Hazardous materials: Applications; exemptions, renewals, etc.,

[Federal Register: July 7, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 129)]

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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.

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 January-March 2003. 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-carring 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 June 26, 2003. R. Ryan Posten, Exemptions Program Officer, Office of Hazardous Materials Exemptions and Approvals.

Regulation(s)

Nature of exemption Application No.

Exemption No.

Applicant

affected

thereof

MODIFICATION EXEMPTIONS

8760-M.............. DOT-E 8760

Barton Solvents, 49 CFR 172.328, To modify the exemption Inc., Des Moines, 172.334(b).

to authorize the IA.

transportation of additional Class 3 materials in compartmented cargo tank motor vehicles. 9778-M.............. DOT-E 9778

Baker Atlas,

49 CFR 173.304, To modify the exemption Houston, TX.

173.306.

to authorize the transportation of an additional Class 7 material in non-DOT specification packaging. 9909-M.............. DOT-E 9909

Taylor-Wharton, 49 CFR 173.301(h), To modify the exemption Harrisburg, PA. 173.302, 173.304, to authorize the 173.34(a)(1),

elimination of the 175.3, 178.37. Fracture Toughness Test requirement on non-DOT specification steel cylinders transporting Division 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 materials.

10143-M............. DOT-E 10143

Eurocom, Inc., 49 CFR 173.306(a), To modify the exemption Irving, TX.

178.33a.

to authorize the transportation of additional Division 2.2 materials in a non- refillable, non-DOT specification inside metal container. 10232-M............. DOT-E 10232

Sexton Can Company, 49 CFR 173.304..... To modify the exemption Inc., Cambridge,

to authorize a capacity MA.

increase to 40 cubic inches of the non- refillable, non-DOT specification container for the transportation of Division 2.2 materials. 10880-M............. DOT-E 10880

American West

49 CFR 172.101 To modify the exemption Explosives, Inc., column (8c),

to authorize the Springfield, MO. 173.114, 173.35(b). transportation of Division 1.1D, 1.4D, 1.4B, 1.4S and additional 1.5D materials in reusable, flexible intermediate bulk containers. 11099-M............. DOT-E 11099

AMKO A Service 49 CFR 173.302(c), To modify the exemption Company,

173.34(e).

to authorize retesting Gnadenhutten, OH.

of DOT Specification 3A and 3AA cylinders by acoustic emission (AE) and ultrasonic examination (UE) method for the transportation of Division 2.1 and 2.2 materials.

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11194-M............. DOT-E 11194

Carleton

49 CFR 173.302(a), To modify the exemption Technologies,

173.304(a), 175.3. to authorize the Inc., Glen Burnie,

transportation of MD.

additional Division 2.2 materials in a non-DOT specification fully wrapped, carbon-fiber reinforced aluminum- lined cylinder. 11489-M............. DOT-E 11489

TRW Automotive, 49 CFR 172.320, To modify the exemption Queen Creek, AZ. 173.56(b).

to authorize the use of a contract carrier for transporting certain unapproved or unidentified items as approved, air bag inflators or air bag modules or seat belt pretensioners or seat belt modules as Division 1.4C explosive articles, segregated from other hazardous materials. 11494-M............. DOT-E 11494

Atlantic Research 49 CFR 173.301(h), To modify the exemption Corp. (Automotive 173.302,

to authorize the Products Group), 173.306(d)(3). elimination of the Knoxville, TN.

flattening test requirement on non-DOT specification cylinders transporting Division 2.2 materials. 11650-M............. DOT-E 11650

Autoliv ASP, Inc., 49 CFR 178.65-9.... To modify the exemption Ogden, UT.

to authorize a newly designed airbag inflator device with a maximum service pressure of 8500 PSIG for use as a component of a automobile vehicle safety system. 11691-M............. DOT-E 11691

Cott Concentrates, 49 CFR 176.331, To modify the exemption Columbus, GA.

176.800(a),

to authorize the 176.83(d).

transportation of an additional Class 8 material via cargo vessel. 11850-M............. DOT-E 11850

Air Transport

49 CFR 173.34(e)... To modify the exemption Association,

to authorize the use of Washington, DC.

certain DOT and non-DOT specification cylinders fabricated from 4130 steel and titanium for the transportation of Division 2.2 materials. 11970-M............. DOT-E 11970

ExxonMobil Chemical 49 CFR 172.101, To modify the exemption Company, Houston, 178.245-1(c).

to authorize the TX.

transportation of a hazardous material using an alternative shipping description for Division 4.2 materials with a Division 4.3 subsidiary hazard in non-DOT specification steel portable tanks. 11993-M............. DOT-E 11993

