[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 91 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26245-26247]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2026-09392]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for New Special
Permits
AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA),
DOT.
ACTION: List of applications for special permits.
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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 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 June 11, 2026.
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, Director, Office of
Hazardous Materials Safety Special Permits Program, Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of
Transportation, East Building, PHH-6, 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast,
Washington, DC 20590-0001, (202) 366-4535.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Each mode of transportation for which a
particular special permit is requested is indicated 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.
Copies of the applications are available for inspection in the
Records Center, East Building, PHH-6, 1200
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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 May 4, 2026.
Donald P. Burger,
Director, Special Permits Program.
Special Permits Data
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Nature of the
Application No. Applicant Regulation(s) Special Permits
affected thereof
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22234-N......... The Battery 173.185(f)..... To authorize the one-
Network Inc. way transportation
of damaged lithium-
ion battery modules
for disposal and or
recycling in UN
specification
packagings
containing more
than one battery
module per package.
(mode 1).
22246-N......... Western Digital 172.203(k), To authorize the
Technologies, 172.301(b), transportation in
Inc. 173.232(f). commerce of certain
hazardous material
in non-DOT
specification
packaging. (modes
1, 4).
22251-N......... Cirba Solutions 49 CFR Part 172 To authorize the
Services US, Subparts C-H, manufacture, mark,
LLC. 173.185(f)(1). sale, and use, of
specially designed
packagings for the
transportation in
commerce of
damaged, defective,
or recalled lithium-
ion batteries using
alternative hazard
communication and
alternative
training. (modes 1,
2, 5).
22255-N......... Our Next Energy 172.101(j)..... To authorize the
Inc. transportation in
commerce of lithium-
ion batteries that
exceed 35 kg net
weight aboard cargo-
only aircraft.
(mode 4).
22258-N......... Veolia ES 173.21(b), To authorize one-
Technical 173.51, time, one-way
Solutions, LLC. 173.54(a), transportation of
173.56(b). an unapproved fire
extinguisher ball
for disposal. (mode
1).
22260-N......... Trinity 172.203(a), To authorize the re-
Industries, 173.244(a)(2), stenciling of DOT
Inc. 173.314(c). 105J600W as DOT
105H600W permitting
their continued TIH/
PIH service for a
50-year lifespan
provided they meet
the design
requirements. (mode
2).
22264-N......... Union Pacific 174.26(b), To authorize the
Railroad 174.28(a). transportation in
Company. commerce of
hazardous materials
by rail utilizing a
near real-time off-
train electronic
consist technology.
(mode 2).
22265-N......... Cedar River 174.26(b), To authorize the
Railroad 174.28(a). transportation in
Company. commerce of rail
freight during
temporary cellular
service
interruptions that
delay electronic
updating of train
consist
information. (mode
2).
22266-N......... Grand Trunk 174.26(b), To authorize the
Western 174.28(a). transportation in
Railroad commerce of rail
Company. freight during
temporary cellular
service
interruptions that
delay electronic
updating of train
consist
information. (mode
2)..
22267-N......... Iowa Northern 174.26(b), To authorize the
Railway 174.28(a). transportation in
Company. commerce of rail
freight during
temporary cellular
service
interruptions that
delay electronic
updating of train
consist
information. (mode
2).
22268-N......... Illinois 174.26(b), To authorize the
Central 174.28(a). transportation in
Railroad commerce of rail
Company. freight during
temporary cellular
service
interruptions that
delay electronic
updating of train
consist
information. (mode
2).
22269-N......... Wisconsin 174.26(b), To authorize the
Central Ltd. 174.28(a). transportation in
commerce of rail
freight during
temporary cellular
service
interruptions that
delay electronic
updating of train
consist
information. (mode
2).
22271-N......... Compagnie Des 174.26(b), To authorize the
Chemins De Fer 174.28(a). transportation in
Nationaux Du commerce of rail
Canada. freight during
temporary cellular
service
interruptions that
delay electronic
updating of train
consist
information. (mode
2).
22272-N......... Chicago, 174.26(b), To authorize the
Central & 174.28(a). transportation in
Pacific commerce of rail
Railroad freight during
Company. temporary cellular
service
interruptions that
delay electronic
updating of train
consist
information. (mode
2).
22273-N......... Bessemer and 174.26(b), To authorize the
Lake Erie 174.28(a). transportation in
Railroad commerce of rail
Company. freight during
temporary cellular
service
interruptions that
delay electronic
updating of train
consist
information. (mode
2).
22274-N......... BNSF Railway 174.26(b), To authorize the
Company. 174.28(a). transportation in
commerce of rail
freight during
temporary cellular
service
interruptions that
delay electronic
updating of train
consist
information. (mode
2).
22275-N......... Anduril 172.101(j), To authorize the
Industries, 173.185(a). transportation in
Inc. commerce of a
prototype lithium-
ion battery pack
exceeding 35
kilograms by cargo-
only aircraft.
(mode 4).
22279-N......... Arkedge Space 173.185(a)..... To authorize
Inc. transportation in
commerce of a
prototype lithium-
ion battery by
cargo-only
aircraft. (mode 4).
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22280-N......... Impulse Space, 173.301(f), To authorize the
Inc. 173.304a(a)(1). transportation in
commerce of non-DOT
specification
Composite
Overwrapped
Pressure Vessels
(COPVs) that are
not equipped with
pressure relief
devices for use
within a spacecraft
propulsion system.
(mode 1).
22281-N......... Mott 172.101(j), To authorize the
Corporation. 173.2, transportation in
173.212, commerce of certain
173.241, Division 4.2 solid
176.83. materials in non-
DOT specification
gas purification
equipment. (modes
1, 2, 3, 4).
22282-N......... Cirba Solutions 172.102(b)(1), To authorize the
Services US, 172.200, manufacture, mark,
LLC. 172.300, sale and use of non-
172.400, DOT specification
172.500, packaging for the
172.600, transportation in
172.700(a), commerce of end-of-
173.159a(c)(2) life lithium-ion
, cells and batteries
173.185(c)(1)( and lithium metal
v). cells and batteries
and those contained
in and packed with
equipment for
recycling, reuse,
refurbishment,
repurposing or
evaluation. (modes
1, 2, 3, 5).
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[FR Doc. 2026-09392 Filed 5-11-26; 8:45 am]
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