[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 129 (Monday, July 7, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40327-40331]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-16978]
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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 January-March 2003. 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-carring
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 June 26, 2003.
R. Ryan Posten,
Exemptions Program Officer, 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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8760-M.............. DOT-E 8760 Barton Solvents, 49 CFR 172.328, To modify the exemption
Inc., Des Moines, 172.334(b). to authorize the
IA. transportation of
additional Class 3
materials in
compartmented cargo
tank motor vehicles.
9778-M.............. DOT-E 9778 Baker Atlas, 49 CFR 173.304, To modify the exemption
Houston, TX. 173.306. to authorize the
transportation of an
additional Class 7
material in non-DOT
specification
packaging.
9909-M.............. DOT-E 9909 Taylor-Wharton, 49 CFR 173.301(h), To modify the exemption
Harrisburg, PA. 173.302, 173.304, to authorize the
173.34(a)(1), elimination of the
175.3, 178.37. Fracture Toughness Test
requirement on non-DOT
specification steel
cylinders transporting
Division 2.1, 2.2 and
2.3 materials.
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10143-M............. DOT-E 10143 Eurocom, Inc., 49 CFR 173.306(a), To modify the exemption
Irving, TX. 178.33a. to authorize the
transportation of
additional Division 2.2
materials in a non-
refillable, non-DOT
specification inside
metal container.
10232-M............. DOT-E 10232 Sexton Can Company, 49 CFR 173.304..... To modify the exemption
Inc., Cambridge, to authorize a capacity
MA. increase to 40 cubic
inches of the non-
refillable, non-DOT
specification container
for the transportation
of Division 2.2
materials.
10880-M............. DOT-E 10880 American West 49 CFR 172.101 To modify the exemption
Explosives, Inc., column (8c), to authorize the
Springfield, MO. 173.114, 173.35(b). transportation of
Division 1.1D, 1.4D,
1.4B, 1.4S and
additional 1.5D
materials in reusable,
flexible intermediate
bulk containers.
11099-M............. DOT-E 11099 AMKO A Service 49 CFR 173.302(c), To modify the exemption
Company, 173.34(e). to authorize retesting
Gnadenhutten, OH. of DOT Specification 3A
and 3AA cylinders by
acoustic emission (AE)
and ultrasonic
examination (UE) method
for the transportation
of Division 2.1 and 2.2
materials.
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11194-M............. DOT-E 11194 Carleton 49 CFR 173.302(a), To modify the exemption
Technologies, 173.304(a), 175.3. to authorize the
Inc., Glen Burnie, transportation of
MD. additional Division 2.2
materials in a non-DOT
specification fully
wrapped, carbon-fiber
reinforced aluminum-
lined cylinder.
11489-M............. DOT-E 11489 TRW Automotive, 49 CFR 172.320, To modify the exemption
Queen Creek, AZ. 173.56(b). to authorize the use of
a contract carrier for
transporting certain
unapproved or
unidentified items as
approved, air bag
inflators or air bag
modules or seat belt
pretensioners or seat
belt modules as
Division 1.4C explosive
articles, segregated
from other hazardous
materials.
11494-M............. DOT-E 11494 Atlantic Research 49 CFR 173.301(h), To modify the exemption
Corp. (Automotive 173.302, to authorize the
Products Group), 173.306(d)(3). elimination of the
Knoxville, TN. flattening test
requirement on non-DOT
specification cylinders
transporting Division
2.2 materials.
11650-M............. DOT-E 11650 Autoliv ASP, Inc., 49 CFR 178.65-9.... To modify the exemption
Ogden, UT. to authorize a newly
designed airbag
inflator device with a
maximum service
pressure of 8500 PSIG
for use as a component
of a automobile vehicle
safety system.
11691-M............. DOT-E 11691 Cott Concentrates, 49 CFR 176.331, To modify the exemption
Columbus, GA. 176.800(a), to authorize the
176.83(d). transportation of an
additional Class 8
material via cargo
vessel.
