[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 193 (Wednesday, October 4, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59247-59256]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-25426]


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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 2000. 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 28, 2000.
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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8723-M              DOT-E 8723              Austin Powder Company,  49 CFR 172.101,        To modify the
                                             Cleveland, OH.          173.242, 173.62,       exemption to allow
                                                                     176.83, 177.848.       for an additional
                                                                                            tote bin packaging
                                                                                            for the
                                                                                            transportation in
                                                                                            commerce of bulk
                                                                                            shipments of certain
                                                                                            blasting agents.
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9830-M              DOT-E 9830              Worthington Cylinder    49 CFR 173.201,        To modify the
                                             Corporation,            173.202, 173.203,      exemption to allow
                                             Columbus, OH.           173.302(a),            for the
                                                                     173.304(a),            transportation of
                                                                     173.304(d), 175.3.     Class 3 and Division
                                                                                            6.1 materials in non-
                                                                                            DOT specification
                                                                                            stainless steel
                                                                                            cylinders designed
                                                                                            in part with DOT
                                                                                            Specification 4BA
                                                                                            cylinders.
10555-M             DOT-E 10555             Pacific Scientific,     49 CFR 173.304(a)(1),  To modify the
                                             HTL/KIN-Tech            175.3.                 exemption to allow
                                             Division, Duarte, CA.                          for the
                                                                                            transportation of an
                                                                                            additional Division
                                                                                            2.2 material in an
                                                                                            alternative non-DOT
                                                                                            specification
                                                                                            cylinder.
10595-M             DOT-E 10595             Allied Universal        49 CFR 176.67(i), (j)  To modify the
                                             Corp., Miami, FL.                              exemption to allow
                                                                                            for the
                                                                                            transportation of
                                                                                            Class 8 materials in
                                                                                            tanks cars, to
                                                                                            remain standing with
                                                                                            unloading
                                                                                            connections attached
                                                                                            when no product is
                                                                                            being transferred.
10704-M             DOT-E 10704             Puritan-Bennett         49 CFR 173.302(a),     To modify the
                                             Medical Gases           Part 172, Part 172,    exemption to allow
                                             (Mallinckrodt, Inc.),   Subpart C, E & F,      for calibration and
                                             Overland Park, KS.      Part 174, Part 177.    functional checks of
                                                                                            medical analyzers or
                                                                                            monitors; lower
                                                                                            minimum burst
                                                                                            pressure to 340
                                                                                            psig.
10832-M             DOT-E 10832             Autoliv ASP, Inc.,      49 CFR 173.56(b),      To modify the
                                             Ogden, UT.              173.61(b), Part 172,   exemption to include
                                                                     Subpart D, E.          two additional
                                                                                            manufacturing sites
                                                                                            for the
                                                                                            transportation for
                                                                                            disposal of
                                                                                            unapproved waste
                                                                                            explosive materials
                                                                                            used in passive
                                                                                            restraint systems.
11327-M             DOT-E 11327             Phoenix Services        49 CFR 172.101 Column  To modify the
                                             Limited Partnership,    (8b), (8c), 173.197.   exemption to include
                                             Pasadena, MD.                                  changes to the
                                                                                            packaging system for
                                                                                            the transportation
                                                                                            of regulated medical
                                                                                            waste in non-DOT
                                                                                            specification dual
                                                                                            packaging.
11327-M             DOT-E 11327             Phoenix Services        49 CFR 172.101 Column  To modify the
                                             Limited Partnership,    (8b), (8c), 173.197.   exemption to allow
                                             Pasadena, MD.                                  for the use of an
                                                                                            additional container
                                                                                            design type for the
                                                                                            transportation of
                                                                                            regulated medical
                                                                                            waste.
11406-M             DOT-E 11406             Conf. of Radiation      49 CFR 173.22(a)(1),   To modify the
                                             Control Program         177.842, Part 172,     exemption to revise
                                             Directors, Inc.,        Subparts C, D, E, F,   approval provisions
                                             Frankfort, KY.          G, H, Part 173,        and documentation
                                                                     Subparts B, I, Part    required for
                                                                     174, Subpart K.        shipments of waste
                                                                                            or recycled
                                                                                            materials, Class 7.
11548-M             DOT-E 11548             Lyondell Chemical Co/   49 CFR 173.187,        To modify the
                                             Equistar Chemicals,     173.211, 173.212,      exemption to allow
                                             LP, Houston, TX.        173.213.               for the
                                                                                            transportation of
                                                                                            additional Division
                                                                                            4.1 and Division 4.2
                                                                                            materials in DOT
                                                                                            Specification
                                                                                            cylinders except
                                                                                            Specification 8 and
                                                                                            3HT.
11722-M             DOT-E 11722             CITERGAS, S.A.,         49 CFR 173.302.......  To modify the
                                             Civray, FR.                                    exemption to permit
                                                                                            new construction of
                                                                                            the non-DOT
                                                                                            specification
                                                                                            spherical pressure
                                                                                            vessels and
                                                                                            additions to the
                                                                                            product list.

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11749-M             DOT-E 11749             Union Tank Car          49 CFR 172.203(a),     To modify the
                                             Company, East           172.302(c),            exemption to change
                                             Chicago, IN.            180.509(e).            the requirements for
                                                                                            shippers holding
                                                                                            party status and the
                                                                                            need for them to
                                                                                            maintain a copy of
                                                                                            the exemption at
                                                                                            their facilities.
