[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 33 (Friday, February 19, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8437-8441]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-3944]
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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 SEPTEMBER--DECEMBER 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 February 11, 1999.
J. 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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1862-M.............. DOT-E 1862 Greer Hydraulics, 49 CFR To modify the exemption
Inc., Rockford, IL. 173.302(a)(1), to provide for several
175.3. design changes.
6610-M.............. DOT-E 6610 ARCO Chemical 49 CFR 173.225(e).. To modify the exemption
Company, Newtown to provide for water
Square, PA. and rail as additional
modes of transportation
for shipment of
Division 5.2 Type F,
liquid.
7657-M.............. DOT-E 7657 Welker Engineering 49 CFR 173.119, To modify the exemption
Company, Sugar 173.302(a)(1), to provide for Class
Land, TX. 173.304(a)(1), 2.3 as an additional
173.304(b)(1), class of material for
175.3, 178.42. the transportation of
certain compressed
gases in non-DOT
specification
cylinders.
8556-M.............. DOT-E 8556 Air Products and 49 CFR 172.203, To modify the exemption
Chemicals, Inc., 173.318, 173.320, to provide for an
Allentown, PA. 176.30, 176.76(h), additional design
177.840, 178.338. portable tank for use
in transporting
liquefied hydrogen.
8650-M.............. DOT-E 8650 Ethyl Corporation, 49 CFR 173.354, To modify the exemption
Richmond, VA. 174.63(b). to provide for Class 3
as an additional class
of material for
transportation in a non-
DOT specification steel
portable tank.
10365-M............. DOT-E 10365 U.S. Enrichment 49 CFR 178.121-1(b) To modify the exemption
Corporation, to provide for 21PF-1A
Bethesda, MD. and 21PF-1B packages
with gross weights
greater than indicated
in the specification
and relief from marking
requirement.
10429-M............. DOT-E 10429 Baker Performance 49 CFR 177.834(h), To modify the exemption
Chemicals, Inc., Part 107 appendix to increase the
Houston, TX. B(1), Part 173 capacity allowance to
Subpart D and F. 793 gallons for IBC's
mounted on vehicles for
use in transporting
Class 3 and Class 8
liquids.
10429-M............. DOT-E 10429 HCI USA 49 CFR 177.834(h), To modify exemption to
Distribution Part 107 appendix allow UN31A IBCs having
Companies, Inc., B(1), Part 173 capacities not
Santa Ana, CA. Subpart D and F. exceeding 660 gallons
for the discharge of
certain Class 3 and
Class 8 liquids from
DOT Specification 57
stainless steel
portable tanks without
removing tanks from
vehicle on which it is
transported; the
addition of certain
Class 9 materials.
10672-M............. DOT-E 10672 Burlington 49 CFR 173.3(a), To modify exemption to
Packaging, Inc., 174.25(a), 175.3, provide for alternative
Brooklyn, NY. 177.848(b), Part absorbent material and
172 Subpart E and plastic ringlock on
F, Part 173, specially-designed
Subpart D, E, F, composite type
and H. packaging.
10672-M............. DOT-E 10672 Burlington 49 CFR 173.3(a), To modify the exemption
Packaging, Inc., 714.25(a), 175.3, to provide for
Brooklyn, NY. 177.848(b), Part passenger air as an
172, Subpart E and additional mode of
F, Part 173, transportation for
Subpart D, E, F, shipping liquid and
and H. solid hazardous
materials required to
bear the POISON, KEEP
AWAY FROM FOOD,
FLAMMABLE LIQUID,
FLAMMABLE SOLID OR
CORROSIVE labels in
specially-designed
composite type
packaging.
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10966-M............. DOT-E 10966 Columbia 49 CFR 173.119, To modify the exemption
Helicopters, Inc., 173.263, 175.320. to provide for an
Portland, OR. additional non-DOT
specification container
for the transportation
by helicopter of a
Class 3 material, a
combustible liquid, and
a Class 8 material in
non-DOT specification
rotationally molded,
cross-linked
polyethylene portable
tanks.
11167-M............. DOT-E 11167 ECO-Pak Specialty 49 CFR 173.240-244. To modify the exemption
Packaging, to provide for a
Elizabethon, TN. similar type portable
tank suitable for
transporting solids and
liquids specified as
Packaging Group 1
materials, as well as
materials poisonous by
inhalation.
11352-M............. DOT-E 11352 PepsiCo, Inc., 49 CFR 172.200, To authorize party-
Arlington, TX. 172.300, 172.400, status and additional
172.500. classes of hazardous
materials.
