[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 59 (Friday, March 27, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14990-14998]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-8100]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Research and Special Programs Administration
Actions on Exemption Applications
AGENCY: Research and Special Programs Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of actions on exemption applications.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the procedures governing the application
for, and the processing of, exemptions from the Department of
Transportation's Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Part 107,
Subpart B), notice is hereby given of the actions on exemption
applications in JULY-DECEMBER 1997. The modes of transportation
involved are identified by a number in the ``Nature of Application''
portion of the table below as follows: 1--Motor vehicle, 2--Rail
freight, 3--Cargo vessel, 4--Cargo aircraft only, 5--Passenger-carrying
aircraft. Application numbers prefixed by the letters EE represent
applications for Emergency Exemptions. It should be noted that some of
the sections cited were those in effect at the time certain exemptions
were issued.
Issued in Washington, DC, on March 18, 1998.
Suzanne Hedgepeth,
Director, Office of Hazardous Materials, Exemptions and Approvals.
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Regulation(s) Nature of exemption
Application No. Exemption No. Applicant affected thereof
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Modification Exemptions
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5749-M.............. DOT-E 5749 E.I. du Pont de 49 CFR 173.315(a).. Authorizes the use of an
Nemours & Company, insulated nickel steel
Inc., Wilmington, DOT Specification MC-
DE. 331 cargo for
transportation of a
certain flammable gas.
(Mode 1.)
6922-M.............. DOT-E 6922 Solvay Fluorides, 49 CFR 173.314(c), Authorizes the use of a
Greenwich, CT. 179.300-15. DOT Specification
106A500-X multi-unit
tank car tank, for
shipment of certain
compressed gases.
(Modes 1, 2, 3.)
7657-M.............. DOT-E 7657 Welker Engineering 49 CFR 173.119, Authorizes the
Co., Sugar Land, 173.302(a) (1), manufacture, marking
TX. 173.304(a) (1), and sale of non-DOT
173.304(b) (1), specification
175.3, 178.42. cylinders, for
transportation of
certain compressed
gases. (Modes 1, 2, 3,
4.)
7765-M.............. DOT-E 7765 Carleton 49 CFR 173.302(a) Authorizes the use of
Technologies, (4), 175.3. nonrefillable, non-DOT
Inc., Orchard specification
Park, NY. cylinders, for
transportation of a
Division 2.2 material.
(Modes 1, 2, 3, 4.)
8723-M.............. DOT-E 8723 Dyno Nobel Inc., 49 CFR 172.101, Authorizes the use of
Salt Lake City, UT. 173.114a(h) (3), non-DOT specification
173.154, 176.415, motor vehicles for bulk
176.83. shipment of certain
blasting agents. (Modes
1, 2.)
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8723-M.............. DOT-E 8723 Dyno Nobel Inc., 49 CFR 172.101, Authorizes the use of
Salt Lake City, UT. 173.114a(h) (3), non-DOT specification
173.154, 176.415, motor vehicles for bulk
176.83. shipment of certain
blasting agents. (Modes
1, 2.)
9758-M.............. DOT-E 9758 Suunto, Carlsbad, 49 CFR 173.304(d) Authorizes the shipment
CA. (3) (ii), 178.33. of certain Division 2.1
gases in a
nonrefillable, non-DOT
inside container
conforming with the DOT-
2P except for diameter
and capacity. (Modes 1,
2, 3, 4, 5.)
10511-M............. DOT-E 10511 Schlumberger 49 CFR 173.304..... To authorize shipment of
Technology Sulfur Hexafluoride
Corporation, classed as a
Houston, TX. nonflammable gas in a
non-DOT specification
device contained in a
specially designed
shipping vessel. (Modes
1, 2, 3, 4, 5.)
10798-M............. DOT-E 10798 Olin Corp., 49 CFR 174.67 (i) Authorizes tank cars,
Stamford, CT. and (j). containing chlorine, to
remain standing with
unloading connections
attached when no
product is being
transferred. (Mode 2.)
10974-M............. DOT-E 10974 International 49 CFR 174.67 (i) Authorizes tank cars,
Paper, Erie, PA. and (j). containing chlorine, to
remain standing with
unloading connections
attached when no
product is being
transferred. (Mode 2.)
11055-M............. DOT-E 11055 Environmental 49 CFR 173.226(C), Authorizes the
Transport Systems, 174.81, 176.83, transportation of
Inc., Fargo, ND. 177.848, Part 172, specifically identified
Subpart E. hazardous materials
that meet criteria for
Division 6.1, PG I,
Hazard Zone A in
combination packages
and provides relief
from certain labeling
and segregation
requirements. (Modes 1,
2, 3.)
11244-M............. DOT-E 11244 Aerospace Design & 49 CFR 173.316(c), Authorizes manufacture,
Development, Inc., 178.57. marking and sale of non-
Niwot, CO. DOT specification
titanium alloy
cylinders for
transportation of air,
refrigerated liquid.
(Mode 1.)
11248-M DOT-E 11248 Hazmatpac, Houston, 49 CFR 173.3(a), Authorizes the
TX. 175.3, 177.848(b), manufacture, mark and
49 CFR 172 Subpart sale of specially
E & Subpart F, and designed combination
Subpart H, Part type packaging for
173, Subpart D, transporting certain
Subpart E, Subpart hazardous materials
F. without required
labelling and
placarding in limited
quantities. (Modes 1,
2, 3, 4, 5.)