11749-M             DOT-E 11749             Union Tank Car          49 CFR 172.203(a),     To modify the
                                             Company, East           172.302(c),            exemption to allow
                                             Chicago, IN.            180.509(e).            for the use of
                                                                                            acoustic emission
                                                                                            for specific areas
                                                                                            of a tank car in
                                                                                            conjunction with
                                                                                            other non-
                                                                                            destructive test
                                                                                            methods for
                                                                                            structural integrity
                                                                                            inspections.
11761-M             DOT-E 11761             Westvaco Corporation,   49 CFR 172.302(c),     To modify the
                                             Richmond, VA.           173.31(d)(1)(vi).      exemption to allow
                                                                                            for the
                                                                                            transportation of
                                                                                            additional Class 8
                                                                                            materials in certain
                                                                                            DOT specification
                                                                                            and AAR
                                                                                            specification tank
                                                                                            cars; to allow
                                                                                            relief from the
                                                                                            marking
                                                                                            requirements.
11761-M             DOT-E 11761             Vulcan Chemicals,       49 CFR 172.302(c),     To modify the
                                             Birmgingham, AL.        173.31(d)(1)(vi).      exemption to
                                                                                            eliminate the
                                                                                            marking requirements
                                                                                            of certain DOT
                                                                                            specifications and
                                                                                            AAR specifications
                                                                                            tank cars containing
                                                                                            a residue of Class 8
                                                                                            materials.
11777-M             DOT-E 11777             Autoliv ASP, Inc.,      49 CFR 173.301(h),     To modify the
                                             Ogden, UT.              173.302.               exemption to
                                                                                            authorize a design
                                                                                            change to allow for
                                                                                            side wall attachment
                                                                                            studs on a non-DOT
                                                                                            specification
                                                                                            pressure vessel.
12132-M             DOT-E 12132             Carleton Technologies,  49 CFR 173.302(a)(1),  To modify the
                                             Inc., Orchard Park,     175.3, 178.35,         exemption to allow
                                             NY.                     178.65.                for a design change
                                                                                            of the hermetically
                                                                                            sealed high pressure
                                                                                            gas cylinder
                                                                                            containing Division
                                                                                            2.2 argon gas.
12189-M             DOT-E 12189             Automotive Recyclers    49 CFR 173.166(c)(5).  To modify the
                                             Association, Fairfax,                          exemption to allow
                                             VA.                                            for rail freight and
                                                                                            cargo vessel as
                                                                                            authorized modes of
                                                                                            transportation for
                                                                                            shipments of air bag
                                                                                            modules or seat belt
                                                                                            pre-tensioners.
12221-M             DOT-E 12221             Advanced Technology     49 CFR 173.192,        To modify the
                                             Materials, Inc.         173.302, 173.304.      exemption to
                                             (ATMI), Danbury, CT.                           authorize non-DOT
                                                                                            specification
                                                                                            containers to be
                                                                                            constructed of
                                                                                            stainless steel;
                                                                                            smaller initial
                                                                                            capacity size for
                                                                                            specific lab
                                                                                            containers; and the
                                                                                            inclusion of
                                                                                            Division 2.2, 6.1
                                                                                            and additional
                                                                                            Division 2.3
                                                                                            materials.
12378-M             DOT-E 12378             Federal Express         49 CFR 172.203(a),     To modify the
                                             Corporation, Memphis,   172.301(c), 175.33.    exemption to
                                             TN.                                            eliminate the
                                                                                            recordkeeping
                                                                                            requirements
                                                                                            outlines in the
                                                                                            exemption for the
                                                                                            transportation of
                                                                                            dry ice not meeting
                                                                                            the exceptions
                                                                                            identified in
                                                                                            Section 175.10.
12378-M             DOT-E 12378             Federal Express,        49 CFR 172.203(a),     To modify the
                                             Memphis, TN.            172.301(c), 175.33.    exemption to
                                                                                            indicate
                                                                                            applicability to
                                                                                            companies under
                                                                                            subcontract
                                                                                            operating under
                                                                                            exclusive use for
                                                                                            Federal Express for
                                                                                            the transportation
                                                                                            in commerce of dry
                                                                                            ice by cargo
                                                                                            aircraft only.
12399-M             DOT-E 12399             BOC Gases, Murray       49 CFR 173.34(e)(1),   To modify the
                                             Hill, NJ.               173.34(e)(14),         exemption to amend
                                                                     173.34(e)(15)(vi),     the equipment
                                                                     173.34(e)(3),          performance and test
                                                                     173.34(e)(4),          procedure language
                                                                     173.34(e)(8).          authorizing the use
                                                                                            of an alternative
                                                                                            test method for
                                                                                            certain DOT
                                                                                            Specification 3AL
                                                                                            cylinders for the
                                                                                            transportation of
                                                                                            compressed gases.

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12447-M             DOT-E 12447             Akzo Nobel Coatings,    49 CFR 172.407(c)(1).  To reissue the
                                             Inc., Norcross, GA.                            exemption originally
                                                                                            issued on an
                                                                                            emergency basis
                                                                                            authorizing the use
                                                                                            of hazard warning
                                                                                            labels that do not
                                                                                            conform with the
                                                                                            specifications in
                                                                                            the HMR.
12448-M             DOT-E 12448             Onyx Environmental      49 CFR 173.304(a)(2).  To reissue the
                                             Services, L.L.C.,                              exemption originally
                                             Flanders, NJ.                                  issued on an
                                                                                            emergency basis for
                                                                                            the transportation
                                                                                            of anhydrous ammonia
                                                                                            in DOT specification
                                                                                            cylinders.
