What does 49 CFR 107.107 (Application for party status) require?

Short answer

To apply for party status under 49 CFR 107.107, an applicant must submit an application that meets specific requirements, including identifying the special permit application or special permit to which they seek to become a party, providing contact information, and certifying understanding of the special permit provisions. Four things, and you need all of them:

1. Application submission to the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety

2. Identification of the special permit application or special permit

3. Provision of applicant contact information

4. Certification of understanding of the special permit provisions

The rule says

"The application must: (i) Be submitted to the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety (Attention: General Approvals and Permits, PHH-31), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, East Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001" (49 CFR 107.107(b)(1)(i))

"The application must identify by number the special permit application or special permit to which the applicant seeks to become a party." (49 CFR 107.107(b)(2))

"The application must state the name, mailing address, physical address(es) of all known locations where the special permit would be used, e-mail address (if available), and telephone number of the applicant." (49 CFR 107.107(b)(3))

"In addition, each applicant must state why party status to the special permit is needed and must submit a certification of understanding of the provisions of the special permit to which party status is being requested." (49 CFR 107.107(b)(3))

In plain English

Applying for party status to a special permit under 49 CFR 107.107 involves a detailed process where the applicant must provide specific information to the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety. This includes submitting the application to the correct address, identifying the special permit in question, providing detailed contact information, and certifying that they understand the provisions of the special permit. The goal is to ensure that the applicant is aware of and can comply with the requirements of the special permit, maintaining safety standards. The application process is formal and requires careful preparation to meet all the necessary criteria.

What to do

• Submit the application to the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety at the specified address.
• Ensure the application clearly identifies the special permit application or special permit to which party status is sought.
• Provide all required contact information, including name, mailing address, physical address(es), email address, and telephone number.
• Certify understanding of the special permit provisions and explain why party status is needed.