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49 CFR 173.242 - Bulk packagings for certain medium hazard liquids and solids, including solids with dual hazards. | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute
CFR › Title 49 › Subtitle B › Chapter I › Subchapter C › Part 173 › Subpart F › Section 173.242 49 CFR 173.242 - Bulk packagings for certain medium hazard liquids and solids, including solids with dual hazards.
§ 173.242 Bulk packagings for certain medium hazard liquids and solids, including solids with dual hazards.
When § 172.101 of this subchapter specifies that a hazardous material be packaged under this section, only the following bulk packagings are authorized, subject to the requirements of subparts A and B of part 173 of this subchapter and the special provisions specified in column 7 of the § 172.101 table.
(a)Rail cars: Class DOT 103, 104, 105, 109, 111, 112, 114, 115, 117, or 120 tank car tanks; Class 106 or 110 multi-unit tank car tanks and AAR Class 206W tank car tanks. Additional operational requirements apply to high-hazard flammable trains (see § 171.8 of this subchapter) as prescribed in § 174.310 of this subchapter. Except as otherwise provided in this section, DOT Specification 111 tank cars and DOT Specification 111 tank cars built to the CPC-1232 industry standard are no longer authorized to transport unrefined petroleum products, ethanol, and other Class 3 (flammable) liquids in Packing Group II or III, unless retrofitted to the DOT Specification 117R retrofit standards, or the DOT Specification 117P performance standards provided in part 179, subpart D of this subchapter.
(1) DOT Specification 111 tank cars and DOT Specification 111 tank cars built to the CPC-1232 industry standard are no longer authorized for transport of Class 3 flammable liquids unless retrofitted prior to the dates corresponding to the specific material in the following table:
Jacketed or
non-jacketed
built to the
CPC-1232 not
authorized on or after
Unrefined petroleum product
May 1, 2025.
May 1, 2023
July 1, 2023.
Class 3, PG II or III (flammable liquid) material other than unrefined petroleum products and ethanol
May 1, 2029
May 1, 2029.
(2) Conforming retrofitted tank cars are to be marked “DOT-117R.”
(3) Conforming performance standard tank cars are to be marked “DOT-117P.”
(b)Cargo tanks: Specification MC 300, MC 301, MC 302, MC 303, MC 304, MC 305, MC 306, MC 307, MC 310, MC 311, MC 312, MC 330, MC 331, DOT 406, DOT 407, and DOT 412 cargo tank motor vehicles; and non-DOT specification cargo tank motor vehicles when in compliance with § 173.5a(c). Cargo tanks used to transport Class 3, Packing Group I or II, or Packing Group III with a flash point of less than 38 °C (100 °F); Class 6, Packing Group I or II; and Class 8, Packing Group I or II materials must conform to the following special requirements:
(1) Pressure relief system: Except as provided by § 173.33(d), each cargo tank must be equipped with a pressure relief system meeting the requirements of § 178.346-3 or § 178.347-4 of this subchapter. However, pressure relief devices on MC 310, MC 311 and MC 312 cargo tanks must meet the requirements for a Specification MC 307 cargo tank (except for Class 8, Packing Group I and II). Pressure relief devices on MC 330 and MC 331 cargo tanks must meet the requirement in § 178.337-9 of this subchapter.
(2) Bottom outlets: DOT 406, DOT 407 and DOT 412 must be equipped with stop-valves meeting the requirements of § 178.345-11 of this subchapter; MC 304, MC 307, MC 310, MC 311, and MC 312 cargo tanks must be equipped with stop-valves capable of being remotely closed within 30 seconds of actuation by manual or mechanic means and (except for Class 8, Packing Group I and II) by a closure activated at a temperature not over 121 °C (250 °F); MC 330 and MC 331 cargo tanks must be equipped with internal self-closing stop-valves meeting the requirements in § 178.337-11 of this subchapter.