12463-M             DOT-E 12463             Washington State        49 CFR 172.101 Column  To reissue the
                                             Ferries, Seattle, WA.   (10), 172.301(c),      exemption originally
                                                                     172.302(c),            issued on an
                                                                     173.302(a).            emergency basis for
                                                                                            the transportation
                                                                                            of oxygen,
                                                                                            refrigerated liquid,
                                                                                            in insulated
                                                                                            cylinders or
                                                                                            insulated cargo
                                                                                            tanks aboard
                                                                                            passenger vessels.
 
12106-N             DOT-E 12106             Air Liquide America     49 CFR 173.24(g),      To authorize the
                                             Corporation, Houston,   173.314(o).            venting of a DOT-
                                             TX.                                            specification
                                                                                            105A400W tank car
                                                                                            used for the
                                                                                            transportation of
                                                                                            carbon dioxide,
                                                                                            Division 2.2. (mode
                                                                                            2)
12205-N             DOT-E 12205             Independent Chemical    49 CFR 177.848.......  To authorize the
                                             Corp., Glendale, NY.                           transportation in
                                                                                            commerce of Division
                                                                                            4.2 and Class 8
                                                                                            material inside poly
                                                                                            bags within plastic
                                                                                            lined UN 1G/Y fiber
                                                                                            drums to be
                                                                                            transported exempt
                                                                                            from segregation
                                                                                            criteria. (mode 1)
12292-N             DOT-E 12292             Westway Trading         49 CFR 179.12........  To authorize the one-
                                             Corporation, New                               time transportation
                                             Orleans, LA.                                   in commerce of a
                                                                                            loaded non-hazardous
                                                                                            material railcars
                                                                                            containing broken
                                                                                            interior steam
                                                                                            coils. (mode 2)
12297-N             DOT-E 12297             Applied Companies,      49 CFR 173.302.......  To authorize the
                                             Valencia, CA.                                  transportation in
                                                                                            commerce of non-DOT
                                                                                            specification
                                                                                            cylinders for
                                                                                            aircraft use
                                                                                            constructed of
                                                                                            stainless steel with
                                                                                            a psi maximum
                                                                                            service pressure
                                                                                            that exceeds the
                                                                                            requirement for use
                                                                                            in transportation
                                                                                            Division 2.2
                                                                                            material. (mode 4)
12325-N             DOT-E 12325             Lifeline Technologies,  49 CFR 172.302(c),     To authorize an
                                             Inc., Sharon Hill, PA.  174.67(i), (j).        alternative
                                                                                            monitoring system
                                                                                            during unloading of
                                                                                            various hazardous
                                                                                            materials without
                                                                                            the physical
                                                                                            presence of an
                                                                                            unloader. (mode 2)
12341-N             DOT-E 12341             Space Systems/Loral,    49 CFR 173.302.......  To authorize the
                                             Palo Alto, CA.                                 transportation in
                                                                                            commerce of non-DOT
                                                                                            Specification
                                                                                            cylinders
                                                                                            pressurized to a low
                                                                                            storage pressure
                                                                                            with Division 2.2
                                                                                            material. (modes 1,
                                                                                            4)
12350-N             DOT-E 12350             BAC Technologies, Ltd,  49 CFR 173.302(a),     To authorize the
                                             West Liberty, OH.       173.304(a), 173.34,    manufacture, marking
                                                                     175.3.                 and sale of non-DOT
                                                                                            specification fiber
                                                                                            reinforced plastic
                                                                                            full composite
                                                                                            cylinders for the
                                                                                            transportation in
                                                                                            commerce of certain
                                                                                            compressed gases.
                                                                                            (modes 1, 2, 3, 4,
                                                                                            5)
12356-N             DOT-E 12356             Memorial Healthcare     49 CFR 172.101         To authorize the
                                             System, Pembroke        Columns (8b), (8c),    transportation in
                                             Pines, FL.              173.197.               commerce of
                                                                                            Regulated medical
                                                                                            waste, Division 6.1,
                                                                                            in polyethylene bags
                                                                                            overpacked in non-
                                                                                            DOT specification
                                                                                            bulk bins. (mode 1)
12370-N             DOT-E 12370             Eurotainer US, Inc.,    49 CFR 173.242(c)....  To authorize the
                                             Somerset, NJ.                                  transportation in
                                                                                            commerce of Division
                                                                                            4.2 and 6.1
                                                                                            hazardous materials
                                                                                            in IM-101 portable
                                                                                            tanks. (modes 1, 2,
                                                                                            3)

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12383-N             DOT-E 12383             Sealift Inc., Oyster    49 CFR 176.116(e)(3).  To authorize the
                                             Bay, NY.                                       transportation in
                                                                                            commerce of Class 1
                                                                                            explosives onboard
                                                                                            cargo vessel to be
                                                                                            exempt from stowage
                                                                                            requirements. (mode
                                                                                            3)
12385-N             DOT-E 12385             Maine Yankee Atomic     49 CFR 173.403,        To authorize the
                                             Power Co., Wiscasset,   173.427(a).            transportation in
                                             ME.                                            commerce of steam
                                                                                            generators and
                                                                                            pressurizer packages
                                                                                            containing
                                                                                            radioactive
                                                                                            components. (modes
                                                                                            1, 3)
12386-N             DOT-E 12386             Maine Yankee Atomic     49 CFR 173.411,        To authorize the
                                             Power Co., Wiscasset,   173.427(a)(1),         transportation in
                                             ME.                     173.465.               commerce of an
                                                                                            atomic power station
                                                                                            reactor pressure
                                                                                            vessel. (modes 1, 2)
12388-N             DOT-E 12388             Mountain Safety         49 CFR                 To authorize the
                                             Research, Seattle, WA.  173.304(d)(3)(ii),     transportation in
