[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 3 (Monday, January 6, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 600-606]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-187]


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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 JULY-SEPTEMBER 2002. 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 December 20, 2002.
R. Ryan Posten,
Exemptions Program Officer, Office of Hazardous Materials Exemptions 
and Approvals.

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                                                                      Regulation(s)        Nature of exemption
 Application number      Exemption number          Applicant             affected                thereof
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                                             Modification Exemptions
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7657-M..............  DOT-E 7657              Welker Engineering   49 CFR 173.201,      To modify the exemption
                                               Company, Sugar       173.202, 173.203,    to authorize the
                                               Land, TX.            173.302(a)(1),       transportation of
                                                                    173.304(a)(1),       additional Division
                                                                    173.304(b)(1),       2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and Class
                                                                    175.3.               3 materials in a non-
                                                                                         DOT specification
                                                                                         stainless steel
                                                                                         cylinder.
7657-M..............  DOT-E 7657              Welker Engineering   49 CFR 173.201,      To modify the exemption
                                               Company, Sugar       173.202, 173.203,    to authorize the
                                               Land, TX.            173.302(a)(1),       transportation of
                                                                    173.304(a)(1),       additional Division 2.1
                                                                    173.304(b)(1),       and 2.2 materials in a
                                                                    175.3.               non-DOT specification
                                                                                         stainless steel
                                                                                         cylinders.
8232-M..............  DOT-E 8232              National             49 CFR 173.123(a),   To modify the exemption
                                               Refrigerants,        173.315.             to authorize the
                                               Inc.,                                     transportation of a
                                               Philadelphia, PA.                         Division 2.2 material
                                                                                         in non-DOT
                                                                                         specification portable
                                                                                         tanks.
8915-M..............  DOT-E 8915              E.I. DuPont de       49 CFR 173.301(d),   To modify the exemption
                                               Nemours and          173.302(a)(3),       to authorize the
                                               Company,             173.302(a)(5).       transportation of an
                                               Wilmington, DE.                           additional Division 2.1
                                                                                         material in a
                                                                                         manifolded DOT
                                                                                         Specification cylinder.

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9419-M..............  DOT-E 9419              FIBA Technologies,   49 CFR               To modify the exemption
                                               Inc., Westboro, MA.  173.302(c)(2),       to authorize the
                                                                    173.302(c)(3),       elimination of the
                                                                    173.302(c)(4),       annual quantity
                                                                    173.34(e), Part      limitation when
                                                                    107, Subpart B,      performing the acoustic
                                                                    Appendix B.          emission testing (AET)
                                                                                         on DOT Specification
                                                                                         cylinders for the
                                                                                         transportation of
                                                                                         various Division 2.1
                                                                                         and 2.2 gases.
9508-M..............  DOT-E 9508              Callery Chemical     49 CFR               To modify the exemption
                                               Company,             173.202(a)(3),       to authorize the
                                               Pittsburgh, PA.      173.34(e), 175.3.    transportation of an
                                                                                         additional Division 4.3
                                                                                         material in DOT
                                                                                         Specification
                                                                                         cylinders.
10389-M.............  DOT-E 10389             Great Lakes          49 CFR 174.67(i)...  To modify the exemption
                                               Chemical                                  to authorize the
                                               Corporation, El                           transportation of a
                                               Dorado, AR.                               Division 6.1 and
                                                                                         additional Class 8
                                                                                         material in tank cars.
10789-M.............  DOT-E 10789             Allied Universal     49 CFR               To modify the exemption
                                               Corporation,         173.304(a)(2),       to authorize the retest
                                               Miami, FL.           173.34(d),           period from 2 to 5
                                                                    173.34(e).           years for non-DOT
                                                                                         specification fully
                                                                                         open-head steel salvage
                                                                                         cylinders and the use
                                                                                         of a 3AA480 cylinder
                                                                                         for the transportation
                                                                                         of Division 2.3
                                                                                         materials.
10985-M.............  DOT-E 10985             Georgia-Pacific      49 CFR 174.67(i),    To modify the exemption
                                               Corporation,         (j).                 to authorize the
                                               Atlanta, GA.                              transportation of a
                                                                                         Division 5.1 material
                                                                                         in DOT Specification
                                                                                         tank cars.
11262-M.............  DOT-E 11262             CAIRE Inc.           49 CFR               To modify the exemption
                                               (Division of CHART   173.316(c)(2),       to authorize a new non-
                                               Industries),         175.3, 178.57-8(c).  DOT specification
                                               Burnsville, MN.                           cylinder design for the
                                                                                         transportation of
                                                                                         Division 2.2 materials
                                                                                         used in a liquid oxygen
                                                                                         supply system.
11373-M.............  DOT-E 11373             Chemical Resources,  49 CFR 117.848(d)..  To modify the exemption
                                               Inc., Louisville,                         to authorize for-hire
                                               KY.                                       contract carriers the
                                                                                         ability to transport
                                                                                         Division 4.2 materials
                                                                                         on the same vehicle
                                                                                         with Class 8 materials.
