mfturp-1 - SDDC - U.S. Army

PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROVIDER RULESSECTION EITEM 379DETERMINATION OF QUALITY1. The quality determination or verification of petroleum products shipped, or of productstendered for shipment, shall be performed by conducting analysis techniques using theapplicable Tariffs provisions and the TSP Quality Control Plan (QCP, see Para. 2 below).The TSP will be provided product for shipment that meets government specifications, andthe TSP is expected to return the product to government inventory within the limits of thosesame specifications.2. The TSP will institute and follow a written QCP approved by assigned Government QualityRepresentative. Plans will be of sufficient detail to show the adequacy of TSP proceduresand methodology to protect the integrity of quality and quantity of DESC owned product inits possession. Requirements for a written QCP may be waived by DESC when a TSP’sprocedures and methodology detailed in TSP’s tariff are deemed sufficient to ensureprotection of the government’s interests.3. In the event the TSP is requested to perform any function, which results in a rate increase,the TSP will propose the additional cost to DESC for prior approval and concurrencebefore any approved rate increase becomes effective.4. In cases where disputes exist as to the quality of the petroleum product, either party willhave the right to review the quality analysis and/or re-test the quality of the petroleumproduct.5. Responsibility for verification of quality:a. It shall be the responsibility of the origin TSP to verify the quality of thepetroleum product tendered for shipmentb. It shall be the responsibility of DoD to verify the quality of the petroleum productat destination.c. At points other than origin or destination, petroleum products may be tested bythe TSP or DoD, as agreed to or as otherwise determined to be necessary.ITEM 381FILTRATION SERVICE (FTR)1. TSP will provide FTR at a charge per barrel of product filtered:a. TSP-furnished filters/filter elements FTR (1) $__________b. Shipper-furnished filters/filter elements FTR (2) $__________Issue Date: 29 March 2011 Effective Date: 01 April 2011Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command1 Soldier WayScott Air Force Base, IL 62225-215-