The petition filed with the Administrator must contain a certification that the petitioner has complied with this paragraph and include the names and addresses of all persons to whom a copy of the petition was sent. It also provides regulations for motor carriers transporting placarded or marked NRHM and procedures for dispute resolutions regarding NRHM routing designations. The State or Indian tribe shall utilize the procedures established in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this section in meeting these requirements. The route plan shall contain: (1) A statement of the origin and destination points, a route selected in compliance with this section, all planned stops, and estimated departure and arrival times; and. Subscribe to: Changes in Title 49 :: Subtitle B :: Chapter III :: Subchapter B :: Part 397. 450b. Requirements for motor carriers and drivers. Choosing an item from For purposes of this subpart, any highway routing designation affecting the highway transportation of NRHM, made by a political subdivision of a State is considered as one made by that State, and all requirements of this subpart apply. UN 31A GROUP Y INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINER (IBC). (i) Diesel fuel transportation units shall be parked only in permanent underground diesel fuel storage facilities or temporary underground diesel fuel storage areas when not in use. Transportation 49.392.50 Ignition of fuel; prevention on Westlaw. A locked padlock) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. You are using an unsupported browser. February 27, 2023 at 3:00 a.m. EST. Stay current on the critical safety and compliance news that impacts your business. The Administrator may notify other persons participating in the proceeding of the comments and provide an opportunity for those other persons to respond. (a) Upon consideration of the application and other relevant information received, the Administrator issues a determination. (d) A carrier (or a designated agent) who operates a motor vehicle which contains a package of highway route controlled quantity of Class 7 (radioactive) materials, as defined in 49 CFR 173.403, shall prepare a written route plan and supply a copy before departure to the motor vehicle driver and a copy to the shipper (before departure for exclusive use shipments, as defined in 49 CFR 173.403, or within fifteen working days following departure for all other shipments). 397.103 Requirements for State routing designations. (4) Whether there is need for uniformity with regard to the subject concerned and if so, whether the highway routing designation of the State, political subdivision thereof, or Indian tribe competes or conflicts with those of other States, political subdivisions thereof, or Indian tribes. During shipment, the fuel must be in a suitable container and secured to avoid leaks, spills and combustion. Q. A party to a proceeding under 397.205(a), 397.213(a), or 397.223(a) may seek review by the appropriate district court of the United States of the decision of the Administrator under such proceeding only by filing a petition with such court within 60 days after the final agency decision. The State or Indian tribe shall comply with the public information and reporting requirements contained in 397.73. (a) Any State, political subdivision thereof, or Indian tribe may apply to the Administrator for a waiver of preemption with respect to any highway routing designation that the State, political subdivision thereof, or Indian tribe acknowledges to be preempted by the Act, 397.203 of this subpart, or a court of competent jurisdiction. Section 112.061 Per diem and Travel Expenses of Public Officers, Employees, and Authorized Persons; Statewide travel management system. A lock ( LockA locked padlock ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Act means 49 U.S.C. 1 CFR 1.1 Read this complete Code of Federal Regulations Title 49. This bulletin includes guidance on how to comply with Canada's regulations for transporting oil, fuels, and oil or fuel by-products such as waste oil. contact the publishing agency. The States shall be responsible for ensuring that all of their political subdivisions comply with the provisions of this subpart. Sharpen your regulatory knowledge by attending our webcasts, executive seminars and industry tradeshows. (1) Compliance with both the highway routing designation and any requirement under the Act or of a regulation issued under the Act is not possible; (2) The highway routing designation as applied or enforced creates an obstacle to the accomplishment and execution of the Act or the regulations issued under the Act; or. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. 35 FR 17890, Nov. 20, 1970, unless otherwise noted. 450b. Motor carrier responsibility for routing. 