Interpretation Response #PI-72-0116
Below is the interpretation response detail and a list of regulations sections applicable to this response.
Interpretation Response Details
Missouri Public Service Commission
Jefferson Building
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101
October 26, 1972
Mr. Joseph C. Cardwell
Director of Pipeline Safety
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Washington, D. C. 20590
Dear Mr. Cardwell:
In reference to your letter dated September 28, 1972 regarding the transportation of anhydrous ammonia, which was in answer to a letter from this office, there is one other question that I would like clarified at this time. Does the same section which you quoted in your letter, namely, 18 U.S.C. Section 831 through 835 and 49 U.S.C. Section 1655(e)(4), cover the transportation of anhydrous ammonia in pipelines. In other words, the anhydrous ammonia will be transferred through pipelines routed through the State of Missouri with no terminals located within the State of Missouri but will have a pumping station with storage facilities in the state.
Thanking you in advance, I remain
Very truly yours,
Jeremiah D. Finnegan
General Counsel
November 10, 1972
Mr. Jeremiah D. Finnegan
General Counsel
Missouri Public Service Commission
Jefferson Building
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101
Der Mr. Finnegan:
Your letter of October 26, 1972, questions whether 18 U.S.C §§831-835 and 49 USC §1655(e)(4) cover the transportation of anhydrous ammonia in pipeliens. You describe the pipeliens in question as interstate lines having a pumping station with storage facilities but no terminals within the State.
The statutes to which you refer are the same as we cited in our letter of September 28, 1972. These statutes are the authority under which the Department of Transprtation regulates the transportation of hazardous materials, including anhydrous ammonia, by pipelin in interstate commerce.
For your further information, the statutory authority in this regard is implemented in the regulatiosn contained in 49 CFR Part 195 entiteld “transprotation of Liquids by Pipelines.” A copy of Part 195 is enclosed. The scope of Part 195 is set forth in §195.1. since anhydrous ammonia is listed as a hazardous material in Part 172, its transprotation by pipelien in interstate commerce is governed by Part 195.
If we may be of further assistance, please call on us.
Sisncerely,
SIGNED
Joseph C. Caldwell
Director
Office of Pipeline Safety
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| § 195.1 | Which pipelines are covered by this Part? |