11379-M.............  DOT-E 11379             TRW Automotive,      49 CFR 173.301(h),   To modify the exemption
                                               Occupant Safety      173.302.             to authorize extension
                                               Systems,                                  of the 10-hour lot
                                               Washington, MI.                           duration for the non-
                                                                                         DOT specification
                                                                                         pressure vessels used
                                                                                         as components of
                                                                                         automobile vehicle
                                                                                         safety systems.
11380-M.............  DOT-E 11380             Baker Atlas          49 CFR 173.34(d),    To modify the exemption
                                               (Houston             178.37-13, 178.37-   to authorize a new tank
                                               Technology           15, 178.37-5.        assembly design for the
                                               Center), Houston,                         non-DOT specification
                                               TX.                                       seamless cylinders
                                                                                         transporting Division
                                                                                         2.1 materials.
11401-M.............  DOT-E 11401             Agilent              49 CFR 172,          To modify the exemption
                                               Technologies,        173.124, 173.125,    to authorize an
                                               Inc., Santa Clara,   174, 175, 176, 177.  increase from 6 grams
                                               CA.                                       to a maximum of 9 grams
                                                                                         of cesium in the inner
                                                                                         cylinder device.
11650-M.............  DOT-E 11650             Autoliv ASP, Inc.,   49 CFR 178.65-9....  To modify the exemption
                                               Ogden, UT.                                to authorize an
                                                                                         additional design
                                                                                         qualification of the
                                                                                         non-DOT specification
                                                                                         pressure vessel
                                                                                         sidewall opening for
                                                                                         the transportation of
                                                                                         Division 2.2 materials.
11759-M.............  DOT-E 11759             Honeywell            49 CFR 179.15(a)...  To modify the exemption
                                               International,                            to authorize the use of
                                               Inc., Morristown,                         an additional
                                               NJ.                                       specification tank car
                                                                                         with increased wall
                                                                                         thickness for the
                                                                                         transportation of
                                                                                         Division 6.1 materials.
11970-M.............  DOT-E 11970             ExxonMobil Chemical  49 CFR 172.101,      To modify the exemption
                                               Company, Houston,    178.245-1(c).        to authorize the use of
                                               TX.                                       alternative size non-
                                                                                         DOT specification steel
                                                                                         portable tanks for the
                                                                                         transportation of a
                                                                                         Division 4.2 material.
12398-M.............  DOT-E 12398             Praxair Inc.,        49 CFR 173.34(d),    To modify the exemption
                                               Danbury, CT.         178.35(e).           to authorize the
                                                                                         transportation of
                                                                                         Division 2.3 and an
                                                                                         additional Division 2.2
                                                                                         material in DOT 3A and
                                                                                         3AA cylinders equipped
                                                                                         with an alternative
                                                                                         relief device and to
                                                                                         add cargo vessel as an
                                                                                         additional mode of
                                                                                         transportation.
12690-M.............  DOT-E 12690             Air Liquide America  49 CFR               To modify the exemption
                                               Corporation,         173.304(a)(2),       to authorize cargo
                                               Houston, TX.         Note 2.              vessel as an additional
                                                                                         mode for the
                                                                                         transportation of a
                                                                                         Division 2.3 material
                                                                                         in DOT Specification
                                                                                         3AA steel cylinders.
12844-M.............  DOT-E 12844             Delphi Automotive    49 CFR 173.301(h),   To modify the exemption
                                               Systems, Troy, MI.   173.302(a), 175.3.   to authorize relief
                                                                                         from the requirement
                                                                                         for each non-DOT
                                                                                         specification pressure
                                                                                         vessel longitudinal
                                                                                         weld seam to be 100%
                                                                                         radiographically
                                                                                         inspected for the
                                                                                         transportation of
                                                                                         Division 2.2 materials.
12855-M.............  DOT-E 12855             Kraton Polymers      49 CFR 172.302(c),   To reissue the exemption
                                               U.S. LLC, Belpre,    173.240.             originally issued on an
                                               OH.                                       emergency basis for the
                                                                                         transportation of non-
                                                                                         DOT specification
                                                                                         pressure vessels
                                                                                         containing a Class 3
                                                                                         material.
12917-M.............  DOT-E 12917             Northwest Ohio       49 CFR 173.242(b)..  To reissue the exemption
                                               Towing & Recovery,                        originally issued on an
                                               Inc., Beaverdam,                          emergency basis for the
                                               OH.                                       transportation of Class
                                                                                         3 materials in non-DOT
                                                                                         specification cargo
                                                                                         tanks (aviation
                                                                                         refuelers).

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13002-M.............  DOT-E 13002             Department of        49 CFR 172.301(c),   To modify the exemption
                                               Defense (MTMC),      173.203(a),          to reissue the
                                               Fort Eustis, VA.     173.306(f)(1).       exemption originally
                                                                                         issued on an emergency
                                                                                         basis for the
                                                                                         transportation of
                                                                                         Division 2.2 materials
                                                                                         in accumulators.
