[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 193 (Wednesday, October 4, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59247-59256]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-25426]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Research and Special Programs Administration
Actions on Exemption Applications
AGENCY: Research and Special Programs Administration, DOT
ACTION: Notice of actions on Exemption Applications.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the procedures governing the application
for, and the processing of, exemptions from the Department of
Transportation's Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Part 107,
Subpart B), notice is hereby given of the actions on exemption
applications in May-August 2000. The modes of transportation involved
are identified by a number in the ``Nature of Application'' portion of
the table below as follows: 1--Motor vehicle, 2--Rail freight, 3--Cargo
vessel, 4--Cargo aircraft only, 5--Passenger-carrying aircraft.
Application numbers prefixed by the letters EE represent applications
for Emergency Exemptions. It should be noted that some of the sections
cited were those in effect at the time certain exemptions were issued.
Issued in Washington, DC, on September 28, 2000.
J. Suzanne Hedgepeth,
Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Exemptions and Approvals.
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Regulation(s) Nature of exemption
Application No. Exemption No. Applicant affected thereof
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Modification Exemptions
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8723-M DOT-E 8723 Austin Powder Company, 49 CFR 172.101, To modify the
Cleveland, OH. 173.242, 173.62, exemption to allow
176.83, 177.848. for an additional
tote bin packaging
for the
transportation in
commerce of bulk
shipments of certain
blasting agents.
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9830-M DOT-E 9830 Worthington Cylinder 49 CFR 173.201, To modify the
Corporation, 173.202, 173.203, exemption to allow
Columbus, OH. 173.302(a), for the
173.304(a), transportation of
173.304(d), 175.3. Class 3 and Division
6.1 materials in non-
DOT specification
stainless steel
cylinders designed
in part with DOT
Specification 4BA
cylinders.
10555-M DOT-E 10555 Pacific Scientific, 49 CFR 173.304(a)(1), To modify the
HTL/KIN-Tech 175.3. exemption to allow
Division, Duarte, CA. for the
transportation of an
additional Division
2.2 material in an
alternative non-DOT
specification
cylinder.
10595-M DOT-E 10595 Allied Universal 49 CFR 176.67(i), (j) To modify the
Corp., Miami, FL. exemption to allow
for the
transportation of
Class 8 materials in
tanks cars, to
remain standing with
unloading
connections attached
when no product is
being transferred.
10704-M DOT-E 10704 Puritan-Bennett 49 CFR 173.302(a), To modify the
Medical Gases Part 172, Part 172, exemption to allow
(Mallinckrodt, Inc.), Subpart C, E & F, for calibration and
Overland Park, KS. Part 174, Part 177. functional checks of
medical analyzers or
monitors; lower
minimum burst
pressure to 340
psig.
10832-M DOT-E 10832 Autoliv ASP, Inc., 49 CFR 173.56(b), To modify the
Ogden, UT. 173.61(b), Part 172, exemption to include
Subpart D, E. two additional
manufacturing sites
for the
transportation for
disposal of
unapproved waste
explosive materials
used in passive
restraint systems.
11327-M DOT-E 11327 Phoenix Services 49 CFR 172.101 Column To modify the
Limited Partnership, (8b), (8c), 173.197. exemption to include
Pasadena, MD. changes to the
packaging system for
the transportation
of regulated medical
waste in non-DOT
specification dual
packaging.
11327-M DOT-E 11327 Phoenix Services 49 CFR 172.101 Column To modify the
Limited Partnership, (8b), (8c), 173.197. exemption to allow
Pasadena, MD. for the use of an
additional container
design type for the
transportation of
regulated medical
waste.
11406-M DOT-E 11406 Conf. of Radiation 49 CFR 173.22(a)(1), To modify the
Control Program 177.842, Part 172, exemption to revise
Directors, Inc., Subparts C, D, E, F, approval provisions
Frankfort, KY. G, H, Part 173, and documentation
Subparts B, I, Part required for
174, Subpart K. shipments of waste
or recycled
materials, Class 7.