11262-M DOT-E 11262 Caire, Inc., 49 CFR 173.316(c) Authorizes the
Burnsville, MN. (2), 175.3, 178.57- manufacture, marking
8(c). and sale of a non-DOT
specification cylinder
comparable to DOT
Specification 4L to be
used for the
transportation of
oxygen. (Mode 1.)
11344-M DOT-E 11344 Dupont SHE 49 CFR 174.67(i) Authorizes tank cars,
Excellence Center, and (j). containing acetic acid,
Wilmington, DE. glacial, to remain
standing with unloading
connections attached
when no product is
being transferred,
provided that a minimal
level of monitoring is
maintained. (Mode 2.)
11380-M DOT-E 11380 Western Atlas 49 CFR 173.34(d), Authorizes the
Logging Services 178.37-13, 178.37- transportation of
Houston, TX. 15, 178.37-5. certain compressed
hydrocarbon gases in
non-DOT specification
cylinders. (Modes 1, 2,
3, 4.)
11489-M DOT-E 11489 TRW Vehicle Safety 49 CFR 172.320, Authorizes the
Systems, Queen 173.56(b). transportation by
Creek, AZ. private carriage, of
certain unapproved or
unidentified items as
approved, air bag
inflators or air bag
modules or seat belt
pretensioners or seat
belt modules as
Division 1.4C
explosives articles.
(Mode 1.)
11512-M DOT-E 11512 Alaska Eskimo 49 CFR 172.101, Authorizes the
Whaling Commission Column (9B), transportation of
(AEWC), Barrow, AK. 175.30. approximately 150
pounds of black powder,
Division 1.1D, by cargo
aircraft only. (Mode
4.)
11512-M............. DOT-E-11512 Alaska Eskimo 49 CFR 172.101, Authorizes the
Whaling Column (9B), transportation of
Commission, 175.30. approximately 150
Barrow, AK. pounds of black powder,
Division 1.1D, by cargo
aircraft only. (Mode
4.)
11536-M............. DOT-E 11536 Huges Space & 49 CFR 173.159, Authorizes the
Communications 173.302, 173.304, transportation of a
Co., Los Angeles, 173.62. spacecraft in a special
CA. sealed packaging
(shipping container).
The spacecraft contains
Division 2.2 gases and
Class 8 corrosive
liquids in non-DOT
specification
packagings and limited
quantities of Division
1.4S explosives secured
within the spacecraft.
(Mode 4.)
11580-M............. DOT-E 11580 The Columbi ana 49 CFR 173.158(b) To authorize the
Boiler Co., (g) & (h), manufacture, mark and
Columbiana, OH. 173.192(a), sale of non-DOT
173.201, 173.202, specification stainless
173.203, 173.226, steel cylinders
173.227, 173.336, comparable to DOT
173.40(a). Specification 4BW to be
used for the
transportation of
various hazardous
materials. (Modes 1, 2,
3, 4, 5.)
11725-M............. DOT-E 11725 Swales Aerospace, 49 CFR 173.301, To authorize the
Beltsville, MD. 173.302(a), transportation in
173.304(a) (2), commerce of certain non-
173.34(d), 173.40, DOT specification
175.3. containers containing
certain Division 2.1,
2.2, and 2.3 liquefied
and compressed gases.
(Mode 1.)
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11787-M............. DOT-E 11787 Bayer Corp., 49 CFR 173. To authorize the
Pittsburgh, PA. 226(b)(1). emergency
transportation of Toxic
liquid, flammable,
organic n.o.s. Division
6.1, PIH, Zone A
material in 6HA1 drums
that have not been
hydrostatic tested to
80 psig. (Modes 1, 2.)
11799-M............. DOT-E 11799 Cryonix, Inc., 49 CFR 173.196..... To authorize the
Rockville, MD. transportation in
commerce of alternative
secondary packaging
consisting of heat
sealed, plastic sleeve,
packed in small
quantities with
absorbent material to
be transported inside
commercial freezer, for
use in transporting
Infectious substances,
Division 6.2. (Mode 1.)
11836-M............. DOT-E 11836 HCI USA 49 CFR 173.203, To authorize the
Distribution 173.24. emergency
Companies, Inc., transportation of
Greensboro, NC. polyethylene drums for
use in transporting non-
bulk quantities of
ammonia solutions,
Class 8. (Mode 1.)
11856-M............. DOT-E 11856 Olin Corporation, 49 CFR 173.304(a) To authorize the
Chandler, AZ. (2), 173.34(d), emergency
175.3. transportation in
commerce of a satellite
system containing
Division 2.3 and Class
8 materials. (Modes 1,
4.)
11888-M............. DOT-E 11888 Day & Zimmerman, 49 CFR 172.101..... Request for an emergency
Inc. Parsons, KS. exemption in order to
transport an explosive
1.1A in a solution of
ethanol and water.
(Mode 1.)
11902-M............. DOT-E 11902 Eurotainer USA, 49 CFR 173.225(e) Request for an emergency
Inc., Somerset, NJ. (3)(c). exemption from
173.225(e)(3)(c)
concerning portable
tank pressure relief
device setting and
capacity requirements
for certain organic
peroxides. (Modes 1, 2,
3.)
11932-M............. DOT-E 11932 PEPCO Manufacturing 49 CFR 172.101(i) To authorize the
Co., Inc., (3). transportation in
Portland, OR. commerce of oxygen
generators in passenger
service units in bulk
non-DOT specification
packaging. (Mode 1.)