11850-M............. DOT-E 11850 Air Transport 49 CFR 173.34(e)... To modify the exemption
Association, to authorize the use of
Washington, DC. certain DOT and non-DOT
specification cylinders
fabricated from 4130
steel and titanium for
the transportation of
Division 2.2 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
TX. transportation of a
hazardous material
using an alternative
shipping description
for Division 4.2
materials with a
Division 4.3 subsidiary
hazard in non-DOT
specification steel
portable tanks.
11993-M............. DOT-E 11993 BREED Technologies, 49 CFR 173.301(h), To modify the exemption
Inc., Lakeland, FL. 173.302, to authorize the
173.306(d)(3). transportation of
Division 1.4G and Class
9 materials in non-DOT
specification cylinders
for use as components
of automobile safety
restraint systems.
12056-M............. DOT-E 12056 Department of 49 CFR 173.226, To modify the exemption
Defense (MTMC), 173.336. to authorize two
Fort Eustis, VA. additional destination
facilities and
authorize an increased
number of round trip
shipments containing
Division 2.3 and 6.1
materials.
12104-M............. DOT-E 12104 Mitsubishi 49 CFR 174.67(i)... To modify the exemption
Polyester Film, to upgrade loading
Greer, SC. procedures and drawings
for the DOT
Specification tank cars
transporting Class 9
materials.
12782-M............. DOT-E 12782 Air Liquide America 49 CFR To modify the exemption
L.P., Houston, TX. 173.301(g)(1). to authorize the
transportation of
certain Division 2.2
and 2.3 materials in
DOT Specification
cylinders equipped with
plastic valve
protection caps.
12866-M............. DOT-E 12866 Delta Air Lines 49 CFR 172.301(c), To reissue the exemption
(Technical 173.219(b)(1), originally issued on an
Operations 173.302(a), 175.3. emergency basis and to
Center), Atlanta, remove certain special
GA. provisions/requirements
for the non-DOT
specification cylinders
containing Division 2.2
materials that have
inadvertently been mis-
marked.
12886-M............. DOT-E 12886 The Society of the 49 CFR 172.301(c), To reissue the exemption
Plastics Industry, 172.402. originally issued on an
Inc., Washington, emergency basis for the
DC. transportation of a
Division 5.2 material
without subsidiary
hazard labels.
12927-M............. DOT-E 12927 Tri-Wall, A 49 CFR To modify the exemption
Weyerhaeuser 173.12(b)(2)(i). to authorize cargo
Business, Butler, vessel as an additional
IN. mode for the
transportation of
various waste hazardous
materials.
12995-M............. DOT-E 12995 The Dow Chemical 49 CFR To modify the exemption
Company, Midland, 173.306(a)(3)(v). to authorize the
MI. transportation of a
Division 2.2 material
in DOT 2Q Specification
non-refillable
containers.
13032-M............. DOT-E 13032 CONAX Florida 49 CFR 178.65...... To reissue the exemption
Corporation, St. originally issued on an
Petersburg, FL. emergency basis for the
use of non-DOT
specification, non-
refillable composite
pressure vessels for
the transportation of
Division 2.2 materials.
13113-M............. DOT-E 13113 Dow AgroSciences 49 CFR 172.302, To reissue the exemption
L.L.C., 173.243 (b) and originally issued on an
Indianapolis, IN. (c). emergency basis for the
transportation of
Division 6.1 materials
in DOT Specification
cargo tank motor
vehicles and portable
tanks.
13163-M............. DOT-E 13163 Pacific Bio- 49 CFR 173.196(b), To reissue the exemption
Material 173.196(e)(2)(ii). originally issued on an
Management, Inc., emergency basis for the
Fresno, CA. transportation of
certain Division 6.2
materials in specially
designed packaging.