11548-M DOT-E 11548 Lyondell Chemical Co/ 49 CFR 173.187, To modify the
Equistar Chemicals, 173.211, 173.212, exemption to allow
LP, Houston, TX. 173.213. for the
transportation of
additional Division
4.1 and Division 4.2
materials in DOT
Specification
cylinders except
Specification 8 and
3HT.
11722-M DOT-E 11722 CITERGAS, S.A., 49 CFR 173.302....... To modify the
Civray, FR. exemption to permit
new construction of
the non-DOT
specification
spherical pressure
vessels and
additions to the
product list.
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11749-M DOT-E 11749 Union Tank Car 49 CFR 172.203(a), To modify the
Company, East 172.302(c), exemption to change
Chicago, IN. 180.509(e). the requirements for
shippers holding
party status and the
need for them to
maintain a copy of
the exemption at
their facilities.
11749-M DOT-E 11749 Union Tank Car 49 CFR 172.203(a), To modify the
Company, East 172.302(c), exemption to allow
Chicago, IN. 180.509(e). for the use of
acoustic emission
for specific areas
of a tank car in
conjunction with
other non-
destructive test
methods for
structural integrity
inspections.
11761-M DOT-E 11761 Westvaco Corporation, 49 CFR 172.302(c), To modify the
Richmond, VA. 173.31(d)(1)(vi). exemption to allow
for the
transportation of
additional Class 8
materials in certain
DOT specification
and AAR
specification tank
cars; to allow
relief from the
marking
requirements.
11761-M DOT-E 11761 Vulcan Chemicals, 49 CFR 172.302(c), To modify the
Birmgingham, AL. 173.31(d)(1)(vi). exemption to
eliminate the
marking requirements
of certain DOT
specifications and
AAR specifications
tank cars containing
a residue of Class 8
materials.
11777-M DOT-E 11777 Autoliv ASP, Inc., 49 CFR 173.301(h), To modify the
Ogden, UT. 173.302. exemption to
authorize a design
change to allow for
side wall attachment
studs on a non-DOT
specification
pressure vessel.
12132-M DOT-E 12132 Carleton Technologies, 49 CFR 173.302(a)(1), To modify the
Inc., Orchard Park, 175.3, 178.35, exemption to allow
NY. 178.65. for a design change
of the hermetically
sealed high pressure
gas cylinder
containing Division
2.2 argon gas.
12189-M DOT-E 12189 Automotive Recyclers 49 CFR 173.166(c)(5). To modify the
Association, Fairfax, exemption to allow
VA. for rail freight and
cargo vessel as
authorized modes of
transportation for
shipments of air bag
modules or seat belt
pre-tensioners.
12221-M DOT-E 12221 Advanced Technology 49 CFR 173.192, To modify the
Materials, Inc. 173.302, 173.304. exemption to
(ATMI), Danbury, CT. authorize non-DOT
specification
containers to be
constructed of
stainless steel;
smaller initial
capacity size for
specific lab
containers; and the
inclusion of
Division 2.2, 6.1
and additional
Division 2.3
materials.
12378-M DOT-E 12378 Federal Express 49 CFR 172.203(a), To modify the
Corporation, Memphis, 172.301(c), 175.33. exemption to
TN. eliminate the
recordkeeping
requirements
outlines in the
exemption for the
transportation of
dry ice not meeting
the exceptions
identified in
Section 175.10.
12378-M DOT-E 12378 Federal Express, 49 CFR 172.203(a), To modify the
Memphis, TN. 172.301(c), 175.33. exemption to
indicate
applicability to
companies under
subcontract
operating under
exclusive use for
Federal Express for
the transportation
in commerce of dry
ice by cargo
aircraft only.
12399-M DOT-E 12399 BOC Gases, Murray 49 CFR 173.34(e)(1), To modify the
Hill, NJ. 173.34(e)(14), exemption to amend
173.34(e)(15)(vi), the equipment
173.34(e)(3), performance and test
173.34(e)(4), procedure language
173.34(e)(8). authorizing the use
of an alternative
test method for
certain DOT
Specification 3AL
cylinders for the
transportation of
compressed gases.
