[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 197 (Tuesday, October 13, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54743-54751]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-27341]
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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 May-August 1998. 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 September 29, 1998.
J. Suzanne Hedgepeth,
Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Exemptions and Approvals.
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Nature of exemption
Application No. Exemption No. Applicant Regulation(s) affected thereof
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MODIFICATION EXEMPTIONS
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3216-M............ DOT-E 3216 E.I. DuPont de Nemours 49 CFR 173.314(c)..... To modify the
& Co., Inc., exemption to provide
Wilmington, DE. for rail
transportation as an
additional mode.
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4661-M............ DOT-E 4661 Cyprus Foote Mineral 49 CFR 173.34(e)(1)... To modify the
Company, Kings exemption to provide
Mountain, NC. for Class 3 material
as an additional
class for
transportation in DOT
Specification 4BA240
cylinders with
alternative retest
procedures.
4844-M............ DOT-E 4844 Kidde-Graviner Ltd., 49 CFR 173.301(i), To modify the
Berkshire, UK. 173.302. exemption to provide
for rail, air and
cargo vessel as
additional modes of
transportation for
use in transporting
non-DOT specification
foreign made steel
cylinders.
6971-M............ DOT-E 6971 Chem Service, Inc., 49 CFR Parts 100-199.. To modify exemption to
West Chester, PA. provide for
transportation by
passenger aircraft as
an additional mode
for use in
transporting small
quantities of
chemicals inside
glass bottles
packaged in metal
boxes overpacked in
strong wooden or
fiberboard boxes.
8096-M............ DOT-E 8096 Scott High Pressure 49 CFR 173.302(a)(1), To modify the
Technology, Inc., 173.304, 175.3, exemption to provide
Plumsteadville, PA. 178.42. for an alternative
material to be used
in manufacturing non-
DOT specification
steel cylinders for
use in transporting
Division 2.2
material.
8299-M............ DOT-E 8299 Pacific Scientific, 49 CFR 173.304(a)(1), To reissue the
Durate, CA. 175.3, 178.44. exemption originally
modified on an
emergency basis to
extend life limit of
non-DOT specification
pressure vessels used
in special service
for the
transportation of
compressed gases.
10677-M........... DOT-E 10677 Primus AB, S-171 26 49 CFR 178.33......... To modify the
Solna, Sweden. exemption to
authorize a larger
design container
conforming to DOT
Specification 2P,
except for size,
testing requirements
and marking, for the
transportation of a
Division 2.1
material.
10784-M........... DOT-E 10784 The United States 49 CFR 173.25, 175.85, To reissue an
Secret Service, Part 107, Appendix B exemption originally
Washington, DC. to Subpart B, Part issued on an
172, Subpart C. emergency basis to
authorize the
shipment of first aid/
trauma kits,
containing oxygen in
DOT Specification
3AA2015 cylinders, in
the passenger
compartment of
commercial aircraft.
11058-M........... DOT-E 11058 Spex Certiprep Inc., 49 CFR 173.158(e)..... To modify the
Metuchen, NJ. exemption to provide
for cellulose wading
as absorbent material
in combination
packaging containing
dilute nitric acid.
11344-M........... DOT-E 11344 E.I. Dupont de Nemours 49 CFR 174.67(i) and To modify the
& Co., Inc., (j). exemption to provide
Wilmington, DE. for tank cars,
containing chlorine,
Division 2.3, to
remain standing with
unloading connections
attached without the
physical presence of
an unloader.
11375-M........... DOT-E 11375 Oceaneering Space 49 CFR 178.57......... To modify the
Systems, Houston, TX. exemption to provide
for several design
changes to non-
specification
cylinder built to DOT-
Specification 4L
containing Division
2.2 material.
11396-M........... DOT-E 11396 Laidlaw Environmental 49 CFR 173.306(a)(3).. To modify the
Services, Inc., exemption to provide
Columbia, SC. for cargo vessel as
an additional mode of
transportation for
use in transporting
various Class 3
material.