                                                                     178.33.                commerce of a non-
                                                                                            DOT specification
                                                                                            container conforming
                                                                                            to DOT specification
                                                                                            2P, except for size,
                                                                                            testing
                                                                                            requirements, and
                                                                                            markings, for use in
                                                                                            transporting
                                                                                            Division 2.1
                                                                                            material. (modes 1,
                                                                                            2, 3, 4)
12390-N             DOT-E 12390             Industrial Metals,      49 CFR 172.203(a),     To authorize the
                                             Beaumont, TX.           173.242.               transportation in
                                                                                            commerce of IM-101
                                                                                            portable tanks
                                                                                            equipped with
                                                                                            alternative relief
                                                                                            value for use in
                                                                                            transporting Class 3
                                                                                            material. (modes 1,
                                                                                            3)
12396-N             DOT-E 12396             United States           49 CFR 173.302(a),     To authorize the
                                             Alliance, Houston, TX.  173.34(d), 175.3.      transportation in
                                                                                            commerce of a non-
                                                                                            DOT specification
                                                                                            cylinder as part of
                                                                                            a specifically
                                                                                            designed device for
                                                                                            space flight for use
                                                                                            in transporting
                                                                                            Nitrogen, Division
                                                                                            2.2. (modes 1, 4)
12398-N             DOT-E 12398             Praxair, Danbury, CT..  49 CFR 173.34(d),      To authorize the
                                                                     178.35(e).             transportation in
                                                                                            commerce of DOT 3A
                                                                                            and 3AA cylinders
                                                                                            equipped with
                                                                                            alternative relief
                                                                                            devices for use in
                                                                                            transporting
                                                                                            Division 2.2
                                                                                            material. (modes 1,
                                                                                            2)
12399-N             DOT-E 12399             BOC Gases, Murray       49 CFR 173.34(e)(1),   To authorize the use
                                             Hill, NJ.               173.34(e)(14),         of ultrasonic
                                                                     173.34(e)(15)(vi),     inspection as an
                                                                     173.34(e)(3),          alternative retest
                                                                     173.34(e)(4),          method for DOT
                                                                     173.34(e)(8).          Specification 3AL
                                                                                            cylinders. (modes 1,
                                                                                            2, 3)
12402-N             DOT-E 12402             Taylor-Wharton,         49 CFR 172.203(a),     To authorize the
                                             Huntsville, AL.         172.301(c),            manufacture, marking
                                                                     178.35(f)(2)(i),       and sale of non-DOT
                                                                     178.39(e).             specification
                                                                                            cylinders
                                                                                            (comparable to DOT
                                                                                            Specification 3BN
                                                                                            cylinders) equipped
                                                                                            with an alternative
                                                                                            bottom plug for use
                                                                                            in transporting
                                                                                            presently authorized
                                                                                            hazardous materials.
                                                                                            (modes 1, 2, 3, 4,
                                                                                            5)
12407-N             DOT-E 12407             Qual-X, Inc., Powell,   49 CFR 173.403,        To authorize the
                                             OH.                     173.410, 173.412,      transportation in
                                                                     173.465, 173.466.      commerce of a
                                                                                            specially designed
                                                                                            device containing
                                                                                            Class 7 hazardous
                                                                                            materials. (mode 1)
12411-N             DOT-E 12411             International Fuel      49 CFR 173.212.......  To authorize the
                                             Cells, South Windsor,                          transportation in
                                             CT.                                            commerce of dry
                                                                                            metal catalysts
                                                                                            classified as, Self-
                                                                                            heating, solid,
                                                                                            inorganic, n.o.s.,
                                                                                            Division 4.2, in non-
                                                                                            DOT specification
                                                                                            packaging. (modes 1,
                                                                                            3, 4)
12414-N             DOT-E 12414             Med-Flex, Inc., Mt.     49 CFR 172.101         To authorize the
                                             Holly, NJ.              Columns (8b), (8c),    transportation in
                                                                     173.197.               commerce of solid
                                                                                            regulated medical
                                                                                            waste in non-DOT
                                                                                            specification
                                                                                            packaging consisting
                                                                                            of a bulk outer
                                                                                            packaging and non-
                                                                                            bulk inner
                                                                                            packagings. (mode 1)

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12415-N             DOT-E 12415             Canberra Industries,    49 CFR 173.302, 175.3  To authorize the
                                             Meriden, CT.                                   manufacture, mark,
                                                                                            sale and use of non-
                                                                                            DOT specification
                                                                                            containers described
                                                                                            as hermetically-
                                                                                            sealed electron tube
                                                                                            devices for use in
                                                                                            transporting various
                                                                                            Division 2.2
                                                                                            material. (modes 1,
                                                                                            2, 3, 4, 5)
12423-N             DOT-E 12423             Reagent Chemical &      49 CFR 172.203(a),     To authorize the
                                             Research, Inc.,         179.13.                transportation in
                                             Houston, TX.                                   commerce of DOT
                                                                                            111A100W5 tank cars
                                                                                            that exceed the
                                                                                            authorized load
                                                                                            capacity for use in
                                                                                            transporting
                                                                                            hydrochloric acid,
                                                                                            Class 8. (mode 2)
12429-N             DOT-E 12429             National Aeronautics &  49 CFR 172.203(a),     To authorize the
                                             Space Administration    172.301(c), 173.309.   transportation of
                                             (NASA), Washington,                            carbon dioxide in
                                             DC.                                            flight certified,
                                                                                            cylindrical portable
                                                                                            fire extinguishers
                                                                                            used as part of a
                                                                                            specially designed
                                                                                            device for the Space
                                                                                            Station Program.
