[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 186 (Monday, September 27, 1999)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Research and Special Programs Administration
49 CFR Parts 107, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 178, and 179
[Docket No. RSPA-99-6212 (HM-189P)]
RIN 2137-AD38
Hazardous Materials Regulations: Editorial Corrections and
Clarifications
AGENCY: Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This final rule corrects editorial errors, makes minor
regulatory changes, and in response to requests for clarification,
improves the clarity of certain provisions in the Hazardous Materials
Regulations (HMR). The intended effect of this rule is to enhance the
accuracy and reduce misunderstandings of the HMR. The amendments
contained in this rule are minor editorial changes and do not impose
new requirements.
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 1999.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael G. Stevens, Office of
Hazardous Materials Standards, (202) 366-8553, Research and Special
Programs Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
RSPA annually reviews the HMR to identify errors which may confuse
readers. Inaccuracies corrected in this final rule include
typographical errors, incorrect references to other rules and
regulations in the CFR, inconsistent use of terminology, and
misstatements of certain regulatory requirements. In response to
inquiries RSPA received concerning the clarity of particular
requirements specified in the HMR, certain other changes are made to
reduce uncertainties.
Because these amendments do not impose new requirements, notice and
public procedure are unnecessary. In addition, making these amendments
effective without the customary 30-day delay following publication will
allow the changes to appear in the next revision of 49 CFR.
The following is a section-by-section summary of the amendments
made under this final rule. It does not discuss all minor editorial
corrections (e.g., typographical, capitalization and punctuation
errors), changes to legal authority citations and certain other minor
adjustments to enhance the clarity of the HMR.
Section-by-Section Review
Part 107
Section 107.14
Paragraph (a)(1) is revised to update operating hours of RSPA's
hazardous materials telephone information line and to provide the
correct internet address for the Hazardous Materials Safety website.
Section 107.117
In paragraph (d)(4), the telephone number for emergency exemption
processing under the Federal Railroad Administration is updated.
Part 171
Section 171.6
In paragraph (b)(2), the table of OMB control numbers is revised to
reflect current control numbers, report titles, and affected sections
for collections of information.
Section 171.7
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) entry
``ISO 780-1985(E), Packaging Pictoral Marking and Handling of Goods'',
is removed for simplification of the regulations. Package orientation
arrows, as illustrated in Sec. 172.312, need only to conform
pictorially to the ISO standard. Because the illustration shown in
Sec. 172.312 and the ISO standard are identical, reference to the
standard is unnecessary.
Section 171.8
In the definition for ``hazardous substance'', a reference in
paragraph (3)(i) to the requirements for determining whether a mixture
of radionuclides exceeds the reportable quantity (RQ) is corrected to
read ``paragraph 7 of Appendix A to Sec. 172.101''.
Section 171.14
Paragraph (c), as amended in a final rule published October 1, 1998
(Docket HM-189O; 63 FR 52844), is revised to correct the inadvertent
removal of the authorization to offer and transport liquid hazardous
materials in non-specification fiber drums after October 1,1999. This
authorization remains valid until funds are authorized by Congress to
be appropriated to carry out chapter 51 of title 49, United States Code
(related to transportation of hazardous materials). Paragraph (c)(2)
containing an expired compliance date is removed.
Part 172
Section 172.101
Minor changes are made to three proper shipping names. The entry
``2-Bromopropanes'', UN2344, PG II, is revised to read
``Bromopropanes'' for consistency with the PG III entry and the UN
Recommendations. In the entry ``Dichlorofluoromethane or Refrigerant
gas R212'', UN1029, ``R212'' is revised to read ``R21'' to correct a
printing error. The entry ``2-ethylbutyl acetate'', UN1177, is revised
to read ``ethylbutyl acetate'' for consistency with the UN
Recommendations. Stocks of preprinted shipping papers and package
markings showing these old proper shipping names may be continued in
use for a period up to one-year from the effective date of this final
rule, as currently provided by Sec. 172.101(l).
For the entry ``Nitrogen dioxide, see Dinitrogen tetroxide'',
UN1067, the wording ``Nitrogen dioxide'' is corrected from italicized
to Roman type. The use of either name is acceptable as a proper
shipping name.
For the entry ``Nitrous oxide, refrigerated liquid, UN2201'', in
column (6), the label code ``2.2'' is revised to read ``2.2, 5.1''.
This revision aligns the entry with the UN Recommendations. Currently,
Sec. 172.402(f) requires any Division 2.2 material that also meets the
definition for an oxidizing gas to be labeled OXIDIZER.
