Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code Handbook.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

July 26, 1990

Mr. Jerry Shreter Baytank (Houston) Inc. 12211 Port Road Seabrook, Texas 77586

Dear Mr. Shreter:

Process Safety Management of highly hazardous chemicals standard.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

August 16, 1996

Mr. Michael V. Marchlik S. Cohen and Associates 143 Pershing Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Dear Mr. Marchlik:

This is in response to your March 29 letter requesting an interpretation of the process safety management (PSM) of highly hazardous chemicals standard, 29 CFR 1910.119. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding. Your workplace scenario and question and our reply follow.

The storage of flammable liquids in plastic containers.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

 

Application of 29 CFR 1910.106 and/or NFPA 30-1987 to Flammable Liquid Storage and Dispensing Operations of Polyester Resin

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

May 12, 1988

Applicable regulations and design calculation factors which can be used for tanks and vessels.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

February 6, 1996

Mr. Guy Van Cleve, Jr., P. E.,
Manager, Process Engineering
Petrocon Engineering, Inc.
P. 0. Box 20397
Beumont, TX 77720-0397

Dear Mr. Van Cleve:

This is in response to your letter of June 5, 1995, addressed to Mr. Ray Skinner, regarding applicable regulations (i.e., §1910.106) and design calculation factors which can be used for tanks and vessels. Your letter was forwarded to our office for response. Please accept our apologies for the delay in responding to you.

Solvent Distillation Units.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

September 4, 1996

 

 

Memorandum For:
Regional Administrators
 
From:
John B. Miles, Jr., Director
Directorate of Compliance Programs
 
Subject:
Solvent Distillation Units manufactured by Framco Environmental Technologies

 

The NOWPAK Solvent Dispensing System.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

August 30, 1996

Mr. Robert N. Rossi
Project Architect
Berkowsky and Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 705
Princeton, NJ 08542

Dear Mr. Rossi:

This is in further response to your letter of June 27, regarding the NOWPAK Solvent Dispensing System which transfers liquids among containers by means of inert gas pressure and the restriction under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Regulation (OSHA's), 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d).

The flash point of Bio T products.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

August 6, 1991

Mr. C. R. Hamilton
Manager, Technical Operations
Golden Technologies Company, Inc.
BioChem Systems Division
15000 West 6th Avenue, Suite 202
Golden, Colorado 80401

Dear Mr. Hamilton:

This is in response to your letters of May 10 and May 23, and your conversation with Sanji Kanth of my staff subsequent to your May 10th letter, concerning the flash point of Bio T products that your company manufactures. We apologize for the delay in our response.

Requirements that apply to the storage and handling of combustible liquids containing PCBs.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

August 26, 1991

Mr. Micheal S. Welsh
Vice President
Technical Services
Envirosafe Management Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 833
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 19482-0833

Dear Mr. Welsh:

This is in response to your July 12 letter requesting a determination on whether or not your storage and handling of combustible liquids ontaining PCBs constitutes a de minimis violation, based on compliance with requirements of agencies other than the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

OSHA regulation of liquified paving asphalt; not covered by 1910.106.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

May 19, 2000

Mr. Robert J. Johnson
5536 W. Rita Dr.
Wes Allis, WI 53219-2253

Dear Mr. Johnson:

Thank you for your April 14, 2000 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) [Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP)]. You had a question concerning the tank storage of liquid asphalt which is used on both federal highways and city streets. Your paraphrased question is restated below for clarity.