13015-M.............  DOT-E 13015             BOC Gases, Murray    49 CFR 172.203(a),   Modification request to
                                               Hill, NJ.            172.301(c),          provide a transitional
                                                                    173.400a(a)(1),      period for use of
                                                                    178.35(f).           cylinder collars that
                                                                                         obscure required
                                                                                         markings.
13016-M.............  DOT-E 13016             Carrier Transicold,  49 CFR 172.301(c),   To reissue the exemption
                                               Syracuse, NY.        173.24(b)(1).        originally issued on an
                                                                                         emergency basis for the
                                                                                         release of a Division
                                                                                         2.2 gas from a DOT
                                                                                         Specification cyclinder
                                                                                         used in refrigerating
                                                                                         equipment.
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                                                 New Exemptions
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12630-N.............  DOT-E 12630             Chemetall GmbH       49 CFR               To authorize the
                                               Gesellschaft,        172.102(a)(2) &      transportation in
                                               Langelsheim, DE.     (c)(7)(ii).          commerce of lithium
                                                                                         alkyls, Division 4.2,
                                                                                         in non-DOT
                                                                                         specification IM 101
                                                                                         portable tanks with an
                                                                                         equivalent minimum
                                                                                         shell thickness less
                                                                                         than that prescribed
                                                                                         for the material.
                                                                                         (modes 1, 2, 3)
12753-N.............  DOT-E 12753             Praxair, Inc.,       49 CFR 173.304(a)..  To authorize the
                                               Danbury, CT.                              transportation in
                                                                                         commerce of certain
                                                                                         toxic gases in 3AX and
                                                                                         3AAX cylinders not
                                                                                         presently authorized
                                                                                         for use in transporting
                                                                                         dichlorosilane,
                                                                                         Division 2.3. (mode 1)
12872-N.............  DOT-E 12872             Southern California  49 CFR 173.403.....  To authorize the one-
                                               Edison, San                               time transportation in
                                               Clemente, CA.                             commerce of specially
                                                                                         designed equipment
                                                                                         containing Class 7
                                                                                         radioactive material.
                                                                                         (mode 2)
12874-N.............  DOT-E 12874             Zomeworks            49 CFR 171 to 180..  To authorize the
                                               Corporation,                              transportation in
                                               Albuquerque, NM.                          commerce of machine
                                                                                         components that are
                                                                                         charged with non-
                                                                                         flammable, non-toxic
                                                                                         refrigerant gas without
                                                                                         packaging or
                                                                                         communication
                                                                                         requirements. (modes 1,
                                                                                         2, 3, 4, 5)
12953-N.............  DOT-E 12953             Westinghouse         49 CFR 173.453(d)..  To authorize the
                                               Electric Company,                         transportation in
                                               Pittsburgh, PA.                           commerce of packages of
                                                                                         fissile material that
                                                                                         exceed the quantities
                                                                                         presently authorized.
                                                                                         (modes 1, 2)
12955-N.............  DOT-E 12955             Air Cruisers         49 CFR 172.301(c),   To authorize the
                                               Company, Belmar,     173.219(b)(1).       transportation in
                                               NJ.                                       commerce of life-saving
                                                                                         appliances containing a
                                                                                         compressed gas cylinder
                                                                                         that is filled in
                                                                                         excess of its marked
                                                                                         service pressure.
                                                                                         (modes 1, 4, 5)
12972-N.............  DOT-E 12972             Voltaix, Inc.,       49 CFR 173.301(j)..  To authorize the
                                               North Branch, NJ.                         transportation in
                                                                                         commerce of non-DOT
                                                                                         specification cylinders
                                                                                         for export containing
                                                                                         various compressed
                                                                                         gases without pressure
                                                                                         relief devices. (modes
                                                                                         1, 3)
12982-N.............  DOT-E 12982             Arthur L. Fleener,   49 CFR 175.320.....  To authorize the
                                               Ames, IA.                                 transportation in
                                                                                         commerce of Division
                                                                                         1.1 explosives, which
                                                                                         are forbidden for
                                                                                         shipment by passenger-
                                                                                         carrying aircraft to
                                                                                         remote areas when no
                                                                                         other means of
                                                                                         transportation is
                                                                                         available. (mode 5)
12994-N.............  DOT-E 12994             Air Liquide          49 CFR 173.34(d)...  To authorize the
                                               American                                  transportation in
                                               Corporation,                              commerce of certain DOT
                                               Houston, TX.                              specification cylinders
                                                                                         and cylinders
                                                                                         manufactured to a
                                                                                         foreign specification
                                                                                         without pressure relief
                                                                                         devices. (modes 1, 3)
12995-N.............  DOT-E 12995             The Dow Chemical     49 CFR               To authorize the
                                               Company, Midland,    173.306(a)(3)(v).    transportation in
                                               MI.                                       commerce of inner metal
                                                                                         receptacles which have
                                                                                         been subjected to an
                                                                                         alternative testing
                                                                                         procedure for use in
                                                                                         transporting limited
                                                                                         quantities of
                                                                                         compressed gases.