For the entry ``Organic peroxide type C, liquid'', UN3103, in
column (6), the ``5.1'' label code is revised to read ``5.2'' to
correct a typographical error. The division number for the material, in
column 3, is correctly shown as ``5.2''.
For the entries, ``Paint or Paint related material'', UN3066,
Packing groups II and III, in column (8B), the reference ``202'' and
``203'' respectively are removed and the reference ``173'' is added in
their place. The packagings prescribed in Sec. 173.173 are the same as
those prescribed in Secs. 173.202 and 173.203.
For the entry ``Sulfur, 4.1, UN1350'', Special provision N20 is
removed. Special provision N20 authorizes the use of a 5M1 non-bulk
multi-wall paper bag; whereas, sulfur is not regulated when packaged in
non-bulk packagings. In addition, for the entries ``Sulfur, 4.1,
UN1350'' and ``Sulfur, 9, NA1350'', Special provision A1 is removed.
Special provision A1 prohibits non-bulk single packagings on passenger
aircraft.
For the entry ``Uranyl nitrate hexahydrate solution'', UN2980, the
packaging exception reference in column 8A, ``421, 425'', is corrected
to read ``421, 427''. The packaging exceptions for low specific
activity
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(LSA) radioactive materials were moved from Sec. 173.425 to
Sec. 173.427 in a final rule published September 28,1995 (60 FR 50307).
Appendix A to Section 172.101
The second footnote following Table 2, identified as
``EEE'', is corrected to read ``''.
The third and fourth footnotes following Table 2, identified as
``**'' and ``***'' respectively, are revised to correctly reference
paragraph 7 of this appendix, which describes a method for determining
the reportable quantities for radionuclide mixtures or solutions.
Section 172.102
In paragraph (c)(3), the second sentence of Special Provision B7 is
revised to clarify that the requirement applies to multi-unit tank car
tanks only.
In paragraph (c)(5), the following changes are made: Special
Provision N20 is removed. Special Provision N71, which is applicable
only to the entries ``Paint'' and ``Paint related material'', is
redundant with the packaging requirements prescribed in Sec. 173.173
and, therefore, is removed.
In paragraph (c)(7), Special Provision T38, the last sentence
containing an expired compliance date is removed.
Section 172.312
In paragraph (a)(2), the reference to ISO Standard 780-1985 is
removed. Referencing this ISO standard is unnecessary because the
package orientation arrows shown in the standard are depicted
Illustratively in this section.
Section 172.400
In paragraph (b), in column 1 of the table, the entry ``7 (empty
packages, see Sec. 173.427) is corrected to read ``7 (empty packages,
see Sec. 173.428)''. The requirements for empty radioactive packages
were moved to Sec. 173.428 in a final rule published September 28, 1995
(60 FR 50307).
Part 173
Section 173.52
In paragraph (b), in the first column of Table 1, the fifth and
sixth entries for compatibility groups E and F, in the parenthetical
expression, the wording ``flammable liquid gel'' is corrected to read
``flammable liquid or gel'.
Section 173.57
In paragraph (a), the introductory text is revised to update the
description of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous
Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria, and to correct a punctuation
error.
Section 173.62
In paragraph (a), the reference to paragraph ``(e)'' is corrected
to read paragraph ``(d)''. In addition, in the Table of Packing Methods
in paragraph (c), the entries ``133'' and ``137'' are revised to
correct a format printing error.
Section 173.121
In the table in paragraph (a), the last two entries in column 3 are
corrected by adding the appropriate temperature in Celsius.
Section 173.150
In paragraph (c), a grammatical error is corrected to clarify
shipping paper exceptions do not apply to ORM-D materials offered for
transportation and transported by aircraft.
Section 173.197
Paragraph (b) containing an expired compliance date is removed. The
paragraph designation ``(a)'' is removed from the introductory text and
paragraphs (1) through (7) are redesignated as paragraphs (a) through
(g) respectively.
Section 173.314
In the third sentence in paragraph (e), the word
``monomethylamine'' is corrected to read ``methylamine anhydrous''.
Section 173.315
In the paragraph (a) table, the entry for ``Liquefied petroleum
gas'' is revised to reference new note 26 in column 4. This note is
added to alert readers that LPG is authorized for transportation in
non-specification cargo tanks subject to the conditions prescribed in
the current paragraph (k) of this section.
Section 173.318
In paragraph (a)(3)(i), the reference ``Sec. 176.76(h)(1)'' is
corrected to reference the cryogenic liquids requirements in
Sec. 176.76(g).