BREED Technologies, 49 CFR 173.301(h), To modify the exemption Inc., Lakeland, FL. 173.302,

to authorize the 173.306(d)(3). transportation of Division 1.4G and Class 9 materials in non-DOT specification cylinders for use as components of automobile safety restraint systems. 12056-M............. DOT-E 12056

Department of

49 CFR 173.226, To modify the exemption Defense (MTMC), 173.336.

to authorize two Fort Eustis, VA.

additional destination facilities and authorize an increased number of round trip shipments containing Division 2.3 and 6.1 materials. 12104-M............. DOT-E 12104

Mitsubishi

49 CFR 174.67(i)... To modify the exemption Polyester Film,

to upgrade loading Greer, SC.

procedures and drawings for the DOT Specification tank cars transporting Class 9 materials. 12782-M............. DOT-E 12782

Air Liquide America 49 CFR

To modify the exemption L.P., Houston, TX. 173.301(g)(1). to authorize the transportation of certain Division 2.2 and 2.3 materials in DOT Specification cylinders equipped with plastic valve protection caps. 12866-M............. DOT-E 12866

Delta Air Lines 49 CFR 172.301(c), To reissue the exemption (Technical

173.219(b)(1), originally issued on an Operations

173.302(a), 175.3. emergency basis and to Center), Atlanta,

remove certain special GA.

provisions/requirements for the non-DOT specification cylinders containing Division 2.2 materials that have inadvertently been mis- marked. 12886-M............. DOT-E 12886

The Society of the 49 CFR 172.301(c), To reissue the exemption Plastics Industry, 172.402.

originally issued on an Inc., Washington,

emergency basis for the DC.

transportation of a Division 5.2 material without subsidiary hazard labels. 12927-M............. DOT-E 12927

Tri-Wall, A

49 CFR

To modify the exemption Weyerhaeuser

173.12(b)(2)(i). to authorize cargo Business, Butler,

vessel as an additional IN.

mode for the transportation of various waste hazardous materials. 12995-M............. DOT-E 12995

The Dow Chemical 49 CFR

To modify the exemption Company, Midland, 173.306(a)(3)(v). to authorize the MI.

transportation of a Division 2.2 material in DOT 2Q Specification non-refillable containers. 13032-M............. DOT-E 13032

CONAX Florida

49 CFR 178.65...... To reissue the exemption Corporation, St.

originally issued on an Petersburg, FL.

emergency basis for the use of non-DOT specification, non- refillable composite pressure vessels for the transportation of Division 2.2 materials. 13113-M............. DOT-E 13113

Dow AgroSciences 49 CFR 172.302, To reissue the exemption L.L.C.,

173.243 (b) and originally issued on an Indianapolis, IN. (c).

emergency basis for the transportation of Division 6.1 materials in DOT Specification cargo tank motor vehicles and portable tanks. 13163-M............. DOT-E 13163

Pacific Bio-

49 CFR 173.196(b), To reissue the exemption Material

173.196(e)(2)(ii). originally issued on an Management, Inc.,

emergency basis for the Fresno, CA.

transportation of certain Division 6.2 materials in specially designed packaging.

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NEW EXEMPTIONS 12718-N............. DOT-E 12718

Weldship

49 CFR 172.301, To authorize the Corporation,

173.34(e),

transportation in Bethlehem, PA. 173.34(e)(3),

commerce of certain DOT- 173.34(e)(4),

3AL seamless aluminum 173.34(e)(5),

cylinders constructed 173.34(e)(6),

of alloy 6061 that have 173.34(e)(7),

been alternatively 173.34(e)(8).

ultransonically retested for use in transporting Division 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, materials. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4,) 12879-N............. DOT-E 12879

Millennium

49 CFR 172.514..... To authorize the Speciality

transportation in Chemicals,

commerce of portable Jacksonville, FL.

tanks and IBCs containing combustible liquids without required placards when placed in closed sealed freight containers that are properly placarded. (modes 1, 3) 12990-N............. DOT-E 12990

Technifab Products, 49 CFR 178.57(1)... To authorize the Inc., Brazil, IN.

manufacture, mark, sale and use of cryogenic tanks equipped with alternative openings and testing criteria for use in transporting hazardous materials. (mode 1) 12998-N............. DOT-E 12998

Safety-Kleen

49 CFR 173.12(b)(1) To authorize the Services, Inc.,

transportation in Columbia, SC.

commerce of non-waste material from one location to another location for various customers in lab packs. (mode 1) 13046-N............. DOT-E 13046

Consani

49 CFR 178.245-1(a) To authorize the Engineering,

manufacture, marking, Elsies River,

sale and use of certain South Africa.

