Guidanceguidance
99-0307
Michels Pipeline Construction, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation
Current as of source date Government source
RegulusPipeline researchRegulusPipeline research99-0307
Page 1of Transportation U.S. Department 400 Seventh Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20590 Research and Administration Special Programs DEC 10 1999 Mr. Rod Day Ref. No: 99-0307 Michels Pipeline Construction, Inc. 817 W. Main Brownsville, WI 53006-0128 Dear Mr. Day: This is in response to your letter of November 15, 1999, and subsequent telephone conversation, with Diane LaValle, of my staff, requesting clarification on placarding requirements under the Hazardous Materials Regulations. You provided a scenario where you transport permanently secured non-bulk tanks under the provisions of § 173.8 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). You ask whether placarding is required when transporting one 35 gallon and one 85 gallon tank in this manner if the aggregate gross weight of both tanks is less than 1001 pounds.. The answer is no. An exception is provided in § 172.504(c) where a transport vehicle carrying less than 1001 pounds aggregate gross weight (packaging plus contents) of Table 2 hazardous materials in non-bulk packaging need not be placarded. I hope this information is helpful. Sincerely, Debor+Blip Delmer F. Billings Chief, Standards Development Office of Hazardous Materials Standards 172,504 990307#
Page 2JIC rUL MICHELS PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION, INC. MICHELS PIPELINE CONSTRUCTIOH INC. Underground Utility Contractors lacalle 172.504 DATE 11-15-99 TIME 2:05891 PLEASE DELIVER THE FOLLOWING PAGES TO: NAME DIANE NUMBER OF PAGES (INCLUDING COVER PAGE). THIS TELEFAX IS BEING SENT BY: NAME pod IF ANY PROBLEMS OCCUR OR IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE ALL OF THE PAGES, PLEASE CALL OUR BROWNSVILLE OFFICE AT (920)583-3132. OUR FAX NUMBER: (920) 583-3240 MESSAGE BROWNSVILLE. WI 53006-0128 817 W.MAIN VILWAUKEE, WI 53226-2994 5205 N. 124TH ST FAX (414) 583-3429 (414) 583-3132 FAX (414) 781-3643 (414) 781-3240#
Page 3...: : Dear Diane, Per our telephone conversation today, the question is When Hazardous Materials are shipped in separate fuel tanks (i.e. 80 gal. of diesel fuel in one fuel tank and 35 gal. of gasoline in another fuel tank) are placards required to be displayed on the truck they are hauled in? Our court date in 13-08-99. Thank you, Rod Day#
This material provides agency context. It does not replace binding regulatory text, and its legal effect depends on the underlying authority and facts.