Section 173.410
In paragraph (h), the semicolon at the end of the sentence is
replaced with a period.
Section 173.428
The introductory paragraph is editorially revised to correct a
misconception that empty radioactive materials packagings are excepted
from labeling. As prescribed in paragraph (d) of this section, the
``Empty'' label is required to be affixed to the packaging.
Section 173.469
In the formula in paragraph (a)(4)(i), the expression ``1.3
10-4'' is corrected to read ``1.3 x
10-4''.
Part 174
Section 174.85
In the explanatory notes following the table in paragraph (d), in
the line entry which begins with ``Group 3'', the wording ``PG I''
after the wording ``2.3'' is removed. Compressed gases are not assigned
to packing groups.
Part 175
Section 175.700
Paragraph (a)(1) is removed and the remaining paragraphs are
renumbered. Packages requiring a Radioactive Yellow-II label do not
have a transport index exceeding 1.0; therefore, this paragraph is
unnecessary.
Part 178
Section 178.61
In paragraph (f)(2), the reference to ``paragraph (m)'' is
corrected to read ``paragraph (j)''.
Section 178.245-4
Paragraph (e) is revised to correctly reference the definition of a
``container'' in the Coast Guard regulations at Sec. 450.3(a)(2), not
Sec. 450.3(a)(3).
Section 178.803
The table is revised to correct the footnote applicable to the
hydrostatic testing of metal intermediate bulk containers (IBC)
intended to contain liquids or solids loaded or discharged under
pressure.
Part 179
Section 179.15
Paragraph (f)(1) is amended to remove an obsolete compliance date
and to correct the wording ``tank pressure'' to read ``tank test
pressure''.
Section 179.300-15
Paragraph (a) is revised to remove a reference to Sec. 179.302.
This section appears in the HMR as ``reserved''.
Section 179.400-8
In paragraph (d), a reference to ``Sec. 179.100-23(a)(1)'' is
revised to read ``Sec. 179.16(c)''. Section 179.100-23 was removed from
the HMR in a final rule published June 5, 1996 (Docket HM-216; 61 FR
28666).
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Regulatory Analyses and Notices
A. Executive Order 12866 and DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
This final rule is not considered a significant regulatory action
under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 and, therefore, was not
subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget. This rule is
not significant according to the Regulatory Policies and Procedures of
the Department of Transportation (44 FR 11034). Because of the minimal
economic impact of this rule, preparation of a regulatory impact
analysis or a regulatory evaluation is not warranted.
B. Executive Order 12612
This final rule has been analyzed in accordance with the principles
and criteria in Executive Order 12612 (``Federalism''). Federal
hazardous material transportation law, (49 U.S.C. 5101-5127) contains
express preemption provisions at 49 U.S.C. 5125.
RSPA is not aware of any State, local, or Indian tribe requirements
that would be preempted by correcting editorial errors and making minor
regulatory changes. This final rule does not have sufficient federalism
impacts to warrant the preparation of a federalism assessment.
C. Executive Order 13084
This rule has been analyzed in accordance with the principles and
criteria contained in Executive Order 13084 (``Consultation and
Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments''). Because this rule would
not significantly or uniquely affect the communities of the Indian
tribal governments, the funding and consultation requirements of this
Executive Order do not apply.
D. Regulatory Flexibility Act
I certify that this final rule will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities. This rule makes minor
editorial changes which will not impose any new requirements on persons
subject to the HMR; thus, there are no direct or indirect adverse
economic impacts for small units of government, businesses or other
organizations.
E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
This rule does not impose unfunded mandates under the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995. It does not result in costs of $100
million or more to either State, local, or tribal governments, in the
aggregate, or to the private sector, and is the least burdensome
alternative that achieves the objective of the rule.
F. Impact on Business Processes and Computer Systems (Year 2000)
Many computers that use two digits to keep track of dates may, on
January 1, 2000, recognize ``double zero'' not as 2000 but as 1900. The
Year 2000 problem could cause computers to stop running or to start
generating erroneous data. The Year 2000 problem poses a threat to the
global economy in which Americans live and work. With the help of the
President's Council on Year 2000 conversion, Federal agencies are
reaching out to increase awareness of the problem and to offer support.
We do not want to impose new requirements that would mandate business
process changes when the resources necessary to implement those
requirements would otherwise be applied to the Year 2000 problem.
This final rule does not impose business process changes or require
modification to computer systems. Because the final rule does not
affect organizations' ability to respond to the Year 2000 problem, we
do not intend to delay the effectiveness of the requirements in the
final rule.