DOT Specification 51 steel portable tanks permanently fixed within ISO frames designed in accordance with Section VIII, Division II of the ASME code instead of Section VIII, Division 1 for use in transporting Division 2.1, 2.2 an 2.3 hazardous materials. (modes 1, 2, 3) 13084-N............. DOT-E 13084

Schering-Plough 49 CFR 173.150(f).. To authorize the Veterinary

transportation in Operations, Inc.,

commerce of flammable Baton Rouge, LA.

liquids, n.o.s. in 75- gallon stainless steel tanks between two facilities with minimal regulation. (mode 1) 13088-N............. DOT-E 13088

Electron Transfer 49 CFR 173.192, To authorize the Technologies,

173.40, 178.604. transportation in Inc., Edison, NJ.

commerce of Division 2.3, 6.1 & Class 8 hazardous material in specially designed stainless steel containers overpacked in reusable 30-gallon steel containers. (modes 1, 3, 4) 13110-N............. DOT-E 13110

Praxair, Inc., 49 CFR 173.242..... To authorize the Danbury, CT.

transportation in commerce of a non-DOT specification bulk packaging for use in transporting metal catalyst, dry, Division 4.2. (modes 1, 3) 13112-N............. DOT-E 13112

Conax Florida

49 CFR 173.302, To authorize the Corporation, St. 175.3.

manufacture, mark, sale Petersburg, FL.

and use of non-DOT specification non- reusable cylinders conforming with all regulations similar to DOT specification 39 cylinder for use in transporting Division 2.2 material. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 13116-N............. DOT-E 13116

Chromatography 49 CFR 173.151(b).. To authorize the Research Supplies,

transportation in Inc., Louisville,

commerce of gas filters KY.

containing limited quantities of hazardous materials classed as self-heating solid, inorganic, n.o.s. to be transported under the limited quantity provisions as Division 4.1 without required labelling or placarding. (modes 1, 4, 5) 13117-N............. DOT-E 13117

TEN-E Packaging 49 CFR 173.21(i)... To authorize an Services, Newport,

alternative examiner MN.

other than the Bureau of Explosives for cigarette lighter and inner packaging approval requests. (mode 1) 13164-N............. DOT-E 13164

United States

49 CFR 173.420..... To authorize the one- Enrichment

time transportation in Corporation

commerce of 480M type (USEC), Bethesda,

cylinders for use in MD.

transporting Class 7 hazardous materials. (modes 1, 2) 13165-N............. DOT-E 13165

Harris Corporation, 49 CFR 172.200..... To authorize the Melbourne, FL.

transportation in commerce of non-bulk hazardous materials within the same facility along public roads with alternative shipping papers. (mode 1) 13172-N............. DOT-E 13172

Raytheon Co.,

49 CFR 173.302(a), To authorize the Tewksbury, MA. 175.3.

transportation in commerce of helium, Division 2.2, in fully wrapped carbon-fiber reinforced aluminum lined non-DOT cylinders with a maximum service pressure of 3240 psi and a water capacity of 260 liters. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 13180-N............. DOT-E 13180

The Association of 49 CFR 123,

To authorize the HazMat Shippers, 172.203(a),

transportation in Washington, DC. 172.301(c),

commerce of aerosols 173.22, 173.306, with a capacity of 50 173.306(a)(1). ml or less containing Division 2.2 gas and no other hazardous materials be transported without certain hazard communication requirements. (modes 1, 2, 3)

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0113215-N........... DOT-E 13215

Cryogenic

49 CFR 174.85...... To authorize the Manufacturing and

manufacture, mark, sale Repair, Inc.,

and use of non-DOT Eagle Lake, TX.

specification insulated portable tanks for use in transporting Division 2.2 hazardous materials. (mode 2)

EMERGENCY EXEMPTIONS

EE 10996-M.......... DOT-E 10996

AeroTech, Inc., Las 49 CFR 173 Subpart Emergency modification Vegas, NV.

C.

request to add cargo aircraft as a mode of transportation. (modes 1, 2) EE 11536-M.......... DOT-E 11536

The Boeing Company, 49 CFR 173.159, Request for emergency Los Angeles, CA. 173.302, 173.304, modification to the 173.62.

exemption to authorize two containers with different dimensions and add Hydrogen, compressed for spacecraft batteries. (mode 4) EE 12961-N.......... DOT-E 12961

Kuehne Chemical 49 CFR 172.302(c), Request for an emergency Co., South Kearny, 173.24(b), 179.300- exemption to transport NJ.