11937-M............. DOT-E 11937 Puritan-Bennett 49 CFR 172.102(c) To authorize the
Aero Systems Co., (1). transportation in
Lexena, KS. commerce of an oxygen
generator, chemical,
with one of the two
positive means of
preventing
unintentional actuation
of generator consisting
of a packaging feature.
(Modes 1, 2, 3, 4.)
11955-M............. DOT-E 11955 Scott Aviation, 49 CFR 172.102(c).. To authorize the
Lancaster, NY. emergency
transportation in
commerce oxygenators
which utilize which
utilize special
packaging as secondary
means of preventing
actuation. (Modes 1, 2,
3, 4.)
11988-M............. DOT-E 11988 COFAP of America, 49 CFR parts 100- Request for an emergency
Inc, Dayton, OH. 180 except as exemption to
provided in the manufacture, mark and
exemption. sell shock absorbers
and struts containing
non-flammable gas as
accumulators. (Modes 1,
2, 3, 4, 5.)
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New Exemptions
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9743-N.............. DOT-E 9743 Allied-Signal, 49 CFR 173.420(a) To authorize shipment of
Inc., Morristown, (2). uranium hexafluoride
NJ. classed as radioactive
material in cylinders
not manufactured in
accordance with ANSI
N14.1-1982 standard.
(Modes 1, 2, 3.)
10664-N............. DOT-E 10664 EFIC Corporation, 49 CFR 173.302(a) To manufacture, mark and
San Jose, CA. (1), 173.304(a) sell fully overwrapped
(1), 175.3. high pressure cylinders
consisting of aluminum
liners overwrapped in
carbon and glass fibers
for transportation of
nonliquified compressed
gases. (Modes 1, 2, 3,
4, 5.)
10915-N............. DOT-E 10915 Luxfer Gas 49 CFR 173.302(a) To authorize the
Cylinders--Composi (1), 173.304(a) manufacture, mark and
te Cylinder (d), 175.3. sell of non-DOT
Division, specification fiber
Riverside, CA. reinforced plastic
cylinders built to DOT
FRP-1 standard for use
in transporting various
flammable and non-
flammable gases. (Modes
1, 2, 3, 4, 5.)
10945-N............. DOT-E 10945 Structural 49 CFR 173.302(a), To authorize the
Composites 173.304(a), 175.3. manufacture, mark and
Industries, sale of non-DOT
Pomona, CA. specification fiber
reinforced plastic full
composite cylinders
constructed of seamless
6061-T6 aluminum
pressure vessel fully
overwrapped with
filament windings for
use in transporting
various material
classed as flammable
and non-flammable
gases, Class 2. (Modes
1, 2, 3, 4, 5.)
11194-N............. DOT-E 11194 Carleton 49 CFR 173.304(a), To authorize the
Technologies Inc., 175.3, 49 CFR manufacture, mark and
Glen Burnie, MD. 173.302(a). sell of non-DOT
specification fiber
reinforced plastic full
composite cylinder for
shipment of certain
Division 2.1 and 2.2
gases. (Modes 1, 2, 3,
4, 5.)
11443-N............. DOT-E 11443 Hercules Inc., 49 CFR 173.225(e).. To authorize the
Wilmington, DE. transportation of
Division 5.2 organic
peroxides in
intermediate bulk
containers equipped
with the same pressure
release system as DOT-
57 portable tanks.
(Mode 1.)
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11465-N............. DOT-E 11465 Monsanto Co., St. 49 CFR 173.240(c).. To authorize the
Louis, MO. transportation in
commerce of solid
hazardous waste, Class
9, to be transported in
non-DOT specification
bulk fiberboard boxes.
(Mode 1.)
11559-N............. DOT-E 11559 Japan Oxygen, Inc., 49 CFR 173.318..... To authorize the
Long Beach, CA. transportation of non-
DOT specification
insulated cargo tanks
for use in transporting
helium, Division 2.2.
(Modes 1, 3.)
11578-N............. DOT-E 11578 General Alum & 49 CFR 174.67(j)... To authorize tank cars
Chemical Co., to remain connected
Searsport, MA. during unloading
process of sulfuric
acid without the
physical presence of an
unloader. (Mode 2.)
11592-N............. DOT-E 11592 Amtrol Inc., West 49 CFR 173.306(g).. To authorize an
Warwick, RI. alternative design
equation in the
manufacture, market and
sale of cylinders of
deep-draw dome design
for use in transporting
compressed air or
compressed nitrogen.
(Modes 1, 2, 3.)
11606-N............. DOT-E 11606 Safety-Kleen Corp., 49 CFR 173.28(b) To authorize the
Elgin, IL. (2). transportation in
commerce of reused non-
DOT specification steel
drums to ship waste
combustible liquid and
tetrachloroethylene
sludges. (Mode 2.)
11613-N............. DOT-E 11613 Solutia Inc., St. 49 CFR 174.67(i)... To authorize rail cars
Louis, MO. to remain connected
during entire unloading
process without the
physical presence of an
unloader. (Mode 2.)
11621-N............. DOT-E 11621 Aerojet Industrial 49 CFR 172.101(i), To authorize the
Products, North 173.301(h), manufacture, mark and
Las Vegas, NV. 173.302(a), sale of non-DOT
173.34(e). Specification cylinders
as permanently mounted
equipment for use in
transporting non-
liquefied compressed
gases Division 2.2
(Mode 1.)
11654-N............. DOT-E 11654 Hoechst Celanese 49 CFR 172.203(a), To authorize the
Corp., Dallas, XT. 173.31(c) (1), transportation in
179.13, Appendix B commerce of certain
to Subpart B, Par. class 3 material in DOT
(2),. 105J tank cars with a
maximum gross weight
greater than 184,000.
