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U. S. DOT/RSPA - Notice - Advisory Guidance; Transportation of Hazardous Materials in MC 330 and MC 331 Cargo Tanks - Notice No. 96-24
Document ID: PHMSA-RSPA-1997-2133-0193
Document Type: Notice
Agency: Pipeline And Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Notice 96-24 : Advisory Guidance - Transportation of Hazardous Materials in MC 330 and MC 331 Cargo Tanks: RSPA was advised by the Federal Highway Administration of a hazardous materials incident which occurred in North Carolina on September 8, 1996, Preliminary information suggests there may be a problem in the unloading configuation of a number of MC-330 and MC-331 cargo tank motor vehicles used to transport liquefied petroleum gas. The problem may result in a failure of a cargo tank's excess flow feature within its emergency discharge control system to function when a transfer hose or piping fails. Persons involved in the design, manufacture, assembly, maintenance, or transportation of hazardous materials in MC 330 and MC 331 cargo tank motor vehicles are reminded that these tanks and their components must conform to the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
Document Subtype:
Notice
Received Date:
December 13 1996, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Page Count:
1
Comment Due Date:
December 13 1996, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
U. S. DOT/RSPA - Notice - Advisory Guidance; Transportation of Hazardous Materials in MC 330 and MC 331 Cargo Tanks - Notice No. 96-24
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