11516-M............. DOT-E 11615 Falcon Safety 49 CFR To modify the exemption
Products, Inc., 173.306(a)(3). to provide for certain
Somerville, NJ. DOT Specification 2Q
containers in size
greater than presently
authorized.
11537-M............. DOT-E 11537 Industrial Chemtex, 49 CFR 177.834(h).. To modify the exemption
Inc., Longview, TX. to include UN31HA1
intermediate bulk
containers for the
transportation in
commerce of certain
Class 8 material in
IBCs that are securely
mounted to a flatbed
trailer, but not
removed from the
vehicle prior to
loading or unloading of
container.
11725-M............. DOT-E 11725 Dynatherm 49 CFR 173.301, To authorize party
Corporation, Hunt 173.302(a), status and to authorize
Valley, MD. 173.304(a)(2), a similar non-DOT
173.34(d), 173.40, specification heat pipe
175.3. assembly for shipment
of certain liquefied
and compressed gases.
11984-M............. DOT-E 11984 Trans World 49 CFR To modify the exemption
Airlines, Inc., 172.102(c)(1) to provide for rail as
Kansas City, MO. special provision an additional mode of
60. transportation for the
movement of motor-
vehicle (piggy-back
trailers) when shipping
oxygen generators.
12062-M............. DOT-E 12062 Vulcan Chemicals, 49 CFR 173.242..... To reissue the exemption
Birmingham, AL. originally issued on an
emergency basis to
continue to use a non-
DOT specification tank
to transport a 6.1
material.
12062-M............. DOT-E 12062 Wood Protection 49 CFR 173.242..... To authorize party
Products, Inc., status and to authorize
Charlotte, NC. a similarly designed
non-DOT specification,
pneumatic hopper
trailer for the
transportation of a 6.1
material.
12094-M............. DOT-E 12094 Suburban Propane, 49 CFR 1234........ To reissue the exemption
Inc., Anchorage, originally issued on an
AK. emergency basis to
authorize the
transportation of
propane, Division 2.1,
in DOT 51M portable
tanks, that exceed the
quantity limitations.
12095-M............. DOT-E 12095 Railway Progress 49 CFR 172.301(c), To reissue an exemption
Institute, Inc., 180.503, 180.509, originally issued on an
Alexandria, VA. 180.517. emergency basis (as an
extension) to authorize
an alternative
inspection and test
program for tank cars.
12107-M............. DOT-E 12107 Toyota Motor Sales, 49 CFR 100-180, To reissue the exemption
U.S.A., Inc., except as provided originally issued on an
Torrance, CA. in exemption. emergency basis for the
manufacture, mark and
sale of certain shock
absorbers, struts,
stays and dampers for
transportation in
commerce as
accumulators.
12112-M............. DOT-E 12112 HRD Aero Systems, 49 CFR 173.301(1).. To reissue the exemption
Inc., Valenica, CA. originally issued on an
emergency basis for the
transportation in
commerce of certain 2.2
gases in non-DOT
specification copper
cylinders used as
components (fire
extinguishers) in
aircraft of foreign
manufacturers.
12113-M............. DOT-E 12113 Bemis Company, 49 CFR 178.3(a)(4). To reissue the exemption
Inc., Omaha, NE. originally issued on an
emergency basis for the
transportation in
commerce of bags
(UN5M2) which were not
marked to correct size
specifications.
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NEW EXEMPTIONS
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11098-N............. DOT-E 11098 Alcan Smelters and 49 CFR 49 CFR To authorize the
Chemicals Ltd., 173.242. transport of (aluminum
Montreal, CN. dross) substances which
in contact with water
emit flammable gases,
solid, n.o.s. UN 2813
classed as Division 4.3
in ventedrail box car.
(mode 2)
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11540-N............. DOT-E 11540 Convenience 49 CFR To authorize an
Products, Fenton, 173.1200(a)(8)(ii). alternative test of
MO. aerosol containers with
polyurethane prepolymer
components to attain
internal pressure of at
least 130 degrees.
(modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
11682-N............. DOT-E 11682 Cryolor, Argancy 49 CFR 178.338- To authorize the
57365 Ennery-- 2(a)&(e). transportation in
France. commerce of a vacuum
insulated, non-DOT
specification portable
tank permanently fitted
within an ISO frame for
the use in transporting
certan refrigerated
liquid, Division 2.2.