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12447-M DOT-E 12447 Akzo Nobel Coatings, 49 CFR 172.407(c)(1). To reissue the
Inc., Norcross, GA. exemption originally
issued on an
emergency basis
authorizing the use
of hazard warning
labels that do not
conform with the
specifications in
the HMR.
12448-M DOT-E 12448 Onyx Environmental 49 CFR 173.304(a)(2). To reissue the
Services, L.L.C., exemption originally
Flanders, NJ. issued on an
emergency basis for
the transportation
of anhydrous ammonia
in DOT specification
cylinders.
12463-M DOT-E 12463 Washington State 49 CFR 172.101 Column To reissue the
Ferries, Seattle, WA. (10), 172.301(c), exemption originally
172.302(c), issued on an
173.302(a). emergency basis for
the transportation
of oxygen,
refrigerated liquid,
in insulated
cylinders or
insulated cargo
tanks aboard
passenger vessels.
12106-N DOT-E 12106 Air Liquide America 49 CFR 173.24(g), To authorize the
Corporation, Houston, 173.314(o). venting of a DOT-
TX. specification
105A400W tank car
used for the
transportation of
carbon dioxide,
Division 2.2. (mode
2)
12205-N DOT-E 12205 Independent Chemical 49 CFR 177.848....... To authorize the
Corp., Glendale, NY. transportation in
commerce of Division
4.2 and Class 8
material inside poly
bags within plastic
lined UN 1G/Y fiber
drums to be
transported exempt
from segregation
criteria. (mode 1)
12292-N DOT-E 12292 Westway Trading 49 CFR 179.12........ To authorize the one-
Corporation, New time transportation
Orleans, LA. in commerce of a
loaded non-hazardous
material railcars
containing broken
interior steam
coils. (mode 2)
12297-N DOT-E 12297 Applied Companies, 49 CFR 173.302....... To authorize the
Valencia, CA. transportation in
commerce of non-DOT
specification
cylinders for
aircraft use
constructed of
stainless steel with
a psi maximum
service pressure
that exceeds the
requirement for use
in transportation
Division 2.2
material. (mode 4)
12325-N DOT-E 12325 Lifeline Technologies, 49 CFR 172.302(c), To authorize an
Inc., Sharon Hill, PA. 174.67(i), (j). alternative
monitoring system
during unloading of
various hazardous
materials without
the physical
presence of an
unloader. (mode 2)
12341-N DOT-E 12341 Space Systems/Loral, 49 CFR 173.302....... To authorize the
Palo Alto, CA. transportation in
commerce of non-DOT
Specification
cylinders
pressurized to a low
storage pressure
with Division 2.2
material. (modes 1,
4)
12350-N DOT-E 12350 BAC Technologies, Ltd, 49 CFR 173.302(a), To authorize the
West Liberty, OH. 173.304(a), 173.34, manufacture, marking
175.3. and sale of non-DOT
specification fiber
reinforced plastic
full composite
cylinders for the
transportation in
commerce of certain
compressed gases.
