Published in the May 2016 issue of Washington Update
The Pipeline and Hazardous Material Security Administration (PHMSA) issued a
supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM). The SNPRM proposes to
incorporate and allow the use of the 2015 edition of the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section XII--Rules
for Construction and Continued Service of Transport Tanks for the construction
and continued service of cargo tank motor vehicles (CTMVs), cryogenic portable
tanks, and multi-unit tank car tanks (“ton tanks”). The PHMSA also proposes to
incorporate and authorize the use of the 2015 edition of the National Board of
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors National Board Inspection Code,
in regulations as it applies to the continued service of CTMVs, cryogenic
portable tanks, and ton tanks constructed to ASME Section XII standards, as well
as for existing CTMVs constructed in accordance with the current hazardous
materials regulations. If adopted, these amendments will allow for flexibility
regarding selection of authorized packaging, in addition to qualification and
maintenance for continued service of the packaging, without compromising safety.
Agency Contact: Dirk Der Kinderen, 202- 366-8553. Comments must be
received by June 28, 2016.
PUBLISHED: 4/29/2016; ACTION: SNPRM; REFERENCE: 81 FR 25627; REG: 49 CFR
Parts 107, 171, 173, 178, 179 and 180.
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