G. Paperwork Reduction Act
There are no new information collection requirements in this final
rule.
H. Regulation Identifier Number (RIN)
A regulation identifier number (RIN) is assigned to each regulatory
action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations. The
Regulatory Information Service Center publishes the Unified Agenda in
April and October of each year. The RIN number contained in the heading
of this document can be used to cross-reference this action with the
Unified Agenda.
List of Subjects
49 CFR Part 107
Administrative practice and procedure, Hazardous materials
transportation, Packaging and containers, Penalties, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
49 CFR Part 171
Exports, Hazardous materials transportation, Hazardous waste,
Imports, Incorporation by reference, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
49 CFR Part 172
Education, Hazardous materials transportation, Hazardous waste,
Labeling, Markings, Packaging and containers, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
49 CFR Part 173
Hazardous materials transportation, Packaging and containers,
Radioactive materials, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements,
Uranium.
49 CFR Part 174
Hazardous materials transportation, Radioactive materials, Railroad
safety.
49 CFR Part 175
Air carriers, Hazardous materials transportation, Radioactive
materials, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
49 CFR Part 178
Hazardous materials transportation, Motor vehicle safety, Packaging
and containers, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
49 CFR Part 179
Hazardous materials transportation, Railroad safety, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
In consideration of the foregoing, 49 CFR Chapter I is amended as
follows:
PART 107--HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAM PROCEDURES
1. The authority for part 107 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127, 44701; Sec. 212-213, Pub. L.
104-121, 110 Stat. 857; 49 CFR 1.45, 1.53.
Sec. 107.14 [Amended]
2. In Sec. 107.14, the following changes are made:
a. In paragraph (a)(1), second sentence, the time ``4:00 p.m.'' is
removed and ``5:00 p.m.'' is added in its place.
b. In paragraph (a)(1), last sentence, the internet website
``http://ohm.volpe.dot.gov/ohm'' is removed and ``http://
hazmat.dot.gov'' is added in its place.
Sec. 107.117 [Amended]
3. In Sec. 107.117, in paragraph (d)(4), the wording ``202-366-0509
or 366-0523'' is removed and the wording ``202-493-6247 or 202-493-
6244'' is added in its place.
PART 171--GENERAL INFORMATION, REGULATIONS, AND DEFINITIONS
4. The authority citation for part 171 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127; 49 CFR 1.53.
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5. In Sec. 171.6, paragraph (b)(2) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 171.6 Control numbers under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
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(b) * * *
(2) Table.
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Title 49 CFR part or
Current OMB control No. Title section where identified
and described
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2137-0014.................. Cargo Tank Specification Requirements.................... Secs. 107.503, 107.504,
178.320, 178.337,
178.338, 178.345,
178.346, 178.347,
178.348, 180.409,
180.417.
2137-0018.................. Inspection and Testing of Portable Tank and IBC's........ Secs. 173.24, 173.32,
173.32 (b) (e),
173.32a, 173.32b,
173.32c, 178.3,
178.245, 178.245-1 (a),
178.245-6, 178.255,
178.255-1, 178.270,
178.271, 178.272,
178.702, 178.703,
178.801, 178.810,
178.813, 180.352.
2137-0022.................. Testing, Inspection, and Marking Requirements for Secs. 173.34 (c),
Cylinders. 173.34 (e) (10),
173.302 (c) (3), (c)
(5), 173.302 (e),
173.303 (d), 173.309,
178.2, 178.3, 178.35(f)
(g) (h), 178.36 (e),
178.37 (e), 178.38 (e),
178.44 (s), 178.45 (n),
178.46 (m), 178.47 (p),
178.57(q), 178.59 (n),
178.60 (r), 178.61 (p),
178.68(n), 178.337,
178.338, 178.345.
2137-0034.................. Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers and Emergency Part 172, Secs. 173.6,
Response Information. 173.7 (a) (1), 173.8,
173.22 (a) (1), 173.56
(b) (1), (d) (1), (e)
(2), 173.150 (f) (3)
(i), 174.24, 174.26
(b), 174.114, 175.30,
175.35, 175.703, 176.9,
176.24, 176.27, 176.30,
176.31, 176.36, 176.89,
176.90, 176.95,
177.817.
2137-0039.................. Hazardous Materials Incident Report...................... Secs. 171.15, 171.16.