5.1.7 Fuel Systems (393 Subpart E) Fuel systems include the fuel tanks and lines that supply fuel to a motor vehicle's engine. Search & Navigation (a) Upon consideration of the application and other relevant information received or obtained during the proceeding, the Administrator issues an order setting forth his or her determination. Consideration shall be given to the alternative routes to, or resulting from, any NRHM route designation. (c) Except as provided in this subpart, the Administrator will only consider an application for a waiver of preemption determination if: (1) The applicant expressly acknowledges in its application that the highway routing designation of the State, political subdivision thereof, or Indian tribe for which the determination is sought is preempted by the Act or the regulations thereunder; or. Third, if the empty packaging contains only the residue of an ORM-D Consumer Commodity, a Division 2.2 non-flammable gas described in 49 CFR 173.29(b)(2)(iv)(B), or the residue does not meet the definition of a hazardous substance, a hazardous waste, or a marine pollutant. Washington, DC 20590 United States. (f) Tanks on diesel fuel transportation units must be permanently fixed to the unit and have a total capacity of no greater than 500 gallons of diesel fuel. 49 CFR 173.242 cites DOT 406 tanks as suitable for the transport of such materials. (e) No person may transport a package of highway route controlled quantity of Class 7 (radioactive) materials on a public highway unless: (1) The driver has received within the two preceding years, written training on: (i) Requirements in 49 CFR parts 172, 173, and 177 pertaining to the Class 7 (radioactive) materials transported; (ii) The properties and hazards of the Class 7 (radioactive) materials being transported; and. (b) The rules in paragraph (a) of this section do not apply to a motor vehicle which contains Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 material if all the following conditions exist -, (1) The vehicle is located on the property of a motor carrier, on the property of a shipper or consignee of the explosives, in a safe haven, or, in the case of a vehicle containing 50 pounds or less of a Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 material, on a construction or survey site; and, (2) The lawful bailee of the explosives is aware of the nature of the explosives the vehicle contains and has been instructed in the procedures which must be followed in emergencies; and. (a) The Administrator may initiate an investigation of any statement in an application and utilize any relevant facts obtained by that investigation. Displaying title 49, up to date as of 3/02/2023. Use of fuel cells to power automobiles and generate electricity for homes and businesses Effects on public safety and health. Washington, DC 20590 Attendance and surveillance of motor vehicles. When transporting diesel fuel in a container other than a safety can, a fire extinguisher shall be provided on each end of the transportation unit (two extinguishers required.) (a) Any State or Indian tribe that establishes or modifies a highway routing designation over which NRHM may or may not be transported on or after November 14, 1994, and maintains or enforces such designation, shall comply with the highway routing standards set forth in 397.71 of this subpart. Fuel Container Supply Procurement Sources. (a) Public information. No changes found for this content after 1/03/2017. Background and more details are available in the If you would like to comment on the current content, please use the 'Content Feedback' button below for instructions on contacting the issuing agency. Use the navigation links in the gray bar above to view the table of contents that this content belongs to. Knowledge of transportation systems, budgeting, scheduling and team management can also be advantageous. 397.1 Application of the rules in this part. (2) The motor carrier or the person operating a motor vehicle containing a highway route controlled quantity of Class 7 (radioactive) materials, as defined in 49 CFR 173.403, shall select routes to reduce time in transit over the preferred route segment of the trip. "Published Edition". (a) A driver must examine each tire on a motor vehicle at the beginning of each trip and each time the vehicle is parked. You can learn more about the process All other safety cans must be stored in permanent underground diesel fuel storage facilities. The Office of the Federal Register publishes documents on behalf of Federal agencies but does not have any authority over their programs. (a) A motor carrier that transports Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 (explosive) materials must furnish the driver of each motor vehicle in which the explosives are transported with the following documents: (3) A document containing instructions on procedures to be followed in the event of accident or delay. As a (vi) Exposure and other risk factors. (i) Has been designated by the carrier to attend the vehicle; (ii) Is aware of the nature of the hazardous materials contained in the vehicle he/she attends; (iii) Has been instructed in the procedures he/she must follow in emergencies; and. (c) A motor vehicle which contains hazardous materials other than Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3, materials, and which is located on a public street or highway, or the shoulder of a public highway, must be attended by its driver. (v) A statement by the person providing the training that information on the certificate is accurate. So employees thrive. This content is from the eCFR