(modes 1, 2, 3)
11774-N............. DOT-E 11774 Safety Disposal 49 CFR 171.8, To authorize the
System, Inc., Opa 172.101 Col 8c, transportation in
Locka, FL. 173.197. commerce of a specially
designed outer
packaging equipped with
liner for use in
transporting regulated
medical waste, Division
6.2. (mode 1)
11783-N............. DOT-E 11783 Peoples Natural 49 CFR 173.242..... To authorize the one-
Gas, Rosemount, MN. time transportation of
natural gas odorant in
portable tanks
comparable to DOT
Specification 51. (mode
1)
11943-N............. DOT-E 11943 ICI Americas, Inc., 49 CFR 174.680, To authorize the
Wilmington, DE. 175.630, 176.600, transportation of co-
177.841. loading of materials
meeting Packing Group
III toxic (poison)
class, bearing
``harmful--keep away
from food'' labels.
(modes 1, 2, 3, 4)
11982-N............. DOT-E 11982 Webasto 49 CFR To authorize the
Thermosystems, 177.834(1)(2)(i). manufacture, mark and
Inc., Madison sale of cargo heaters
Heights, MI. for use in transporting
Class 3 or Division 2.1
hazardous materials in
enclosed trucks or
trailers on highway
vehicles. (mode 1)
12004-N............. DOT-E 12004 Alfa SA, Portugal.. 49 CFR 173.304, To authorize the
173.34(e)(9), manufacture, mark and
175.3, 178.51. sale of non-
specification cylinders
comparable to DOT-
Specification 4BA for
use in transporting
certain Class 2
material. (mode 1, 2,
4)
12022-N............. DOT-E 12022 Taylor-Wharton Co., 49 CFR (e)(15)(vi), To authorize the use of
Harrisburg, PA. 173.302(c)(2), ultrasonic inspection
(3), (4) & (5), in lieu of hydrostatic
173.34(e)(1), pressure test and
(e)(3), (e)(4), internal visual
(e)(8), (e)(14), inspection of 3AA
173.34(e)(1), cylinders for use in
(e)(3), (e)(4), transporting hazardous
(e)(8), (e)(14), materials classed as
(e). Division 2.1., 2.2 and
2.3. (mode 1, 2, 3, 4,
5)
12054-N............. DOT-E 12054 Gulf & Caribbean 49 CFR 172.101, To authorize the
Cargo, Inc., Fort Col. 9B. transportation in
Lauderdale, FL. commerce of explosives,
Division 1, that are
forbidden or exceed the
quantity limitation for
transportation by air.
(mode 4)
12067-N............. DOT-E 12067 United Parcel 49 CFR 171.2(a), To authorize the
Service Company 173.3(a), transportation in
(UPSCO), 173.301(e), commerce of compressed
Louisville, KY. 173.302(a), gases, n.o.s, Division
173.34(a)(1) & (e). 2.2 in non-DOT
specification cylinders
used as part of an
aircraft component
(mode 1)
12084-N............. DOT-E 12084 AlliedSignal, Inc., 49 CFR To authorize an
Morristown, NJ. 173.34(e)(11). alternative schedule
for retesting of DOT
4B, 4BA, and 4BW
cylinders used in
transporting
refrigerant gases and
blends. (modes 1, 2, 3)
12087-N............. DOT-E 12087 LND, Inc., 49 CFR 172.101, Co. To authorize the
Fairfield, CT. 9, 173.306, 175.3. manufacture, mark, and
sale of non-DOT
specification metal
containers containing
Boron Trifluoride,
classed as 2.3 for use
in radiation detectors.
(modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
12114-N............. DOT-E 12114 GPU Nuclear, Inc., 49 CFR 173.403, The authorize
Middletown, PA. 173.427. transportation in
commerce of a nuclear
steam generator and
pressurizer. (mode 2)
12115-N............. DOT-E 12115 GPU Nuclear, Inc., 49 CFR 173.403, To authorize the
Middletown, PA. 173.427. transportation in
commerce of a nuclear
reactor vessel. (mode
2)
12118-N............. DOT-E 12118 Taylor-Wharton 49 CFR To authorize the
Theodore, AL. 177.834(i)(2), manufacture, marking,
178.316(c) (1) & sale and use of DOT
(2). Specification 4L welded
insulated cylinders and
assemblies mounted to
handling skid for use
in transporting
Division 2.2 material.