2137-0051.................. Rulemaking and Exemptions Petitions...................... Part 106, Subpart B,
Part 107, Subpart B,
Secs. 106.31, 106.33,
107.3, 107.5, 107.7,
107.103, 107.105,
107.107, 107.109,
107.113, 107.117,
107.121, 107.123,
107.125, 107.201,
107.202, 107.203,
107.205, 107.209,
107.211, 107.215,
107.217, 107.219,
107.221, 107.223.
2137-0510.................. RAM Transportation Requirements.......................... Part 173, Subpart I,
Secs. 173.22 (c),
173.411, 173.415 (a),
173.416 (b), 173.417
(a) (5), (b) (3), (4),
173.457 (b), 173.471
(a), (d), 173.472,
173.473 (a), (d),
173.476 (a), (b), (c).
2137-0542.................. Cryogenic Liquids Requirements........................... Secs. 173.318, 177.816,
177.840, 180.405.
2137-0557.................. Approvals for Hazardous Materials........................ Secs. 107.401, 107.402,
107.403, 107.404,
107.405, 172.101 (l)
(2), 172.102 (c) (1)
(60), (c) (3) (B69),
173.2a (c) (4), 173.4
(c), 173.7 (a) (1),
173.21(f)(3)(h)(2)(i),
173.24 (e) (3) (iii),
173.51 (a),(b), 173.56
(a) (2), (b) (1), (2),
(4), (c), (f), (g),
(i), (j) (3), 173.124
(a) (1) (iii) (b), (a)
(2) (iii) (d), 173.128
(d), 173.159 (f),
173.166, 173.171 (a),
(c), 173.185 (d) (9),
(ii), (iii), i,
173.214, 173.224 (d),
173.225 (b) (4), (c),
173.245 (a) (b),
173.300a, 173.300b,
173.305 (c) (1),
173.315 (i) (12),
173.334 (d), 173.340
(a), (b), (c) (4),
176.340 (c), 178.270-3
(f), 178.270-13 (d),
178.601 (e) (g) (7),
(h), (k), 178.603 (b),
178.604 (b) (2),
178.605 (b), 178.606
(b), (c), 178.608 (b)
(5), 178.801 (e) (2),
(h), (i), 178.813 (c).
2137-0559.................. Rail Carriers and Tank Car Tank Requirements............. Secs. 172.102 (c) (3)
(B45), (B46), (B55),
(B61), (B69), (B77),
(B78), (B81), 173.10
(b) (1), 173.31 (a)
(2), (b) (6) (ii),
173.247 (a), 174.9,
174.20 (b), 174.50,
174.61, 174.63 (d),
174.81 Table note b,
174.104 (c), (e), (f),
174.114, 174.204 (a)
(1), 179.3, 179.5,
179.7(b)(2), (5)(d),
179.22, 180.505,
180.509, 180.515,
180.517 (a), (b),
180.519 (d).
2137-0572.................. Testing Requirements for Non-Bulk Packaging.............. Secs. 178.2 (c),
178.601 (1).
2137-0582.................. Container Certification Statement........................ Secs. 176.27 (c),
176.172 (c).
2137-0586.................. Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Part 110.
Grants.
2137-0595.................. Cargo Tank Motor Vehicles in Liquefied Compressed Gas Secs. 173.315 (h) (2),
Service. 178.337, 178.337-8,
178.337-9, 180.405,
180.416 (b) (d) (f) (h)
(1).
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Sec. 171.7 [Amended]
6. In Sec. 171.7, in paragraph (a)(3) table, under ``International
Organization for Standardization'', the entry ``ISO 780-1985(E),
Packaging-Pictoral Marking and Handling of Goods....172.312'' is
removed.
Sec. 171.8 [Amended]
7. In Sec. 171.8, in paragraph (3)(i) of the definition for
``Hazardous substance'', the wording ``paragraph 6'' is removed and
``paragraph 7'' is added in its place.
Sec. 171.12a [Amended]
8. In Sec. 171.12a, in the first sentence in paragraph (b)
introductory text, the word ``Transportion'' is removed and the word
``Transportation'' is added in its place.
9. In Sec. 171.14, paragraph (c) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 171.14 Transitional provisions for implementing certain
requirements.
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(c) Non-specification fiber drums. A non-specification fiber drum
with a removable head is authorized for a liquid hazardous material in
Packing Group III that is not poisonous by inhalation for which the
packaging was authorized under the requirements of part 172 or part 173
of this subchapter in effect on September 30, 1991. This authorization
expires on the date on which funds are authorized to be appropriated to
carry out chapter 51 of title 49, United States Code (related to
transportation of hazardous materials), for fiscal years beginning
after September 30, 1997. Information concerning this funding
authorization date may be obtained by contacting the Office of the
Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety.