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11624-M........... DOT-E 11624 Laidlaw Environmental 49 CFR 173.173(b)(2).. To modify the
Services, Inc., exemption to provide
Columbia, SC. for cargo vessel as
an additional mode of
transportation for
use in transporting
various Class 3
material.
11703-M........... DOT-E 11703 Walter Kidde Portable 49 CFR 171.2(c), To modify the
Equipment Company, 173.301(h), 178.65. exemption to provide
Inc., Mebane, NC. for passenger
aircraft as an
additional mode of
transportation for
use in transporting
Division 2.2
materials.
11790-M........... DOT-E 11790 United States 49 CFR 172.302(c)..... To modify the
Enrichment exemption to provide
Corporation (USEC), for alternative
Bethesda, MD. material to be used
in tubing of non-
specification
cylinders similar to
DOT 5A and 5B
specification
cylinder without
required markings for
use in transporting
uranium hexafluoride,
Class 7.
11899-M........... DOT-E 11899 Carleton Technologies, 49 CFR 178.65......... To modify the
Inc., Orchard Park, exemption to
NY. authorize an altered
design of the sealed
high pressure gas
cylinder system,
equipped with twin
pyrotechnic cutters,
Division 1.4D,
charged with
Nitrogen, Division
2.2, to be offered
for shipment as a
Division 2.2.
11952-M........... DOT-E Department of Defense 49 CFR 173.306(a)..... To reissue the
Falls Church, VA. exemption originally
issued on an
emergency basis for
use in transporting
specially designed
packaging consisting
of a cylinder
containing less than
7.22 cubic inches of
nitrogen, compressed,
Division 2.2.
11990-M........... DOT-E 11990 Taylor-Wharton Coyne, 49 CFR 173.201(c), To modify the
Huntsville, AL. 173.202(c), exemption to remove
173.302(a)(1), the Safety Device
173.304(a)(1), 175.3, criteria under 7.a.,
178.35-(e), 178.35- 178.35(e) of the
(f), 178.36-(a)(1), exemption.
178.36(b), 178.36-
(g), 178.36-(j),
178.36-(m).
12041-M........... DOT-E 12041 General Electric 49 CFR 173.182(c) (30) To reissue the
Plastics, Pittsfield, exemption originally
MA. issued on an
emergency basis to
use an alternate
method of testing of
certain cylinders for
transporting Division
2.3 material.
12047-M........... DOT-E 12047 True Drilling Company, 49 CFR 171.2.......... To reissue the
Casper, WY. exemption originally
issued on an
emergency basis to
transport flammable
liquids in packages
that are not
presently authorized.
12055-M........... DOT-E 12055 M.D. Cryogenics, Inc., 49 CFR ?.............. To reissue the
Pearland, TX. exemption originally
issued on an
emergency basis to
authorize the
transportation of
portable tanks that
are incorrectly
marked and are
involved in off-shore
operations.
12070-M........... DOT-E 12070 Boeing North American, 49 CFR 173.62, Packing To reissue the
Inc., Downey, CA. instruction 140. exemption originally
issued on an
emergency basis to
authorize the
transportation of a
Kill Vehicle (KV)
Assembly containing
1.4G explosives.
12092-M........... DOT-E 12092 Matheson Gas Products, 49 CFR 173.34(e)...... To reissue the
East Rutherford, NJ. exemption originally
issued on an
emergency basis to
use an alternate test
method for cylinders
rather than the
hydrostatic test.
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NEW EXEMPTIONS
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11232-N........... DOT-E 11232 State of Alaska Dept. 49 CFR 172.101 and To authorize the
of Transp. & Public 176.905(1). transportation of
Fac. Juneau, AK. limited quantity
acetylene, Division
2.1, in permanently
affixed 100 lb.