(modes 1, 2, 3, 4,
5)
12356-N DOT-E 12356 Memorial Healthcare 49 CFR 172.101 To authorize the
System, Pembroke Columns (8b), (8c), transportation in
Pines, FL. 173.197. commerce of
Regulated medical
waste, Division 6.1,
in polyethylene bags
overpacked in non-
DOT specification
bulk bins. (mode 1)
12370-N DOT-E 12370 Eurotainer US, Inc., 49 CFR 173.242(c).... To authorize the
Somerset, NJ. transportation in
commerce of Division
4.2 and 6.1
hazardous materials
in IM-101 portable
tanks. (modes 1, 2,
3)
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12383-N DOT-E 12383 Sealift Inc., Oyster 49 CFR 176.116(e)(3). To authorize the
Bay, NY. transportation in
commerce of Class 1
explosives onboard
cargo vessel to be
exempt from stowage
requirements. (mode
3)
12385-N DOT-E 12385 Maine Yankee Atomic 49 CFR 173.403, To authorize the
Power Co., Wiscasset, 173.427(a). transportation in
ME. commerce of steam
generators and
pressurizer packages
containing
radioactive
components. (modes
1, 3)
12386-N DOT-E 12386 Maine Yankee Atomic 49 CFR 173.411, To authorize the
Power Co., Wiscasset, 173.427(a)(1), transportation in
ME. 173.465. commerce of an
atomic power station
reactor pressure
vessel. (modes 1, 2)
12388-N DOT-E 12388 Mountain Safety 49 CFR To authorize the
Research, Seattle, WA. 173.304(d)(3)(ii), transportation in
178.33. commerce of a non-
DOT specification
container conforming
to DOT specification
2P, except for size,
testing
requirements, and
markings, for use in
transporting
Division 2.1
material. (modes 1,
2, 3, 4)
12390-N DOT-E 12390 Industrial Metals, 49 CFR 172.203(a), To authorize the
Beaumont, TX. 173.242. transportation in
commerce of IM-101
portable tanks
equipped with
alternative relief
value for use in
transporting Class 3
material. (modes 1,
3)
12396-N DOT-E 12396 United States 49 CFR 173.302(a), To authorize the
Alliance, Houston, TX. 173.34(d), 175.3. transportation in
commerce of a non-
DOT specification
cylinder as part of
a specifically
designed device for
space flight for use
in transporting
Nitrogen, Division
2.2. (modes 1, 4)
12398-N DOT-E 12398 Praxair, Danbury, CT.. 49 CFR 173.34(d), To authorize the
178.35(e). transportation in
commerce of DOT 3A
and 3AA cylinders
equipped with
alternative relief
devices for use in
transporting
Division 2.2
material. (modes 1,
2)
12399-N DOT-E 12399 BOC Gases, Murray 49 CFR 173.34(e)(1), To authorize the use
Hill, NJ. 173.34(e)(14), of ultrasonic
173.34(e)(15)(vi), inspection as an
173.34(e)(3), alternative retest
173.34(e)(4), method for DOT
173.34(e)(8). Specification 3AL
cylinders. (modes 1,
2, 3)
12402-N DOT-E 12402 Taylor-Wharton, 49 CFR 172.203(a), To authorize the
Huntsville, AL. 172.301(c), manufacture, marking
178.35(f)(2)(i), and sale of non-DOT
178.39(e). specification
cylinders
(comparable to DOT
Specification 3BN
cylinders) equipped
with an alternative
bottom plug for use
in transporting
presently authorized
hazardous materials.
(modes 1, 2, 3, 4,
5)
12407-N DOT-E 12407 Qual-X, Inc., Powell, 49 CFR 173.403, To authorize the
OH. 173.410, 173.412, transportation in
173.465, 173.466. commerce of a
specially designed
device containing
Class 7 hazardous
materials. (mode 1)
12411-N DOT-E 12411 International Fuel 49 CFR 173.212....... To authorize the
Cells, South Windsor, transportation in
CT. commerce of dry
metal catalysts
classified as, Self-
heating, solid,
inorganic, n.o.s.,
Division 4.2, in non-
DOT specification
packaging. (modes 1,
3, 4)
12414-N DOT-E 12414 Med-Flex, Inc., Mt. 49 CFR 172.101 To authorize the
Holly, NJ. Columns (8b), (8c), transportation in
173.197. commerce of solid
regulated medical
waste in non-DOT
specification
packaging consisting
of a bulk outer
packaging and non-
bulk inner
packagings. (mode 1)
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12415-N DOT-E 12415 Canberra Industries, 49 CFR 173.302, 175.3 To authorize the
Meriden, CT. manufacture, mark,
sale and use of non-
DOT specification
containers described
as hermetically-
sealed electron tube
devices for use in
transporting various
Division 2.2
material. (modes 1,
2, 3, 4, 5)
12423-N DOT-E 12423 Reagent Chemical & 49 CFR 172.203(a), To authorize the
Research, Inc., 179.13. transportation in
Houston, TX. commerce of DOT
111A100W5 tank cars
that exceed the
authorized load
capacity for use in
transporting
hydrochloric acid,
Class 8. (mode 2)
12429-N DOT-E 12429 National Aeronautics & 49 CFR 172.203(a), To authorize the
Space Administration 172.301(c), 173.309. transportation of
(NASA), Washington, carbon dioxide in
DC. flight certified,
cylindrical portable
fire extinguishers
used as part of a
specially designed
device for the Space
Station Program.