(Mode 2.)
11662-N............. DOT-E 11662 FIB Technologies, 49 CFR 173.304(a) To authorize the
Inc, Westboro, MA. (2). transportation in
commerce of
hexafluorethane,
Division 2.2, in DOT-3T
2400 cylinders. (Mode
1, 2, 3.)
11668-N............. DOT-E 11668 Allied-Signal, 49 CFR 173.420(2) To authorize the one
Inc., Morristown, (d). time shipment of space
NJ. defective Model 48 OM
cylinder containing
uranium hexafluoride,
Class 7. (Mode 1.)
11692-N............. DOT-E 11692 SCM Technologies, 49 CFR 173.301, To authorize the
Tilbury, ON. 173.302, 173.304, manufacture, mark and
175.3, 178.45. sale of a non-DOT
specification cylinder
similar to DOT 3T,
except with a lower
minimum allowable wall
thickness for use in
transporting certain
Division 2.1, 2.2, and
2.3 material. (Modes 1,
2, 3, 4.)
11701-N............. DOT-E 11701 Dept. of Defense, 49 CFR 173.34(e) To provide for a 3-year
Falls Church, VA. (13)(i) & (iii). hydrostatic pressure
test and to extend the
life of non-DOT
specification cylinders
used in the missile
program to 30 years.
(Modes 1, 2, 4.)
11721-N............. DOT-E 11721 The Coleman Co., 49 CFR 178.65-4(c) To authorize the
Inc., Wichita, KS. (1). elimination of 100%
internal visual
inspection of cylinders
for use in transporting
Division 2.1 material.
(Modes 1, 2, 3, 4.)
11768-N............. DOT-E 11768 Flotec Inc., 49 CFR 173.302(a) To authorize the
Indianapolis, IN. (5)(1). transportation in
commerce of oxygen,
Division 2.2, in
aluminum cylinders
equipped with specially
designed aluminum
valves. (Mode 1.)
11773-N............. DOT-E 11773 West Coast Air 49 CFR 171.11, To authorize the
Charter, Ontario, 172.101, transportation of Class
CA. 172.204(c) (3), 1 explosives presently
173.27, 175.30(a) forbidden or in
(1), 175.320(b), quantities greater than
Part 107, Appendix those authorized for
B. shipment by air. (Mode
4.)
11780-N............. DOT-E 11780 Hewlett-Packard 49 CFR 173.304(a) To authorize the
Co., Washington, (2), 175.3. transportation in
DC. commerce of certain x-
ray systems containing
sulfur hexafluoride,
Division 2.2. (Modes 1,
2, 3, 4, 5).
11786-N............. DOT-E 11786 Dow Corning Corp., 49 CFR 174.67(i) & To authorize tank cars
Midland, MI. (j). to remain connected
during unloading of
various hazardous
materials without the
physical presence of an
unloader. (Mode 2.)
11800-N............. DOT-E 11800 General Fire 49 CFR 173.309..... To authorize the
Extinguisher transportation in
Corp., Northbrook, commerce of fire
IL. extinguishers, that
exceed quantity
limitation, for use in
transporting liquefied
compressed gas. (Modes
1, 2, 3, 4, 5.)
11808-N............. DOT-E 11808 Trinity Industries, 49 CFR 179.300- To authorize the foreign
Inc., Dallas, TX. 19(a). inspection of certain
multi-unit tank cars
(one ton containers)
manufactured in Mexico
for use in transporting
chlorine. (Mode 2.)
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11814-N............. DOT-E 11814 The Columbiana 49 CFR 178.245..... To manufacture, mark and
Boiler Co., sell non-DOT
Columbiana, OH. specification steel
portable tanks
permanently fitted
within an ISO frame
similar to DOT-51
portable tanks for use
in transporting those
hazardous materials as
authorized in DOT-
Specification 51
portable tanks. (Modes
1, 2, 3.)
11824-N............. DOT-E 11824 The Dow Chemical 49 CFR 172.203(a), To authorize the use of
Co., Freeport, TX. 172.302(c), alternative testing
180.509(6) (e). method for tank car
structural re-
certification, extend
the internal visual
tank and service
equipment inspection
cycle to 15 years and
provide relief from the
shipping paper and
marking requirements.
(Mode 2.)
11825-N............. DOT-E 11825 Bevill Meter 49 CFR 173.304, To authorize the
Service, Homer, LA. 173.315. transportation of a non-
DOT specification
container described as
a meter prover for use
in transporting various
hydrocarbon products.
(Mode 1.)
11834-N............. DOT-E 11834 Ashland Chemical 49 CFR 173.173, To authorize the
Co., Dublin, OH. 173.202. transportation of
Division 3 and 5.1
material in UN 1A2/Y1.4/
100 openhead steel
drums as part of a
mechanical application
system. (Modes 1, 2.).
11839-N............. DOT-E 11839 Williams Field 49 CFR 177.834(i).. To authorize loading of
Services, Opal, WY. cargo tank containing
Class 3 and Division
2.1 material without
the physical presence
of an unloader. (Mode
1.)
11850-N............. DOT-E 11850 Air Transportation 49 CFR 173.34(e)... To provide for an
Association & alternative testing
Members, method for DOT-
Washington, DC. Specification 4DA and
4DS cylinders used as
components of aircraft
systems. (Modes 4, 5.)
