A non-specification metal tank having a capacity of less than 450 liters (119 gallons) is authorized in Illinois for the transportation of flammable liquid petroleum products by an intrastate motor carrier subject to the following conditions:
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 92, § 173.3000
Amended by peremptory rulemaking at 29 Ill. Reg. 1406, effective January 6, 2005
AGENCY NOTE: To clarify the provisions of 49 CFR 173.315(a) Note 17 (7), the transportation of anhydrous ammonia was permitted within Illinois prior to January 1, 1981 as follows: Only specifications MC-330 and MC-331 cargo tanks with a design pressure of 250 p.s.i.g., that had been in anhydrous ammonia service in Illinois prior to February 1, 1979, could continue in such service subject to continued qualification as required by all design and testing requirements specified by 49 CFR 180. Non-specification cargo tanks, other than nurse tanks ( 49 CFR 173.314(m)) , were not authorized in Illinois for anhydrous ammonia service. All specifications MC-330 and MC-331 cargo tanks placed in such service after February 1, 1979 had to meet all requirements for the specification, including a minimum design service of 265 p.s.i.g.
AGENCY NOTE: To clarify the provisions of 49 CFR 173.315(k)(6), the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas within Illinois prior to January 1, 1981 was as follows: Non-specification cargo tanks used to transport liquefied petroleum gas were not authorized for intrastate transportation within Illinois prior to January 1, 1981.