bottles of state-
owned maintenance/
vehicles transported
on passenger vessels
for emergency
repairs. (Mode 3)
11511-N........... DOT-E 11511 Brenner Tank, Inc., 49 CFR 178.345-19(c), To authorize the
Fond du Lac, WI. 178.345-8(c). manufacture, mark and
sale of piston
carrying cargo tank
motor vehicles
similar to a DOT 407
in transporting
certain hazardous
materials. (Mode 1)
11537-N........... DOT-E 11537 Babson Bros. Co., 49 CFR 177.834(h)..... To authorize the
Romeoville, IL. transportation in
commerce of certain
Class 8 material in
IBCs that are
securely mounted to a
flatbed trailer, but
not removed for the
vehicle prior to
loading or unloading
of container. (Mode
1)
11551-N........... DOT-E 11551 The Fertilizer 49 CFR 180.407(c)(h) To authorize an
Institute, (1)(ii). alternative testing
Washington, DC. procedure for MC-330
and MC-331 cargo
tanks in dedicated
anhydrous ammonia
service. (Mode 1)
11646-N........... DOT-E 11646 Barton Solvents, Inc., 49 CFR 172.203(a), To authorize the
Des Moines, IA. 172.301(c), unloading of
177.834(h). hazardous materials
from drums and/or
intermediate bulk
containers without
removal from motor
vehicles. (Mode 1)
11722-N........... DOT-E 11722 Citergaz SA, Civray, 49 CFR 178.36......... To authorize the
FR. transportation in
commerce of non-DOT
specification
cylinders comparable
to 3AX for use in
transporting various
gases. (Modes 1, 2,
3)
11772-N........... DOT-E 11772 Kleespie Tank & 49 CFR 178.337-13(d).. To authorize
Petroleum Equipment, alternative pads to
Morris, MN. be welded to shells
attached to
components of MC-331
cargo tanks used in
transporting liquid
petroleum and
anhydrous ammonia.
(Mode 1)
11782-N........... DOT-E 11782 Aeronex, Inc., San 49 CFR 173.212........ To authorize the
Diego, CA. transportation in
commerce of non-
specification
cylinders constructed
of 316L stainless
steel for use in
transporting a
Division 4.2
material. (Mode 1)
11841-N........... DOT-E 11841 Stephan Company, 49 CFR 179.200-16..... To authorize the
Northfield, IL. transportation in
commerce of tank cars
equipped with
alternative loading
and unloading devices
to be transported
without required DOT
exemption markings
for use in the
shipment of Class 9
material. (Mode 2)
11863-N........... DOT-E 11863 Carrier Corp./d/b/a 49 CFR 173.307(a)(4).. To authorize the
United Technologies manufacture, mark and
Carrier, Syracuse, NY. sale of refrigeration
machines containing
up to 50 pounds of
hazardous materials
to be transported as
not subject to the
regulations. (Modes
1, 2, 3)
11882-N........... DOT-E 11882 FMC Corporation, 49 CFR 172.101, To authorize the
Philadelphia, PA. 173.244. transportation in
commerce of non-DOT
specification
packaging containing
small quantities of
high purity lithium
metal for off-site
cleaning. (Mode 1)
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11911-N........... DOT-E 11911 Transfer Flow, Inc., 49 CFR 178.700 thru To authorize the
Chico, CA. 178.819. manufacture, mark and
sale of 50 gallon to
105 gallon refueling
tanks as intermediate
bulk containers a
system for use in
transporting various
Class 3 hazardous
materials. (Mode 1)
11915-N........... DOT-E-11915 Lockheed Martin 49 CFR 173.34(e)...... To authorize an
Aeronautical Systems alternative
Marietta, GA. maintenance/
inspection program
for certain DOT
specification and non-
DOT specification
cylinders used as
part of the engine
and fire
extinguishing systems
on aircraft. (Modes
1, 2, 4, 5)
11916-N........... DOT-E-11916 CP Industries, Inc., 49 CFR 173.302(e)(2), To authorize the use
McKeesport, PA. (4) and 5, of ultrasonic wall
173.34(e)(1), (3)(4). thickness retest
method to re-qualify
DOT-3AX, DOT-3AAX and
DOT-3T cylinders and
extend the retest
period to 10 years
for non-corrosive
services. (Modes 1,
2, 3, 4)