                                                                                         (modes 1, 2, 3, 4)
12997-N.............  DOT-E 12997             Albermarle           49 CFR 173.24(g)(4)  To authorize the
                                               Corporation, Baton                        transportation in
                                               Rouge, LA.                                commerce of hazardous
                                                                                         materials in a vented
                                                                                         bulk packaging (an
                                                                                         intermediate bulk
                                                                                         container) when venting
                                                                                         is not authorized.
                                                                                         (modes 1, 2, 3)
13020-N.............  DOT-E 13020             Bristol Bay          49 CFR 173.243,      To authorize the
                                               Contractors, Inc.,   173.315.             transportation in
                                               King Salmon, AL.                          commerce of propane in
                                                                                         certain non-
                                                                                         specification portable
                                                                                         tanks. (modes 1, 2, 3)
13023-N.............  DOT-E 13023             Energy Conversion    49 CFR 173.187.....  To authorize the one-
                                               Devices, Inc.,                            time transportation in
                                               Troy, MI.                                 commerce of one
                                                                                         overpack containing a
                                                                                         specially designed
                                                                                         device containing a
                                                                                         Division 4.2 material
                                                                                         that exceeds the
                                                                                         maximum quantity
                                                                                         limitations. (mode 1)
13025-N.............  DOT-E 13025             Southern California  49 CFR 173.403,      To authorize the one-
                                               Edison, San          173.427.             time transportation in
                                               Clemente, CA.                             commerce of specially
                                                                                         designed equipment
                                                                                         containing Class 7
                                                                                         hazardous materials.
                                                                                         (mode 1)

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13027-N.............  DOT-E 13027             Hernco Fabrication   49 CFR 173.241,      To authorize the
                                               & Services,          173.242.             manufacture, mark, sale
                                               Midland, TX.                              and use of a packaging
                                                                                         consisting of
                                                                                         manifolded non-DOT
                                                                                         specification tanks for
                                                                                         use in transporting
                                                                                         certain Class 3 and
                                                                                         Class 8 hazardous
                                                                                         materials. (mode 1)
13034-N.............  DOT-E 13034             ATK-Ammunition       49 CFR 173.24(c),    To authorize the
                                               Accessories, Inc.,   173.54(a), 173.62.   transportation in
                                               Lewiston, ID.                             commerce of explosive
                                                                                         components, Division
                                                                                         1.4S in specially
                                                                                         designed packaging.
                                                                                         (mode 1)
13048-N.............  DOT-E 13048             Department of        49 CFR 173.244.....  To authorize the one-
                                               Energy/Richland                           time, one-way
                                               Operations Office,                        transportation in
                                               Richland, WA.                             commerce of a non-DOT
                                                                                         specification
                                                                                         containment system for
                                                                                         waste disposal. (mode
                                                                                         1)
13052-N.............  DOT-E 13052             Questar, Inc.,       49 CFR 172.301(a),   To authorize the
                                               North Canton, OH.    172.301(c),          manufacture, marking,
                                                                    172.400(a),          sale and use of UN 11G
                                                                    173.173(b)(2),       fiberboard intermediate
                                                                    173.242.             bulk containers for use
                                                                                         as the outer packaging
                                                                                         for certain waste
                                                                                         paints and waste paint
                                                                                         related material, Class
                                                                                         3 in 5 gallon pails.
                                                                                         (mode 1)
13056-N.............  DOT-E 13056             American Type        49 CFR 172, Subpart  To authorize the
                                               Culture Collection   C, 173.134.          transportation in
                                               (ATCC), Manassas,                         commerce of certain
                                               VA.                                       infectious substances
                                                                                         in special packagings.
                                                                                         (mode 1)
13057-N.............  DOT-E 13057             MINTEQ               49 CFR 172 Subparts  To authorize the
                                               International        D, E & F,            transportation in
                                               Inc., Easton, PA.    173.24(c) Subparts   commerce of metal
                                                                    E & F of Part 173.   tubing containing
                                                                                         hazardous materials to
                                                                                         be transported with
                                                                                         minimal regulation.
                                                                                         (modes 1, 2, 3)
13083-N.............  DOT-E 13083             Rockwood Pigments    49 CFR 172,101 (SP   To authorize the
                                               NA, Inc., St.        IB6 or IP2).         transportation in
                                               Louis, MO.                                commerce of self-
                                                                                         heating, solid,
                                                                                         organic, n.o.s. in
                                                                                         fexible intermediate
                                                                                         bulk containers not to
                                                                                         exceed 2,500 lbs.
