80 FR 59851 - Hazardous Materials: Notice of Application for Special Permits
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 191 (October 2, 2015)
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 191 (October 2, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-23370 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 191 (Friday, October 2, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 59851-59852] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-23370] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Hazardous Materials: Notice of Application for Special Permits AGENCY: Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, (PHMSA), DOT. ACTION: List of Applications for Special Permits. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 (49 CFR part 107, subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein. 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. DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 2, 2015. Address Comments To: 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: Ryan Paquet, Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Approvals and Permits Division, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, East Building, PHH-30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20590-0001, (202) 366-4535. Copies of the applications are available for inspection in the Records Center, East Building, PHH-30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, [[Page 59852]] Washington DC or at http://regulations.gov. 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 September 3, 2015. Donald Burger, Chief, General Approvals and Permits. New Special Permits ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation(s) Nature of special Application No. Docket No. Applicant affected permits thereof ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16545-N......................... ........... Veolia ES Technical 49 CFR 173.21(b), To authorize the Solutions, L.L.C., 173.51, 173.54(a), transportation in Lombard, IL. 173.56(b), 173.340. commerce of certain riot control agents and fireworks to a disposal facility. (mode 1) 16549-N......................... ........... Special Devices, 49 CFR 172.320, To authorize the Incorporated Mesa, 173.56(b). transportation in AZ. commerce of certain pyrotechnic articles classed as Division 1.4S, UN0431, Articles pyrotechnic for technical purposes without being examined, classed, and approved under 49 CFR 173.56(b). (modes 1, 2, 3, 4) 16554-N......................... ........... Apple, Inc., 49 CFR Subparts C To authorize the Cupertino, CA. through H of Part transportation in 172, 173.185(f). commerce of recalled lithium ion batteries contained in equipment in retail packaging by motor vehicle. (mode 1) 16558-N......................... ........... National 49 CFR To authorize the Aeronautics and 173.185(c)(1)(iv), transportation in Space 173.185(c)(4). commerce of certain Administration, lithium metal Washington, DC. batteries contained in equipment in non-UN performance oriented packaging. (modes 1, 4) 16559-N......................... ........... HTEC Hydrogen 49 CFR 173.302a.... To authorize the Technology & transportation in Energy commerce of certain Corporation, North non-DOT specification Vancouver, BC, cylinders containing Canada. compressed hydrogen. (mode 1) 16560-N......................... ........... LightSail Energy, 49 CFR 173.302a.... To authorize the Berkely, CA. manufacture, mark, sale and use of non- DOT specification cylinders used to transport certain non- liquefied compressed gases in commerce. (modes 1, 2, 3) 16563-N......................... ........... Call2Recycle, Inc., 49 CFR Subparts C To authorize the Atlanta, GA. through H of Part transportation in 172, 173.185(f). commerce of damaged or defective lithium ion cells and batteries and lithium metal cells and batteries and equipment containing these cells or batteries that originally met the requirements under 49 CFR 173.185(c). (modes 1, 2, 3) 16564-N......................... ........... Carrier 49 CFR To authorize the Corporation, 173.306(e)(1)(i). transportation in Charlotte, NC. commerce of new (unused) refrigerating machines containing up to 7,500 pounds of a Group Al refrigerant in each pressure vessel. (modes 1, 3) 16565-N......................... ........... Special Devices, 49 CFR 172.320, To authorize the Incorporated, 173.56(b). transportation in Mesa, AZ. commerce of certain pyrotechnic actuators classed as Class 9 hazardous materials. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4) 16567-N......................... ........... FM Global Research 49 CFR 173.185(f).. To authorize the Campus, Glocester, transportation in RI. commerce of certain damaged or defective lithium ion cells and batteries in alternative packaging. (mode 1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [FR Doc. 2015-23370 Filed 10-1-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4909-60-M
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received, please enclose a stamped, self- V. Summary of BATO’s Petition: Authority: (49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120:
addressed postcard with the comments. BATO believes that the subject delegations of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and
Note that all comments received will be noncompliance is inconsequential to 501.8)
posted without change to http:// motor vehicle safety. BATO states that Jeffrey Giuseppe,
www.regulations.gov, including any Guam does not have interstate highways Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
personal information provided. and that the speed limits throughout [FR Doc. 2015–25067 Filed 10–1–15; 8:45 am]
Documents submitted to a docket may Guam (35 mph rural, 15 mph urban and
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be viewed by anyone at the address and 15–25 in school zones) are significantly
times given above. The documents may lower than the speed restriction of the
also be viewed on the Internet at subject tires (55 mph), thus, BATO, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
http://www.regulations.gov by following believes that there is no risk of drivers
the online instructions for accessing the consistently driving faster than the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
dockets. DOT’s complete Privacy Act speed restriction on the tires, even if a Safety Administration
Statement is available for review in the driver is unfamiliar with metric units.
