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The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2007
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17.—(1) Regulations 51(3)(b), 52 and 60 and Part 4 of these Regulations do not apply to the extent provided for in this regulation.
(2) The GB competent authority may recognise different reference temperatures from those set out in—
(a)paragraphs (5)(b) and (c) of packing instruction P200 of Section 4.1.4; or
(b)Sub-sections 4.2.2.7.2, 4.3.3.2.2 or 4.3.3.2.3,
in relation to the filling of pressure receptacles and tanks intended for the carriage of liquefied gas wholly within Great Britain.
(3) The GB competent authority may recognise standards for the construction of the shell of a tank intended to be used for the carriage of liquefied gas wholly within Great Britain which specify—
(a)a different design reference temperature for the shell of the tank from that set out in Sub-section 6.7.3.2.1; or
(b)a different test pressure for the shell of the tank from that set out in Sub-sections 4.3.3.2.2 and 4.3.3.2.3,
provided that the temperature or pressure specified in the standard is such that it will ensure that the shell is safe and suitable for its intended use.
(4) If the GB competent authority has recognised a different reference temperature in accordance with paragraph (2), a person may comply with that reference temperature in relation to the filling of the pressure receptacle or tank for the carriage of liquefied gas wholly within Great Britain.
(5) If the GB competent authority has recognised a standard in accordance with paragraph (3), a person may comply with that standard in relation to the construction of the shell of a tank if that tank is intended to be used for the carriage of liquefied gas wholly within Great Britain.
(6) If a pressure receptacle or tank has been filled in compliance with the reference temperature recognised by the GB competent authority in accordance with paragraph (2), it shall—
(a)be clearly marked or labelled to show that it is suitable for carriage within Great Britain only; or
(b)not carry a conformity marking made in accordance with regulation 80.
(7) If a tank has been constructed in conformity with the standard recognised by the GB competent authority in accordance with paragraph (3), it shall—
(a)be clearly marked or labelled to show that it is suitable for carriage within Great Britain only; or
(b)not carry a conformity marking made in accordance with regulation 80.
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