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PART 172--HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TABLE, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS COMMUNICATIONS, EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION, AND
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
10. The authority citation for part 172 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127; 49 CFR 1.53.
11. In Sec. 172.101, the Hazardous Materials Table is amended by
removing, adding, in appropriate alphabetical sequence, and revising,
the following entries to read as follows:
Sec. 172.101 Purpose and use of hazardous materials table.
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Sec. 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table
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(8) Packaging (Sec. 173.* * *) (9) Quantity (10) Vessel stowage
Hazardous ------------------------------------------- limitations -------------------------
materials Hazard Identification Special --------------------------
Symbols descriptions and class or Numbers PG Label Codes provisions Passenger
proper shipping Division Exceptions Non-bulk Bulk aircraft/ Cargo air- Location Other
names rail craft only
(1) (2)............. (3) (4)............ (5)...... (6)......... (7)........ (8A)....... (8B)......... (8C)......... (9A)....... (9B)....... (10A)...... (10B)
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[REMOVE:].......
* * * * * * *
2-Bromopropanes.
* * * * * * *
Dichlorofluorome
thane or
Refrigerant gas
R212.
* * * * * * *
2-Ethylbutyl
acetate.
* * * * * * *
Nitrogen
dioxide, see
Dinitrogen
tetroxide.
* * * * * * *
[ADD:]..........
* * * * * * *
Bromopropanes... 3 UN2344......... II....... 3........... T7......... 150........ 202.......... 242.......... 5 L........ 60 L....... B.......... 40
* * * * * * *
Dichlorofluorome 2.2 UN1029......... ....... 2.2......... ......... 306........ 304.......... 314, 315..... 75 kg...... 150 kg..... A.......... ...........
thane or
refrigerant gas
R21.
* * * * * * *
Ethylbutyl 3 UN1177......... III...... 3........... B1, T1..... 150........ 203.......... 242.......... 60 L....... 220 L...... A.......... ...........
acetate.
* * * * * * *
Nitrogen
dioxide, see
Dinitrogen
tetroxide.
* * * * * * *
[REVISED:]......
* * * * * * *
Nitrous oxide, 2.2 UN2201......... ......... ............ 2.2, 5.1. None....... 304.......... 314, 315..... 75 kg...... 150 kg..... B.......... 40
refrigerated B6.
liquid.
* * * * * * *
Organic peroxide 5.2 UN3103......... II....... 5.2......... ........... 152........ 225.......... None......... 5 L........ 10 L....... D.......... 12, 40
type C, liquid.
* * * * * * *
Paint or Paint 8 UN3066......... II....... 8........... B2, T14.... 154........ 173.......... 242.......... 1 L........ 30 L....... A.......... ...........
related
material.
................ .......... ............... III...... 8........... B52, T7.... 154........ 173.......... 241.......... 5 L........ 60 L....... A.......... ...........
* * * * * * *
D........... Sulfur.......... 9 NA1350......... III...... 9........... 30......... None....... None......... 240.......... No limit... No limit... A.......... 19, 74
I........... Sulfur.......... 4.1 UN1350......... III...... 9........... 30, T1..... None....... None......... 240.......... No limit... No limit... A.......... 19, 74
* * * * * * *
Uranyl nitrate 7 UN2980......... ....... 7, 8........ ......... 421, 427... 415, 416, 417 415, 416, 417 ........... ........... D..........
hexahydrate
solution.
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Sec. 172.101, Appendix A [Amended]
12. In Appendix A to Sec. 172.101 the following changes are made:
a. In the second footnote of Table 2, the symbol ``EEE'' is
removed and ``'' is added in its place.
b. In the third footnote of Table 2, the wording ``paragraph 6'' is
removed and ``paragraph 7'' is added in its place.
c. In the fourth footnote of Table 2, in the second sentence, the
wording ``paragraph 6'' is removed and ``paragraph 7'' is added in its
place.
Sec. 172.102 [Amended]
13. In Sec. 172.102, the following changes are made:
a. In paragraph (c)(3), in Special Provision B7, in the second
sentence, insert the wording ``on multi-unit tank car tanks'' between
the words ``devices'' and ``shall''.
b. In paragraph (c)(5), Special Provision N20 is removed.
c. In paragraph (c)(5), Special Provision N71 is removed.
d. In paragraph (c)(7)(ii), in Special Provision T38, the last
sentence is removed.