11923-N........... DOT-E-11923 Hoover Materials 49 CFR To authorize the
Handling Group, Inc., 178.705(c)(iv)(A). manufacture, marking
Beatrice. and sale of metal
intermediate bulk
containers having
specifications that
do not meet minimum
thickness
requirements. (Modes
1, 2, 3)
11941-N........... DOT-E-11941 Oxychem, Deer Park, TX 49 CFR 173.31 Retest To authorize
Table 1, 173.31(c). alternative retesting
criteria for tanks
cars used in chlorine
service. (Mode 2)
11944-N........... DOT-E-11944 Core Laboratories, 49 CFR 173.302........ To authorize the
Inc., Carrollton, TX. transportation in
commerce of
compressed natural
gas in 4E240
cylinders. (Modes 2,
4)
11965-N........... DOT-E 11965 J.R. Simplot Company, 49 CFR 174.67(i) & (j) To authorize tank cars
Edison, CA. to remain connected
during unloading of
Class 8 material
without the physical
presence of an
unloader. (Mode 2)
11966-N........... DOT-E 11966 FMC Corporation, 49 CFR 173.31(b)(6)(i) To authorize the
Philadelphia, PA. transportation in
commerce of DOT 111A-
60A1W2 aluminum tank
cars equipped with
half head shields
instead of full for
use in transporting
Hydrogen peroxide
aqueous solutions,
Division 5.1. (Mode
2)
11968-N........... DOT-E 11968 Air Liquide America 49 CFR 177.834(i)(3).. To authorize the
Corporation, Houston, unloading of Division
TX. 2.1 and 2.2 material
from DOT
Specification cargo
tanks without the
physical presence of
an unloader. (Mode 1)
11970-N........... DOT-E 11970 Exxon Chemical, Inc. 49 CFR 172.101, To authorize the
Baytown, TX. 178.245-1(c). transportation in
commerce of DOT-
Specification 51
portable tanks
equipped with a
bottom outlet and no
internal shutoff
valve for use in
transporting
pyrophoric solids,
inorganic, n.o.s.,
Division 4.2. (Modes
1, 2, 3)
11971-N........... DOT-E 11971 Regional Airline 49 CFR 173.34(e)...... To authorize an
Association, alternative retesting
Washington, DC. procedure for
Specification 4DA and
4DS hermetically
sealed cylinders
which serves as
components of
aircraft systems.
(Modes 1, 2)
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11990-N........... DOT-E 11990 Taylor-Wharton Coyne, 49 CFR 173.201(c), To authorize the
Huntsville, AL. 173.202(c), manufacture, mark and
173.302(a)(1), sale of non-DOT
173.304.(a)(1), specification
175.3, 178.35-(e), cylinders for
178.35-(f), 178.36- transportation in
(a)(1), 178.36(b), commerce of gas and
178.36-(g), 178.36- oil well samplings
(j), 178.36-(M). containing certain
Division 2.1, 2.2 and
Class 3 material.
(Modes 1, 2, 3, 4)
12001-N........... DOT-E 12001 Albermarle Corporation 49 CFR 172.101, B14... To authorize the
Baton Rouge, LA. transportation in
commerce of toxic
liquid, corrosive,
inorganic, n.o.s.,
Division 6.1, PIH
Zone B, in
uninsulated MC 330 or
MC 331 tank trailers.
(Mode 1)
12002-N........... DOT-E 12002 Yellowstone Pipe Line 49 CFR 174.67(g)...... To authorize the use
Co., Thompson Falls, of pressure as an
MT. alternative method of
removing frozen
liquid from tank car
bottom outlets
instead of steam and
hot water. (Mode 2)
12005-N........... DOT-E 12005 Boeing North American, 49 CFR 173.302........ To authorize the
Inc., Canoga Park, CA. transportation in
commerce of a
specially designed
unit equipped with a
cylinder charged with
xenon gas, Division
2.2, as part of a
space station
project. (Mode 1)
12011-N........... DOT-E 12011 Compagnie Des 49 CFR 173.32b(b)..... To authorize
Containers alternative internal
Reservoirs, Paris, FR. inspection period of
IMO Type 1 portable
tanks used in
dedicated service for
the transportation of
Division 6.1
material. (Modes 1,
2, 3)
12021-N........... DOT-E 12021 Praxair, Inc., 49 CFR 172.101(i)(3).. To authorize the
Tonawanda, NY. transportation in
commerce of dry metal
catalyst classified
as Division 4.2, to
be transported in non-
DOT specification
bulk packaging.
