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Is a vehicle used to transport or tow an anhydrous ammonia nurse tank considered a CMV and subject to FMCSRs?

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Is a vehicle used to transport or tow anhydrous ammonia nurse tank considered a CMV and subject to FMCSRs?

Guidance: Yes, provided the vehicle is not an off-road vehicle, its GVWR or GCWR meets or exceeds that of a CMV as defined in § 390.5, and/or the vehicle transports HM in a quantity that requires placarding.

Regulatory Topic: Applicability of FMCSRs to vehicles towing nurse tanks
Effective Date: Friday, April 4, 1997
Issued Date: Friday, April 4, 1997