[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 12 (Thursday, January 18, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3496-3498]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-00812]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration


Hazardous Materials: Notice of Actions on Special Permits

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), 
DOT.

ACTION: Notice of actions on special permit applications.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the procedures governing the application 
for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of 
Transportation's Hazardous Material

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Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous 
Materials Safety has received the application described herein.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 20, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Record Center, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, DC 20590.
    Comments should refer to the application number and be submitted in 
triplicate. If confirmation of receipt of comments is desired, include 
a self-addressed stamped postcard showing the special permit number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald Burger, Chief, Office of 
Hazardous Materials Safety General Approvals and Permits Branch, 
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department 
of Transportation, East Building, PHH-13, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 
Southeast, Washington, DC 20590-0001, (202) 366-4535.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of the applications are available for 
inspection in the Records Center, East Building, PHH-13, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington DC.
    This notice of receipt of applications for special permit is 
published in accordance with part 107 of the Federal hazardous 
materials transportation law (49 U.S.C. 5117(b); 49 CFR 1.53(b)).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on January 3, 2024.
Donald P. Burger,
Chief, General Approvals and Permits Branch.

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                                                                                   Nature of the special permits
       Application No.                Applicant           Regulation(s) affected              thereof
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                                          Special Permits Data--Granted
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11107-M.....................  Pacific Scientific         173.51(a), 173.54.......  To authorize the
                               Energetic Materials                                  transportation in commerce
                               Company (California) LLC.                            of certain Division 1.4
                                                                                    explosive devices which have
                                                                                    not been examined and
                                                                                    approved to be shipped as
                                                                                    Division 1.1 devices under
                                                                                    certain conditions.
13211-M.....................  Copperhead Chemical        172.102(c)(5)...........  To modify the special permit
                               Company, Inc.                                        to authorize an additional
                                                                                    packaging.
15999-M.....................  Lockheed Martin            172.300, 172.400, 173.1.  To modify the special permit
                               Corporation.                                         to authorize an alternative
                                                                                    transportation route.
20352-M.....................  Schlumberger Technology    173.301(f), 173.302(a),   To modify the special permit
                               Corp.                      173.304(a).               to authorize an additional
                                                                                    packaging.
20907-M.....................  Versum Materials US, LLC.  171.23(a)(1),             To modify the special permit
                                                          171.23(a)(3).             to authorize a cylinder in
                                                                                    transportation or a cylinder
                                                                                    filled prior to the
                                                                                    expiration of the authorized
                                                                                    service life to be
                                                                                    transported to be emptied.
21195-M.....................  Panasonic Energy           173.185(c)(1)(iii)......  To modify the special permit
                               Corporation of America.                              to authorize an additional
                                                                                    lithium metal cell, to
                                                                                    update the cell testing
                                                                                    requirements, and to
                                                                                    authorize an additional
                                                                                    location.
21300-M.....................  Distributor Operations,    172.200, 172.300,         To modify the special permit
                               Inc.                       172.400, 171.2(k),        to authorize the
                                                          173.159(e)(1).            transportation in commerce
                                                                                    of batteries containing acid
                                                                                    or alkali, battery acid
                                                                                    fluid, non-spillable wet
                                                                                    batteries, and lithium ion
                                                                                    batteries in the same
                                                                                    transport vehicle without
                                                                                    being subject to certain
                                                                                    requirements of the HMR.
21459-N.....................  Hopkins Holdings LLC.....  173.306(a)(1)...........  To authorize the
                                                                                    transportation in commerce
                                                                                    of 2P receptacles, with
                                                                                    capacities exceeding 4 fluid
                                                                                    ounces, containing butane as
                                                                                    limited quantities.
21489-N.....................  Stericycle, Inc..........  171.1...................  To authorize the manufacture,
                                                                                    mark, sale, and use of the
                                                                                    non-bulk combination
                                                                                    packaging specified in
                                                                                    paragraph 7.a. for the
                                                                                    transportation in commerce
                                                                                    of certain materials
                                                                                    authorized to be disposed of
                                                                                    under 21 CFR Part 1317,
                                                                                    Subpart B.
21490-M.....................  Myers Industries, Inc....  173.28(b)(2),             To modify the special permit
                                                          173.28(b)(2),             to authorize testing
                                                          178.509(b)(7),            variations 3 and 5 under 49
                                                          178.509(b)(7),            CFR 178.601(g)(3) and (5).
                                                          178.601(h), 178.601(h).
21538-N.....................  Evolve Renewable           172.200, 172.300,         To authorize the manufacture,
                               Materials, Inc.            172.400, 172.102(c)(1),   mark, sale, and use of UN
                                                          173.185(c)(1)(iii),       standard 4G fiberboard boxes
                                                          173.185(c)(1)(iv),        for the transportation in
                                                          173.185(c)(1)(v),         commerce of certain
                                                          173.185(c)(3),            batteries without shipping
                                                          173.159a(c)(2).           papers and certain marking
                                                                                    and labeling when
                                                                                    transported for recycling or
                                                                                    disposal.
21551-N.....................  Bollore Logistics Germany  172.300, 172.400,         To authorize the
                               GmbH.                      172.101(j), 173.301(f),   transportation in commerce
                                                          173.302a(a)(1),           of certain hazardous
                                                          173.185(a)(1),            materials installed in
                                                          172.101(j)(1), 173.220.   spacecraft or components of
                                                                                    spacecraft.
21575-N.....................  Luxfer Inc...............  173.302(a)(1),            To authorize the manufacture,
                                                          173.304(a).               mark, sale, and use of non-
                                                                                    DOT specification fully
                                                                                    wrapped carbon fiber
                                                                                    reinforced composite
                                                                                    cylinder with a seamless
                                                                                    aluminum liner. The
                                                                                    cylinders may be used for
                                                                                    the transportation in
                                                                                    commerce of the hazardous
                                                                                    materials listed in
                                                                                    paragraph 6.
21588-N.....................  Ford Motor Company.......  173.185(h)..............  To authorize the
                                                                                    transportation in commerce
                                                                                    of lithium ion batteries
                                                                                    exceeding 35 kg aboard cargo-
                                                                                    only aircraft.
21589-N.....................  Department of Energy.....  173.301(h), 173.302(a)..  To authorize the
                                                                                    transportation in commerce
                                                                                    of compressed helium in a
                                                                                    non-DOT specification
                                                                                    pressure vessel.