                                                                                         (modes 1, 2, 3)
13092-N.............  DOT-E 13092             Aztec Peroxides,     49 CFR 173.225(e)..  To authorize the
                                               L.L.C., Elyria, OH.                       transportation in
                                                                                         comerce of certain
                                                                                         organic peroxides,
                                                                                         Division 5.2 in DOT-
                                                                                         Specification cargo
                                                                                         tanks. (mode 1)
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                                              EMERGENCY EXEMPTIONS
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EE 8556-M...........  DOT-E 8556              Gardner Cryogenics,  49 CFR 173.318,      Modification request to
                                               Lehigh Valley, PA.   176.76(g)(1),        add reference to an
                                                                    178.338.             additional flow
                                                                                         diagram. (modes 1, 2)
EE 12955-M..........  DOT-E 12955             Air Cruisers.......  49 CFR 172.301(c),   Modification request to
                                                                    173.219(b)(1).       provide additional time
                                                                                         for cylinders to be re-
                                                                                         marked. (modes 1, 4, 5)
EE 12976-M..........  DOT-E 12976             University of        49 CFR 172.302(c),   Modification request to
                                               Pittsburgh,          173.196.             provide an additional
                                               Pittsburgh, PA.                           90 days due to
                                                                                         construction delays.
                                                                                         (mode 1)
EE 13014-M..........  DOT-E 13014             Acambis Inc.,        49 CFR 173.196,      Modification request to
                                               Cambridge, MA.       178.609.             provide additional time
                                                                                         to transport smallpox
                                                                                         vaccine due to
                                                                                         technical delays. (mode
                                                                                         1)
EE 13032-N..........  DOT-E 13032             Conax Florida Corp.  49 CFR 178.65......  To authorize the
                                               2, St. Petersburg,                        transportation in
                                               FL.                                       commerce of a DOT
                                                                                         cylinder as part of a
                                                                                         component for a vehicle
                                                                                         that is part of the
                                                                                         National Missile
                                                                                         Defense Program. (mode
                                                                                         1)
EE 13036-N..........  DOT-E 13036             Datum, Beverly, MA.  49 CFR 173.34(d)...  To authorize the
                                                                                         transportation in
                                                                                         commerce of a non-DOT
                                                                                         specification container
                                                                                         for hydrogen. (mode 1)
EE 13042-M..........  DOT-E 13042             Department of        49 CFR 172.101,      Emergency modification
                                               State, Washington,   Table Column 8C.     request to authorize
                                               DC.                                       Tyvek bags as inner
                                                                                         packaging for
                                                                                         transportation of
                                                                                         anthrax contaminated
                                                                                         objects. (mode 1)
EE 13065-N..........  DOT-E 13065             ShipMate, Inc.,      49 CFR 173.166(c)..  Emergency request to
                                               Torrance, CA.                             authorize the
                                                                                         transportation of air
                                                                                         bag modules and seat-
                                                                                         belt pretensioners
                                                                                         using an abbreviated EX
                                                                                         number (i.e., the last
                                                                                         two digits of the year
                                                                                         rather than using a
                                                                                         four digit number to
                                                                                         identify the year).
                                                                                         (mode 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
EE 13065-M..........  DOT-E 13065             Toyota Motor Sales.  49 CFR 173.166(c)..  Emergency request to
                                                                                         authorize the
                                                                                         transportation of air
                                                                                         bag modules and seat-
                                                                                         belt pretensioners
                                                                                         using an abbreviated EX
                                                                                         number (i.e., the last
                                                                                         two digits of the year
                                                                                         rather than using a
                                                                                         four digit number to
                                                                                         identify the year).
                                                                                         (mode 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
EE 13067-N..........  DOT-E 13067             Kuehne Chemical      49 CFR 172.302(c),   To authorize the
                                               Company, South       179.300-12(b),       transportation in
                                               Kearney, NJ.         179.300-13(a),       commerce of a leaking
                                                                    179.300-14.          DOT specification multi-
                                                                                         unit tank car tank that
                                                                                         has been fitted with an
                                                                                         emergency ``B'' kit to
                                                                                         prevent leakage during
                                                                                         transportation. (mode
                                                                                         1)
EE 13068-N..........  DOT-E 13068             Brenntag Mid-South   49 CFR 172.302(c),   To authorize the
                                               Inc., Springfield,   179.300-12(b),       transportation in
                                               MO.                  179.300-13(a),       commerce of a leaking
                                                                    179.300-14.          multi-unit tank car
                                                                                         tank that has been
                                                                                         fitted with an
                                                                                         emergency ``B'' kit to
                                                                                         prevent leakage during
                                                                                         transportation. (mode
                                                                                         1)

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EE 13071-N..........  DOT-E 13071             JCI Jones            49 CFR 173. 49 CFR   To authorize the
                                               Chemcials, Inc.,     172.302(c),          transportation in
                                               Charlotte, NC.       179.300-12(b),       commerce of a leaking
                                                                    179.300-13(a),       DOT specification multi-
                                                                    179.300-14.          unit tank car tank that
                                                                                         has been fitted with an
                                                                                         emergency ``B'' kit
                                                                                         prevent leakage (mode
                                                                                         1)
EE13072-N...........  DOT-E 13072             JCI Jones            49 CFR 173.302(c),   To authorize the
                                               Chemicals, Inc.,     179.300-12(b),       transportation in
                                               Beech Grove, IN.     179.300-13(a),       commerce of a leaking
                                                                    179.300-14.          DOT multi-unit tank car
                                                                                         tank that has been
                                                                                         fitt4ed with an
                                                                                         emergency ``B'' kit to
                                                                                         prevent leakage during
                                                                                         transportation. (mode
                                                                                         1)
EE13073-N...........  DOT-E 13073             Alcohol, Tobacco &   49 CFR 173,56(b),    Emergency request to
                                               Firearms,            173.62.              transport 35 grams of
                                               Washington, DC.                           unapproved explosives
                                                                                         to an ATF laboratory.