(mode 1)
12431-N DOT-E 12431 TITEQ Corp., Palmdale, 49 CFR 172.302, To authorize the
CA. 173.304, 175.3. manufacture,
marking, and sale of
a reusable non-DOT
specification,
welded stainless
steel cylinder for
use in
transportation of
certain Division 2.2
materials. (modes 1,
2, 4, 5)
12432-N DOT-E 12432 Toxco Inc., Anaheim, 49 CFR 171.14(a)(1).. To authorize the
CA. transportation in
commerce of Class 8
material in non-UN
packaging after
October 1, 2001 that
was filled prior to
October 1, 1991.
(mode 1)
12437-N DOT-E 12437 Stericycle, Inc., 49 CFR 172.101 To authorize the
Atlanta, GA. Columns (8b), (8c), transportation in
173.197. commerce of non-DOT
specification steel
roll-off containers
as outer packagings
for use in
transporting medical
waste in dual
packaging. (mode 1)
12442-N DOT-E 12442 Cryogenic Vessel 49 CFR 176.76(g)(1), To authorize the
Alternatives, La 178.318. transportation in
Porte, TX. commerce of liquid
nitrogen, cryogenic
liquid, Division 2.2
in insulated
portable tanks by
cargo vessel for
delivery to oil and
gas production
facilities. (modes
1, 3)
12449-N DOT-E 12449 Chlorine Service 49 CFR 173.314....... To authorize the
Company, Kingswood, manufacture, marking
TX. and sale of a non-
DOT specification
pressure vessel for
use in transporting
compressed gases
classed in Division
2.1 and 2.2. (modes
1, 2, 3)
12450-N DOT-E 12450 Chlorine Service 49 CFR 173.314....... To authorize the
Company, Kingswood, manufacture, marking
TX. and sale of a non-
DOT specification
pressure vessel for
use in transporting
chlorine, Division
2.3. (modes 1, 2, 3)
12452-N DOT-E 12452 CA Dept. of Health 49 CFR 172.301(a), To authorize the
Services, Berkeley, 172.301(b), transportation in
CA. 172.301(c), 173.196, commerce of
Subpart C of Part biological specimens
172. classed as
infectious substance
(Etiologic agent) in
specially designed
packagings inside
mechanical freezers.
(mode 1)
12483-N DOT-E 12483 Security Disposal 49 CFR 172.101 To authorize the
Inc., Waycross, GA. Columns (8b), (8c), transportation in
173.197. commerce of solid
regulated medical
waste, Division 6.2,
in a non-DOT
specification
packaging consisting
of a bulk outer
packaging and non-
bulk inner
packagings. (mode 1)
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12492-N DOT-E 12492 Honeywell 49 CFR 173.304(a)(1). To authorize the
International Inc., transportation in
Morristown, NJ. commerce of
liquefied gas,
n.o.s., Division 2.2
in DOT-3AL 1800
cylinders. (modes 1,
2, 3)
Emergency Exemptions
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EE 8178-M DOT-E 8178 NASA, Washington, DC.. 49 CFR 173.302(a), Request for emergency
173.34(d), 175.3. mod to extend the
life cycle of the
primary oxygen
bottles to 25 years
or 375
pressurizations.
(modes 1, 4)
EE 9275-P DOT-E 9275 Blissworld, Brooklyn, 49 CFR Parts 100-199. To become a party to
NY. exemption 9275.
(modes 1, 2, 3)
EE 9791-M DOT-E 9791 Pressed Steel Tank 49 CFR 173.301(h), Request for
Co., Inc., Milwaukee, 173.302(a), authorization for an
WI. 173.34(a)(1). additional grade of
steel used in the
manufacture of non-
DOT spec. cylinders.
(mode 1)
EE 10926-M DOT-E 10926 Radcal Corporation, 49 CFR 173.302, To modify the
Monrovia, CA. 173.34(d), 175.3. exemption to
authorize the
manufacture,
marking, sale and
use of non-DOT
specification
radiation monitors
without a safety
relief device, which
have passed an
additional drop test
procedure, for the
transportation of
argon, compressed.