                                                                                            (mode 1)
12431-N             DOT-E 12431             TITEQ Corp., Palmdale,  49 CFR 172.302,        To authorize the
                                             CA.                     173.304, 175.3.        manufacture,
                                                                                            marking, and sale of
                                                                                            a reusable non-DOT
                                                                                            specification,
                                                                                            welded stainless
                                                                                            steel cylinder for
                                                                                            use in
                                                                                            transportation of
                                                                                            certain Division 2.2
                                                                                            materials. (modes 1,
                                                                                            2, 4, 5)
12432-N             DOT-E 12432             Toxco Inc., Anaheim,    49 CFR 171.14(a)(1)..  To authorize the
                                             CA.                                            transportation in
                                                                                            commerce of Class 8
                                                                                            material in non-UN
                                                                                            packaging after
                                                                                            October 1, 2001 that
                                                                                            was filled prior to
                                                                                            October 1, 1991.
                                                                                            (mode 1)
12437-N             DOT-E 12437             Stericycle, Inc.,       49 CFR 172.101         To authorize the
                                             Atlanta, GA.            Columns (8b), (8c),    transportation in
                                                                     173.197.               commerce of non-DOT
                                                                                            specification steel
                                                                                            roll-off containers
                                                                                            as outer packagings
                                                                                            for use in
                                                                                            transporting medical
                                                                                            waste in dual
                                                                                            packaging. (mode 1)
12442-N             DOT-E 12442             Cryogenic Vessel        49 CFR 176.76(g)(1),   To authorize the
                                             Alternatives, La        178.318.               transportation in
                                             Porte, TX.                                     commerce of liquid
                                                                                            nitrogen, cryogenic
                                                                                            liquid, Division 2.2
                                                                                            in insulated
                                                                                            portable tanks by
                                                                                            cargo vessel for
                                                                                            delivery to oil and
                                                                                            gas production
                                                                                            facilities. (modes
                                                                                            1, 3)
12449-N             DOT-E 12449             Chlorine Service        49 CFR 173.314.......  To authorize the
                                             Company, Kingswood,                            manufacture, marking
                                             TX.                                            and sale of a non-
                                                                                            DOT specification
                                                                                            pressure vessel for
                                                                                            use in transporting
                                                                                            compressed gases
                                                                                            classed in Division
                                                                                            2.1 and 2.2. (modes
                                                                                            1, 2, 3)
12450-N             DOT-E 12450             Chlorine Service        49 CFR 173.314.......  To authorize the
                                             Company, Kingswood,                            manufacture, marking
                                             TX.                                            and sale of a non-
                                                                                            DOT specification
                                                                                            pressure vessel for
                                                                                            use in transporting
                                                                                            chlorine, Division
                                                                                            2.3. (modes 1, 2, 3)
12452-N             DOT-E 12452             CA Dept. of Health      49 CFR 172.301(a),     To authorize the
                                             Services, Berkeley,     172.301(b),            transportation in
                                             CA.                     172.301(c), 173.196,   commerce of
                                                                     Subpart C of Part      biological specimens
                                                                     172.                   classed as
                                                                                            infectious substance
                                                                                            (Etiologic agent) in
                                                                                            specially designed
                                                                                            packagings inside
                                                                                            mechanical freezers.
                                                                                            (mode 1)
12483-N             DOT-E 12483             Security Disposal       49 CFR 172.101         To authorize the
                                             Inc., Waycross, GA.     Columns (8b), (8c),    transportation in
                                                                     173.197.               commerce of solid
                                                                                            regulated medical
                                                                                            waste, Division 6.2,
                                                                                            in a non-DOT
                                                                                            specification
                                                                                            packaging consisting
                                                                                            of a bulk outer
                                                                                            packaging and non-
                                                                                            bulk inner
                                                                                            packagings. (mode 1)

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12492-N             DOT-E 12492             Honeywell               49 CFR 173.304(a)(1).  To authorize the
                                             International Inc.,                            transportation in
                                             Morristown, NJ.                                commerce of
                                                                                            liquefied gas,
                                                                                            n.o.s., Division 2.2
                                                                                            in DOT-3AL 1800
                                                                                            cylinders. (modes 1,
                                                                                            2, 3)
                                              Emergency Exemptions
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EE 8178-M           DOT-E 8178              NASA, Washington, DC..  49 CFR 173.302(a),     Request for emergency
                                                                     173.34(d), 175.3.      mod to extend the
                                                                                            life cycle of the
                                                                                            primary oxygen
                                                                                            bottles to 25 years
                                                                                            or 375
                                                                                            pressurizations.
                                                                                            (modes 1, 4)
EE 9275-P           DOT-E 9275              Blissworld, Brooklyn,   49 CFR Parts 100-199.  To become a party to
                                             NY.                                            exemption 9275.
                                                                                            (modes 1, 2, 3)
EE 9791-M           DOT-E 9791              Pressed Steel Tank      49 CFR 173.301(h),     Request for
                                             Co., Inc., Milwaukee,   173.302(a),            authorization for an
                                             WI.                     173.34(a)(1).          additional grade of
                                                                                            steel used in the
                                                                                            manufacture of non-
                                                                                            DOT spec. cylinders.
