Requirements for On-Site Chemical Transportation

DOE-HDBK-1139/3-2003

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Consolidated Requirements

4.1.1 the Hazardous Materials Regulations (see definition) that

49CFR171-179

cover, but are not limited to, such subjects as: shipper's

responsibilities, shipping papers, packaging, handling,

labeling of material containers, marking packages place

carding and emergency response information, OR

4.1.2 the site- or facility-specific Document , from the cognizant

DOE O 460.1A, 4.b;

Operations or Field Office, that describes the methodology

DOE O 460.1B [NOTE: This

and compliance process to meet equivalent safety for any

order, issued on 4/4/2003,

deviation from the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

cancels the DOE O 460.1A]

4.1.2.1 For multiple-tenant DOE sites, safety documents for

DOE O 460.1A, 4.b;

several contractor organizations may be combined

DOE O 460.1B [NOTE: This

into a single document.

order, issued on 4/4/2003,

cancels the DOE O 460.1A]

4.1.2.2 DOE-operated sites (specifically, Morgantown and

DOE O 460.1A, 4.b;

Pittsburgh Energy Technology Centers) may approve

DOE O 460.1B [NOTE: This

their own Transportation Safety Documents.

order, issued on 4/4/2003,

cancels the DOE O 460.1A]

4.1.2.3 Approved Transportation Safety Documents shall be

DOE O 460.1A, 4.b;

in effect no later than 1 year from incorporation of

DOE O 460.1B [NOTE: This

DOE O 460.1A or DOE O 460.1B into the

order, issued on 4/4/2003,

contractor's contracts.

cancels the DOE O 460.1A]

4.2

Specific materials

4.2.1 Compressed Gas Cylinders

29CFR1910.101(b)

4.2.1.1 The in-plant handling of all compressed gases in

CGA P-1

cylinders, portable tanks, rail cars, or motor vehicle

cargo tanks shall be in accordance with the CGA

(see definition) P-1.

4.2.1.2 All portable cylinders used for the shipment of

29CFR1910.253(b)(1)(i);

compressed gases shall be constructed and

49CFR171-179

maintained in accordance with the regulations of

the U.S. Department of Transportation, 49CFR171-

179.

4.2.1.3 Compressed gas cylinders shall be legibly marked,

ANSI Z49.1;

for the purpose of identifying the gas content, with

either the chemical or the trade name of the gas.

29CFR1910.253(b)(1)(ii)

Such marking shall be by means of stenciling,

stamping, or labeling, and shall not be readily

removable. Whenever practical, the marking shall

be located on the shoulder of the cylinder.