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TMI BlogRelaxations provided under Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016, so as to fast track approvals for imported cylinders and pressure vessels for storage and transportation of medical oxygenX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... oner of Central Tax and Customs. Subject: Relaxations provided under Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016, so as to fast track approvals for imported cylinders and pressure vessels for storage and transportation of medical oxygen - Reg. Madam/Sir, Reference is invited to Press Release dated 15th May, 2021 vide Release ID: 1718815 by Ministry of Commerce and Industry on the above-mentioned subject (copy enclosed). 2. In view of the COVID pandemic, vide said Press Release, it is stated that, by way of an exemption, PESO shall not carry out physical inspection of global manufacturers' production facilities before grant of required approval for import of cylinders and pressure vessels for storage and transportation of medical oxygen. Now, PESO sha ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... o the notice of the Board. Hindi version follows. Yours faithfully (Kevin Boban) Under Secretary (Customs) Encl: as above Relaxations provided under Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016,so as to fast track approvals for imported cylinders and pressure vessels for storage and transportation of medical oxygen Government of India has reviewed the existing procedure for approval of global manufacturers for importing oxygen cylinders by Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organization (PESO). In view of the COVID pandemic, PESO shall not carry out physical inspection of global manufacturers' production facilities before grant of such approval. Now, such approvals shall be granted online without any delay on submission of manufacturer's particulars; IS ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... nspected on sample basis by an empanelled agency of PESO and certified as fit for medical use. Sr No Description Requirement of Rules Acceptability criteria Relaxation Criteria not exempted 1 Design approval prior to import of oxygen cylinders Rule 3(3) of the Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 ISO 9809 Part I & II IS 7285 with TPIA appraisal Cylinders manufactured with any international code without TPIA appraisal * Conformity of weight reduction not more than 5% of tare weight. * Shall pass hydro static test at a pressure of 225 Kg/Cm2 for 30 seconds 2 Import permission Rule 50, 51 & 54 of the Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 Manufacturer's test and inspection report & fee Manufacturer's test and inspection report not required. Fee ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... illing points. b. Number of cylinders to be stored at site c. An SRV shall be mandatorily installed in the pipeline outlet to compressor. d. Well ventilated location with adequate illumination. e. Before filling the cylinder, shall be examined/ cleaned for absence of any Carbonaceous grease and valid hydro test certificate (tested cylinder at 225 Kg/Cm2 hydrostatically) f. Filling operation shall be carried out under supervision of a competent & experienced person. g. The space for filling of cylinders to be isolated and maintain clearance of 1m from filling point on all the sides. C. Any COVID centre may utilize liquid cylinders on board with vaporizer for supplying of gaseous medical oxygen through pipeline or for filling cyl ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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