                                                                                            (mode 1)
EE 10926-M          DOT-E 10926             Radcal Corporation,     49 CFR 173.302,        To modify the
                                             Monrovia, CA.           173.34(d), 175.3.      exemption to
                                                                                            authorize the
                                                                                            manufacture,
                                                                                            marking, sale and
                                                                                            use of non-DOT
                                                                                            specification
                                                                                            radiation monitors
                                                                                            without a safety
                                                                                            relief device, which
                                                                                            have passed an
                                                                                            additional drop test
                                                                                            procedure, for the
                                                                                            transportation of
                                                                                            argon, compressed.
                                                                                            (modes 1, 4, 5)
EE 11103-M          DOT-E 11103             Space Systems/Loral,    49 CFR 107.302.......  To modify the
                                             Palo Alto, CA.                                 exemption to allow
                                                                                            for an alternate
                                                                                            landing site for the
                                                                                            GOES weather
                                                                                            satellite containing
                                                                                            non-DOT
                                                                                            specification
                                                                                            spherical containers
                                                                                            pressurized with
                                                                                            certain Division 2.2
                                                                                            materials. (mode 1)
EE 12453-M          DOT-E 12453             EQ-The Environmental    49 CFR 172. 302(c),    Extended exemption to
                                             Quality Company,        173.24b(d)(2),         provide for shipment
                                             Wayne, MI.              173.26.                of two additional
                                                                                            overloaded rail
                                                                                            cars. (mode 2)
EE 12458-N          DOT-E 12458             Bimax Inc.,             49 CFR 172.301(c),     Request for an
                                             Cockeysville, MD.       173.227(c).            emergency exemption
                                                                                            to transport non-DOT
                                                                                            specification drums
                                                                                            containing a div.
                                                                                            6.1 material. (mode
                                                                                            1)
EE 12459-N          DOT-E 12459             Alaska Pacific Powder   49 CFR 172.101 Column  Request for an
                                             Co., Olympia, WA.       (9), 175.320(a).       emergency exemption
                                                                                            to transport
                                                                                            explosives by air.
                                                                                            (mode 4)
EE 12462-N          DOT-E 12462             Rinchem Company,        49 CFR 173.24........  Request for an
                                             Albuquerque, NM.                               emergency exemption
                                                                                            for a one-time
                                                                                            movement of sulfuric
                                                                                            acid contained in a
                                                                                            leaking tote (bulk)
                                                                                            container. (mode 1)
EE 1244-N           DOT-E 12463             Washington State        49 CFR 172.101 Column  Request for an
                                             Ferries, Seattle, WA.   (10), 172.301(c),      emergency exemption
                                                                     172.302(c),            for the movement of
                                                                     173.302(a).            oxygen in insulated
                                                                                            cylinders or cargo
                                                                                            tanks on passenger
                                                                                            vessels. (mode 3)
EE 12464-N          DOT-E 12463             DPC Enterprises, Inc.,  49 CFR 173.24(b),      Request for a one-
                                             Houston, TX.            179.300-12(b),         time emergency
                                                                     179.300-13(a),         exemption to
                                                                     179.300-14.            transport a leaking
                                                                                            ton container fitted
                                                                                            with a ``B'' kit.
                                                                                            (mode 1)
EE 12467-N          DOT-E 12467             Allied Universal        49 CFR 173.34(d).....  Request for an
                                             Corp., Miami, FL.                              emergency exemption
                                                                                            for a one-time
                                                                                            transport of a
                                                                                            leaking cylinder
                                                                                            that has been fitted
                                                                                            with a chlorine
                                                                                            institute A kit.
                                                                                            (mode 1)
EE 12478-N          DOT-E 12478             American Reclamation    49 CFR 172.101         Request for an
                                             Group, LLC,             Columns (9b),          emergency exemption
                                             Anchorage, AK.          172.301(c),            for the one-time
                                                                     173.27(c)(2).          transportation in
                                                                                            commerce of hydrogen
                                                                                            peroxide aqueous
                                                                                            solution by cargo
                                                                                            aircraft, which is
                                                                                            forbidden. (mode 1)

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EE 12480-N          DOT-E 12480             Allied Universal        49 CFR 173.24(b),      Request for an
                                             Corp., Miami, FL.       179.300-12(b),         emergency exemption
                                                                     179.300-13(a),         for the one-time
                                                                     179.300-14.            transportation of a
                                                                                            leaking ton
                                                                                            container fitted
                                                                                            with a chemical B
                                                                                            kit to prevent
                                                                                            leakage during
                                                                                            transportation.
                                                                                            (mode 1)
EE 12482-N          DOT-E 12482             Chemical Waste          49 CFR 172.302(c),     Request for an
                                             Management Co.,         173.24b(d)(2),         emergency exemption
                                             Sulphur, LA.            173.26.                for the one-time
                                                                                            transportation of 3
                                                                                            overweight gondola
                                                                                            rail cars. (mode 2)
EE 12484-N          DOT-E 12484             Safety Kleen,           49 CFR 173.244(c)....  Request for an
                                             Columbia, SC.                                  emergency exemption
                                                                                            to transport 2
                                                                                            storage tanks
                                                                                            containing sodium.