(modes 1, 4, 5)
EE 11103-M DOT-E 11103 Space Systems/Loral, 49 CFR 107.302....... To modify the
Palo Alto, CA. exemption to allow
for an alternate
landing site for the
GOES weather
satellite containing
non-DOT
specification
spherical containers
pressurized with
certain Division 2.2
materials. (mode 1)
EE 12453-M DOT-E 12453 EQ-The Environmental 49 CFR 172. 302(c), Extended exemption to
Quality Company, 173.24b(d)(2), provide for shipment
Wayne, MI. 173.26. of two additional
overloaded rail
cars. (mode 2)
EE 12458-N DOT-E 12458 Bimax Inc., 49 CFR 172.301(c), Request for an
Cockeysville, MD. 173.227(c). emergency exemption
to transport non-DOT
specification drums
containing a div.
6.1 material. (mode
1)
EE 12459-N DOT-E 12459 Alaska Pacific Powder 49 CFR 172.101 Column Request for an
Co., Olympia, WA. (9), 175.320(a). emergency exemption
to transport
explosives by air.
(mode 4)
EE 12462-N DOT-E 12462 Rinchem Company, 49 CFR 173.24........ Request for an
Albuquerque, NM. emergency exemption
for a one-time
movement of sulfuric
acid contained in a
leaking tote (bulk)
container. (mode 1)
EE 1244-N DOT-E 12463 Washington State 49 CFR 172.101 Column Request for an
Ferries, Seattle, WA. (10), 172.301(c), emergency exemption
172.302(c), for the movement of
173.302(a). oxygen in insulated
cylinders or cargo
tanks on passenger
vessels. (mode 3)
EE 12464-N DOT-E 12463 DPC Enterprises, Inc., 49 CFR 173.24(b), Request for a one-
Houston, TX. 179.300-12(b), time emergency
179.300-13(a), exemption to
179.300-14. transport a leaking
ton container fitted
with a ``B'' kit.
(mode 1)
EE 12467-N DOT-E 12467 Allied Universal 49 CFR 173.34(d)..... Request for an
Corp., Miami, FL. emergency exemption
for a one-time
transport of a
leaking cylinder
that has been fitted
with a chlorine
institute A kit.
(mode 1)
EE 12478-N DOT-E 12478 American Reclamation 49 CFR 172.101 Request for an
Group, LLC, Columns (9b), emergency exemption
Anchorage, AK. 172.301(c), for the one-time
173.27(c)(2). transportation in
commerce of hydrogen
peroxide aqueous
solution by cargo
aircraft, which is
forbidden. (mode 1)
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EE 12480-N DOT-E 12480 Allied Universal 49 CFR 173.24(b), Request for an
Corp., Miami, FL. 179.300-12(b), emergency exemption
179.300-13(a), for the one-time
179.300-14. transportation of a
leaking ton
container fitted
with a chemical B
kit to prevent
leakage during
transportation.
(mode 1)
EE 12482-N DOT-E 12482 Chemical Waste 49 CFR 172.302(c), Request for an
Management Co., 173.24b(d)(2), emergency exemption
Sulphur, LA. 173.26. for the one-time
transportation of 3
overweight gondola
rail cars. (mode 2)
EE 12484-N DOT-E 12484 Safety Kleen, 49 CFR 173.244(c).... Request for an
Columbia, SC. emergency exemption
to transport 2
storage tanks
containing sodium.
The tanks are not an
authorized
packaging. (mode 1)
EE 12486-N DOT-E 12486 International Paper, 49 CFR 172.203(a), Request for an
Griffin, GA. 172.301(a)(1), emergency exemption
172.303(c), to use existing
178.503(a)(6). stock of mis-marked
UN bags that contain
ammonium nitrate
fertilizer. (mode 1)
EE 12487-N DOT-E 12487 DPC Industries, 49 CFR 173.24(b), Request for an
Houston, TX. 179.300-12(b), emergency exemption
179.300-13(a), for the one-time
179.300-14. transportation of a
leaking multi-unit
tank car tank
containing chlorine,
that has been fitted
with a chemical
``B'' kit. (mode 1)
EE 12488-N DOT-E 12488 JCI Jones Chemicals, 49 CFR 173.24(b), Request for an
Inc., Charlotte, NC. 179.300-12(b). emergency exemption
179.300-13(a), for the one time
179.300-14. transportation in
commerce of a
leaking tank car
tank that is
equipped with a
Chemical B kit to
prevent leakage
during
transportation.
