[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 141 (Friday, July 23, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40057-40059]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-18917]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Research and Special Programs Administration


Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Applications for Exemptions

AGENCY: Research and Special Programs Administration, DOT.

ACTION: List of applicants for exemptions.

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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 that the Office of Hazardous 
Materials Safety has received the applications described herein. Each 
mode of transportation for which a particular exemption is requested is 
indicated 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.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before (30 days after 
publication).

ADDRESS COMMENTS TO: Records Center, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 
20590.
    Comments should refer to the application number and be submitted in 
triplicate. If confirmation of receipt of comments is desired, include 
a self-addressed stamped postcard showing the exemption application 
number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Copies of the applications (See Docket Number) 
are available for inspection at the New Docket Management Facility, PL-
401, at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Nassif Building, 400 7th 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.
    This notice of receipt of applications for new exemptions is 
published in accordance with Part 107 of the Federal hazardous 
materials transportation law (49 U.S.C. 5117(b); 49 CFR 1.53(b)).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 20, 1999.
J. Suzanne Hedgepeth,
Director, Office of Hazardous Materials, Exemptions and Approvals.

                                                                     New Exemptions
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    Application  No.             Docket No.                  Applicant           Regulation(s) affected            Nature of exemption thereof
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12279-N.................  RSPA-1999-5763.........  Toyota Motor Sales, USA,      49 CFR 100-180........  To authorize the transportation in commerce of
                                                    Inc., Torrance, CA.                                   small quantities of Class 3 material in inner
                                                                                                          packaging consisting of a non-refillable
                                                                                                          receptacle enclosed in a sealed, leakproof 2
                                                                                                          mil polyethylene bag overpacked in plastic
                                                                                                          bins or suitable strong outer packagings.
                                                                                                          (mode 1)
12288-N.................  RSPA-1999-5853.........  Huntsman Chemical Company,    49 CFR 178.245-7(a)...  To authorize the transportation in commerce of
                                                    West Footscray VIC 3012, AU.                          Ethyl chloride, Division 2.1, in non-DOT
                                                                                                          specification steel portable tanks permanently
                                                                                                          fitted within an ISO frame. (modes 1, 2, 3)
12289-N.................  RSPA-1999-5855.........  Arbel Fauvet Rail (AFR),      49 CFR 178.245-1(a)...  To authorize the manufacturing, marking, sale
                                                    Cedex, FR.                                            and use of DOT Specification 51 steel portable
                                                                                                          tanks permanently enclosed within a ISO frame
                                                                                                          for use in transporting Division 2.1 and 2.2
                                                                                                          materials as presently authorized. (modes 1,
                                                                                                          2, 3)
12290-N.................  RSPA-1999-5858.........  Savage Industries Inc.,       49 CFR 174.67(a)2.....  To authorize an alternative blocking method of
                                                    Pottstown, PA.                                        rail cars while transferring various classes
                                                                                                          of hazardous materials. (mode 2)
12291-N.................  RSPA-1999-5856.........  Jean Philippe Fragrances,     49 CFR 173.306,         To authorize the transportation in commerce of
                                                    Inc., New York, NY.           173.306(1).             aerosol fragrance products not to exceed 5
                                                                                                          ounces to be transported in aluminum
                                                                                                          containers with overpack. (modes 1, 2)
12292-N.................  RSPA-1999-5854.........  Westway Trading Corporation,  49 CFR 179.12.........  To authorize the one-time transportation in
                                                    New Orleans, LA.                                      commerce of loaded non-hazardous material
                                                                                                          railcars containing broken interior steam
                                                                                                          coils. (mode 2)