                                                                                            The tanks are not an
                                                                                            authorized
                                                                                            packaging. (mode 1)
EE 12486-N          DOT-E 12486             International Paper,    49 CFR 172.203(a),     Request for an
                                             Griffin, GA.            172.301(a)(1),         emergency exemption
                                                                     172.303(c),            to use existing
                                                                     178.503(a)(6).         stock of mis-marked
                                                                                            UN bags that contain
                                                                                            ammonium nitrate
                                                                                            fertilizer. (mode 1)
EE 12487-N          DOT-E 12487             DPC Industries,         49 CFR 173.24(b),      Request for an
                                             Houston, TX.            179.300-12(b),         emergency exemption
                                                                     179.300-13(a),         for the one-time
                                                                     179.300-14.            transportation of a
                                                                                            leaking multi-unit
                                                                                            tank car tank
                                                                                            containing chlorine,
                                                                                            that has been fitted
                                                                                            with a chemical
                                                                                            ``B'' kit. (mode 1)
EE 12488-N          DOT-E 12488             JCI Jones Chemicals,    49 CFR 173.24(b),      Request for an
                                             Inc., Charlotte, NC.    179.300-12(b).         emergency exemption
                                                                     179.300-13(a),         for the one time
                                                                     179.300-14.            transportation in
                                                                                            commerce of a
                                                                                            leaking tank car
                                                                                            tank that is
                                                                                            equipped with a
                                                                                            Chemical B kit to
                                                                                            prevent leakage
                                                                                            during
                                                                                            transportation.
                                                                                            (mode 1)
EE 12489-N          DOT-E 12489             Solvay Interox,         49 CFR 173.24(d)(2)..  Request for an
                                             Houston, TX.                                   emergency exemption
                                                                                            for the one-time
                                                                                            transportation of an
                                                                                            over-loaded tank car
                                                                                            tank that exceeds
                                                                                            the weight
                                                                                            limitation for that
                                                                                            car. (mode 2)
EE 12490-N          DOT-E 12490             Hydrite Chemical, Lake  49 CFR 172.302(c),     Request for a one-
                                             Zurich, IL.             173.24b, 173.26.       time authorization
                                                                                            to ship a leaking
                                                                                            ton cylinder fitted
                                                                                            with an A Kit. (mode
                                                                                            1)
EE 12498-N          DOT-E 12498             Cook Inlet Pipe Line    49 CFR 172.101 Column  Request for an
                                             Co., Anchorage, AK.     (9b), 172.301(c),      emergency exemption
                                                                     173.27(c)(2).          for the one-time
                                                                                            transportation in
                                                                                            commerce of a 5.1
                                                                                            material by
                                                                                            aircraft. The
                                                                                            quantity limitations
                                                                                            and chemical
                                                                                            concentration exceed
                                                                                            those in the HMR.
                                                                                            (mode 4)
EE 12499-N          DOT-E 12499             M&M Service Co.,        49 CFR 173.315(k)(6).  Request for an
                                             Carlinville, IL.                               emergency exemption
                                                                                            to transport
                                                                                            liquefied petroleum
                                                                                            gas in a non-DOT
                                                                                            specification cargo
                                                                                            tank. (mode 1)
EE 12500-N          DOT-E 12500             National Propane Gas    49 CFR 173.315(a),     To authorize the one-
                                             Association,            178.245-4(e).          time one-way
                                             Washington, DC.                                transportation of
                                                                                            non-DOT
                                                                                            specification
                                                                                            portable tanks
                                                                                            containing residual
                                                                                            amounts of liquefied
                                                                                            petroleum gas for
                                                                                            the purpose of
                                                                                            requalifcation and
                                                                                            recertification.
                                                                                            (modes 1, 3)
EE 12501-N          DOT-E 12501             Northland Services,     49 CFR 178.245-4(e)..  Request for an
                                             Inc., Seattle, WA.                             emergency exemption
                                                                                            to transport propane
                                                                                            in DOT spec. 51
                                                                                            tanks that
                                                                                            technically do not
                                                                                            meet the definition
                                                                                            of the spec. (mode
                                                                                            3)
EE 12503-N          DOT-E 12503             Chemical Waste          49 CFR 172.302(c),     Request for an
                                             Management, Sulphur,    173.24b(d)(2),         emergency exemption
                                             LA.                     173.26.                to transport 3
                                                                                            overloaded gondola
                                                                                            cars. (mode 2)

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EE 12505-N          DOT-E 12505             Allied Universal        49 CFR 173.34(d).....  Request for a one-
                                             Corp., Miami, FL.                              time emergency
                                                                                            exemption to
                                                                                            transport a leaking
                                                                                            ton cylinder
                                                                                            containing chlorine
                                                                                            that has been
                                                                                            equipped with a
                                                                                            Chlorine Institute
                                                                                            Emergency A kit.
                                                                                            (mode 1)
EE 12507-N          DOT-E 12507             DPC Industries, Inc.,   49 CFR 172.302(c),     Request for emergency
                                             Houston, TX.            173.24(b), 179.300-    exemption to
                                                                     12(b), 179.300-        transport a leaking
                                                                     13(a), 179.300-14.     ton cylinder
                                                                                            equipped with a
                                                                                            chemical B kit.
                                                                                            (mode 1)
EE 12508-N          DOT-E 12508             BASF, Mt. Olive, NJ...  49 CFR 172.101 Column  Request for a one-
                                                                     (7) special            time authorization
                                                                     provision B6,          to transport a class
                                                                     172.102(c)(3).         8 material in a UN
                                                                                            IBC, which is not an
                                                                                            authorized packaging
                                                                                            for the material.
                                                                                            (mode 1)
EE 12509-N          DOT-E 12509             U.S. Department of      49 CFR 172.101 col.    Request for an
                                             Defense, Washington,    10A.                   emergency exemption
                                             DC.                                            to authorize the US
                                                                                            DOD to stow
                                                                                            palletized cargo of
                                                                                            a class 4.2 in an
                                                                                            under deck
                                                                                            forecastle location
                                                                                            instead of on deck.