11859-N............. DOT-E 11859 Carleton 49 CFR 178.65...... To authorize the
Technologies Inc., manufacture, mark and
Orchard Park, NY. sale of non-DOT
specification cylinders
as part of a gas bottle
system consisting of
two cylindrical/
spherical halves
fabricated from
stainless steel for use
in transporting
Division 1.4S material.
(Modes 1, 2, 3.)
11860-N............. DOT-E 11860 GATX, Chicago, IL.. 49 CFR 173,31(b)(3) To authorize the
transportation in
commerce of
DOT111A60ALW-2 aluminum
tank cars without head
shields to be used in
transporting hydrogen
peroxide, Division 5.1.
(Mode 2.)
11865-N............. DOT-E 11865 ACCU Conversion, 49 CFR To authorize rail cars
Inc., City of 174.67(i)&(j). containing Class 8 and
Industry, CA. Division 5.1 material
to remain connected
during loading and
unloading operations
without the physical
presence of an
unloader. (Mode 2.)
11866-N............. DOT-E 11866 Sea-Land Service, 49 CFR 176.905..... To authorize
Inc., Charlotte, transportation in
NC. commerce of cars and
other motor vehicles,
with batteries
connected with some
fuel in the fuel tank
with required
ventilation of each
hold or compartment of
a vessel. (Mode 3.)
11871-N............. DOT-E 11871 Biotech Research 49 CFR 173.196, To authorize the
Laboratories, 178.609. transportation in
Rockville, MD. commerce of infectious
clinical samples and
various other
biological fluids in
mechanical freezers.
(Mode 1.)
11873-N............. DOT-E 11873 Incendere Inc., 49 CFR 172.101, To authorize the
West Chester, PA. 172.101(8). transportation in
commerce of regulated
medical waste in
plastic bags in non-DOT
specification steel
roll-off containers as
outer packaging (Mode
1.)
11879-N............. DOT-E 11879 Cardone Industries, 49 CFR 100-180..... To authorize the
Inc., manufacture, mark, and
Philadelphia, PA. sale of certain shock
absorbers and struts,
containing a Division
2.2 material for
transportation in
commerce as
accumulators, not
subject to the
Hazardous Materials
Regulations. (Modes 1,
2, 3, 4, 5.)
11880-N............. DOT-E 11880 International 49 CFR 173.241, To authorize the
Catalyst Corp., 173.242. transportation in
Loydminister, CN. commerce of Division
4.2 material in
modified covered hopper
railcars. (Mode 2.)
11886-N............. DOT-E 11886 Standard Chlorine 49 CFR 173.213(c).. To authorize the
of Delaware, Inc., transportation in
Delaware City, DE. commerce of
Environmentally
Hazardous Substance,
Solid n.o.s., Class 9,
in 5M1 bags. (Mode 1.)
11891-N............. DOT-E 11891 Aldrich Chemical 49 CFR 171 to 178.. To authorize the one-
Co., Milwaukee, WI. time transportation in
commerce of certain
hazardous materials in
various classes and
divisions, contained in
specific type
packagings, as
essentially non-
regulated. (Mode 1.)
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11892-N............. DOT-E 11892 Van Vool HV, B-2500 49 CFR 178.245, To authorize the
Lier, Part 173. manufacture, mark and
Koningshooikt, BE. sale of non-DOT
specification steel
portable tanks, similar
to DOT-51 steel
portable tanks,
permanently fitted
within an ISO frame for
use in transporting
those hazardous
material authorized in
a DOT-51. (Modes 1, 2,
3.)
11900-N............. DOT-E 11900 Osmose Wood 49 CFR 173.4(a) To authorize the
Preserving, Inc., (1)(iii). transportation in
Buffalo, NY. commerce of
methylisothiocyanate,
Division 6.1 in
containers which exceed
the quantity
limitations authorized
by the small quantity
exceptions. (Mode 1.)
11912-N............. DOT-E 11912 Florida Power 49 CFR 173.403, To authorize the
Light, Jensen 173.427. transportation in
Beach, FL. commerce of steam
generators to be
classified as surface
contaminated objects
and transported in non-
specification
packaging. (Mode 2.)
11926-N............. DOT-E 11926 The Dow Chemical 49 CFR 173.221..... To authorize the
Co., Midland, MI. transportation in
commerce of polystrene
beads, expandable,
Class 9, in UN1H2
plastic drums not to
exceed 200 pounds.
(Modes 1, 2, 3, 4.)
11903-N............. DOT-E 11903 Comptank 49 CFR 107.503(b), To authorize the use of
Corporation, 172.102(c) (3), SP non-DOT specification
Ontario, CN. B15, B23, B30, cargo tanks
B32, 173.241, manufactured from glass
173.242, 173.243, fiber reinforced
178.340, 178.342, plastics for use in
178.343, 180.405, transporting variouis
180.413(d). hazardous materials
classed as Division
6.1, Class 3, 8 or 9.
(Mode 1.)
11910-N............. DOT-E 11910 San Esters Corp., 49 CFR 172.102(c) To authorize the
New York, NY. (7)(i), T15. transportation in
commerce of allyl
methacrylate, Division
6.1, in IMO Type 1
tanks with a minimum
test pressure of 4 bar,
equipped with
prohibited bottom
outlets. (Modes 1, 3.)
11933-N............. DOT-E 11933 The Columbiana 49 CFR 173.3, To authorize the
Boiler Co., 173.304. manufacture, mark and
Columbiana, OH. sale of a non-DOT
specification cylinder
(pressure vessel) for
the transportation in
commerce of chlorine,
Division 2.3. (Modes 1,
2, 3.)