Federal Register published on April 11, BATO also believes that most Hazardous Materials: Notice of
2000, (65 FR 19477–78). professional drivers would understand Application for Special Permits
The petition, supporting materials, the speed restriction as stated in metric
units. Since the subject tires cannot be AGENCY: Office of Hazardous Materials
and all comments received before the
used in a passenger vehicle application, Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous
close of business on the closing date
and will be serviced and driven by Materials Safety Administration,
indicated below will be filed and will be
professionals who understand the (PHMSA), DOT.
considered. All comments and
supporting materials received after the difference between English and metric ACTION: List of Applications for Special
closing date will also be filed and will units; it is unlikely an unqualified Permits.
be considered to the extent possible. driver would mistakenly drive these
tires faster than the speed restriction. SUMMARY: In accordance with the
When the petition is granted or denied,
BATO notes that they have not procedures governing the application
notice of the decision will be published
received any complaints, claims, or for, and the processing of, special
in the Federal Register pursuant to the
warranty adjustments related to the permits from the Department of
authority indicated below.
subject tires and that these tires, meet Transportation’s Hazardous Material
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: all other performance requirements of Regulations (49 CFR part 107, subpart
I. Overview: Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. FMVSS No. 119. B), notice is hereby given that the Office
30118(d) and 30120(h) (see BATO has additionally informed of Hazardous Materials Safety has
implementing rule at 49 CFR part 556), NHTSA that it has corrected the received the application described
BATO submitted a petition for an noncompliance so that all future herein. Each mode of transportation for
exemption from the notification and production of the subject tires complies which a particular special permit is
remedy requirements of 49 U.S.C. with FMVSS No. 119. requested is indicated by a number in
Chapter 301 on the basis that this In summation, BATO believes that the the ‘‘Nature of Application’’ portion of
noncompliance is inconsequential to described noncompliance of the subject the table below as follows: 1—Motor
motor vehicle safety. tires is inconsequential to motor vehicle vehicle, 2—Rail freight, 3—Cargo vessel,
This notice of receipt of BATO’s safety, and that its petition, to exempt 4—Cargo aircraft only, 5—Passenger-
petition is published under 49 U.S.C. BATO from providing recall notification carrying aircraft.
30118 and 30120 and does not represent of noncompliance as required by 49
DATES: Comments must be received on
any agency decision or other exercise of U.S.C. 30118 and remedying the recall
noncompliance as required by 49 U.S.C. or before November 2, 2015.
judgment concerning the merits of the Address Comments To: Record
petition. 30120 should be granted.
NHTSA notes that the statutory Center, Pipeline and Hazardous
II. Tires Involved: Affected are Materials Safety Administration, U.S.
approximately 328 Bridgestone R192GZ provisions (49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and
30120(h)) that permit manufacturers to Department of Transportation,
size 12R22.5 bus tires sold in the U.S. Washington, DC 20590.
territory of Guam and manufactured file petitions for a determination of
inconsequentiality allow NHTSA to Comments should refer to the
between January 1, 2004 and April 30, application number and be submitted in
2015. exempt manufacturers only from the
duties found in sections 30118 and triplicate. If confirmation of receipt of
III. Noncompliance: BATO explains comments is desired, include a self-
that the noncompliance is that the 30120, respectively, to notify owners,
purchasers, and dealers of a defect or addressed stamped postcard showing
sidewall of the subject tires clearly the special permit number.
states the speed restriction in km/h, noncompliance and to remedy the
defect or noncompliance. Therefore, any FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
however, omits the English units in
mph as required by paragraph S6.5(e) of decision on this petition only applies to Ryan Paquet, Director, Office of
FMVSS No. 119. the subject tires that BATO no longer Hazardous Materials Approvals and
IV. Rule Text: Paragraph S6.5 of controlled at the time it determined that Permits Division, Pipeline and
FMVSS No. 121 requires in pertinent the noncompliance existed. However, Hazardous Materials Safety
part: any decision on this petition does not Administration, U.S. Department of
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relieve equipment distributors and Transportation, East Building, PHH–30,
S6.5 Tire Markings. Except as specified in dealers of the prohibitions on the sale, 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast,
this paragraph, each tire shall be marked on offer for sale, or introduction or delivery Washington, DC 20590–0001, (202) 366–
each sidewall with the information specified
in paragraphs (a) through (j) of this section
for introduction into interstate 4535.