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NEW EXEMPTIONS
12718-N............. DOT-E 12718 Weldship 49 CFR 172.301, To authorize the
Corporation, 173.34(e), transportation in
Bethlehem, PA. 173.34(e)(3), commerce of certain DOT-
173.34(e)(4), 3AL seamless aluminum
173.34(e)(5), cylinders constructed
173.34(e)(6), of alloy 6061 that have
173.34(e)(7), been alternatively
173.34(e)(8). ultransonically
retested for use in
transporting Division
2.1, 2.2, 2.3,
materials. (modes 1, 2,
3, 4,)
12879-N............. DOT-E 12879 Millennium 49 CFR 172.514..... To authorize the
Speciality transportation in
Chemicals, commerce of portable
Jacksonville, FL. tanks and IBCs
containing combustible
liquids without
required placards when
placed in closed sealed
freight containers that
are properly placarded.
(modes 1, 3)
12990-N............. DOT-E 12990 Technifab Products, 49 CFR 178.57(1)... To authorize the
Inc., Brazil, IN. manufacture, mark, sale
and use of cryogenic
tanks equipped with
alternative openings
and testing criteria
for use in transporting
hazardous materials.
(mode 1)
12998-N............. DOT-E 12998 Safety-Kleen 49 CFR 173.12(b)(1) To authorize the
Services, Inc., transportation in
Columbia, SC. commerce of non-waste
material from one
location to another
location for various
customers in lab packs.
(mode 1)
13046-N............. DOT-E 13046 Consani 49 CFR 178.245-1(a) To authorize the
Engineering, manufacture, marking,
Elsies River, sale and use of certain
South Africa. DOT Specification 51
steel portable tanks
permanently fixed
within ISO frames
designed in accordance
with Section VIII,
Division II of the ASME
code instead of Section
VIII, Division 1 for
use in transporting
Division 2.1, 2.2 an
2.3 hazardous
materials. (modes 1, 2,
3)
13084-N............. DOT-E 13084 Schering-Plough 49 CFR 173.150(f).. To authorize the
Veterinary transportation in
Operations, Inc., commerce of flammable
Baton Rouge, LA. liquids, n.o.s. in 75-
gallon stainless steel
tanks between two
facilities with minimal
regulation. (mode 1)
13088-N............. DOT-E 13088 Electron Transfer 49 CFR 173.192, To authorize the
Technologies, 173.40, 178.604. transportation in
Inc., Edison, NJ. commerce of Division
2.3, 6.1 & Class 8
hazardous material in
specially designed
stainless steel
containers overpacked
in reusable 30-gallon
steel containers.
(modes 1, 3, 4)
13110-N............. DOT-E 13110 Praxair, Inc., 49 CFR 173.242..... To authorize the
Danbury, CT. transportation in
commerce of a non-DOT
specification bulk
packaging for use in
transporting metal
catalyst, dry, Division
4.2. (modes 1, 3)
13112-N............. DOT-E 13112 Conax Florida 49 CFR 173.302, To authorize the
Corporation, St. 175.3. manufacture, mark, sale
Petersburg, FL. and use of non-DOT
specification non-
reusable cylinders
conforming with all
regulations similar to
DOT specification 39
cylinder for use in
transporting Division
2.2 material. (modes 1,
2, 3, 4, 5)
13116-N............. DOT-E 13116 Chromatography 49 CFR 173.151(b).. To authorize the
Research Supplies, transportation in
Inc., Louisville, commerce of gas filters
KY. containing limited
quantities of hazardous
materials classed as
self-heating solid,
inorganic, n.o.s. to be
transported under the
limited quantity
provisions as Division
4.1 without required
labelling or
placarding. (modes 1,
4, 5)
13117-N............. DOT-E 13117 TEN-E Packaging 49 CFR 173.21(i)... To authorize an
Services, Newport, alternative examiner
MN. other than the Bureau
of Explosives for
cigarette lighter and
inner packaging
approval requests.
(mode 1)
13164-N............. DOT-E 13164 United States 49 CFR 173.420..... To authorize the one-
Enrichment time transportation in
Corporation commerce of 480M type
(USEC), Bethesda, cylinders for use in
MD. transporting Class 7
hazardous materials.