(c)Portable tanks. DOT Specification 51, 56, 57 and 60 portable tanks; Specification IM 101, IM 102, and UN portable tanks when a T Code is specified in Column (7) of the § 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table for a specific hazardous material; and marine portable tanks conforming to 46 CFR part 64 are authorized. DOT Specification 57 portable tanks used for the transport by vessel of Class 3, Packaging Group II materials must conform to the following:
(1)Minimum design pressure. Each tank must have a minimum design pressure of 62 kPa (9 psig); (2)Pressure relief devices. Each tank must be equipped with at least one pressure relief device, such as a spring-loaded valve or fusible plug, conforming to the following: (i) Each pressure relief device must communicate with the vapor space of the tank when the tank is in a normal transportation attitude. Shutoff valves may not be installed between the tank opening and any pressure relief device. Pressure relief devices must be mounted, shielded, or drained to prevent the accumulation of any material that could impair the operation or discharge capability of the device; (ii) Frangible devices are not authorized; (iii) No pressure relief device may open at less than 34.4 kPa (5 psig); (iv) If a fusible device is used for relieving pressure, the device must have a minimum area of 1.25 square inches. The device must function at a temperature between 104 °C. and 149 °C. (220 °F. and 300 °F.) and at a pressure less than the design test pressure of the tank, unless this latter function is accomplished by a separate device; and (v) No relief device may be used which would release flammable vapors under normal conditions of transportation (temperature up to and including 54 °C. (130 °F.).); and
(3)Venting capacity. The minimum venting capacity for pressure activated vents must be 6,000 cubic feet of free air per hour (measured at 101.3 kPa (14.7 psi) and 15.6 °C. (60 °F.)) at not more than 34.4 kPa (5 psi). The total emergency venting capacity (cu. ft./hr.) of each portable tank must be at least that determined from the following table:
Total surface area square feet 1 2
Cubic feet free air per hour
1 Interpolate for intermediate sizes.
2 Surface area excludes area of legs.
(4) Unless provided by § 173.32(h)(3), an IM 101, 102 or UN portable tank with a bottom outlet and used to transport a liquid hazardous material that is a Class 3, PG I or II, or PG III with a flash point of less than 38 °C (100 °F); Division 5.1 PG I or II; or Division 6.1, PG I or II, must have internal valves conforming to § 178.275(d)(3) of this subchapter.
(d)IBCs. IBCs are authorized subject to the conditions and limitations of this section provided the IBC type is authorized according to the IBC packaging code specified for the specific hazardous material in Column (7) of the § 172.101 Table of this subchapter and the IBC conforms to the requirements in subpart O of part 178 of this subchapter at the Packing Group performance level as specified in Column (5) of the § 172.101 Table of this subchapter for the material being transported.
(1) IBCs may not be used for the following hazardous materials:
(i) Packing Group I liquids; and
(ii) Packing Group I solids that may become liquid during transportation.
(2) The following IBCs may not be used for Packing Group II and III solids that may become liquid during transportation:
(i) Wooden: 11C, 11D and 11F;
(ii) Fiberboard: 11G;
(iii) Flexible: 13H1, 13H2, 13H3, 13H4, 13H5, 13L1, 13L2, 13L3, 13L4, 13M1 and 13M2; and
(iv) Composite: 11HZ2 and 21HZ2.
(e)Large Packagings. Large Packagings are authorized subject to the conditions and limitations of this section provided the Large Packaging type is authorized according to the IBC packaging code specified for the specific hazardous material in Column (7) of the § 172.101 Table of this subchapter and the Large Packaging conforms to the requirements in subpart Q of part 178 of this subchapter at the Packing Group performance level as specified in Column (5) of the § 172.101 Table for the material being transported.
(1) Except as specifically authorized in this subchapter, Large Packagings may not be used for Packing Group I or II hazardous materials.
(2) Large Packagings with paper or fiberboard inner receptacles may not be used for solids that may become liquid in transportation.