(Modes 1, 3)
12030-N........... DOT-E 12030 East Penn 49 CFR 173.159(h)..... To authorize the
Manufacturing Co., transportation in
Inc., Lyon Station, commerce of battery
PA. fluid, acid, Class 8,
in UN6HG composite
packagings tested to
Packing Group II test
criteria with dry
storage batteries,
continuing no
hazardous material,
in UN 4G fiberboard
boxes. The maximum
gross weight will not
exceed 81.5 pounds.
(Modes 1, 3, 4)
12037-N........... DOT-E 12037 The Carbide/Graphite 49 CFR 173.35(b)...... To authorize the
Group, Inc., transportation in
Louisville, KY. commerce of Division
4.3 material in
reused UN 13H4 lined
woven polypropylene
flexible intermediate
bulk containers in
truckload or carload
lots. (Modes 1, 2)
12039-N........... DOT-E 12039 Sun Company, Inc., 49 CFR 173.319(d)(2).. To authorize the
Philadelphia, PA. transportation in
commerce of liquid
refrigerated liquid,
Division 2.1, in
DOT113C120W tank car
tank at a higher
pressure than
presently authorized.
(Mode 2)
12046-N........... DOT-E 12046 Univ. of Colorado 49 CFR 171 to 178..... To authorize the
Health Sciences transportation in
Center, Denver, CO. commerce of various
hazardous materials
in small quantities
inside lab packs
without required
markings and
labelling as
essentially non-
regulated. (Mode 1)
12053-N........... DOT-E 12053 OZ Technology, Inc., 49 CFR 173.306(a)(3).. To authorize the
Rathdrum, ID. transportation in
commerce of Hydro-
carbon Blend B
refrigerant gas,
Division 2.1, in non-
DOT specification
containers similar to
a DOT2Q cans with
overpack. (Modes 1,
2, 3)
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12056-N........... DOT-E 12056 DOT/MTMC, Falls 49 CFR 173.226, To authorize the
Church, VA. 173.336. transportation in
commerce of Division
6.1 material and
Division 3.3
material, in
propellant tanks
designed to a
military
specification. (Modes
1, 3)
12065-N........... DOT-E 12065 International Flavors 49 CFR 173.120(c)(ii). To authorize the use
& Fragrances (IFF-US) of a specially
Hazlet, NJ. designed device to
obtain flashpoint
data for fragrance
formulas. (Modes 1,
2, 3, 4, 5)
12066-N........... DOT-E 12066 KMG Bernuth, Inc. 49 CFR 173.35(b)...... To authorize the reuse
Houston, TX. of flexible IBCs for
use in transporting
IBCs for use in
transporting
pentachlororphenol,
Division 6.1. (Mode
1)
12068-N........... DOT-E 12068 United States Sea 49 CFR 173.56, 173.60. To authorize the
Launch GP, L.L.C. shipment of a rocket
Long Beach, CA. motor and components
which have not been
examined and approved
as required in
specially designed
packagings and
shipping
configurations.
(Modes 1, 3, 4)
12069-N........... DOT-E 12069 Compagnie Des 49 CFR 173.32b(b)..... To authorize an
Containers alternative visual
Reservoirs, Paris, FR. inspection schedule
for certain DOT
Specification IM 101
portable tanks used
in dedicated service
for the
transportation in
commerce of
methlthiopropionic
aldehyde (4-
thiopentanal),
Division 6.1. (Modes
1, 2, 3)
12074-N........... DOT-E 12074 Van Hool NV, B-2500 49 CFR 178-245-1(a)... To manfuacture, mark
Lier, Koningshooikt, and sale DOT
GR. Specification steel
portable tanks
designed, constructed
and stamped in
accordance with
Division 2 of Section
VIII of the ASME B&PV
Code for use in
transporting Division
2.1 and 2.2 material.