(modes 1, 2)
13165-N............. DOT-E 13165 Harris Corporation, 49 CFR 172.200..... To authorize the
Melbourne, FL. transportation in
commerce of non-bulk
hazardous materials
within the same
facility along public
roads with alternative
shipping papers. (mode
1)
13172-N............. DOT-E 13172 Raytheon Co., 49 CFR 173.302(a), To authorize the
Tewksbury, MA. 175.3. transportation in
commerce of helium,
Division 2.2, in fully
wrapped carbon-fiber
reinforced aluminum
lined non-DOT cylinders
with a maximum service
pressure of 3240 psi
and a water capacity of
260 liters. (modes 1,
2, 3, 4, 5)
13180-N............. DOT-E 13180 The Association of 49 CFR 123, To authorize the
HazMat Shippers, 172.203(a), transportation in
Washington, DC. 172.301(c), commerce of aerosols
173.22, 173.306, with a capacity of 50
173.306(a)(1). ml or less containing
Division 2.2 gas and no
other hazardous
materials be
transported without
certain hazard
communication
requirements. (modes 1,
2, 3)
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0113215-N........... DOT-E 13215 Cryogenic 49 CFR 174.85...... To authorize the
Manufacturing and manufacture, mark, sale
Repair, Inc., and use of non-DOT
Eagle Lake, TX. specification insulated
portable tanks for use
in transporting
Division 2.2 hazardous
materials. (mode 2)
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EMERGENCY EXEMPTIONS
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EE 10996-M.......... DOT-E 10996 AeroTech, Inc., Las 49 CFR 173 Subpart Emergency modification
Vegas, NV. C. request to add cargo
aircraft as a mode of
transportation. (modes
1, 2)
EE 11536-M.......... DOT-E 11536 The Boeing Company, 49 CFR 173.159, Request for emergency
Los Angeles, CA. 173.302, 173.304, modification to the
173.62. exemption to authorize
two containers with
different dimensions
and add Hydrogen,
compressed for
spacecraft batteries.
(mode 4)
EE 12961-N.......... DOT-E 12961 Kuehne Chemical 49 CFR 172.302(c), Request for an emergency
Co., South Kearny, 173.24(b), 179.300- exemption to transport
NJ. 12(b), 179.300-13, a leaking ton cylinder
173.24. that has been fitted
with a B kit to prevent
leaking during
transportation. (mode
1)
EE 13042-M.......... DOT-E 13042 U.S. Department of 49 CFR 172.101 Emergency request to
State, Sterling, Table Column 8C. modify the exemption to
VA. authorize larger size
solid materials that
are contaminated with
or suspected of being
contaminated with
anthrax bacteria or
spores. (mode 1)
EE 13127-M.......... DOT-E 13127 American Pacific 49 CFR 172.102(c) Emergency request for
Corporation, Cedar SP IB6. modification to
City, UT. authorize the
transportation in
commerce of potassium
perchlorate in UN
Specification flexible
IBCs. (mode 1)
EE 13141-N.......... DOT-E 13141 Airgas Specialty 49 CFR 172.301(c), Emergency request to
Gases, Cheshire, 173.301(f). transport a DOT
CT. specification 4BW240
cylinder containing
sulfur dioxide which
developed a leak and
has a Chlorine
Institute A kit
applied. (mode 1)
EE 13156-M.......... DOT-E 13156 Phelps Sungas, 49 CFR 178.337-14.. Emergency request for
Geneva, NY. modification to
authorize continued use
of MC 331 cargo tank
motor vehicles with
specification plates
that are missing
certain required
markings. (mode 1)
EE 13185-M.......... DOT-E 13185 TRW, Washington, MI 49 CFR 172.101..... Extension of the
effective date signed
today and given to
Michelle Ford for
scanning. (mode 1)
EE 13187-M.......... DOT-E 13187 Radiation 49 CFR 173.302..... Emergency request to
Management modify the exemption to
Services, Cardinal authorize the
Health, Cleveland, transportation in
OH. commerce of a mixture
of Division 2.2 gases
in non-specification
packaging. (modes 1, 2,
3)
EE 13193-N.......... DOT-E 13193 Delta Airlines..... 49 CFR 172.101 HMT Emergency request to
Column 9A. authorize the
transportation of more
than 3200 pounds of
Division 1.4S
ammunition on passenger
carrying aircraft.