(mode 1)
EE 12489-N DOT-E 12489 Solvay Interox, 49 CFR 173.24(d)(2).. Request for an
Houston, TX. emergency exemption
for the one-time
transportation of an
over-loaded tank car
tank that exceeds
the weight
limitation for that
car. (mode 2)
EE 12490-N DOT-E 12490 Hydrite Chemical, Lake 49 CFR 172.302(c), Request for a one-
Zurich, IL. 173.24b, 173.26. time authorization
to ship a leaking
ton cylinder fitted
with an A Kit. (mode
1)
EE 12498-N DOT-E 12498 Cook Inlet Pipe Line 49 CFR 172.101 Column Request for an
Co., Anchorage, AK. (9b), 172.301(c), emergency exemption
173.27(c)(2). for the one-time
transportation in
commerce of a 5.1
material by
aircraft. The
quantity limitations
and chemical
concentration exceed
those in the HMR.
(mode 4)
EE 12499-N DOT-E 12499 M&M Service Co., 49 CFR 173.315(k)(6). Request for an
Carlinville, IL. emergency exemption
to transport
liquefied petroleum
gas in a non-DOT
specification cargo
tank. (mode 1)
EE 12500-N DOT-E 12500 National Propane Gas 49 CFR 173.315(a), To authorize the one-
Association, 178.245-4(e). time one-way
Washington, DC. transportation of
non-DOT
specification
portable tanks
containing residual
amounts of liquefied
petroleum gas for
the purpose of
requalifcation and
recertification.
(modes 1, 3)
EE 12501-N DOT-E 12501 Northland Services, 49 CFR 178.245-4(e).. Request for an
Inc., Seattle, WA. emergency exemption
to transport propane
in DOT spec. 51
tanks that
technically do not
meet the definition
of the spec. (mode
3)
EE 12503-N DOT-E 12503 Chemical Waste 49 CFR 172.302(c), Request for an
Management, Sulphur, 173.24b(d)(2), emergency exemption
LA. 173.26. to transport 3
overloaded gondola
cars. (mode 2)
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EE 12505-N DOT-E 12505 Allied Universal 49 CFR 173.34(d)..... Request for a one-
Corp., Miami, FL. time emergency
exemption to
transport a leaking
ton cylinder
containing chlorine
that has been
equipped with a
Chlorine Institute
Emergency A kit.
(mode 1)
EE 12507-N DOT-E 12507 DPC Industries, Inc., 49 CFR 172.302(c), Request for emergency
Houston, TX. 173.24(b), 179.300- exemption to
12(b), 179.300- transport a leaking
13(a), 179.300-14. ton cylinder
equipped with a
chemical B kit.
(mode 1)
EE 12508-N DOT-E 12508 BASF, Mt. Olive, NJ... 49 CFR 172.101 Column Request for a one-
(7) special time authorization
provision B6, to transport a class
172.102(c)(3). 8 material in a UN
IBC, which is not an
authorized packaging
for the material.
(mode 1)
EE 12509-N DOT-E 12509 U.S. Department of 49 CFR 172.101 col. Request for an
Defense, Washington, 10A. emergency exemption
DC. to authorize the US
DOD to stow
palletized cargo of
a class 4.2 in an
under deck
forecastle location
instead of on deck.
(mode 3)
EE 12510-N DOT-E 12510 DPC Enterprises, LP, 49 CFR 173.34(d)..... To authorize the
Houston, TX. emergency one-time
transportation in
commerce of a DOT
specification 3A480
cylinder containing
chlorine. (mode 2)
EE 12511-N DOT-E 12511 IMCO Recylcing, Inc., 49 CFR 173.24b(d)(2), To authorize the
Irving, TX. 173.26. emergency
transportation in
commerce of a rail
box car transporting
Aluminum Remelting
By Products that
exceed the maximum
gross weight on rail
by 3,600 pounds.
