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Actions on Exemption Applications

A Notice by the Research and Special Programs Administration on 10/04/2000

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Published Document: 00-25426 (65 FR 59247)

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Department of Transportation
Research and Special Programs Administration

AGENCY:

Research and Special Programs Administration, DOT

ACTION:

Notice of actions on Exemption Applications.

( printed page 59248)

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.

Application No. Exemption No. Applicant Regulation(s) affected Nature of exemption thereof
Modification Exemptions
8723-M DOT-E 8723 Austin Powder Company, Cleveland, OH 49 CFR 172.101, 173.242, 173.62, 176.83, 177.848 To modify the exemption to allow for an additional tote bin packaging for the transportation in commerce of bulk shipments of certain blasting agents.
9830-M DOT-E 9830 Worthington Cylinder Corporation, Columbus, OH 49 CFR 173.201, 173.202, 173.203, 173.302(a), 173.304(a), 173.304(d), 175.3 To modify the exemption to allow for the transportation of 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, HTL/KIN-Tech Division, Duarte, CA 49 CFR 173.304(a)(1), 175.3 To modify the exemption to allow for the transportation of an additional Division 2.2 material in an alternative non-DOT specification cylinder.
10595-M DOT-E 10595 Allied Universal Corp., Miami, FL 49 CFR 176.67(i), (j) To modify the 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 Medical Gases (Mallinckrodt, Inc.), Overland Park, KS 49 CFR 173.302(a), Part 172, Part 172, Subpart C, E & F, Part 174, Part 177 To modify the exemption to allow for calibration and functional checks of medical analyzers or monitors; lower minimum burst pressure to 340 psig.
10832-M DOT-E 10832 Autoliv ASP, Inc., Ogden, UT 49 CFR 173.56(b), 173.61(b), Part 172, Subpart D, E To modify the exemption to include 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 Limited Partnership, Pasadena, MD 49 CFR 172.101 Column (8b), (8c), 173.197 To modify the exemption to include 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 Limited Partnership, Pasadena, MD 49 CFR 172.101 Column (8b), (8c), 173.197 To modify the exemption to allow for the use of an additional container design type for the transportation of regulated medical waste.
11406-M DOT-E 11406 Conf. of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc., Frankfort, KY 49 CFR 173.22(a)(1), 177.842, Part 172, Subparts C, D, E, F, G, H, Part 173, Subparts B, I, Part 174, Subpart K To modify the exemption to revise approval provisions and documentation required for shipments of waste or recycled materials, Class 7.
11548-M DOT-E 11548 Lyondell Chemical Co/Equistar Chemicals, LP, Houston, TX 49 CFR 173.187, 173.211, 173.212, 173.213 To modify the exemption to allow 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., Civray, FR 49 CFR 173.302 To modify the exemption to permit new construction of the non-DOT specification spherical pressure vessels and additions to the product list.
( printed page 59249)
11749-M DOT-E 11749 Union Tank Car Company, East Chicago, IN 49 CFR 172.203(a), 172.302(c), 180.509(e) To modify the exemption to change 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 Company, East Chicago, IN 49 CFR 172.203(a), 172.302(c), 180.509(e) To modify the exemption to allow 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, Richmond, VA 49 CFR 172.302(c), 173.31(d)(1)(vi) To modify the 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, Birmgingham, AL 49 CFR 172.302(c), 173.31(d)(1)(vi) To modify the 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., Ogden, UT 49 CFR 173.301(h), 173.302 To modify the 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, Inc., Orchard Park, NY 49 CFR 173.302(a)(1), 175.3, 178.35, 178.65 To modify the exemption to allow 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 Association, Fairfax, VA 49 CFR 173.166(c)(5) To modify the exemption to allow 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 Materials, Inc. (ATMI), Danbury, CT 49 CFR 173.192, 173.302, 173.304 To modify the exemption to 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 Corporation, Memphis, TN 49 CFR 172.203(a), 172.301(c), 175.33 To modify the exemption to 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, Memphis, TN 49 CFR 172.203(a), 172.301(c), 175.33 To modify the 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 Hill, NJ 49 CFR 173.34(e)(1), 173.34(e)(14), 173.34(e)(15)(vi), 173.34(e)(3), 173.34(e)(4), 173.34(e)(8) To modify the exemption to amend the equipment performance and test procedure language authorizing the use of an alternative test method for certain DOT Specification 3AL cylinders for the transportation of compressed gases.