[Amdt. 173-224, 55 FR 52663, Dec. 21, 1990]
For Federal Register citations affecting § 173.242, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.fdsys.gov.
Title 49 published on 09-May-2017 04:41The following are ALL rules, proposed rules, and notices (chronologically) published in the Federal Register relating to 49 CFR Part 173 after this date.2017-03-30; vol. 82 # 60 - Thursday, March 30, 201782 FR 15796 - Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards (RRR)
2016-08-15; vol. 81 # 157 - Monday, August 15, 201681 FR 53935 - Hazardous Materials: FAST Act Requirements for Flammable Liquids and Rail Tank Cars
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-19406 RIN2137-AF17 Docket No.PHMSA-2016-0011 (HM-251C) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Final rule. Effective: August 15, 2016. 49 CFR Parts 173 and 179 SummaryThe Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is issuing this final rule to codify in the Hazardous Materials Regulations certain mandates and minimum requirements of the FAST Act. Specifically, the FAST Act mandates a revised phase-out schedule for all DOT Specification 111 tank cars used to transport unrefined petroleum products ( e.g., petroleum crude oil), ethanol, and other Class 3 flammable liquids. The FAST Act also requires that each tank car built to meet the DOT Specification 117 and each non-jacketed tank car retrofitted to meet the DOT Specification 117R be equipped with a thermal protection blanket that is at least 1/2 -inch thick and meets existing thermal protection standards. Further, the FAST Act mandates minimum top fittings protection requirements for tank cars retrofitted to meet the DOT Specification 117R.
2016-07-29; vol. 81 # 146 - Friday, July 29, 201681 FR 50068 - Hazardous Materials: Oil Spill Response Plans and Information Sharing for High-Hazard Flammable Trains
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-16938 RIN2137-AF08 Docket No.PHMSA-2014-0105 (HM-251B) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). Comments must be received by September 27, 2016. We are proposing a mandatory compliance date of 60 days after the date of publication of a final rule in the Federal Register . In this NPRM, we solicit comments from interested persons regarding the feasibility of the proposed compliance date. 49 CFR Parts 130, 171, 173, and 174 SummaryPHMSA, in consultation with the Federal Railroad Administration, is issuing this NPRM to propose revisions to regulations that would expand the applicability of comprehensive oil spill response plans (OSRPs) based on thresholds of liquid petroleum oil that apply to an entire train consist. Specifically, we are proposing to expand the applicability for comprehensive OSRPs so that any railroad that transports a single train carrying 20 or more loaded tank cars of liquid petroleum oil in a continuous block or a single train carrying 35 or more loaded tank cars of liquid petroleum oil throughout the train consist must also have a current comprehensive written OSRP. We are further proposing to revise the format and clarify the requirements of a comprehensive OSRP ( e.g., requiring that covered railroads develop response zones describing resources available to arrive onsite to a worst-case discharge, or the substantial threat of one, which are located within 12 hours of each point along the route used by trains subject to the comprehensive OSRP). We also solicit comment on defining high volume areas and staging resources using alternative response times, including shorter response times for spills that could affect such high volume areas. Further, in accordance with the Fixing America&apos;s Surface Transportation Act of 2015, this action proposes to require railroads to share information about high-hazard flammable train operations with state and tribal emergency response commissions to improve community preparedness and seeks comments on these proposals. Lastly, PHMSA is proposing to incorporate by reference an initial boiling point test for flammable liquids from the ASTM D7900 method referenced in the American National Standards Institute/American Petroleum Institute Recommend Practices 3000, “Classifying and Loading of Crude Oil into Rail Tank Cars,” First Edition, September 2014 as an acceptable testing alternative to the boiling point tests currently specified in the HMR. PHMSA believes providing this additional boiling test option provides regulatory flexibility and promotes enhanced safety in transport through accurate packing group assignment.