                                                                                         (mode 1)
EE13074-N...........  DOT-E 13074             Harcross Chemicals   49 CFR 173.34(d)...  Emergency request to
                                               Inc., Kansas City,                        transport a DOT3A480
                                               KS.                                       cylinder containing
                                                                                         chlorine that has
                                                                                         developed a leak and
                                                                                         has a Chlorine
                                                                                         Institute A Kit
                                                                                         applied. (mode 1)
EE13075-N...........  DOT-E 13075             Alexander Chemical   49 CFR 173.302(c),   To authorize the
                                               Corp., LaPorte, IN.  179.300-12(b),       transportation in
                                                                    179.300-13(a),       commerce of a leaking
                                                                    179.300-14.          DOT specification multi-
                                                                                         unit tank car tank that
                                                                                         has been fitted with an
                                                                                         emergency ``B'' kit to
                                                                                         prevent leakage during
                                                                                         transportation. (mode
                                                                                         1)
EE13079-N...........  DOT-E 13079             Atofina Chemicals,   49 CFR 172.400.....  To authorize the
                                               Inc.,                                     transportation in
                                               Philadelphia, PA.                         commerce for a one-time
                                                                                         shipment of class 9
                                                                                         materials that have
                                                                                         been mis-labeled as
                                                                                         class 3 flammables.
                                                                                         (mode 1)
EE13086-N...........  DOT-E 13086             Alexander Chemical   49 CFR 173.34(d)...  Emergency request to
                                               Corporation,                              transport a DOT3AA480
                                               LaPorte, IN.                              cylinder containing
                                                                                         chlorine which has
                                                                                         developed a leak and is
                                                                                         fitting with a Chlorine
                                                                                         Institute A Kit. (mode
                                                                                         1)
EE13089-N...........  DOT-E 13089             Harcross Chemicals,  49 CFR 172.301(c),   Emergency request to
                                               Inc., Kansas City,   173.34(d).           transport a DOT 3A480
                                               KS.                                       cylinder containing
                                                                                         chlorine that has
                                                                                         developed a leak and
                                                                                         has a Chlorine
                                                                                         Institute A kit
                                                                                         applied. (mode 1)
EE13090-N...........  DOT-E 13090             JCI Jones Chemicals  49 CFR 173.301(c),   To authorize the
                                               Inc., Caledonia,     173.34(d).           transportation in
                                               NY.                                       commerce of a leaking
                                                                                         DOT3A480 cylinder
                                                                                         containing chlorine
                                                                                         which has an emergency
                                                                                         ``A'' kit applied to
                                                                                         prevent leakage during
                                                                                         transportation. (mode
                                                                                         1)
EE13093-N...........  DOT-E 13093             Kuehne Chemical      49 CFR 173.302(c),   To authorize the
                                               Company, South       179.300-12(b),       transportation in
                                               Kearny, NJ.          179.300-13(a),       commerce of a leaking
                                                                    179.300-14.          DOT specification multi-
                                                                                         unit tank car tank that
                                                                                         has been fitted with an
                                                                                         emergency ``B'' kit to
                                                                                         prevent leakage during
                                                                                         transportation. (mode
                                                                                         1)
EE13094-N...........  DOT-E 13094             Airgas Nor Pac,      49 CFR 173.302(c),   To authorize the
                                               Seattle, WA.         179.300-12(b),       transportation in
                                                                    179.300-13(a),       commerce of a leaking
                                                                    179.300-14.          DOT specification multi-
                                                                                         unit tank car tank that
                                                                                         has been fitted with an
                                                                                         emergency ``B'' kit to
                                                                                         prevent leakage during
                                                                                         transportation. (mode
                                                                                         1)
EE13095-N...........  DOT-E 13095             Ocean Drilling       49 CFR 173.302,      Emergency request to
                                               Program, College     175.3.               transport certain non-
                                               Station, TX.                              DOT specification
                                                                                         hydraulic accumulators
                                                                                         containing methane.
