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Anhydrous Ammonia Nurse Tanks Hazmat & Motor Carrier Safety Requirements. Minnesota State Patrol Commercial Vehicle Division Minnesota DOT Office of Freight & Commercial Vehicle Operations. CVI Randy Zahn (218) 591-3286 [email protected]. CVI Eric Sundby (218) 396-0866 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Anhydrous Ammonia Nurse Tanks
Hazmat & Motor Carrier Safety Requirements
Minnesota State Patrol Commercial Vehicle Division
Minnesota DOT Office of Freight & Commercial Vehicle Operations
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CVI Randy Zahn
(218) 591-3286
CVI Eric Sundby
(218) 396-0866
651-405 6196www.dps.state.mn.us/patrol/comveh/ index.htm
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Jim Fox (651) 366-4348 [email protected]
Kevin Kampa (651)366-4349 [email protected]
Mike Ritchie (651)366-3697 [email protected]
Office of Freight & Commercial Vehicle Operations
(651)215-6330 or www.dot.state.mn.us/cvo
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USDOT Nurse Tank USDOT Nurse Tank Transport RegulationsTransport Regulations
Federal HazMat RegulationsFederal HazMat RegulationsFederal Motor Carrier Safety Federal Motor Carrier Safety
RegulationsRegulations Both Apply to Nurse Tank Both Apply to Nurse Tank
Vehicle TransportationVehicle Transportation
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USDOT Cargo Tank Regulations
Nurse tanks must meet all Nurse tanks must meet all conditions of 49 CFR 173.315 (m) conditions of 49 CFR 173.315 (m) or USDOT Special Permit 13554or USDOT Special Permit 13554
Nurse tanks must be marked & Nurse tanks must be marked & placarded as required in part 172placarded as required in part 172
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USDOT HazMat Regulations Nurse Tank Requirements
49 CFR 173.315 (m)
• Private carrier for exclusive agricultural use
• Minimum design pressure 250 psig
• Meets ASME code & is marked with legible data plate
• Safety relief valves conforming to CGA Pamphlet S-1.2
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USDOT Hazmat RegulationsNurse Tank Requirements
49 CFR 173.315 (m)• 3000 gallon capacity maximum
• Painted white or aluminum
• Loaded to filling density no more than 56%
• SecurelySecurely mounted on farm wagon
• Hazmat shipping papers not required
• No placards/markings required on one end if valves or fittings prevent it.
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Tanks with Missing/Illegible Data Plates are Out-of-Service
OptionsTested, inspected & operated under
DOT-SP13554 orRe-plated per National Board/ASME
standards
Your association has information on both of these options
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Nurse Tanks Displaying ONLY an MDA Special Plate are OOS
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Repairs on Nurse Tanks? Maintain repair certification documents
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Cargo Tank Marking & PlacardsCargo Tank Marking & Placards
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Nurse Tank MarkingNurse Tank Marking
ID Number 1005ID Number 1005
Each side & end if Each side & end if >> 1,000 gal 1,000 gal
Two opposite sides if < 1,000 galTwo opposite sides if < 1,000 gal
Proper Shipping NameProper Shipping Name
INHALTION HAZARD opposing sidesINHALTION HAZARD opposing sides
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Nurse Tank MarkingNurse Tank Marking
Durable, affixed to surface of tankDurable, affixed to surface of tank
Displayed on background of Displayed on background of sharply contrasting colorsharply contrasting color
Unobscured by labels or Unobscured by labels or attachmentsattachments
Located away from other markingLocated away from other marking
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SP13554 Tanks Also Marked with Permit #, Test Dates, & Unit #
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Nurse Tank Nurse Tank PLACARDSPLACARDS
Maintained by carrier so that format, legibility, color, visibility
not substantially reduced
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Placard all 4 sides, except nurse tanks need not be placarded on end if valves, fitting, gauges prevent it
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Nurse Tank Trailers, and Trucks Towing Them are CMV’s
• Nurse Tank Trailers must be inspected, operated, and maintained like any CMV
• Drivers must have either a CDL with HM and Tank endorsement or a Seasonal Restricted CDL
• Drivers Must be qualified: DOT medical certificate, driver file,
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Drivers, Vehicles, & Hazmat Covered by the Uniform Out-of-Service Criteria
Drivers, Vehicles, Drivers, Vehicles, or Tanks placed or Tanks placed OOS may not be OOS may not be operated until operated until problem correctedproblem corrected
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Interstate or Intrastate Only? Equipment & Driver
Requirements Different Minnesota laws give some exemptions
from lighting and brakes for nurse tank vehicles
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Equipment and Driver Standards Apply to all Interstate Operations
Age requirement for drivers different
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Interstate or Intrastate Daily Vehicle Inspections
Carrier must require, & driver must prepare a written vehicle inspection
report each day vehicle operatedIdentify the vehicle
List defects that affect safety of operation or may result in breakdown
Signed by the driver
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Interstate or Intrastate Daily Vehicle Inspections Inspection reports must cover:
TiresWheel/rims
BrakesCoupling devicesLights & reflectors
more
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Periodic (Annual) Inspections
• INTERSTATE: Both towing unit and trailer
• INTRASTATE: Towing Unit (pickup)
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Intrastate Only?
• Lighting: IF lights on towing unit visible no lights required on NT trailer
• Brakes: NT trailers greater than 12,000 gross weight must have brakes
• Brakes: All vehicles and combinations must meet brake performance standards in Minnesota Law
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Interstate: Does Vehicle Cross State Line?
Lights: on all trailers and trucks as required in 49 CFR 393.9
Brakes: as required in 49 CFR part 393 subpart C
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Nurse Tank TrailersMost Frequent Equipment Violations Discovered
Tank securement devices: missing or loose bolts, cracked fastners or frames
Cracked/broken hitches
Bad tires
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Nurse Tank Vehicle DriversAll Drivers
Must be Trained, Tested & Certified Hazmat Employees
Hazmat Employer must have training records and certification
CDL with HME and Tank endorsement or Restricted Seasonal CDL
Meet USDOT Driver Qualification Standards except for age limit
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Combination Over 26,000 lbs? Trailer Over 10,000 lbs? Driver Needs Class A CDL with HME & Tank Endorsement
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Nurse Tank Vehicle DriversIntrastate ONLY Drivers
Must be at least 18 years of age if:Hauling fertilizer or ag chemicals
DIRECTLY TO A FARM FOR ON-FARM USE within 50 mile radius of retailers location
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Nurse Tank Vehicle DriversINTERSTATE Drivers
Must be at least 21 years of age
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What’s Next?
• More Nurse Tank Inspections Fall 2009
• Federal Carrier Intervention Reviews on carriers with poor inspection records
31www.dot.state.mn.us/cvo/hazmatElearning/
Check Out Our Web-Based Check Out Our Web-Based HazMat Training!!HazMat Training!!
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Office of Freight & Commercial Vehicle Operations Web Sitewww.dot.state.mn.us/cvo
(651) 215-6330
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Minnesota State Patrol Commercial Vehicle
Enforcement Division
• (651) 405-6196• www.dps.state.mn.us/patrol/comveh/
index.htm
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
www.fmcsa.dot.gov
(800) 832-5660 or
(651) 291-6150
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www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat
(800) 467-4922
USDOT-Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Adminstration