What does 49 CFR 107.109 (Application for renewal) require?

Short answer

49 CFR 107.109 requires an application for renewal of a special permit or party status to a special permit to conform to specific requirements, including submission to the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety and identification of the special permit for which renewal is requested. The application must also include various statements and certifications, such as a description of operational experience and a 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 107.109(a)(1)(i))

"The application must identify by number the special permit for which renewal is requested." (49 CFR 107.109(a)(2))

"The application must state the name, mailing address, physical address(es) of all known new locations not previously identified in the application where the special permit would be used and all locations not previously identified where the special permit was used, e-mail address (if available), and telephone number of the applicant." (49 CFR 107.109(a)(3))

In plain English

When renewing a special permit or party status to a special permit, the applicant must submit an application that meets specific requirements, including providing detailed information about the applicant and the special permit. The application must be submitted to the correct address and must include various statements and certifications, such as a description of operational experience and a certification of understanding of the special permit provisions. The applicant must also identify the special permit for which renewal is requested and provide updated information about the applicant's locations and contact information.

What to do

• Submit the application for renewal to the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety at the specified address.
• Identify the special permit for which renewal is requested by number.
• Provide detailed information about the applicant, including name, mailing address, physical address(es), e-mail address, and telephone number.
• Include a description of operational experience and a certification of understanding of the special permit provisions.