(mode 2)
EE 12512-N DOT-E 12512 Alaska Airlines, 49 CFR 172.203(a), Request for an
Seattle, WA. 172.301(c), emergency exemption
172.303(a), to conduct
172.401(a)(1) and compliance testing
(2). of Alaska Airlines;
hazardous materials
acceptance, storage,
and handling
procedures. (mode 4)
EE 12513-N DOT-E 12513 Sterling Chemicals 49 CFR 172.302(c), Request for an
Inc., Texas City, TX. 173.24b(d)(2), emergency exemption
173.26. to authorize the
transportation of an
overloaded rail car.
(mode 2)
EE 12514-N DOT-E 12514 SMI Steel, Cayce, SC.. 49 CFR 172.302(c), Request for an
173.24b(d)(2), emergency exemption
173.26. to transport an over-
loaded hopper rail
car. (mode 2)
EE 12524-N DOT-E 12524 EQ--The Environmental 49 CFR 172.302(c), Request for an
Quality Company, 173.24b(d)(2), emergency exemption
Wayne, MI. 173.26. to transport an
overloaded gondola
rail car. (mode 2)
EE 12528-N DOT-E 12528 Permagas, Lake 49 CFR 178.245-4(e), To authorize the
Stevens, WA. 450.3(a)(2). transportation in
commerce of an MC-
330 tank welded into
a 40ft intermodal
container for use in
transporting
propane, Division
2.1 to remote areas.
(modes 1, 3)
EE 12529-N DOT-E 12529 BP Chemicals Inc., 49 CFR 172.302(c), Request for an
Naperville, IL. 173.24b(d)(2), emergency exemption
173.26. to transport an
overweight rail car.
(mode 2)
EE 12543-N DOT-E 12543 JCI Jones Chemicals, 49 CFR 1 2 3......... To authorize
Inc., Jacksonville, emergency
FL. transportation in
commerce of a DOT 3A
480 Specification
container that
contains Chlorine
that is leaking at
the value to be
transported with an
approved A-Kit.
(mode 1)
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6611-M Request by Gardner Cryogenics Lehigh Valley, PA
to modify the exemption to provide for design
changes of a non-DOT specification vacuum
insulated portable tank manufactured in
accordance with ASME Code criteria resulting in
an increase of the Maximum Allowable Working
Pressure for the transportation of a
nonflammable cryogenic liquid denied May 16,
2000.
6765-M Request by Gardner Cryogenics Lehigh Valley, PA
to modify the exemption to provide for design
changes of the non-DOT specification portable
tanks manufactured in accordance with the ASME
Code criteria resulting in an increase of the
Maximum Allowable Working Pressures for the
transportation of a Division 2.1 and a Division
2.2 material denied May 16, 2000.
10480-M Request by Gardner Cryogenics Lehigh Valley, PA
to modify the exemption to provide for design
changes of a non-DOT specification portable
tank manufactured in accordance with ASME Code
criteria resulting in an increase of the
Maximum Allowable Working Pressures; the
addition of a 6700 gallon liquid helium tank
denied May 16, 2000.
10821-M Request by BFI Waste Systems of North America,
Inc. Atlanta, GA to modify the exemption to
relieve the marking requirements of inner
packages, inside roll off containers, when
transporting regulated medical waste from a
single offeror denied May 16, 2000.
11826-M Request by Spectra Gases, Inc. Branchburg, NJ to
modify the exemption to authorize additional
Division 2.2 materials transported in DOT-3AL
aluminum cylinders denied July 28, 2000.
12155-M Request by S&C Electric Company Chicago, IL to
modify the exemption to authorize an
alternative pressure vessel constructed of
spirally-wound fiberglass for the
transportation of certain Division 2.2
materials denied August 17, 2000.
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[FR Doc. 00-25426 Filed 10-3-00; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4909-60-M