DOT Proposes to Use 2015 ASME Code

PHMSA 04-29 SNPRM use ASME 2015 edition.pdf

On April 29, 2016 (81 FR 25627), the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM) in the federal register proposing to incorporate and allow the use of the 2015 edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section XII - Rules for Construction and Continued Service of Transport Tanks for the construction and continued service of cargo tank motor vehicles (CTMVs), cryogenic portable tanks, and multi-unit tank car tanks (“ton tanks”) in 49 CFR Parts 107, 171, 173, 178, 179 and 180. The PHMSA also proposes to incorporate and authorize the use of the 2015 edition of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors National Board Inspection Code, in our regulations as it applies to the continued service of CTMVs, cryogenic portable tanks, and ton tanks constructed to ASME Section XII standards, as well as for existing CTMVs constructed in accordance with the current hazardous materials regulations. If adopted, these amendments will allow for flexibility regarding selection of authorized packaging, in addition to qualification and maintenance for continued service of the packaging, without compromising safety. Please submit comments by June 28, 2016.