( printed page 59250)
12447-M DOT-E 12447 Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc., Norcross, GA 49 CFR 172.407(c)(1) To reissue the 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 Services, L.L.C., Flanders, NJ 49 CFR 173.304(a)(2) To reissue the exemption originally issued on an emergency basis for the transportation of anhydrous ammonia in DOT specification cylinders.
12463-M DOT-E 12463 Washington State Ferries, Seattle, WA 49 CFR 172.101 Column (10), 172.301(c), 172.302(c), 173.302(a) To reissue the exemption originally issued on an 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 Corporation, Houston, TX 49 CFR 173.24(g), 173.314(o) To authorize the venting of a DOT-specification 105A400W tank car used for the transportation of carbon dioxide, Division 2.2. (mode 2)
12205-N DOT-E 12205 Independent Chemical Corp., Glendale, NY 49 CFR 177.848 To authorize the 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 Corporation, New Orleans, LA 49 CFR 179.12 To authorize the one-time transportation in commerce of a loaded non-hazardous material railcars containing broken interior steam coils. (mode 2)
12297-N DOT-E 12297 Applied Companies, Valencia, CA 49 CFR 173.302 To authorize the 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, Inc., Sharon Hill, PA 49 CFR 172.302(c), 174.67(i), (j) To authorize an 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, Palo Alto, CA 49 CFR 173.302 To authorize the 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, West Liberty, OH 49 CFR 173.302(a), 173.304(a), 173.34, 175.3 To authorize the manufacture, marking 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 System, Pembroke Pines, FL 49 CFR 172.101 Columns (8b), (8c), 173.197 To authorize the transportation in 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., Somerset, NJ 49 CFR 173.242(c) To authorize the transportation in commerce of Division 4.2 and 6.1 hazardous materials in IM-101 portable tanks. (modes 1, 2, 3)
( printed page 59251)
12383-N DOT-E 12383 Sealift Inc., Oyster Bay, NY 49 CFR 176.116(e)(3) To authorize the 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 Power Co., Wiscasset, ME 49 CFR 173.403, 173.427(a) To authorize the transportation in commerce of steam generators and pressurizer packages containing radioactive components. (modes 1, 3)
12386-N DOT-E 12386 Maine Yankee Atomic Power Co., Wiscasset, ME 49 CFR 173.411, 173.427(a)(1), 173.465 To authorize the transportation in commerce of an atomic power station reactor pressure vessel. (modes 1, 2)
12388-N DOT-E 12388 Mountain Safety Research, Seattle, WA 49 CFR 173.304(d)(3)(ii), 178.33 To authorize the transportation in 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, Beaumont, TX 49 CFR 172.203(a), 173.242 To authorize the 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 Alliance, Houston, TX 49 CFR 173.302(a), 173.34(d), 175.3 To authorize the 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), 178.35(e) To authorize the 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 Hill, NJ 49 CFR 173.34(e)(1), 173.34(e)(14), 173.34(e)(15)(vi), 173.34(e)(3), 173.34(e)(4), 173.34(e)(8) To authorize the use of ultrasonic inspection as an alternative retest method for DOT Specification 3AL cylinders. (modes 1, 2, 3)
12402-N DOT-E 12402 Taylor-Wharton, Huntsville, AL 49 CFR 172.203(a), 172.301(c), 178.35(f)(2)(i), 178.39(e) To authorize the manufacture, marking and sale of non-DOT 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, OH 49 CFR 173.403, 173.410, 173.412, 173.465, 173.466 To authorize the transportation in commerce of a specially designed device containing Class 7 hazardous materials. (mode 1)