(Modes 1, 2, 3)
12076-N........... DOT-E 12076 The Valvoline Co., 49 CFR 172.101........ To authorize the
Kexington, KY. transportation in
commerce of
automotive starting
fluids products with
alternative shipping
name in order to use
existing stock. (Mode
1)
12079-N........... DOT-E 12079 ASAHI SEISAKUSHO CO., 49 CFR 173.301(h), To authorize the
LTD, Saitama 339- 173.302(a)(1), manufacture, mark and
0078, Japan. 173.305(a), sale of non-DOT
173.34(a)(1). specification
cylinders comparable
to a DOT
specification 3AA for
use as a scuba diving
cylinder containing a
Division 2.2 gas.
(Modes 1, 2, 3,4)
12083-N........... DOT-E 12083 Northern Indiana Fuel 49 CFR 173.29(a)...... To authorize the bulk
& Light Co., Inc., transportation in
Auburn, IN. commerce of residual
quantities of Class 3
material to be
transported in
specially designed
tanks. (Mode 1)
12100-N........... DOT-E 12100 Tokico (USA), Inc., 49 CFR 172.200-202, To authorize the
Berea, KY. 172.203-204, 172.300, transportation in
173.306(f)(1), commerce of gas
173.306(f)(2)(iii), struts charged by a
173.306(f)(3). mixture of nitrogen
gas and hydraulic oil
as essentially
unregulated. (Modes
1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
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EMERGENCY EXEMPTIONS
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EE 8299-M......... DOT-E 8299 Pacific Scientific, 49 CFR 173.304(a)(1), Authorizes the
Durate, CA. 175.3, 178.44. manufacture, marking
and sale of non-DOT
specification
pressure vessels for
shipment of a
compressed gases.
(modes 1, 2, 4, 5)
EE 12070-N........ DOT-E 12070 Boeing Defense & Space 49 CFR 173.62, Packing To authorize the
Group, Downey, CA. instruction 140. emergency
transportation of a
Kill Vehicle (KV)
Assembly containing
1.4G explosives.
(Modes 1, 4)
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EE 12077-N........ DOE-E 12077 Akzo Nobel Chemicals, 49 CFR To authorize the
Inc., Chicago, IL. 172.102(c)(7)(ii), SP emergency one-time
T43. transportation in
commerce of DOT
Specification IM 101
portable tanks
containing
approximately 100
gallons of a Class 8,
PG II (Hazard Zone B)
material. (Mode 1)
EE 12078-N........ DOT-E 12078 Valspar Corp., 49 CFR 173.203........ Request for an
Minneapolis, MN. emergency exemption
to authorize the one-
time shipment of
waste flammable
liquid in non-DOT
spec. drums. (Mode 1)
EE 12080-N........ DOT-E 12080 Incendere, Inc., 49 CFR 173.24, 173.24a Request for an
Norfolk, VA emergency exemption
to transport
regulated medical
waste in a bulk
container that is not
authorized. (Mode 1)
EE 12090-N........ DOT-E 12090 Forcenergy, Inc., 49 CFR 172.101........ Application for an
Anchorage, AK emergency exemption
to authorize the
transportation in
commerce of nitrogen
in containers that
exceed the quantity
limitations when
transported by
aircraft. (Mode 4)
EE 12091-N........ DOT-E 12091 Hapag-Lloyd (America) 49 CFR 173.32b(b) Request for an
Inc., Piscataway, NJ emergency exemption
to transport an IM
101 type tank
container that has
not been visually
inspected within the
designated time for
that tank. (Modes 1,
2, 3)
EE 12092-N........ DOT-E 12092 Matheson Gas Products, 49 CFR 173.34(e) Request for an
East Rutherford, NJ emergency exemption
to use an alternate
test method for
cylinders rather than
the hydrostatic test.
