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Short answer
49 CFR 397.15 requires that when fueling a motor vehicle containing hazardous materials, the engine must not be operating and a person must be in control of the fueling process.
The rule says
"When a motor vehicle which contains hazardous materials is being fueled (a) Its engine must not be operating; and (b) A person must be in control of the fueling process at the point where the fuel tank is filled." (49 CFR 397.15)
In plain English
It means that the driver or a designated person must be present and in control of the fueling process, and the vehicle's engine must be turned off to minimize the risk of ignition or other hazards.
What to do
- Ensure the vehicle's engine is turned off before fueling.
- Assign a person to be in control of the fueling process.
- Verify that the fueling process is being conducted safely and in accordance with regulations.
- Document fueling procedures and provide training to drivers and personnel on safe fueling practices.