Sec. 172.312 [Amended]
14. In Sec. 172.312, in paragraph (a)(2), the wording ``ISO
Standard 780-1985,'' is removed and the wording ``the illustration
shown in this paragraph,'' is added in its place.
Sec. 172.400 [Amended]
15. In Sec. 172.400, in paragraph (b), in column 1 of the table,
the entry ``7 (empty packages, see Sec. 173.427)'' is removed and the
entry ``7 (empty packages, see Sec. 173.428 of this subchapter)'' is
added in its place.
PART 173--SHIPPERS--GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPMENTS AND
PACKAGINGS
16. The authority citation for part 173 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127, 44701; 49 CFR 1.45, 1.53.
17. In Sec. 173.52, in paragraph (b), in Table 1, the fifth and
sixth entries are removed and new entries are added in their place to
read as follows:
Sec. 173.52 Classification codes and compatibility groups of
explosives.
* * * * *
(b) * * *
Table 1.--Classification Codes
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Compatibility Classification
Description of substances or article to be classified group code
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* * * * * *
*
Article containing a secondary detonating explosive substance, without means of E 1.1E
initiation, with a propelling charge (other than one containing flammable liquid 1.2E
or gel or hypergolic liquid).................................................... 1.4E
Article containing a secondary detonating explosive substance with its means of F 1.1F
initiation, with a propelling charge (other than one containing flammable liquid 1.2F
or gel or hypergolic liquid) or without a propelling charge..................... 1.3F
1.4F
* * * * * *
*
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* * * * *
Sec. 173.57 [Amended]
18. In Sec. 173.57, in paragraph (a) introductory text, the
parenthetical wording ``(UN Recommendations on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods, Tests and Criteria, Part I, Second Edition (see
Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter)'' is removed and the parenthetical
wording ``(UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods,
Manual of Tests and Criteria (see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter))'' is
added in its place.
Sec. 173.62 [Amended]
19. In Sec. 173.62, the following changes are made:
a. In paragraph (a), at the beginning of the first sentence, the
reference ``paragraph (e)'' is revised to read ``paragraph (d)''.
b. In paragraph (c), in the Table of Packing Methods, in the entry
``133'', in column 1 ``Packing instruction'', the text under the
wording ``2. Intermediate packagings are only required when trays are
used as inner packagings'' is moved to column 2 ``Inner packagings'',
under the word ``Receptacles''.
c. In paragraph (c), in the Table of Packing Methods, in the entry
137, under column 1 ``Packing instruction'', the text under the wording
``When the shaped charges are packed in pairs, the conical cavities
must face inwards to minimize the jetting effect in the event of
accidental initiation'' is moved to column 2 ``Inner packagings'',
under the word ``Bags''.
20. In Sec. 173.121, the table in paragraph (a) is revised to read
as follows:
Sec. 173.121 Class 3--Assignment of packing group.
(a) * * *
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Packing group Flash point (closed-cup) Initial boiling point
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I..................................... ..................................... 35 deg.C (95 deg.F)
II.................................... <23 deg.C (73 deg.F)................. >35 deg.C (95 deg.F)
III................................... 23 deg.C, 60.5 >35 deg.C (95 deg.F)
deg.C (73 deg.F, 141 deg.F).
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* * * * *
21. In Sec. 173.150, the last sentence in paragraph (c) is revised
to read as follows:
Sec. 173.150 Exceptions for Class 3 (flammable) and combustible
liquids.
* * * * *
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(c) Consumer commodities. * * * In addition to the exceptions
provided by paragraph (b) of this section, shipments of ORM-D materials
are not subject to the shipping paper requirements of subpart C of part
172 of this subchapter, unless the material meets the definition of a
hazardous substance, hazardous waste, marine pollutant, or are offered
for transportation and transported by aircraft, and are eligible for
the exceptions provided in Sec. 173.156.
* * * * *
Sec. 173.197 [Amended]
22. In Sec. 173.197, paragraph (b) is removed and paragraph (a)
introductory text and paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(7) are redesignated
as introductory text and paragraphs (a) through (g), respectively.
Sec. 173.314 [Amended]
23. In Sec. 173.314, in paragraph (e), the word ``monomethylamine''
is removed and ``methylamine anhydrous'' is added in its place.
24. In Sec. 173.315(a) table, the entry for ``Liquefied petroleum
gas'' is revised and a new note 26 is added at the end of the table to
read as follows:
Sec. 173.315 Compressed gases in cargo tanks and portable tanks.
