| (a) Applicability.
(1) This section applies to transport containers constructed
under special permit from the Department of Transportation (DOT) for
the transportation of CNG.
(2) All CNG cargo tanks shall comply with US DOT Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR) or Transport Canada (TC) Transportation
of Dangerous Goods (TDG).
(3) Licensees and ultimate consumers shall comply with
other DOT or motor vehicle requirements, if applicable. In addition,
transports shall comply with the applicable sections of 49 CFR, the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and any other applicable regulations.
(b) Testing Requirements. Each transport container
unit required to be registered with AFS shall be tested in accordance
with the special permit under which it was constructed, relating to
requirements for test and inspection. The tests shall be conducted
by any individual authorized by the United States Department of Transportation
through a DOT "CT" number to conduct such tests. This section shall
not apply to the initial transfer of unregistered units that are tested
and transferred from another state. If the test results show any unsafe
condition, or if the transport unit does not comply with the special
permit, the transport container unit shall be immediately removed
from CNG service and shall not be returned to CNG service until all
necessary repairs have been made and AFS authorizes in writing its
return to service.
(c) Markings. CNG transports and container delivery
units shall be marked on each side and the rear with the name of the
licensee or the ultimate consumer operating the unit. Such lettering
shall be legible and at least two inches in height and in sharp color
contrast to the background. AFS shall determine whether the name marked
on the unit is sufficient to properly identify the licensee or ultimate
consumer operating the unit.
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