Hazardous Materials Identification Systems.\" On April 1, 1997, a final rule\n[63 FR 16070] was published making technical amendments and editorial corrections in\nresponse to several petitions for reconsideration and an appeal of certain aspects of the\nJuly 22, 1997 final rule.\nThe term \"spotting\" is not defined in the HMR. The requirements in § 172.606(b) specify that\nif a highway transport vehicle contains hazardous material for which a shipping paper is\nrequirea and the vehicle is separated from its motive power and parked at a location other\nthan a consignee's, consignor's, or a facility subject to the provisions of § 172.602(c)(2),\nsuch as a carrier's terminal, marine terminal, or cleaning facility, the carrier must:\n1)\nMark the telephone number of the motor carrier on the exterior of the transport\nvehicle, or on a label, tag, or sign attached to the vehicle, at the brake hose or\nelectrical connection; or\n2)\nHave the shipping paper and emergency response information readily available on the\ntransport vehicle; unless\nAn unattended motor vehicle separated from its motive power is marked with the\nidentification number of the hazardous material loaded therein (see § 172.602(c)).\n:\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nTherefore, the carrier information contact requirements apply to an unattended motor vehicle\nseparated from its motive power and dropped or parked at a location, such as a motel or truck\nI hope this information is helpful. If we can be of further assistance, please contact us.\nSincerely,\nDemy Bellings\n•\n•\nDelmer F. Billings\nChief, Standards Development\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n-\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\n•\n..\nengrum fiste\nFile HM 204\nSC:\nliquid transport corp\nMarch 7, 1997\nRSPA\nU.S. Department of Transportation\nOffice of Motor Carrier standards\nWashington,\n400 Seventh St., S.W.\nD.C.\nDear Sirs:\nAM-206\nWe would appreciate it if you could offer clarification in\nthe form of\ndefinition of spotting. The requirements of HM aRe affect\nan interpretation concerning H#2eton the\nconsignee,\nequipment spotted at locations other than shipper,\nproduct and contact information\nor carrier facilities. The requirement\nto have\nbe less of a burden if\nwe have a true understanding of\non or in the unit if spotted\nunits dropped at tank washes for tinnings defied.\ndropped\nas detined, include\ndefinition include service facilities where\ndropped for minor repairs, adjustments, etc.?\nunits may be\nconvenience.\nPlease provide an interpretation at your earliest\nSincerely,\nVice President,\nFrank L.\nSafety and Compliance\nlift message\ncc/Lanny Wilhelm\nKeith Lewis\nJohn Miskimen\nSafety file\nDennis Cherry\nAn ano Company\n317) 894-2501\nreenfield, IN 46141\nFax: (317) 894-8259\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\nMAY\nson\n5 1935\nMx. E. A. Altemos\nTechnical\nAdvisor\nWinston & Strawn\nWashington, D.C.\n1400 I Street, N.W.\n20005-3502\nDear Mr. Altemos:\ninconvenience it may have caused.\nI apologize for\nthe delay in responding and regret any\nYour understanding is correct.\ncargo, a motor carrier must ensure that an emergency response telephone\nBefore accepting a hazardous materials\nnumber appears on a shipping paper as required in 49 CFR 172. 604(a) (3).\nresponse telephone number meets the remaining requirements of § 172.604.\nHowever, a motor carrier is not required to verify that the emergency\nChe shipper is responsible for ensuring that the emergency\nelephone number is operative and meets the requirements in § 172.604(b).\nresponse\nI hope this information has been helpful. Please do not hesitate to\ncontact us 1t we can be of further assistance.\nSincerely,\nDelmer F. Billings\nChief,\nOffice\nRegulations Development\nof Hazardous Materials Standards\nFile:\nGWYNN: at: DHM-11: 64488:1/4/95\n181/172.600\nSC:\n399,\n290\n•\n\n<<<PAGE 5>>>\n\nU.S. Department\nof Transportation\nHere be ir\n\"Soverth crop.\"\nspecial Programs\nResearch and\nAdministration\nMAY\n5 1035\nTechnical Advisor\nMr. E. A. Altemos\nWinston & Strawn\nWashington, D.C.\n1400 L Street, N.W.\n20005-3502\nDear Mr. Altemos:\nThis is in response to your letter asking if a carrier must verify that a\nhazardous materials shipper\ntelephone monitoring company's telephone number indicated on a shipping\nregistered with the emergency response\ninconvenience it may have caused.\nI apologize for the\n•delay in responding\nand regret any\nYour understanding is correct.\ncargo, a motor carrier must ensure that an emergency response telephone\nBefore accepting a hazardous materials\nnumber appears on a shipping paper as required in 49 CFR 172.604(a) (3).\nHowever, a motor carrier is not required to verify that the emergency\nresponse telephone number meets the remaining requirements of § 172.604.\nThe shipper is responsible for ensuring that the emergency response\ntelephone number is operative and meets the requirements in § 172.604(b).\nI hope this information\ncontact us if we can be of further assistance.\nhas been helpful.\nPlease do not hesitate to\nSincerely,\nIshman Hill's\nDelmer F. Billings\nOffice\nChief,\nRegulations Development\nof Hazardous Materitis Standards","truncated":false,"body_characters":5898}