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Emergency Exemptions
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EE 11826-N.......... DOT-E 11826 MG Industries-Gas 49 CFR 173.302(a) To authorize the
Technology & (5). transportation in
Services Group, commerce of DOT-3AL
Morrisville, PA. aluminum cylinders for
use in transporting
various mixtures of
gases. (Modes 1, 2, 3,
4.)
EE 11902-N.......... DOT-E 11902 Eurotainer USA, 49 CFR 173.225(e) Request for an emergency
Inc., Somerset, NJ. (3)(c). exemption from
173.225(e)(3)(c)
concerning portable
tank pressure relief
device setting and
capacity requirements
for certain organic
peroxides. (Modes 1, 2,
3.)
EE 11931-N.......... DOT-E 11931 Mine Safety 49 CFR 172.101, SP To authorize the
Appliances Co., 60. transportation of
Pittsburgh, PA. personal breathing
apparatus without two
independent means of
preventing actuation.
(Modes 1, 2, 3, 4.)
EE 11932-N.......... DOT-E 11932 PECO, Portland, OR. 49 CFR 172.101(i) To authorize the
(3). transportation in
commerce of oxygen
generators in passenger
service units in bulk
non-DOT specification
packaging. (Mode 1.)
EE 11937-N.......... DOT-E 11937 Puritan-Bennett 49 CFR 172.102(c) To authorize the
Aero Systems Co., (1). transportation in
Lexena, KS. commerce of an oxygen
generator, chemical,
with one of the two
positive means of
preventing
unintentional actuation
of generator consisting
of a packaging feature.
(Modes 1, 2, 3, 4.)
EE 11949-N.......... DOT-E 11949 Drager Aerospace 49 CFR 172.102(c) To authorize the
Oxycrew (PBE), (1), SP 60. transportation in
Lubeck, GE. commerce of protective
breathing equipment
(PBE), containing
chemical oxygen
generators which
utilize special integra
packaging as a
secondary means of
preventing actuation.
(Modes 1, 2, 3, 4.)
EE 11951-N.......... DOT-E 11951 Van Waters & 49 CFR 172.101 col. Emergency exemption
Rogers, Inc, 9(b). request from the
Anchorage, AK. quantity limitation per
package provisions,
concerning hypochlorite
solutions, which limits
the quantity per
package to 60 L on
cargo aircraft only.
The request states that
this would be a one-
time shipment of the
material in quantitites
of 53 gallons net
product per package.
(Mode 4.)
EE 11952-N.......... DOT-E 11952 Department of 49 CFR 173.306(a).. To authorize the
Defense (DOD), emergency
Falls Church, VA. transportation in
commerce of specially
designed packaging
consisting of a
cylinder containing
less than 7.22 cubic
inches of nitrogen,
compressed, Division
2.2 overpacked in
container weighing
approximately 89
pounds. (Mode 1.)
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EE 11955-N.......... DOT-E 11955 Scott Aviation, 49 CFR 172.102(c).. To authorize the
Lancaster, NY. emergency
transportation in
commerce oxygen
genators which utilize
speical packaging as
secondary means of
preventing actuation.
(Modes 1, 2, 3, 4.)
EE 11956-N.......... DOT-E 11956 Scott Aviation, 49 CFR 172.102(c) To authorize the
Lancaster, NY. (1). emergency
transportation in
commerce of protective
breathing equipment
(PBE), containing
chemical oxygen
generators which
utilize special
packaging as a
secondary means of
preventing actuation.
(Modes 1, 2, 3, 4.)
EE 11958-N.......... DOT-E 11958 Nucor Steel, 49 CFR 173.24b(d) To authorize the
Darlington, SC. (2). emergency
transportation in
commerce of Hazardous
Waste Solid, n.o.s. in
a hopper type rail car.
(Mode 2.)
EE 11959-N.......... DOT-E 11959 Nucor Steel, Mount 49 CFR 173.24b(d) Request for an emergency
Pleasant, SC. (2). exemption to authorize
the movement of a
hopper type rail car
overloaded with
hazardous waste solid.
(Mode 2.)
EE 11960-N.......... DOT-E 11960 Russell-Stanley 49 CFR 172.101, Request for an emergency
Corp. Red Bank, NJ. 173.201. exemption to transport
material in drums that
are not marked with the
correct UN performance
rating. (Mode 1.)
EE 11961-E.......... DOT-E 11961 Vulcan Chemicals, 49 CFR 173.24(b), Request for an emergency
Birmingham, AL. 173.31(b) (1)(3), exemption to transport
179-300-12(b), of a one ton tank
179.300-13, container with
179.300-14. chlorine. The tank has
leakage around one of
the product valves and
is equipped with a B
kit. The tank will be
moved approximately 200
miles in order to
determine why the leak
developed. (Mode 1.)
EE 11962-N.......... DOT-E 11962 Bayer Corp., 49 CFR 173.212..... Bayer is requesting an
Pittsburgh, PA. emergency exemption to
transport pure sodium
in a chemical process
vessel (accumulator).
(Mode 1.)
EE 11964-N.......... DOT-E 11964 Matec, Inc., Lake 49 CFR 173.158..... MATEC, INC. is
Oswego, OR. requesting an emergency
exemption to permit 60
drums of 70% nitric
acid to be transported
from Portland Oregon to
Eugene Or. The drums
are not authorized to
be used under 49 CFR.
(Mode 1.)