(a) * * *
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Maximum permitted filling density Specification container required
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kind of gas Percent by volume
Percent by weight (see par. (f) of Type (see Note 2) Minimum design
(see Note 1) this section) pressure (psig)
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* * * * * *
*
Liquefied petroleum gas (see See par. (b) of See par. (b) of DOT-51, MC-330, MC- See par. (c) of
Note 15). this section. this section. 331; See Note 26. this section.
* * * * * *
*
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* * * * * *
*
Note 26: Non-specification cargo tanks may be used for the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas, subject to
the conditions prescribed in paragraph (k) of this section.
* * * * *
Sec. 173.318 [Amended]
25. In Sec. 173.318, paragraph (a)(3)(i) is amended by removing the
section reference ``Sec. 176.76(h)(1)'' and adding ``176.76(g)'' in its
place.
Sec. 173.410 [Amended]
26. In Sec. 173.410, in paragraph (h) introductory text, the
wording ``unauthorized operation;'' is removed and the wording
``unauthorized operation.'' is added in its place.
27. In Sec. 173.428, the introductory text is revised to read as
follows:
Sec. 173.428 Empty Class 7 (radioactive) materials packaging.
A packaging which previously contained Class 7 (radioactive)
materials and has been emptied of contents as far as practical, is
excepted from the shipping paper, certification, and marking
requirements of this subchapter, and from requirements of this chapter,
provided that--
* * * * *
Sec. 173.469 [Amended]
28. In Sec. 173.469, in paragraph (a)(4)(i), the formula
``10-4 torr-1/s (1.3 10-4 atm-
cm3/s)'' is removed and ``10-4 torr-1/s (1.3 x
10-4 atm-cm3/s)'' is added in its place.
PART 174--CARRIAGE BY RAIL
29. The authority citation for part 174 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127; 49 CFR 1.53.
Sec. 174.85 [Amended]
30. In Sec. 174.85, in paragraph (d) introductory text, in the
notes following the table, in the Group 3 entry, the parenthetical
wording ``(PG I, Zone A; poisonous gas)'' is removed and ``(Zone A;
poisonous gas)'' is added in its place.
PART 175--CARRIAGE BY AIRCRAFT
31. The authority citation for part 175 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127; 49 CFR 1.53.
Sec. 175.700 [Amended]
32. In Sec. 175.700, paragraph (a)(1) is removed and paragraphs
(a)(2) through (a)(4) are redesignated as paragraphs (a)(1) through
(a)(3), respectively.
PART 178--SPECIFICATIONS FOR PACKAGINGS
33. The authority citation for part 178 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127; 49 CFR 1.53.
Sec. 178.61 [Amended]
34. In Sec. 178.61, make the following changes:
a. In paragraph (f)(2), the wording ``paragraph (m)'' is removed
and ``paragraph (j)'' is added in its place.
b. In paragraph (f)(4), in the formula, the last expression
``(D2 . d2)'' is removed and ``(D2 -
d2)'' is added in its place.
Sec. 178.245-4 [Amended]
35. In Sec. 178.245-4, in paragraph (e), the reference to
``Sec. 450.3(a)(3)'' is removed and ``Sec. 450.3(a)(2)'' is added in
its place.
Sec. 178.803 [Amended]
36. In Sec. 178.803, in the table, in column 2 under ``Metal
IBCs'', the expression ``4X'' corresponding to the column 1
entry ``Hydrostatic'' is removed and the expression ``3X''
is added in its place.
PART 179--SPECIFICATIONS FOR TANK CARS
37. The authority citation for part 179 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127; 49 CFR 1.53.
38. In Sec. 179.15, paragraph (f)(1) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 179.15 Pressure relief devices.
* * * * *
(f) * * *
(1) A nonreclosing pressure relief device must incorporate a
rupture disc designed to burst at a pressure equal to the greater of
100% of the tank test pressure, or 33% of the tank burst pressure.
* * * * *
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Sec. 179.300-15 [Amended]
39. In Sec. 179.300-15, in paragraph (a), at the beginning of the
first sentence, the wording ``in Sec. 179.302, or'' is removed.
Sec. 179.400-8 [Amended]
40. In Sec. 179.400-8, in paragraph (d), in the second sentence,
the reference to ``Sec. 179.100-23(a)(1)'' is removed and
``Sec. 179.16(c)'' is added in its place.
Issued in Washington, DC, on September 21, 1999, under authority
delegated in 49 CFR part 1.
Stephen D. Van Beek,
Deputy Administrator.
[FR Doc. 99-24898 Filed 9-24-99; 8:45 am]
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