(mode 1)
12122-N............. DOT-E 12122 Atlantic Research 49 CFR 173.301(h), To authorize the
Corp., Knoxville, 173.302, manufacture, mark, sale
TN. 173.306(d)(3). and use of non-Dot
specification cylinders
for use as components
of automotive vehicle
safety systems. (modes
1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
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12124-N............. DOT-E 12124 Albemarle Corp., 49 CFR 173.242, To authorize the
Baton Rouge, LA. 178.245-1(c), transportation in
178.245-1(d)(4). commerce of a non-DOT
specification portable
tank comparable to a
specification DOT 51
portable tank equipped
with bottom outlet and
no internal shutoff
valve for use in
transporting various
hazardous materials
classed in Division 4.2
and 4.3. (modes 1, 3)
12128-N............. DOT-E 12128 Ogden Waste 49 CFR 171.8, To authorize the
Solutions, Inc., 172.101 Column transportation in
Okahumpka, FL. (8C), 173.197. commerce of non-DOT
specification steel
roll-off containers as
outer packagings for
transportation in
commerce of regulated
medical waste in dual
packagings. (mode 1)
12133-N............. DOT-E 12133 Polar Air Cargo, 49 CFR 172.101(9B), To authorize the
Washington, DC. 172.204 (a) & (c), transportation in
173.27, 173.54(j), commerce of certain
175.30(a)(1). Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
and 1.4 explosives
which are forbidden or
exceed quantities
authorized. (mode 4)
12135-N............. DOT-E 12135 Daicel Safety 49 CFR 173.301(h), To authorize the
Systems, Inc., 173.302, manufacture, mark and
Hyogo-Ken, JP. 173.306(d)(3). sale of non-DOT
specification cylinders
(pressure vessels) for
use as components of
automobile vehicle
safety systems. (modes
1, 2, 3, 4)
12147-N............. DOT-E 12147 Portland General 49 CFR 173.416(a), To authorize the one-
Electric, Rainier, 173.467. time transportation in
OR. commerce of a reactor
vessel for disposal
containing Class 7,
radioactive material.
(modes 1, 3)
12168-N............. DOT-E 12168 Chemical Leaman 49 CFR 171.101 To authorize the
Tank Lines, Inc., (T27). emergency one-time
Exton, PA. transportation in
commerce of a IM101
tank not in compliance
with special provision
T27 minimum shell
thickness used for the
transportation in
commerce of Class 8
material. (mode 1)
12176-N............. DOT-E 12176 Hoke Inc., 49 CFR 123, 178.42. To authorize the
Cresskill, NY. manufacture, marking
and sale of non-DOT
specification cylinders
conforming to DOT 3E
specification for use
in transporting
hazardous materials
which are presently
authorized in 3E.
(modes 1, 2, 3)
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EMERGENCY EXEMPTIONS
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EE 12018-N.......... DOT-E 12018 MVE, Inc., New 49 CFR 173.320..... Request for emergency
Prague, MN. exemption to authorize
the bulk transportation
of refrigerated liquids
in cargo tanks when the
tanks are not mounted
on motor vehicles.
(modes 1, 3)
EE 12095-N.......... DOT-E 12095 Railway Progress 49 CFR 172.301(c), Request for emergency
Institute, 180.503, 180.509, exemption that
Alexandria, VA. 180.517. authorizes an
alternative inspection
and test program for
any class DOT tank car,
and any non-DOT tank
car when such car is
used to transport
hazardous material.
(mode 2)
EE 12140-N.......... DOT-E 12140 Airgas, Inc. and 49 CFR 173.3, Request for emergency
Airgas Management, 173.304. exemption to transport
Inc., Radnor, PA. cylinders that are not
marked with the correct
contents. (mode 1)
EE 12141-N.......... DOT-E 12141 Birmingham 49 CFR 173.24(d)(2) Request for emergency
Southeast LLC, exemption that
Cartersville, GA. authorize the one-time
transportation of a
hopper car containing
hazardous waste that
exceeds the maximum
weight of lading marked
on the spec. plate.
(mode 2)
EE 12143-N.......... DOT-E 12143 Suburban Propane, 49 CFR 172.101, Request for emergency
Anchorage, AL. 176.83(b). exemption to authorize
the transportation of
propane that exceed the
quantity limitations
per package, when
offered for
transportation by air.