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21593-N.....................  Livent USA Corp..........  172, 173................  To authorize the
                                                                                    transportation in commerce
                                                                                    of certain hazardous
                                                                                    materials between applicant
                                                                                    facilities (distances of
                                                                                    less than one mile) without
                                                                                    being subject to Part 172
                                                                                    and Part 173 of the
                                                                                    Hazardous Materials
                                                                                    Regulations.
21598-N.....................  ME Logistic Services GmbH  173.185(e)..............  To authorize the shipment of
                               & Co.KG.                                             low production batteries
                                                                                    exceeding the quantity
                                                                                    limitation.
21617-N.....................  Astra Space Operations,    173.301(f),               To authorize the
                               Inc.                       173.302a(a)(1).           transportation in commerce
                                                                                    of non-DOT specification
                                                                                    cylinders that are not
                                                                                    equipped with pressure
                                                                                    relief devices. (spacecraft)
21625-N.....................  Brainerd Helicopter        172.400, 172.101(j),      To authorize the
                               Services, Inc.             172.200, 172.204(c)(3),   transportation in commerce
                                                          172.301(c),               of certain hazardous
                                                          173.27(b)(2), 175.75.     materials by 14 CFR Part 135
                                                                                    aircraft without being
                                                                                    subject to certain hazard
                                                                                    communication requirements,
                                                                                    quantity limitations and
                                                                                    certain loading and stowage
                                                                                    requirements.
21640-N.....................  Mark Rite Lines Equipment  173.5a(c)(2)(ii)........  To authorize the manufacture,
                               Company, Inc..                                       mark, sale, and use of non-
                                                                                    DOT specification cargo
                                                                                    tanks used for roadway
                                                                                    striping that do not have a
                                                                                    minimum design pressure of
                                                                                    100 psig in accordance with
                                                                                    49 CFR Sec.   173.5a(c)(2).
21649-N.....................  Minnesoda Club LLC.......  171.2(k), 171.2(k)......  To authorize the
                                                                                    transportation in commerce
                                                                                    of certain DOT 3AL, TC/3ALM
                                                                                    and UN ISO 7866 cylinders
                                                                                    that contain carbon dioxide,
                                                                                    with alternative hazard
                                                                                    communication.
21666-N.....................  CMC Materials EC, Inc....  173.22(a)(2),             To authorize the
                                                          173.24(c)(1)(i).          transportation in commerce
                                                                                    of certain oxidizing liquids
                                                                                    in alternative packaging.
21668-N.....................  IMC Companies, LLC.......  172.320, 172.301(a)(1),   To authorize the
                                                          172.301(c), 173.62.       transportation of primers,
                                                                                    cap type packaged in non-
                                                                                    specification combination
                                                                                    fiberboard boxes that are
                                                                                    not marked with the proper
                                                                                    shipping name specified in
                                                                                    the Sec.   172.101 Hazardous
                                                                                    Materials Table and the EX-
                                                                                    number.
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                                          Special Permits Data--Denied
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                                         Special Permits Data--Withdrawn
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20500-M.....................  California Department of   171-180.................  To modify the special permit
                               Toxic Substances Control.                            to authorize use in all
                                                                                    natural disaster areas.
20677-M.....................  Department of Defense      173.302(a)(1),            To modify the special permit
                               (Military Surface          173.302(a)(1).            to authorize additional
                               Deployment &                                         packagings.
                               Distribution Command).
21670-N.....................  Australian Federal Police  172.700(a), 172.400,      To authorize the
                                                          172.200, 172.300,         transportation in commerce
                                                          175.75(b).                of Division 6.1 hazardous
                                                                                    materials in the cabin of a
                                                                                    passenger-carrying aircraft.
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