EE 11969-N.......... DOT-E 11969 Advanced 49 CFR 173.304(a) Request for an emergency
Environmental (2). exemption to permit the
Technical transportation of
Services, anhydrous ammonia in
Flanders, NJ. cylinders that are not
authorized for
anhydrous ammonia.
(Mode 1.)
EE 11973-N.......... DOT-E 11973 UXB International, 49 CFR 173.3, Request for an emergency
Ashburn, VA. 173.320, 173.54, exemption to transport
173.56, 173.57. materials (including
waste explosives) in
packaging that is not
authorized for the
material. (Mode 1.)
EE 11974-N.......... DOT-E 11974 Laidlaw 49 CFR 173.21...... Request for an emergency
Environmental exemption to transport
Services, a forbidden material
Columbia, SC. from Illinois to
Nebraska. (Mode 1.)
EE 11975-N.......... DOT-E 11975 Solutia, Inc., St. 49 CFR 172.101, Request for an emergency
Louis, MO. special provision exemption to transport
B59, 173.242. phosphorus pentasulfide
in a water-tight, sift-
proof closed top metal
hopper truck. (Mode 1.)
EE 11978-N.......... DOT-E 11978 Radian 49 CFR 172.202, Request for an emergency
International 172.203, 172.301. exemption for the one-
Research, Triangle time shipment of
Park, NC. approximately 1,700
chemicals using generic
proper shipping names
without the technical
names associated with
the general
description. (Mode 1.)
EE 11979-N.......... DOT-E 11979 InLiner USA, 49 CFR 173.242..... To authorize the
Houston, TX. emergency one-time
transportation in
commerce of resin
solution, injected into
a polyester felt liner
configuration which is
shipped in a
refrigerated trailer
containing dry ice to
maintain temperature
control. (Mode 1.)
EE 11985-N.......... DOT-E 11985 Shell Chemical Co., 49 CFR 173.242..... Request for the one-time
Lakeland, FL. transportation of a
tank containing solid
sulphuric acid to a
disposal site. (Mode
1.)
EE 11986-N.......... DOT-E 11986 DOD/MTMC, Falls 49 CFR 176.136 (a) Request for emergency
Church, VA. and (b). exemption to authorize
the stowage of Division
1.2, comp. group L
explosives in a freight
container below deck
aboard large, med.
speed rollon/roll off
vessels. (Mode 3.)
EE 11988-N.......... DOT-E 11988 COFAP of America, 49 CFR parts 100- Request for an emergency
Inc., Dayton, OH. 180 except as exemption to
provided in the manufacture, mark and
exemption.. sell shock absorbers
and struts containing
non-flammable gas as
accumulators. (Modes 1,
2, 3, 4, 5.)
EE 11989-N.......... DOT-E 11989 DOD/MTMC, Falls 49 CFR 172.504, Request for an emergency
Church, VA. 172.504, exemption from
176.83(9b), segregation
176.83(9b), requirements aboard
176.83(9d), vessels for explosive
176.83(9d), materials. (Mode 3.)
176.83(9f).
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EE 11911-N.......... DOT-E 11991 Cabot Performance 49 CFR 174.427..... Request for an emergency
Materials. exemption to transport
containers that have
leaks to be shipped
back to their origin
for reprocessing, in
order to prevent
significant injury to
persons or property.
(Modes 1, 2.)
EE 11995-N.......... DOT-E 11995 Stolt Nielsen, 49 CFR Special Request for an emergency
Houston, TX. Provision T15. exemption to permit the
movement of an
intermodal tank
container of toxic
liquid flammable. The
tank is not authorized
under 49 CFR. (Mode
EE 11996-N.......... DOT-E 11996 Van Waters & 49 CFR 173.24, Request for an emergency
Rogers, Carencro, 173.304, 173.34. exemption to transport
LA. a cylinder containing
sulfur dioxide with an
emergency capping kit
(Kit A) applied. (Mode
1.)
EE 11997-N.......... DOT-E 11997 Howard Industries, 49 CFR 171.2, Request for an emergency
Columbus, OH. 173.212(a). exemption to use
packagings that are not
authorized to transport
lithium hydroxide.
(Mode 1.)
EE 11998-N.......... DOT-E 11998 Safety-Kleen Oil 49 CFR 172.102, SP To authorize the
Recovery, East B74. emergency
Chicago, IN. transportation of
seventeen (17) DOT
Specification 105J200W
tank cars transporting
RQ Waste Toxic Liquids,
corrosive, Inorganic,
n.o.s., Division 6.1
and Class 8, Poison
Inhalation hazard zone
B not meeting SP B74.
(Mode 2.)
EE 12006-N.......... DOT-E 12006 Delta Chemical 49 CFR 173.24(b), Request to transport a
Corp., Baltimore, 173.31, 179.300- leaking clorine one ton
MD. 12(b), 179.300-13, container equipped with
179.300-14. an emergency kit ``b''.
(Mode 1.)
EE 12007-N.......... DOT-E 12007 Soils Chem. Corp., 49 CFR 173.40...... Request for packaging
Hollister, CA. not authorized for
Chloropicrin (Mode 1.)
EE 12008-N.......... DOT-E 12008 ASARCO Inc., New 49 CFR 173.31(a) To authorize the
York, NY. (3), 180.509(c) emergency
(3)(iii). transportation of
Corrosive Liquid,
n.o.s., Class 8, in
rubber lined tank cars.
(Mode 2.)