                                                                                         (mode 1)
EE 13096-N..........  DOT-E 13096             Hacros Chemicals     49 CFR 172.301(c),   Emergency request to
                                               Inc., Kansas City,   173.34(d).           transport a DOT 3A480
                                               KS.                                       specification cylinder
                                                                                         containing chlorine
                                                                                         that has developed a
                                                                                         leak and has a Chlorine
                                                                                         Institute A kit
                                                                                         applied. (mode 1)
EE 13097-N..........  DOT-E 13097             Alexander Chemical   49 CFR 172.301(c),   Emergency request to
                                               Corporation,         173.34(d).           transport a DOT 3AA480
                                               LaPorte, IN.                              specification cylinder
                                                                                         containing chlorine
                                                                                         that has developed a
                                                                                         leak and has a Chlorine
                                                                                         Institute A kit
                                                                                         applied. (mode 1)
EE 13098-N..........  DOT-E 13098             JCI Jones            49 CFR 172.302(c),   Emergency request to
                                               Chemicals, Inc.,     179.300-12(b),       transport a DOT 106A500
                                               Caledonia, NY.       179.300-13(a),       specification multi
                                                                    179.300-14.          unit tank car tank
                                                                                         containing chlorine
                                                                                         that has developed a
                                                                                         task and has a chlorine
                                                                                         Institute B kit
                                                                                         applied. (mode 1)
EE 13099-N..........  DOT-E 13101             The Colibri          49 CFR 172.301(a),   Emergency request to
                                               Corporation,         172.301(c), 178.3,   authorize the
                                               Providence, RI.      178.33a-9.           transportation in
                                                                                         commerce of receptable
                                                                                         containing flammable
                                                                                         gas that are not marked
                                                                                         with a specification,
                                                                                         and are mis-marked with
                                                                                         the proper shipping
                                                                                         name and identification
                                                                                         number. (mode 1)
EE 13102-N..........  DOT-E 13102             Watts Regulator      49 CFR 173.150(b),   Emergency request to
                                               Company, North       173.222(c),          transport non-DOT
                                               Andover, MA.         173.306(a),          specification
                                                                    173.322.             packagings, with
                                                                                         limited quantities of
                                                                                         various hazardous
                                                                                         materials. (modes 1, 2,
                                                                                         4)
EE 13103-N..........  DOT-E 13103             JCI Jones Chemicals  49 CFR 172,          Emergency request to
                                               Inc., Milford, VA.   Subparts C&G,        transport a DOT
                                                                    172.301(c),          Specification 3A480
                                                                    173.34(d).           cylinder containing
                                                                                         chlorine that has
                                                                                         developed a leak and is
                                                                                         equipped with a
                                                                                         Chlorine Institute A
                                                                                         kit. (mode 1)
EE 13113-N..........  DOT-E 13113             Dow Chemicals,       49 CFR 172.302(c),   Emergency request to
                                               Inc., Kansas City,   179.300-12(b),       transport a DOT
                                               KS.                  179.300-13(a),       Specification 106A500
                                                                    179.300-14.          multi unit tank car
                                                                                         tank containing
                                                                                         chlorine which
                                                                                         developed a leak in the
                                                                                         valve and has a
                                                                                         Chlorine Institute B
                                                                                         kit applied. (mode 1)

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EE 13113-N..........  DOT-E 13113             Dow AgroSciences     49 CFR 172.302,      To authorize the
                                               L.L.C.,              173.243(b) and (c).  transportation in
                                               Indianapolis, IN.                         commerce of a division
                                                                                         6.1 material in DOT
                                                                                         specification cargo
                                                                                         tanks that are not
                                                                                         authorized for that
                                                                                         material in the HMR.