and is authoritative but unofficial. When it comes to safe storage and transport, not all gasoline cans are equal. DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Regulations, 49 CFR Parts 100-185. Act 432 of 1982. The decision will include a written statement setting forth the relevant facts and the legal basis for the decision. Follow us on Facebook (opens a new window), Follow us on Twitter @JJKeller (opens a new window), Follow us on LinkedIn (opens a new window), Subscribe to our YouTube channel (opens a new window), Skip global navigation and go to main content, J. J. Keller Encompass Fleet Management System, 200-gallon Intermediate bulk container (IBC). DOT & Safety Regulations. Commerce. (x) Effects on commerce. Q. The agricultural exception is covered in 49 CFR 173.500. Gasoline shall only be transported in approved 5 gallon portable gas cans, with a limit of four (4) cans per vehicle. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/hazardous-materials/national-hazardous-materials-route-registry. The Administrator may publish the determination or notice of the determination in the Federal Register. We recommend you directly contact the agency responsible for the content in question. Depending on the severity, the DOT can fine both the driver and carrier anywhere from $1,000 up to a maximum of $11,000. According to CFR 49, 130, a vehicle transporting more than 42,000 gallons of oil per container or in a container with a capacity over 3,500 gallons must have shipping papers in the vehicle stating the transport oil or the specific type of fuel. (2) A qualified representative of a motor carrier is a person who -. Nuclear Materials Transportation This webpage provides information about the NRC's safety regulations for radioactive material transportation in the United States. Routing agency. Learn more about the eCFR, its status, and the editorial process. (d) The Administrator may serve notice on any other persons readily identifiable by the Administrator as persons who will be affected by the determination sought and may afford those persons an opportunity to file written comments on the application. When buying fuel for diesel engines, choose biodiesel that meets the requirements listed in Bid Specification 9108-4151. Any increases in transportation costs may affect the ultimate price of diesel fuel because diesel fuel is delivered by truck or pipeline from refineries to distribution centers and diesel stations. (2) Identify the State or Indian tribe filing the petition and any other State, political subdivision, or Indian tribe whose NRHM routing designation is the subject of the dispute. [57 FR 44132, Sept. 24, 1992, as amended at 66 FR 49874, Oct. 1, 2001; 72 FR 55703, Oct. 1, 2007]. SDTruckInfo.com is a collaborative effort between the SD Department of Revenue, SD Department of Transportation and SD Department of Public Safety to provide a central location for South Dakota trucking information, including Commercial Driver Licensing (CDL), special load permits, emergency notices for the trucking industry, legal weights and sizes for loads, and rules and regulations for . will also bring you to search results. The Administrator may convene a hearing or conference, if a hearing or conference will advance the evaluation of the application. (4) Through routing. Act 204 of 1967, Metropolitan Transportation Authorities Act of 1967. Highway routing designations; preemption. All other safety cans must be stored in permanent underground diesel fuel storage facilities. However, the vehicle may be driven to the nearest safe place to perform the required repair, replacement, or inflation. The distance to sensitive areas shall be considered. (eg: It is not an official legal edition of the CFR. The copy of the application must be accompanied by a statement that the person may submit comments regarding the application to the Administrator within 45 days. Please do not provide confidential Comments or questions about document content can not be answered by OFR staff. Copyright year J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. All rights reserved. site when drafting amendatory language for Federal regulations: The person shall certify to the Administrator that he or she has complied with the requirements of this paragraph. The cost of fuel, the cost of labor, and infrastructure improvements are all factors that can have an impact on transportation expenses. Pressing enter in the search box Transportation of spent nuclear fuel requires radical and scientific management due to radiation and high temperature. This document is available in the following developer friendly formats: Information and documentation can be found in our Attention: Office of the Chief Counsel, Enforcement and Litigation Division (MC-CCE); (2) Set forth a detailed description of the highway routing designation of the State, political subdivision thereof, or Indian tribe for which the determination is sought; (3) If applicable, specify the provisions of the Act or the regulations issued under the Act under which the applicant seeks preemption of the highway routing designation of the State, political subdivision thereof, or Indian tribe; (4) Explain why the applicant