2016-03-31; vol. 81 # 62 - Thursday, March 31, 201681 FR 18527 - Hazardous Materials: Reverse Logistics (RRR)
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-07199 RIN2137-AE81 Docket No.PHMSA-2011-0143 (HM-253) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Final rule. Effective: March 31, 2016. 49 CFR Parts 171 and 173 SummaryIn this final rule, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is adopting regulatory amendments applicable to the reverse logistics shipments of certain hazardous materials by highway transportation. This final rule revises the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to include a definition of “reverse logistics” and provides appropriate provisions for hazardous materials within the scope of this definition. This final rule also expands a previously existing exception for return shipments of used automobile batteries transported between a retail facility and a recycling center. The PHMSA incorporated recommendations from petitions for rulemaking and public comment into this rulemaking.
2015-12-30; vol. 80 # 250 - Wednesday, December 30, 201580 FR 81501 - Hazardous Materials: Safety Requirements for External Product Piping on Cargo Tanks Transporting Flammable Liquids
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2015-32681 RIN2137-AE53 Docket No.PHMSA-2009-0303 (HM-213D) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Withdrawal of notice of proposed rulemaking. The notice of proposed rulemaking published January 27, 2011 (76 FR 4847) is withdrawn as of December 30, 2015. 49 CFR Part 173 SummaryPHMSA is withdrawing the notice proposing to stop the transportation of flammable liquid material in unprotected external product piping on DOT specification cargo tank motor vehicles as mandated by the “Fixing America&apos;s Surface Transportation Act” or the “FAST Act”. Although PHMSA is withdrawing its rulemaking proposal, the agency will continue to consider methods to improve the safety of transporting flammable liquid by cargo tank motor vehicle. PHMSA will also continue to analyze current incident data and improve the collection of future incident data to assist in making an informed decision on methods to address this issue further, if warranted.
2015-12-21; vol. 80 # 244 - Monday, December 21, 201580 FR 79424 - Hazardous Materials: Requirements for the Safe Transportation of Bulk Explosives (RRR)
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2015-31880 RIN2137-AE86 Docket No.PHMSA-2011-0345 (HM-233D) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule is effective January 20, 2016. Incorporation by reference date: The incorporation by reference of the publication listed in this rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of January 20, 2016. 49 CFR Parts 171, 172, 173, and 177 SummaryThe Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations by establishing standards for the safe transportation of explosives on cargo tank motor vehicles and multipurpose bulk trucks transporting materials for blasting operations. This rulemaking is responsive to two petitions for rulemaking submitted by industry representatives: P-1557, concerning the continued use of renewal applications, and P-1583, concerning the incorporation of an industry standard publication. Further, developing these requirements provides wider access to the regulatory flexibility currently only offered by special permits and competent authorities. The requirements of this final rule mirror the majority of provisions contained in nine widely-used longstanding special permits that have established safety records. These requirements eliminate the need for future renewal requests, thus reducing paperwork burdens and facilitating commerce while maintaining a commensurate level of safety. This final rule authorizes the transportation of certain explosives, ammonium nitrates, ammonium nitrate emulsions, and other specific hazardous materials in both non-bulk and bulk packagings, which are not otherwise authorized under current regulations. These hazardous materials are used in blasting operations on cargo tank motor vehicles and specialized vehicles, known as multipurpose bulk trucks, which are used as mobile work platforms to create blends of explosives that are unique to each blast site. Finally, this rulemaking addresses the construction of new multipurpose bulk trucks.
2014-09-25; vol. 79 # 186 - Thursday, September 25, 201479 FR 57494 - Hazardous Materials: Reverse Logistics (RRR).
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-22759 RIN2137-AE81 Docket No.PHMSA-2011-0143 (HM-253) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Notice of proposed rulemaking. Extension of comment period. The comment period for the NPRM published August 11, 2014, at 79 FR 46748, is extended from October 10, 2014, until November 10, 2014. To the extent possible, PHMSA will consider late-filed comments. 49 CFR Parts 171 and 173 SummaryPHMSA is notifying the public of its intent to extend the comment period by thirty days for a notice of proposed rulemaking entitled “Hazardous Materials: Reverse Logistics” under Docket Number PHMSA-2011-0143 (HM-253) published in the Federal Register on August 11, 2014.