(Mode 1)
EE 12094-N........ DOT-E 12094 Suburban Propane, 49 CFR 1234 To authorizes the
Inc., Anchorage, AK emergency
transportation of
propane, Division
2.1, in DOT 51M
portable tanks, that
exceed the quantity
limitations. (Mode 4)
EE 12095-N........ DOT-E 12095 Railway Progress 49 CFR 172.301(c), Emergency exemption
Institute, 180.503, 180.509, that authorizes an
Alexandria, Va 180.517 alternative
inspection and test
program for any class
DOT tank car, and any
non-DOT tank carwhen
such car, is used to
transport hazardous
material. (Mode 2)
EE 12107-N........ DOT-E 120107 Toyota Motor Sales, 49 CFR 100-180, except Request for an
Torrence, CA as provided in emergency exception
exemption to manufacture, mark
and sale of certain
shock absorbers,
struts, stays and
dampers for
transportation in
commerce as
accumulators. (Modes
1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
EE 12108-N........ DOT-E 12108 Jones Chemicals, 49 CFR 17173.24(f), Request for an
LeRoy, NY 173.315(o)(2) emergency exemption
to authorize the
transportation in
commerce of a
chlorine cargo tank
with a ``C'' kit
applied to a leaking
value. (Mode 1)
EE 12110-N........ DOT-E 12110 Jet Propulsion 49 CFR 173.306(f) Request for an
Laboratory Pasadena, emergency exemption
CA to authorize the
transportation in
commerce of a deep
space spacecraft with
its xenon gas
propellant tanks
fully pressurized to
1048 psig and 90 psig
respectively. (Mode
1)
EE 12112-N........ DOT-E 12112 HRD Aero Systems, 49 CFR 173.301(1) Request for an
Inc., Valencia, CA emergency exemption
to authorize the
transportation in
commerce of certain
gases in copper
cylinders of foreign
manufacture. (Modes
1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
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EE 12113-N........ DOT-E 12113 Bemis Co. Inc., Omaha, 49 CFR 178.3(a)(4) Request for an
NE emergency exemption
for the
transportation in
commerce of bags
(UN5M2) which were
not marked to correct
size specifications.
(Mode 1)
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Denials
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7879-M....................... Request by Halliburton Energy Services,
Inc. Duncan, OK to modify exemption to
provide for technical changes to the 3''
non-DOT specification seamless cylinders
used for transport of bromine
trifluoride denied July 6, 1998.
8757-M....................... Request by YZ Industries, Inc. Snyder, TX
to modify exemption to provide for
additional service pressure of 2,250
psi, alternative hydrostatic test of
4,500 psi and alternative markings
denied May 18, 1998.
10581-N...................... Request by Luxfer UK Limited Nottingham,
EN to authorize an alternation testing
procedure for DOT 3AL cylinders for
shipment of those hazardous materials
presently authorized for shipment in DOT
Specification 3AL cylinders denied May
4, 1998.
11254-M...................... Request by Schlumberger Oilfield Services
Sugar Land, TX to modify exemption to
provide for additional tool pallet
models with a total explosive content
not to exceed 200 pounds per pallet
denied June 2, 1998.
11591-M...................... Request by Clearwater Distributors, Inc.
Woodridge, NY to authorize the
transportation of multiple portable
tanks permanently affixed to the vehicle
equipped with unloading rod for use in
unloading Class 8 material denied August
25, 1998.
11667-M...................... Request by Weldship Corporation
Bethlehem, PA to authorize the
modification of personnel qualifications
for retesting of DOT-3AAX and 3T
cylinders denied June 2, 1998.
11686-M...................... Request by Bridgeview, Inc. Morgantown,
PA to modify exemption to provide for
several modifications to existing
plastic bags denied August 14, 1998.
11872-M...................... Request by Polymet Alloys, Inc. Saginaw,
AL to modify motion to provide for tarp
covered vehicles for transportation of
water reactive, solid, Division 4.3 in
flexible intermediate bulk containers
denied June 18, 1998.
12109-N...................... Request by Breed Technologies Lakeland,
FL to modify motion to provide for tarp
covered vehicles for transportation of
water reactive, solid, Division 4.3 in
flexible intermediate bulk containers
denied July 23, 1998.
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[FR Doc. 98-27341 Filed 10-9-98; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4909-60-M