12411-N DOT-E 12411 International Fuel Cells, South Windsor, CT 49 CFR 173.212 To authorize the transportation in 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. Holly, NJ 49 CFR 172.101 Columns (8b), (8c), 173.197 To authorize the transportation in commerce of solid regulated medical waste in non-DOT specification packaging consisting of a bulk outer packaging and non-bulk inner packagings. (mode 1)
( printed page 59252)
12415-N DOT-E 12415 Canberra Industries, Meriden, CT 49 CFR 173.302, 175.3 To authorize the 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 & Research, Inc., Houston, TX 49 CFR 172.203(a), 179.13 To authorize the transportation in 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 & Space Administration (NASA), Washington, DC 49 CFR 172.203(a), 172.301(c), 173.309 To authorize the transportation of carbon dioxide in 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, CA 49 CFR 172.302, 173.304, 175.3 To authorize the 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, CA 49 CFR 171.14(a)(1) To authorize the 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., Atlanta, GA 49 CFR 172.101 Columns (8b), (8c), 173.197 To authorize the transportation in 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 Alternatives, La Porte, TX 49 CFR 176.76(g)(1), 178.318 To authorize the transportation in 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 Company, Kingswood, TX 49 CFR 173.314 To authorize the manufacture, marking 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 Company, Kingswood, TX 49 CFR 173.314 To authorize the manufacture, marking 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 Services, Berkeley, CA 49 CFR 172.301(a), 172.301(b), 172.301(c), 173.196, Subpart C of Part 172 To authorize the transportation in commerce of biological specimens classed as infectious substance (Etiologic agent) in specially designed packagings inside mechanical freezers. (mode 1)
12483-N DOT-E 12483 Security Disposal Inc., Waycross, GA 49 CFR 172.101 Columns (8b), (8c), 173.197 To authorize the transportation in 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) ( printed page 59253)
12492-N DOT-E 12492 Honeywell International Inc., Morristown, NJ 49 CFR 173.304(a)(1) To authorize the transportation in commerce of liquefied gas, n.o.s., Division 2.2 in DOT-3AL 1800 cylinders. (modes 1, 2, 3)
Emergency Exemptions
EE 8178-M DOT-E 8178 NASA, Washington, DC 49 CFR 173.302(a), 173.34(d), 175.3 Request for emergency 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, NY 49 CFR Parts 100-199 To become a party to exemption 9275. (modes 1, 2, 3)
EE 9791-M DOT-E 9791 Pressed Steel Tank Co., Inc., Milwaukee, WI 49 CFR 173.301(h), 173.302(a), 173.34(a)(1) Request for authorization for an additional grade of steel used in the manufacture of non-DOT spec. cylinders. (mode 1)
EE 10926-M DOT-E 10926 Radcal Corporation, Monrovia, CA 49 CFR 173.302, 173.34(d), 175.3 To modify the 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, Palo Alto, CA 49 CFR 107.302 To modify the 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 Quality Company, Wayne, MI 49 CFR 172. 302(c), 173.24b(d)(2), 173.26 Extended exemption to provide for shipment of two additional overloaded rail cars. (mode 2)
EE 12458-N DOT-E 12458 Bimax Inc., Cockeysville, MD 49 CFR 172.301(c), 173.227(c) Request for an 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 Co., Olympia, WA 49 CFR 172.101 Column (9), 175.320(a) Request for an emergency exemption to transport explosives by air. (mode 4)
EE 12462-N DOT-E 12462 Rinchem Company, Albuquerque, NM 49 CFR 173.24 Request for an 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 Ferries, Seattle, WA 49 CFR 172.101 Column (10), 172.301(c), 172.302(c), 173.302(a) Request for an emergency exemption for the movement of oxygen in insulated cylinders or cargo tanks on passenger vessels. (mode 3)
EE 12464-N DOT-E 12463 DPC Enterprises, Inc., Houston, TX 49 CFR 173.24(b), 179.300-12(b), 179.300-13(a), 179.300-14 Request for a one-time emergency exemption to transport a leaking ton container fitted with a “B” kit. (mode 1)
EE 12467-N DOT-E 12467 Allied Universal Corp., Miami, FL 49 CFR 173.34(d) Request for an 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 Group, LLC, Anchorage, AK 49 CFR 172.101 Columns (9b), 172.301(c), 173.27(c)(2) Request for an emergency exemption for the one-time transportation in commerce of hydrogen peroxide aqueous solution by cargo aircraft, which is forbidden. (mode 1)