. . . commerce of the noncompliant tires Copies of the applications are
(e) The speed restriction of the tire, if 90 under their control after BATO notified available for inspection in the Records
km/h (55 mph) or less, shown as follows: them that the subject noncompliance Center, East Building, PHH–30, 1200
Max speed __km/h (__mph). existed. New Jersey Avenue Southeast,
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Washington DC or at http:// accordance with part 107 of the Federal Issued in Washington, DC, on September 3,
regulations.gov. hazardous materials transportation law 2015.
This notice of receipt of applications (49 U.S.C. 5117(b); 49 CFR 1.53(b)). Donald Burger,
for special permit is published in Chief, General Approvals and Permits.
NEW SPECIAL PERMITS
Application Docket No. Applicant Regulation(s) affected Nature of special permits thereof
No.
16545–N ... .................... Veolia ES Technical Solu- 49 CFR 173.21(b), 173.51, To authorize the transportation in commerce of certain
tions, L.L.C., Lombard, IL. 173.54(a), 173.56(b), riot control agents and fireworks to a disposal facility.
173.340. (mode 1)
16549–N ... .................... Special Devices, Incor- 49 CFR 172.320, 173.56(b) To authorize the transportation in commerce of certain
porated Mesa, AZ. pyrotechnic articles classed as Division 1.4S,
UN0431, Articles pyrotechnic for technical purposes
without being examined, classed, and approved
under 49 CFR 173.56(b). (modes 1, 2, 3, 4)
16554–N ... .................... Apple, Inc., Cupertino, CA 49 CFR Subparts C To authorize the transportation in commerce of recalled
through H of Part 172, lithium ion batteries contained in equipment in retail
173.185(f). packaging by motor vehicle. (mode 1)
16558–N ... .................... National Aeronautics and 49 CFR 173.185(c)(1)(iv), To authorize the transportation in commerce of certain
Space Administration, 173.185(c)(4). lithium metal batteries contained in equipment in non-
Washington, DC. UN performance oriented packaging. (modes 1, 4)
16559–N ... .................... HTEC Hydrogen Tech- 49 CFR 173.302a ............... To authorize the transportation in commerce of certain
nology & Energy Cor- non-DOT specification cylinders containing com-
poration, North Van- pressed hydrogen. (mode 1)
couver, BC, Canada.
16560–N ... .................... LightSail Energy, Berkely, 49 CFR 173.302a ............... To authorize the manufacture, mark, sale and use of
CA. non-DOT specification cylinders used to transport
certain non-liquefied compressed gases in com-
merce. (modes 1, 2, 3)
16563–N ... .................... Call2Recycle, Inc., Atlanta, 49 CFR Subparts C To authorize the transportation in commerce of dam-
GA. through H of Part 172, aged or defective lithium ion cells and batteries and
173.185(f). lithium metal cells and batteries and equipment con-
taining these cells or batteries that originally met the
requirements under 49 CFR 173.185(c). (modes 1, 2,
3)
16564–N ... .................... Carrier Corporation, Char- 49 CFR 173.306(e)(1)(i) ..... To authorize the transportation in commerce of new
lotte, NC. (unused) refrigerating machines containing up to
7,500 pounds of a Group Al refrigerant in each pres-
sure vessel. (modes 1, 3)
16565–N ... .................... Special Devices, Incor- 49 CFR 172.320, 173.56(b) To authorize the transportation in commerce of certain
porated, Mesa, AZ. pyrotechnic actuators classed as Class 9 hazardous
materials. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4)
16567–N ... .................... FM Global Research Cam- 49 CFR 173.185(f) ............. To authorize the transportation in commerce of certain
pus, Glocester, RI. damaged or defective lithium ion cells and batteries
in alternative packaging. (mode 1)
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Authorization. Assistant Secretary for Aviation and
DATES: Persons wishing to file International Affairs.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION objections should do so no later than [FR Doc. 2015–24552 Filed 10–1–15; 8:45 am]
October 5, 2015. BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P
Office of the Secretary
ADDRESSES: Objections and answers to
Application of Aviation Partners of objections should be filed in Docket
DOT–OST–2014–0116 and addressed to DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Boynton Beach, LLC; D/B/A
Hummingbird Air for Commuter U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, (M–30, Room W12– Office of the Secretary
Authority
140), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West
AGENCY: Department of Transportation. Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC [Docket No. DOT–OST–2015–0172]
ACTION: Notice of Order to Show Cause
20590, and should be served upon the
parties listed in Attachment A to the Notice of Rights and Protections
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
(Order 2015–9–14), Docket DOT–OST– Available Under the Federal
2014–0116. order.
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Transportation is directing all interested Division (X–56), U.S. Department of AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, U.S.
persons to show cause why it should Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Department of Transportation.
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | List of Applications for Special Permits. | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before November 2, 2015. | |
| Contact | Ryan Paquet, Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Approvals and Permits Division, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, East Building, PHH-30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20590-0001, (202) 366-4535. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 59851 |
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