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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

randy.zahn@state.mn.us

CVI Eric Sundby

(218) 396-0866

Eric.sundby@state.mn.us

651-405 6196www.dps.state.mn.us/patrol/comveh/ index.htm

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Jim Fox (651) 366-4348 jim.fox@dot.state.mn.us

Kevin Kampa (651)366-4349 kevin.kampa@dot.state.mn.us

Mike Ritchie (651)366-3697 michael.ritchie@dot.state.mn.us

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

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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