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12293-N.................  RSPA-1999-5875.........  Intercontinental Packaging    49 CFR 173.306(a)       To authorize the manufacture, marking, and sale
                                                    Corp., Tuckahoe, NY.          (3)(v), 178.33a-2 & 8.  of non-DOT specification non-refillable metal
                                                                                                          and plastic aerosol containers filled with a
                                                                                                          propellant gas. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4)
12295-N.................  RSPA-1999-5878.........  Uniroyal Chemical Co.,        49 CFR 172.101, SP T15  To authorize the transportation in commerce of
                                                    Middlebury, CT.                                       a Division 6.1 material in IM-tanks equipped
                                                                                                          with bottom outlets. (modes 2, 3)
12296-N.................  RSPA-1999-5879.........  Clean Earth Systems, Inc.,    49 CFR 173.12(b)        To authorize the manufacture, marking and sale
                                                    Tampa, FL.                    (2)(i).                 of UN 11G IBC for use as the outer packaging
                                                                                                          for lab packs for transporting various classes
                                                                                                          of hazardous materials. (mode 1)
12297-N.................  RSPA-1999-5877.........  Applied Companies, Valencia,  49 CFR 178.53.........  To authorize the transportation in commerce of
                                                    CA.                                                   non-DOT specification cylinders for aircraft
                                                                                                          use constructed of stainless steel with a psi
                                                                                                          maximum service pressure that exceeds the
                                                                                                          requirement for use in transporting Division
                                                                                                          2.2 material. (mode 4)
12299-N.................  RSPA-1999-5904.........  Minnesota School of Diving,   49 CFR 177.870(e).....  To authorize the transportation in commerce of
                                                    Inc., Brainerd, MN.                                   Division 2.2, compressed air in DOT-
                                                                                                          Specification scuba cylinders that exceed the
                                                                                                          quantity limitations to be transported aboard
                                                                                                          passenger-carrying vehicle. (mode 1)
12300-N.................  RSPA-1999-5905.........  Container Products Corp.,     49 CFR 178.800........  To authorize the manufacture, marking and sale
                                                    Wilmington, NC.                                       of intermediate bulk containers which exceed
                                                                                                          the quantity limitations presently authorized
                                                                                                          for use in transporting Packing Groups II and
                                                                                                          III liquid hazardous materials and Packing
                                                                                                          Groups I, II, & III solid hazardous materials.
                                                                                                          (modes 1, 2, 3)
12301-N.................  RSPA-1999-5903.........  Niklor Chemical Co., Long     49 CFR 173.193(b).....  To authorize the transportation in commerce of
                                                    Beach, CA.                                            Division 2.3 and 6.1 materials in DOT-
                                                                                                          Specification 4BW cylinders that exceed the
                                                                                                          presently authorized quantity limitations.
                                                                                                          (modes 1, 2, 3)
12303-N.................  RSPA-1999-5954.........  Halliburton Energy Services,  49 CFR 173.201,         To authorize the transportation in commerce of
                                                    Duncan, OK.                   173.302, 173.304,       certain Division 2.1, 2.2 and Class 3
                                                                                  178.35(e), 178.35(f),   materials in non-DOT specification cylinders
                                                                                  178.36.                 used for oil well sampling. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4)
12305-N.................  RSPA-1999-5955.........  Fragrance Materials           49 CFR 172, Subparts    To authorize the transportation of samples of
                                                    Association of the U.S.,      C, D, E, 175.           flavor and fragrance materials in Class 3, 9
                                                    Washington, DC.                                       and Division 6.1 to be transported without
                                                                                                          required marking, labeling and shipping
                                                                                                          papers. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
12306-N.................  RSPA-1999-5956.........  Griffin Pipe Products Co.,    49 CFR 172 Subpart C &  To authorize the transportation of closed head
                                                    Lynchburg, VA.                F.                      1A1 55 gallon drums from a storage yard into
                                                                                                          the main plant via fork trucks, without
                                                                                                          required bill of lading or placards. (mode 1)
12307-N.................  RSPA-1999-5957.........  Kern County Dept. of Weights  49 CFR 173.24,          To authorize the transportation of specially
                                                    & Measures, Bakersfield, CA.  173.24(b).              designed equipment used for meter proving
                                                                                                          purposes and transportation of various Class 3
                                                                                                          petroleum products to offloading sites. (mode
                                                                                                          1)
12308-N.................  RSPA-1999-5958.........  AlliedSignal Inc.             49 CFR 173.243(b) (1),  To authorize the transportation in commerce of
                                                    Morristown, NJ.               173.33(d) (1),          a Class 8 and Division 6.1 material in MC-412
                                                                                  178.345-10, 178.346-3.  cargo tank trucks equipped with an alternative
                                                                                                          pressure relief device. (mode 1)
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