                                                                                         (mode 1)
EE 13115-N..........  DOT-E 13115             Airgas Northeast,    49 CFR 172.301(c),   Emergency request to
                                               Cheshire, CT.        173.34(d).           transport a DOT
                                                                                         specification 4BW240
                                                                                         cylinder containing
                                                                                         sulfur dioxide which
                                                                                         developed a leak and
                                                                                         has a Chlorine
                                                                                         Institute A kit
                                                                                         applied. (mode 1)
EE 13119-N..........  DOT-E 13119             JCI Jones Chemicals  49 CFR 172.301(c),   Emergency request to
                                               Inc., Cadedonia,     173.34(d).           transport a DOT
                                               NY.                                       specification 3A480
                                                                                         cylinder containing
                                                                                         sulfur dioxide that has
                                                                                         developed a leak and
                                                                                         has a Chlorine
                                                                                         Institute A kit
                                                                                         applied. (mode 1)
EE 13120-N..........  DOT-E 13120             JCI Jones            49 CFR 173.302(c),   To authorize the
                                               Chemicals,           179.300-12(b),       transportation in
                                               Charlotte, NC.       179.300-13(a),       commerce of a leaking
                                                                    179.300-14.          DOT specification multi-
                                                                                         unit tank car tank that
                                                                                         has been fitted with an
                                                                                         emergency ``B'' kit to
                                                                                         prevent leaking during
                                                                                         transportation. (mode
                                                                                         1)
EE 13121-N..........  DOT-E 13121             Airgas, Corpus       49 CFR 172.301(c),   Emergency request to
                                               Christi, TX.         173.34(d).           transport a DOT
                                                                                         specification 3A480
                                                                                         cylinder containing
                                                                                         chlorine that developed
                                                                                         a leak and has a
                                                                                         Chlorine Institute A
                                                                                         kit applied. (mode 1)
EE 13122-N..........  DOT-E 13122             DPC Enterprises,     49 CFR 172.302(c),   Emergency request to
                                               Houston, TX.         179.300-12(b),       transport a DOT
                                                                    179.300-13(a),       specification 106A500X
                                                                    179.300-14.          multi unit tank car
                                                                                         tank containing sulfur
                                                                                         dioxide that developed
                                                                                         a leak and has a
                                                                                         Chlorine Institute B
                                                                                         kit applied. (mode 1)
EE 13123-N..........  DOT-E 13123             DPC Enterprises,     49 CFR 172.301(c),   Emergency request to
                                               Houston, TX.         173.34(d).           transport a DOT
                                                                                         specification 3A480
                                                                                         cylinder containing
                                                                                         chlorine that developed
                                                                                         a leak and has a
                                                                                         Chlorine Institute A
                                                                                         kit applied. (mode 1)
EE 13125-N..........  DOT-E 13125             Allied Universal     49 CFR 173.302(c),   To authorize the
                                               Corporation,         179.300-12(b),       transportation in
                                               Miami, FL.           179.300-13(a),       commerce of a leaking
                                                                    179.300-14.          ton cylinder that has
                                                                                         been fitted with an
                                                                                         emergency ``B'' kit to
                                                                                         prevent leakage during
                                                                                         transportation. (mode
                                                                                         1)
EE 13126-N..........  DOT-E 13126             Univar USA Inc.,     49 CFR 172.301(c),   Emergency request to
                                               Twinsburg, OH.       173.34(d).           transport a DOT
                                                                                         specification 3A480
                                                                                         cylinder containing
                                                                                         sulfur dioxide that
                                                                                         developed a leak and
                                                                                         has a Chlorine
                                                                                         Institute A kit
                                                                                         applied. (mode 1)
EE 13128-N..........  DOT-E 13128             Alexander Chemical   49 CFR 173.34(d)...  To authorize the
                                               Co., LaPorte, IN.                         transportation in
                                                                                         commerce of a leaking
                                                                                         cylinder that has been
                                                                                         fitted with an
                                                                                         emergency ``A'' kit to
                                                                                         prevent leakage during
                                                                                         transportation. (mode
                                                                                         1)
EE 13130-N..........  DOT-E 13130             DPC Enterprises,     49 CFR 173.34(d)...  To authorize the
                                               Houston, TX.                              transportation in
                                                                                         commerce of a leaking
                                                                                         cylinder that has been
                                                                                         fitted with an
                                                                                         emergency ``A'' kit to
                                                                                         prevent leakage during
                                                                                         transportation. (mode
                                                                                         1)
EE 13131-N..........  DOT-E 13131             Airgas-Nor Pac,      49 CFR 173.34(d)...  To authorize the
                                               Inc., Portland, OR.                       transportation in
                                                                                         commerce of a leaking
                                                                                         cylinder that has been
                                                                                         fitted with an
                                                                                         emergency ``A'' kit to
                                                                                         prevent leakage during
                                                                                         transportation. (mode
                                                                                         1)
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10440-M......................  Request by MASS Systems (A Unit of Ameron Global, Inc.) Baldwin Park, CA to
                                modify the exemption to authorize an alternative maintenance/inspection program
                                for welded austenitic stainless steel non-DOT specification cylinders,
                                conforming with DOT Specification 4DS, for the transportation of Division 2.2
                                materials denied September 27, 2002.
11759-M......................  Request by E.I DuPont de Nemours & Company, Inc. Wilmington, DE to modify the
                                exemption to authorize the transportation of a Division 6.1 material in DOT
                                Specification tank cars denied August 6, 2002.
12820-N......................  Request by Trinity Manufacturing Hamlet, NC to authorize the transportation in
                                commerce of chloropicrin, 6.1, poison inhalation hazard, Hazard Zone B and
                                chloropicrin mixtures in 1A1 drums in an alternative stacking position denied
                                July 16, 2002.
12845-N......................  Request by Qantas Airways Limited Los Angeles, CA to authorize the transportation
                                in commerce of cylinders containing medical use compressed oxygen that exceed
                                the present quantity limitation denied September 27, 2002.
13024-N......................  Request by Sybron Dental Specialties Inc. Orange, CA to authorize the
                                transportation in commerce of specially designed packagings containing metallic
                                mercury, Class 8 in package quantities exceeding one pound with the prescribed
                                marking and labelling denied September 25, 2002.
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