2014-09-24; vol. 79 # 185 - Wednesday, September 24, 201479 FR 56988 - Clarification on Fireworks Policy Regarding Display Aerial Shells With Attachments
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-22706 RIN Docket No.PHMSA-2013-0205 Notice No.14-5 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Clarification. September 24, 2014. 49 CFR Part 173 SummaryThis document clarifies PHMSA&apos;s policy regarding applications for classification approval of Display Aerial Shells with Attachments, provided they conform to the acceptable criteria described in this guidance, and otherwise comply with APA Standard 87-1 requirements. Although the APA Standard 87-1 provides requirements for Display Aerial Shells, it does not specifically address Display Aerial Shells with Attachments.
79 FR 56989 - Clarification on Fireworks Policy Regarding Display Mines
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2014-22705 RIN Docket No.PHMSA-2013-0205 Notice No.14-4 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Clarification. September 24, 2014. 49 CFR Part 173 SummaryThis document clarifies PHMSA&apos;s policy regarding applications for classification approval of Display Mines provided they conform to the acceptable criteria described in this guidance, and otherwise comply with the APA Standard 87-1 requirements.
2013-07-30; vol. 78 # 146 - Tuesday, July 30, 201378 FR 45880 - Hazardous Materials: Approval and Communication Requirements for the Safe Transportation of Air Bag Inflators, Air Bag Modules, and Seat-Belt Pretensioners (RRR)
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-18263 RIN2137-AE62 Docket No.PHMSA-2010-0201 (HM-254) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Final rule. Effective date: August 29, 2013. Voluntary compliance date: PHMSA is authorizing voluntary compliance beginning July 30, 2013. 49 CFR Parts 172 and 173 SummaryThe Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations applicable to air bag inflators, air bag modules, and seat-belt pretensioners. The revisions incorporate the provisions of two special permits into the regulations. In addition, PHMSA is amending the current approval and documentation requirements for a material classified as a UN3268 air bag inflator, air bag module, or seat-belt pretensioner. These revisions are intended to reduce the regulatory burden on the automotive industry and facilitate commerce, while continuing to maintain an equivalent level of safety.
2013-07-16; vol. 78 # 136 - Tuesday, July 16, 201378 FR 42457 - Hazardous Materials: Revision to Fireworks Regulations (RRR)
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-16986 RIN2137-AE70 Docket No.PHMSA-2010-0320 (HM-257) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Final rule. Effective date: August 15, 2013. 49 CFR Parts 107, 171, 172, and 173 SummaryPHMSA is revising the Hazardous Materials Regulations applicable to the approval of Division 1.4G consumer fireworks (UN0336 Fireworks) and establishing DOT-approved fireworks certification agencies that provide an alternative to the approval process for Division 1.4G consumer fireworks. PHMSA is also reformatting the procedural regulations pertaining to certification agencies. These actions clarify regulations with respect to PHMSA&apos;s fireworks approval process and provide regulatory flexibility in seeking authorization for the transportation of Division 1.4G consumer fireworks.
49 CFR 173.243 — Bulk Packaging for Certain High Hazard Liquids and Dual Hazard Materials Which Pose a Moderate Hazard.
49 CFR 173.242 — Bulk Packagings for Certain Medium Hazard Liquids and Solids, Including Solids With Dual Hazards.
49 CFR 173.241 — Bulk Packagings for Certain Low Hazard Liquid and Solid Materials.
49 CFR 172.102 — Special Provisions.
49 CFR 174.63 — Portable Tanks, IM Portable Tanks, IBCs, Large Packagings, Cargo Tanks, and Multi-Unit Tank Car Tanks.
49 CFR 172.101 — Purpose and Use of Hazardous Materials Table.