1. Date: / 2. Regional Association(s): / 3. Standing Committee:
Central(CWMA) X Northeastern (NEWMA) Southern(SWMA) Western(WWMA) / L&R X S&T PDC
4. Submitter Name:
Mike Sikula
5. Street Address:
10B Airline Drive
6.City: / 7. State: / 8. Zip Code: / 9. Country:
Albany / NY / 12235 / USA
10.Phone Number: / 11.Fax Number: / 12. E-mail Address:
518-457-3146 / 518-457-2552 /
Proposal Information (See Instructions)
13. Purpose:
Recognize the use of hose flush systems in the HB 44 VTM code.
14. Handbook to be Amended:
X NIST Handbook 44 NIST Handbook 130 NIST Handbook 133
Section: 3.31
Paragraph:S.3.7. Manifold Hose Flush System
15. Proposal:
Amend NIST Handbook 44, Vehicle Tank Meters Code as follows:
S.3.7. Manifold Hose Flush System. – A hose flush system to clear the hose of product may be installed in the manifold when multiple products are dispensed through a single meter and hose under the following conditions:
(a) the inlet valves for the system are conspicuously located above the bottom framework of the truck; and
(b) the inlet valves for the system are not connected to any hose or piping (dust covers are permitted) when not in use; and
(c) the discharge hose remains of the wet hose type; and
(d) the direction of flow for which the system may be set at any time is definitely and conspicuously indicated; and
(e) a recorded representation of each flush is maintained for inspection.
16. Justification:
Hose flush systems allow drivers to flush product where a truck is set-up to deliver multiple products through a single meter and hose. The system is particularly popular because it allows drivers to flush product without having to climb up on top of the truck which is a common practice in the industry but can also be dangerous. These systems are considered a significant safety advancement, however, without safeguards in place could also be used to facilitate fraud.
17. Other Contacts:
Jim Willis, NYS Specialist, 518-457-3146
18. Other Reasons For:
These systems are being used country wide and there is no uniformity in what is and what is not acceptable by W&M. Some states have developed their own policies for acceptance but this has led to problems when trucks have been moved from one state to another. Some states are considering prohibiting these systems citing facilitation of fraud, however, they are also concerned that such prohibition may lead to drivers being unnecessarily injured or even killed. We want to do our job but we also want drivers to be able to dotheir jobs in the safest way possible.
19. Other Reasons Against:
20. Evidence:
See attached pictures.
21. Additional Considerations:
- These systems make returning product after W&M testing very easy.
- These systems are also very good for preventing contamination of product.
22. Suggested Action:
Recommend NCWM Adoption X Developing Item Informational Item Other (Please Describe):
23. List of Attachments:
- 3.31 NY 091815 (Proposal)
- Picture manifold w/nozzle
- Picture manifold w/o nozzle
- Dual manifold brochure (common brochure)
For Regional Use Only
Comments:
3 Compartment Manifold with Nozzle
3 Compartment Manifold
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