( printed page 59254)
EE 12480-N DOT-E 12480 Allied Universal Corp., Miami, FL 49 CFR 173.24(b), 179.300-12(b), 179.300-13(a), 179.300-14 Request for an emergency exemption for the one-time 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 Management Co., Sulphur, LA 49 CFR 172.302(c), 173.24b(d)(2), 173.26 Request for an emergency exemption for the one-time transportation of 3 overweight gondola rail cars. (mode 2)
EE 12484-N DOT-E 12484 Safety Kleen, Columbia, SC 49 CFR 173.244(c) Request for an 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, Griffin, GA 49 CFR 172.203(a), 172.301(a)(1), 172.303(c), 178.503(a)(6) Request for an emergency exemption to use existing stock of mis-marked UN bags that contain ammonium nitrate fertilizer. (mode 1)
EE 12487-N DOT-E 12487 DPC Industries, Houston, TX 49 CFR 173.24(b), 179.300-12(b), 179.300-13(a), 179.300-14 Request for an emergency exemption for the one-time 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, Inc., Charlotte, NC 49 CFR 173.24(b), 179.300-12(b). 179.300-13(a), 179.300-14 Request for an emergency exemption for the one time 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, Houston, TX 49 CFR 173.24(d)(2) Request for an 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 Zurich, IL 49 CFR 172.302(c), 173.24b, 173.26 Request for a one-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 Co., Anchorage, AK 49 CFR 172.101 Column (9b), 172.301(c), 173.27(c)(2) Request for an emergency exemption 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., Carlinville, IL 49 CFR 173.315(k)(6) Request for an 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 Association, Washington, DC 49 CFR 173.315(a), 178.245-4(e) To authorize the one-time one-way 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, Inc., Seattle, WA 49 CFR 178.245-4(e) Request for an 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 Management, Sulphur, LA 49 CFR 172.302(c), 173.24b(d)(2), 173.26 Request for an emergency exemption to transport 3 overloaded gondola cars. (mode 2)
( printed page 59255)
EE 12505-N DOT-E 12505 Allied Universal Corp., Miami, FL 49 CFR 173.34(d) Request for a one-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., Houston, TX 49 CFR 172.302(c), 173.24(b), 179.300-12(b), 179.300-13(a), 179.300-14 Request for emergency exemption to transport a leaking 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 (7) special provision B6, 172.102(c)(3) Request for a one-time authorization to transport a class 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 Defense, Washington, DC 49 CFR 172.101 col. 10A Request for an emergency exemption 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, Houston, TX 49 CFR 173.34(d) To authorize the 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., Irving, TX 49 CFR 173.24b(d)(2), 173.26 To authorize the 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, Seattle, WA 49 CFR 172.203(a), 172.301(c), 172.303(a), 172.401(a)(1) and (2) Request for an emergency exemption to conduct compliance testing of Alaska Airlines; hazardous materials acceptance, storage, and handling procedures. (mode 4)
EE 12513-N DOT-E 12513 Sterling Chemicals Inc., Texas City, TX 49 CFR 172.302(c), 173.24b(d)(2), 173.26 Request for an emergency exemption 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), 173.24b(d)(2), 173.26 Request for an emergency exemption to transport an over-loaded hopper rail car. (mode 2)
EE 12524-N DOT-E 12524 EQ—The Environmental Quality Company, Wayne, MI 49 CFR 172.302(c), 173.24b(d)(2), 173.26 Request for an emergency exemption to transport an overloaded gondola rail car. (mode 2)
EE 12528-N DOT-E 12528 Permagas, Lake Stevens, WA 49 CFR 178.245-4(e), 450.3(a)(2) To authorize the 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., Naperville, IL 49 CFR 172.302(c), 173.24b(d)(2), 173.26 Request for an emergency exemption to transport an overweight rail car. (mode 2)
EE 12543-N DOT-E 12543 JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc., Jacksonville, FL 49 CFR 1 2 3 To authorize emergency 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)
( printed page 59256)
Denials
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.

[FR Doc. 00-25426 Filed 10-3-00; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4909-60-M

Published Document: 00-25426 (65 FR 59247)