(mode 5)
EE 12150-N.......... DOT-E 12150 Midland 49 CFR 179.102-17.. Request for emergency
Manufacturing exemption to authorize
Corp, Skokie, IL. the transportation in
commerce of DOT spec
tank cars meeting all
specs except that they
are equipped with
combination pressure
relief devices that
contain a frangible
disk constructed of a
non-authorized
material. (mode 2)
EE 12151-N.......... DOT-E 12151 Energetic 49 CFR Request for an emergency
Solutions, Dallas, 173.24b(d)(2). exemption to authorize
TX. the movement of a
hopper type rail car
overloaded with
ammonium nitrate. (mode
2)
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EE 12153-N.......... DOT-E 12153 Sandia National 49 CFR not provided Request for emergency
Labs, Albuquerque, exemption to transport
NM. certain material in non-
DOT spec containers.
(mode 1)
EE 12154-N.......... DOT-E 12154 Hach company, Ames, 49 CFR Request for an emergency
IA. 171.11(d)(4)(ii). exemption to authorize
shipments of hazmat by
ICAO not to include
notation on the
shipping paper
indicating that the
shipment is being made
under 49 CFR 171.11 or
include the letters
``ICAO''. (modes 4, 5)
EE 12159-N.......... DOT-E 12159 United Parcel 49 CFR 171.2(a), Request for an emergency
Service, 172.200, 172.203, exemption to transport
Louisville, KY. 173.220, 175.30, in commerce generators
175.33, 175.78, powered by internal
175.79, 175.85. combustion engines as
``engines, internal
combustion'' on cargo-
only aircraft. (mode 4)
EE 12160-N.......... DOT-E 12160 BAX Global Inc., 49 CFR Request for an emergency
Irvine, CA. 171.11(d)(4)(ii). exemption to authorize
shipments of certain
materials by air,
without indicating on
the shipping paper that
the shipment is being
made under the
provisions of 49 CFR
171.11 or including the
letters ``ICAO'', as
currently required.
(modes 1, 2, 4, 5)
EE 12161-N.......... DOT-E 12161 Clariant, 49 CFR 173.24(b)(2) Request for an emergency
Charlotte, NC. exemption to transport
bottles that have been
scored (and therefore
may leak) to one
consolidation site.
(mode 1)
EE 12162-N.......... DOT-E 12162 Dept of the Army 49 CFR 178.35, Request for an emergency
(DOD), Falls 178.36(e)(j). exemption to authorize
Church, VA. the use of non-DOT
specification
containers for certain
compressed gases.
(modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
EE 12163-N.......... DOT-E 12163 Safety-Kleen, 49 CFR 173.211..... Request for an emergency
Columbia, SC. exemption to transport
non-DOT specification
cylinders containing
sodium and mineral
spirits. (mode 1)
EE 12169-N.......... DOT-E 12169 Dupont Victoria, TX 49 CFR Request for an emergency
173.24b(d)(2). exemption to transport
a rail car that is
overloaded with class 9
material. (mode 2)
EE 12188-N.......... DOT-E 12188 BFI Waste Systems 49 CFR 172.101..... Request for an emergency
of North America, exemption to transport
Baltimore, MD. reg. med waste in a
bulk container. (mode
1)
EE 12193-N.......... DOT-E 12193 Clariant, 49 CFR 173.24(b)(2) Request for an emergency
Charlotte, NC. exemption to transport
damaged DOT 56 portable
tanks containing sodium
hydrosulfite. (mode 1).
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DENIALS
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8914-X................................. Request by Amerijet
International, Inc. Ft.
Lauderdale, FL to authorize
the shipment of certain
Division 1 explosives which
are forbidden or exceed
quantity limitations
authorized for transportation
by cargo aircraft only denied
November 6, 1998.
10138-M................................ Request by Betz Dearborn, Inc.
Trevose, PA to modify the
exemption to provide for the
use of intermediate bulk
containers for transporting
different classes of hazardous
materials denied December 18,
1998.
11540-N................................ Request by Convenience Products
Fenton, MO to authorize an
alternative test of aerosol
containers with polyurethane
prepolymer components to
attain internal pressure of at
least 130 degrees denied
October 6, 1998.
12043-N................................ Request by United States
Enrichment Corporation (USEC)
Bethesda, MD to authorize an
emergency exemption to permit
the shipment of uranium
hexafluoride cylinders with
valves that are manufactured
to the 1990 edition of ANSI
N14.1 instead of the 1995
edition denied September 30,
1998.
12044-N................................ Request by Reagent Chemical &
Research, Inc. Houston, TX to
authorize the transportation
in commerce of DOT 111A100W5
tank cars that exceed the
authorized load capacity for
use in transporting
hydrochloric acid, Class 8
denied October 9, 1998.
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