EE 12009-N.......... DOT-E 12009 Drug Enforcement 49 CFR 173.304..... Request for an emergency
Administration, exemption to transport
Washington DC. anhydrous ammonia in
cylinders that are not
authorized or exceed
the maximum storage
density. (Mode 1.)
EE12012-N........... DOT-E 12012 Waste Management 49 CFR 173.24(b), Request for emergency
Federal Services, 179-300-12(b), exemption to transport
Richland, WA. 179.300-13(a), sulfuric acid in tank
179.300-14. cars for a period of 90
days beyond the period
of tank test
requirements. (Mode 1.)
EE12016-N........... DOT-E 12016 Cytec Industries, 49 CFR 1........... Request for emergency
Inc., West exemption to transport
Patterson, NJ. sulfuric acid in tank
cars for a period of 90
days beyond the period
of tank test
requirements. (Mode 2.)
EE12017-N........... DOT-E 12017 A.H. Marks, West 49 CFR 172.102(c) Request for emergency
Yorkshire, England. (7)(i). exemption to permit the
one-time shipment of a
6.1 material in an IM
101 portable tank
equipped with bottom
outlets. (Mode 1.)
EE12019-N........... DOT-E 12019 Lockheed Martin 49 CFR 173.62...... To authorize one-time
Skunk Work, transportation in
Palmdale, Ca. commerce of an
explosive device
installed into a guided
missile test vehicle.
The device is installed
in such a way that it
cannot be removed at
this stage of assembly.
(Mode 1.)
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10020-M................................ Request by Allwaste, Inc.
Houston, TX to authorizes the
use of a non-DOT specification
roll-on/roll-off container,
for transportation of Class 8
solids denied September 17,
1997.
11579-M................................ Request by Dyno Nobel Inc. Salt
Lake City, UT to authorize the
transportation in commerce of
certain Class 8 acidic
material on the same motor
vehicle with Division 1.5D
explosives denied November 26,
1997.
11748-N................................ Request by Frank W. Hake
Associates Memphis, TN to
authorize the transportation
in commerce of steam
generators from pressurized
water nuclear power plants
without the use of overpack
denied October 15, 1997.
11816-N................................ Request by The Scotts Co.
Marysville, OH to authorize
the transportation in commerce
of certain hazardous materials
across a public road, from one
part of a plant to another, as
essentially not subject to the
hazard communication
requirements in Part 172
denied December 11, 1997.
11823-N................................ Request by Dyno Nobel Inc. Salt
Lake City, UT to authorize the
emergency transportation of
explosive components to a
waste disposal site denied
November 12, 1997.
11843-N................................ Request by Shell Chemical Co.
Houston, TX to authorize an
exemption from the requirement
to modify, reassign, retire,
or remove at least 50 percent
of in-service tank car fleet
used for the transportation of
a hazardous substance denied
August 19, 1997.
11943-N................................ Request by ICI Americas Inc.
Wilmington, DE to authorize
the transportation of co-
loading of materials meeting
Packing Group III toxic
(poison) class, bearing
``harmful--keep away from
food'' labels denied August 1,
1997.
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Regulation(s) Nature of exemption
Application No. Applicant affected thereof
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11653-N......... Phillips 49 CFR 174.9... To authorize the
Petroleum Co., transportation in
Bartlesville, commerce of a empty
OK. tank car with
defective heater
coils (PSPX 517)
last contained a
Class 8 material.
(Mode 2.)
11671-N......... Matheson Gas 49 CFR 172.101, To authorize the
Products, Col (9B). transportation in
Secaucus, NJ. commerce of arsine
and phosphine,
Division 2.3 in DOT
specification
cylinders by cargo
only aircraft.
(Mode 4.)
11678-N......... Air Transport 49 CFR 172.200, To authorize the
Association, 172.201, transportation in
Washington, DC. 172.202, commerce of DOT
172.203, approved cylinders,
172.204, not to exceed 7.5
172.300, cu. ft., used in
172.301, connection with
172.415, calibration devices
172.600-604, for alcohol testing
173.29 & units for flight
175.33. crews, containing
Division 2.2
material to be
transported without
required marking,
labelling, shipping
paper, and
notification of
pilot in command.
(Modes 4, 5.)
11830-N......... North Coast 49 CFR To authorize the
Container 178.3(a)(5), transportation of
Corp., 178.503(a)(10). 55 gallon full
Cleveland, OH. removable head and
non-removable head
steel drums with
alternative
markings. (Mode 1.)
11852-N......... McKenzie Tank 49 CFR To authorize
Lines, Inc., 173.315(A) transportation in
Tallahassee, Note 24. commerce of
FL. methylamine,
anhydrous, Division
2.1, in MC330 and
331 cargo tanks and
the manufacture,
mark and sale of
new 331 cargo tanks
that do not meet
the container
specification
requirements. (Mode
1.)
11869-N......... Driscoll 49 CFR 172.101 To authorize the
Children's 9(a). transportation in
Hospital, commerce of nitric
Corpus oxide, Division
Christi, TX. 2.3, with a
subsidiary risk of
Division 5.1 and
Class 8 in aluminum
cylinders weighing
no more than 11
lbs. for use as
part of a emergency
medical transport
of critically ill
newborns and
infants care
system. (Mode 5.)
11940-N......... Dept of 49 CFR 172.301. DOD requests an
Defense, Falls emergency exemption
Church, VA. to transport boxes
containing 1.4S
materials
inadvertently
marked with the
incorrect shipping
name. (Mode 1.)
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[FR Doc. 98-8100 Filed 3-26-98; 8:45 am]
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