What are DOT's minimum qualifications for a Registered Inspector?

Registered Inspector means a person registered with the Department in accordance with subpart F of part 107 of this chapter who has the knowledge and ability to determine whether a cargo tank conforms to the applicable DOT specification. A Registered Inspector meets the knowledge and ability requirements of this section by meeting any one of the following requirements:

1. Has an engineering degree and one year of work experience relating to the testing and inspection of cargo tanks;
   
2. Has an associate degree in engineering and two years of work experience relating to the testing and inspection of cargo tanks;
   
3. Has a high school diploma (or General Equivalency Diploma) and three years of work experience relating to the testing and inspection of cargo tanks; or
   
4. Has at least three years' experience performing the duties of a Registered Inspector prior to September 1, 1991.

This information and more can be found in 49 CFR Section 171.8.

Does the history of a nurse tank affect it's eligibility for coverage under the DOT-SP 13554 Special Permit?

No. The requirements of the Special Permit must be observed once the nurse tank has been inspected and tested in accordance with the provisions of DOT-SP 13554.