                                                                                            (mode 3)
EE 12510-N          DOT-E 12510             DPC Enterprises, LP,    49 CFR 173.34(d).....  To authorize the
                                             Houston, TX.                                   emergency one-time
                                                                                            transportation in
                                                                                            commerce of a DOT
                                                                                            specification 3A480
                                                                                            cylinder containing
                                                                                            chlorine. (mode 2)
EE 12511-N          DOT-E 12511             IMCO Recylcing, Inc.,   49 CFR 173.24b(d)(2),  To authorize the
                                             Irving, TX.             173.26.                emergency
                                                                                            transportation in
                                                                                            commerce of a rail
                                                                                            box car transporting
                                                                                            Aluminum Remelting
                                                                                            By Products that
                                                                                            exceed the maximum
                                                                                            gross weight on rail
                                                                                            by 3,600 pounds.
                                                                                            (mode 2)
EE 12512-N          DOT-E 12512             Alaska Airlines,        49 CFR 172.203(a),     Request for an
                                             Seattle, WA.            172.301(c),            emergency exemption
                                                                     172.303(a),            to conduct
                                                                     172.401(a)(1) and      compliance testing
                                                                     (2).                   of Alaska Airlines;
                                                                                            hazardous materials
                                                                                            acceptance, storage,
                                                                                            and handling
                                                                                            procedures. (mode 4)
EE 12513-N          DOT-E 12513             Sterling Chemicals      49 CFR 172.302(c),     Request for an
                                             Inc., Texas City, TX.   173.24b(d)(2),         emergency exemption
                                                                     173.26.                to authorize the
                                                                                            transportation of an
                                                                                            overloaded rail car.
                                                                                            (mode 2)
EE 12514-N          DOT-E 12514             SMI Steel, Cayce, SC..  49 CFR 172.302(c),     Request for an
                                                                     173.24b(d)(2),         emergency exemption
                                                                     173.26.                to transport an over-
                                                                                            loaded hopper rail
                                                                                            car. (mode 2)
EE 12524-N          DOT-E 12524             EQ--The Environmental   49 CFR 172.302(c),     Request for an
                                             Quality Company,        173.24b(d)(2),         emergency exemption
                                             Wayne, MI.              173.26.                to transport an
                                                                                            overloaded gondola
                                                                                            rail car. (mode 2)
EE 12528-N          DOT-E 12528             Permagas, Lake          49 CFR 178.245-4(e),   To authorize the
                                             Stevens, WA.            450.3(a)(2).           transportation in
                                                                                            commerce of an MC-
                                                                                            330 tank welded into
                                                                                            a 40ft intermodal
                                                                                            container for use in
                                                                                            transporting
                                                                                            propane, Division
                                                                                            2.1 to remote areas.
                                                                                            (modes 1, 3)
EE 12529-N          DOT-E 12529             BP Chemicals Inc.,      49 CFR 172.302(c),     Request for an
                                             Naperville, IL.         173.24b(d)(2),         emergency exemption
                                                                     173.26.                to transport an
                                                                                            overweight rail car.
                                                                                            (mode 2)
EE 12543-N          DOT-E 12543             JCI Jones Chemicals,    49 CFR 1 2 3.........  To authorize
                                             Inc., Jacksonville,                            emergency
                                             FL.                                            transportation in
                                                                                            commerce of a DOT 3A
                                                                                            480 Specification
                                                                                            container that
                                                                                            contains Chlorine
                                                                                            that is leaking at
                                                                                            the value to be
                                                                                            transported with an
                                                                                            approved A-Kit.
                                                                                            (mode 1)
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6611-M                  Request by Gardner Cryogenics Lehigh Valley, PA
                         to modify the exemption to provide for design
                         changes of a non-DOT specification vacuum
                         insulated portable tank manufactured in
                         accordance with ASME Code criteria resulting in
                         an increase of the Maximum Allowable Working
                         Pressure for the transportation of a
                         nonflammable cryogenic liquid denied May 16,
                         2000.
6765-M                  Request by Gardner Cryogenics Lehigh Valley, PA
                         to modify the exemption to provide for design
                         changes of the non-DOT specification portable
                         tanks manufactured in accordance with the ASME
                         Code criteria resulting in an increase of the
                         Maximum Allowable Working Pressures for the
                         transportation of a Division 2.1 and a Division
                         2.2 material denied May 16, 2000.
10480-M                 Request by Gardner Cryogenics Lehigh Valley, PA
                         to modify the exemption to provide for design
                         changes of a non-DOT specification portable
                         tank manufactured in accordance with ASME Code
                         criteria resulting in an increase of the
                         Maximum Allowable Working Pressures; the
                         addition of a 6700 gallon liquid helium tank
                         denied May 16, 2000.
10821-M                 Request by BFI Waste Systems of North America,
                         Inc. Atlanta, GA to modify the exemption to
                         relieve the marking requirements of inner
                         packages, inside roll off containers, when
                         transporting regulated medical waste from a
                         single offeror denied May 16, 2000.
11826-M                 Request by Spectra Gases, Inc. Branchburg, NJ to
                         modify the exemption to authorize additional
                         Division 2.2 materials transported in DOT-3AL
                         aluminum cylinders denied July 28, 2000.
12155-M                 Request by S&C Electric Company Chicago, IL to
                         modify the exemption to authorize an
                         alternative pressure vessel constructed of
                         spirally-wound fiberglass for the
                         transportation of certain Division 2.2
                         materials denied August 17, 2000.
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