(mode 5)
EE 13195-N.......... DOT-E 13195 Micro Parts Inc., 49 CFR 173.240..... Emergency request for
Easgan, MN. the transportation in
commerce of a DOT
Specification IBC
containing hazard waste
solid. The IBC has a
small crack and is
transported on a base
support pallet and
enclosed in a double
bag of 4 mil
plyethylene plastic.
(mode 1)
EE 13196-N.......... DOT-E 13196 McLane Company 49 CFR 172.102 Emergency request to
Inc., Temple, TX. special provision authorize the
N10. transportation in
commerce of lighters in
a plastic tote that
meets packing group II
performance level but
is not marked. (mode 1)
EE 13197-N.......... DOT-E 13197 Chevron Texaco..... 49 CFR 173.212..... Emergency request to
authorize the
transportation in
commerce of hydrogen in
metal hydride in
alternative packaging.
(mode 1)
EE 13198-N.......... DOT-E 13198 MI L.L.C., 49 CFR 172.101 HMT Emergency request to
Anchorage, AK. Column 9B, 173.203. authorize the
transportation in
commerce of a Class 8
material in alternative
packaging and exceeding
the quantity limits by
cargo aircraft only
where no other means of
transportation is
available. (modes 1, 4)
EE 13204-N.......... DOT-E 13204 Esoterix, Inc., 49 CFR 173.197..... Emergency request to
Austin, TX. authorize the
transportation in
commerce of regulated
medical waste in
alternative packaging.
(modes 1, 4, 5)
EE 13205-N.......... DOT-E 13205 Western Propane Gas 49 CFR Emergency request to
Association, 173.315(j)(4). authorize the
Sacramento, CA. transportation in
commerce of non-
specification portable
tanks that are built to
ASME standards that are
40-70% full of propane.
(mode 1)
EE 13207-N.......... DOT-E 13207 BEI Hawaii, 49 CFR 173.32(f)(5) Emergency request to
Honolulu, HI. authorize the
transportation in
commerce of certain
hazardous materials in
portable tanks that are
loaded between 70 and
76 percent filling
density by volume.
(mode 1)
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EE 13214-N.......... DOT-E 13214 Union Pacific 49 CFR 172.203(a), Emergency request to
Railroad Company, 173.242(c)(1). authorize the
Omaha, NE. transportation in
commerce of certain
Division 1.1, 1.2 and
1.3 explosives by rail
without conforming to
the positioning
requirements of 49 CFR
174.85 for purposes of
national security.
(mode 1)
EE 13216-N.......... DOT-E 13216 Autoliv/General 49 CFR Application for an
Motors, 172.704(a)(1). emergency exemption to
Corporation, authorize the shipments
Ogden, UT. of airbags and seatbelt
pretensioners being
recalled. The applicant
requests relief from
section 172.704 which
addresses the general
awareness /
familiarization
training. (modes 1, 3)
EE 13217-N.......... DOT-E 13217 Belshire 49 CFR 173.202..... Emergency request to
Environmental authorize the
Services, Inc., transportation in
Lake Forest, CA. commerce of gasoline in
equipment (gasoline
dispensers) by highway.
(mode 1)
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Denials
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12701-N................................ Request by Fuel Cell Components
& Integrators, Inc. Hauppauge,
NY to authorize the
transporation in commerce of
non-DOT specification
cylinders comparable to
Specification 4E for use in
transporting compressed gas
denied March 27, 2003.
13111-N................................ Request by Fisher Scientific
Chemical Division Fair Lawn,
NJ to authorize the
transportation in commerce of
70% nitric acid, Class 8, in
certain single and combination
packagings which is currently
forbidden denied March 18,
2003.
13162-N................................ Request by Exact Sciences
Corporation Maynard, MA to
authroize the transportation
in commerce of diagnostic
specimens, Division 6.2, in
quantities greater than
presently authroized, to be
transported as unregulated
denied February 13, 2003.
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