Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Applications for Exemptions

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 141 (Friday, July 23, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40057-40059]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-18917]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Research and Special Programs Administration

Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Applications for Exemptions

AGENCY: Research and Special Programs Administration, DOT.

ACTION: List of applicants for exemptions.

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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 that the Office of Hazardous
Materials Safety has received the applications described herein. Each
mode of transportation for which a particular exemption 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 (30 days after
publication).

ADDRESS COMMENTS TO: Records Center, Research and Special Programs
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 exemption application
number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Copies of the applications (See Docket Number)
are available for inspection at the New Docket Management Facility, PL-
401, at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Nassif Building, 400 7th
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.
This notice of receipt of applications for new exemptions 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 July 20, 1999.
J. Suzanne Hedgepeth,
Director, Office of Hazardous Materials, Exemptions and Approvals.

New Exemptions
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Application No. Docket No. Applicant Regulation(s) affected Nature of exemption thereof
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12279-N................. RSPA-1999-5763......... Toyota Motor Sales, USA, 49 CFR 100-180........ To authorize the transportation in commerce of
Inc., Torrance, CA. small quantities of Class 3 material in inner
packaging consisting of a non-refillable
receptacle enclosed in a sealed, leakproof 2
mil polyethylene bag overpacked in plastic
bins or suitable strong outer packagings.
(mode 1)
12288-N................. RSPA-1999-5853......... Huntsman Chemical Company, 49 CFR 178.245-7(a)... To authorize the transportation in commerce of
West Footscray VIC 3012, AU. Ethyl chloride, Division 2.1, in non-DOT
specification steel portable tanks permanently
fitted within an ISO frame. (modes 1, 2, 3)
12289-N................. RSPA-1999-5855......... Arbel Fauvet Rail (AFR), 49 CFR 178.245-1(a)... To authorize the manufacturing, marking, sale
Cedex, FR. and use of DOT Specification 51 steel portable
tanks permanently enclosed within a ISO frame
for use in transporting Division 2.1 and 2.2
materials as presently authorized. (modes 1,
2, 3)
12290-N................. RSPA-1999-5858......... Savage Industries Inc., 49 CFR 174.67(a)2..... To authorize an alternative blocking method of
Pottstown, PA. rail cars while transferring various classes
of hazardous materials. (mode 2)
12291-N................. RSPA-1999-5856......... Jean Philippe Fragrances, 49 CFR 173.306, To authorize the transportation in commerce of
Inc., New York, NY. 173.306(1). aerosol fragrance products not to exceed 5
ounces to be transported in aluminum
containers with overpack. (modes 1, 2)
12292-N................. RSPA-1999-5854......... Westway Trading Corporation, 49 CFR 179.12......... To authorize the one-time transportation in
New Orleans, LA. commerce of loaded non-hazardous material
railcars containing broken interior steam
coils. (mode 2)

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12293-N................. RSPA-1999-5875......... Intercontinental Packaging 49 CFR 173.306(a) To authorize the manufacture, marking, and sale
Corp., Tuckahoe, NY. (3)(v), 178.33a-2 & 8. of non-DOT specification non-refillable metal
and plastic aerosol containers filled with a
propellant gas. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4)
12295-N................. RSPA-1999-5878......... Uniroyal Chemical Co., 49 CFR 172.101, SP T15 To authorize the transportation in commerce of
Middlebury, CT. a Division 6.1 material in IM-tanks equipped
with bottom outlets. (modes 2, 3)
12296-N................. RSPA-1999-5879......... Clean Earth Systems, Inc., 49 CFR 173.12(b) To authorize the manufacture, marking and sale
Tampa, FL. (2)(i). of UN 11G IBC for use as the outer packaging
for lab packs for transporting various classes
of hazardous materials. (mode 1)
12297-N................. RSPA-1999-5877......... Applied Companies, Valencia, 49 CFR 178.53......... To authorize the transportation in commerce of
CA. non-DOT specification cylinders for aircraft
use constructed of stainless steel with a psi
maximum service pressure that exceeds the
requirement for use in transporting Division
2.2 material. (mode 4)
12299-N................. RSPA-1999-5904......... Minnesota School of Diving, 49 CFR 177.870(e)..... To authorize the transportation in commerce of
Inc., Brainerd, MN. Division 2.2, compressed air in DOT-
Specification scuba cylinders that exceed the
quantity limitations to be transported aboard
passenger-carrying vehicle. (mode 1)
12300-N................. RSPA-1999-5905......... Container Products Corp., 49 CFR 178.800........ To authorize the manufacture, marking and sale
Wilmington, NC. of intermediate bulk containers which exceed
the quantity limitations presently authorized
for use in transporting Packing Groups II and
III liquid hazardous materials and Packing
Groups I, II, & III solid hazardous materials.
(modes 1, 2, 3)
12301-N................. RSPA-1999-5903......... Niklor Chemical Co., Long 49 CFR 173.193(b)..... To authorize the transportation in commerce of
Beach, CA. Division 2.3 and 6.1 materials in DOT-
Specification 4BW cylinders that exceed the
presently authorized quantity limitations.
(modes 1, 2, 3)
12303-N................. RSPA-1999-5954......... Halliburton Energy Services, 49 CFR 173.201, To authorize the transportation in commerce of
Duncan, OK. 173.302, 173.304, certain Division 2.1, 2.2 and Class 3
178.35(e), 178.35(f), materials in non-DOT specification cylinders
178.36. used for oil well sampling. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4)
12305-N................. RSPA-1999-5955......... Fragrance Materials 49 CFR 172, Subparts To authorize the transportation of samples of
Association of the U.S., C, D, E, 175. flavor and fragrance materials in Class 3, 9
Washington, DC. and Division 6.1 to be transported without
required marking, labeling and shipping
papers. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
12306-N................. RSPA-1999-5956......... Griffin Pipe Products Co., 49 CFR 172 Subpart C & To authorize the transportation of closed head
Lynchburg, VA. F. 1A1 55 gallon drums from a storage yard into
the main plant via fork trucks, without
required bill of lading or placards. (mode 1)
12307-N................. RSPA-1999-5957......... Kern County Dept. of Weights 49 CFR 173.24, To authorize the transportation of specially
& Measures, Bakersfield, CA. 173.24(b). designed equipment used for meter proving
purposes and transportation of various Class 3
petroleum products to offloading sites. (mode
1)
12308-N................. RSPA-1999-5958......... AlliedSignal Inc. 49 CFR 173.243(b) (1), To authorize the transportation in commerce of
Morristown, NJ. 173.33(d) (1), a Class 8 and Division 6.1 material in MC-412
178.345-10, 178.346-3. cargo tank trucks equipped with an alternative
pressure relief device. (mode 1)
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[FR Doc. 99-18917 Filed 7-22-99; 8:45 am]
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