believes the highway routing designation of the State, political subdivision thereof, or Indian tribe should or should not be preempted under the standards of 397.203; and. Public information and reporting requirements. Fuel systems for commercial vehicles and auxiliary equipment are subject to location, installation, and other requirements that ensure drivers and other road users stay safe. Each of these two fire extinguishers shall be a portable twenty-pound multipurpose dry-chemical type fire extinguisher maintained in accordance with MSHA regulations. State and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. (8) Specify what steps the State, political subdivision thereof, or Indian tribe is taking to administer and enforce effectively the preempted requirement. (9) Factors to consider. The compliance tools you need to keep your jobsites and work zones safe and compliant with OSHA standards. [36 FR 4876, Mar. If road signs are used, those signs and their placements must comply with the provisions of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, published by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), particularly the Hazardous Cargo signs identified as R14-2 and R14-3 shown in Section 2B-62 of that Manual. Any questions please call us at 1-800-773-3047. Hazardous material means a substance or material, including a hazardous substance, which has been determined by the Secretary of Transportation to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or property, when transported in commerce, and which has been so designated. Vehicle weight and size limits, underpass and bridge clearances, roadway geometrics, number of lanes, degree of access control, and median and shoulder structures are examples of characteristics which a State or Indian tribe shall consider. (2) Include with the application filed with the Administrator a description of the persons or class or classes of persons to whom notice was not sent. It is not an official legal edition of the CFR. 13, 1971, as amended at 36 FR 16067, Aug. 19, 1971; 53 FR 18058, May 19, 1988; 60 FR 38749, July 28, 1995]. Has the same meaning as contained in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Act, 25 U.S.C. Snow Tire & Chain Requirements. Traffic conditions unique to a highway routing such as: traffic congestion; accident experience with motor vehicles, traffic considerations that could affect the potential for an accident, exposure of the public to any release, ability to perform emergency response operations, or the temporary closing of a highway for cleaning up any release shall be given appropriate consideration. Receive email updates about the latest in Safety, Innovation, and Infrastructure. UL-142 as an Above Ground Storage Tank, Which has no applicability to DOT ratings. U.S. Any vehicle or equipment of which fuel is being transferred to must be turned off. The term through highway routing as used in this paragraph means that the routing designation must ensure continuity of movement so as to not impede or unnecessarily delay the transportation of NRHM. The official, published CFR, is updated annually and available below under The population potentially exposed to an NRHM release shall be estimated from the density of the residents, employees, motorists, and other persons in the area, using United States census tract maps or other reasonable means for determining the population within a potential impact zone along a designated highway route. [57 FR 44132, Sept. 24, 1992, as amended at 66 FR 49874, Oct. 1, 2001; 72 FR 55703, Oct. 1, 2007; 78 FR 58486, Sept. 24, 2013]. learn more about the process here. (d) A State, political subdivision, or Indian tribe may petition for a waiver of preemption in accordance with 397.213 of this part. (3) Consultation with others. Scope This bulletin is intended for authorized representatives, owners and operators, masters and crew of oil tankers and vessels carrying oil and fuels in tanks on deck (including cargo barges . (a) Petition. UL 142 AND 2085: Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards 142 and 2085 DO NOT APPLY to mobile fuel storage containers, only to stationary above-ground storage tanks as specified in the scope of the UL 142 standard, part 1.7. Q1. HazMat General Information_FINAL_508c.pdf (1.08 MB) This document provides a brief overview of basic requirements and is not a substitute for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) or Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) in Title 49 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR). The analysis of the emergency response capabilities shall be based upon the proximity of the emergency response facilities and their capabilities to contain and suppress NRHM releases within the impact zones. Pressing enter in the search box Subpart C - Routing of Non-Radioactive Hazardous Materials. Upon receipt of a petition filed pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section, the Administrator may schedule a hearing to attempt to resolve the dispute and, if a hearing is scheduled, will notify all parties to the dispute of the date, time, and place of the hearing.
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