12(b), 179.300-13, a leaking ton cylinder 173.24.

that has been fitted with a B kit to prevent leaking during transportation. (mode 1) EE 13042-M.......... DOT-E 13042

U.S. Department of 49 CFR 172.101 Emergency request to State, Sterling, Table Column 8C. modify the exemption to VA.

authorize larger size solid materials that are contaminated with or suspected of being contaminated with anthrax bacteria or spores. (mode 1) EE 13127-M.......... DOT-E 13127

American Pacific 49 CFR 172.102(c) Emergency request for Corporation, Cedar SP IB6.

modification to City, UT.

authorize the transportation in commerce of potassium perchlorate in UN Specification flexible IBCs. (mode 1) EE 13141-N.......... DOT-E 13141

Airgas Specialty 49 CFR 172.301(c), Emergency request to Gases, Cheshire, 173.301(f).

transport a DOT CT.

specification 4BW240 cylinder containing sulfur dioxide which developed a leak and has a Chlorine Institute A kit applied. (mode 1) EE 13156-M.......... DOT-E 13156

Phelps Sungas, 49 CFR 178.337-14.. Emergency request for Geneva, NY.

modification to authorize continued use of MC 331 cargo tank motor vehicles with specification plates that are missing certain required markings. (mode 1) EE 13185-M.......... DOT-E 13185

TRW, Washington, MI 49 CFR 172.101..... Extension of the effective date signed today and given to Michelle Ford for scanning. (mode 1) EE 13187-M.......... DOT-E 13187

Radiation

49 CFR 173.302..... Emergency request to Management

modify the exemption to Services, Cardinal

authorize the Health, Cleveland,

transportation in OH.

commerce of a mixture of Division 2.2 gases in non-specification packaging. (modes 1, 2, 3) EE 13193-N.......... DOT-E 13193

Delta Airlines..... 49 CFR 172.101 HMT Emergency request to Column 9A.

authorize the transportation of more than 3200 pounds of Division 1.4S ammunition on passenger carrying aircraft. (mode 5) EE 13195-N.......... DOT-E 13195

Micro Parts Inc., 49 CFR 173.240..... Emergency request for Easgan, MN.

the transportation in commerce of a DOT Specification IBC containing hazard waste solid. The IBC has a small crack and is transported on a base support pallet and enclosed in a double bag of 4 mil plyethylene plastic. (mode 1) EE 13196-N.......... DOT-E 13196

McLane Company 49 CFR 172.102 Emergency request to Inc., Temple, TX. special provision authorize the N10.

transportation in commerce of lighters in a plastic tote that meets packing group II performance level but is not marked. (mode 1) EE 13197-N.......... DOT-E 13197

Chevron Texaco..... 49 CFR 173.212..... Emergency request to authorize the transportation in commerce of hydrogen in metal hydride in alternative packaging. (mode 1) EE 13198-N.......... DOT-E 13198

MI L.L.C.,

49 CFR 172.101 HMT Emergency request to Anchorage, AK. Column 9B, 173.203. authorize the transportation in commerce of a Class 8 material in alternative packaging and exceeding the quantity limits by cargo aircraft only where no other means of transportation is available. (modes 1, 4) EE 13204-N.......... DOT-E 13204

Esoterix, Inc., 49 CFR 173.197..... Emergency request to Austin, TX.

authorize the transportation in commerce of regulated medical waste in alternative packaging. (modes 1, 4, 5) EE 13205-N.......... DOT-E 13205

Western Propane Gas 49 CFR

Emergency request to Association,

173.315(j)(4). authorize the Sacramento, CA.

transportation in commerce of non- specification portable tanks that are built to ASME standards that are 40-70% full of propane. (mode 1) EE 13207-N.......... DOT-E 13207

BEI Hawaii,

49 CFR 173.32(f)(5) Emergency request to Honolulu, HI.

authorize the transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials in portable tanks that are loaded between 70 and 76 percent filling density by volume. (mode 1)

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EE 13214-N.......... DOT-E 13214

Union Pacific

49 CFR 172.203(a), Emergency request to Railroad Company, 173.242(c)(1). authorize the Omaha, NE.

transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 explosives by rail without conforming to the positioning requirements of 49 CFR 174.85 for purposes of national security. (mode 1) EE 13216-N.......... DOT-E 13216

Autoliv/General 49 CFR

Application for an Motors,

172.704(a)(1). emergency exemption to Corporation,

authorize the shipments Ogden, UT.

of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners being recalled. The applicant requests relief from section 172.704 which addresses the general awareness / familiarization training. (modes 1, 3) EE 13217-N.......... DOT-E 13217

Belshire

49 CFR 173.202..... Emergency request to Environmental

authorize the Services, Inc.,

transportation in Lake Forest, CA.

commerce of gasoline in equipment (gasoline dispensers) by highway. (mode 1)

Denials

12701-N................................ Request by Fuel Cell Components & Integrators, Inc. Hauppauge, NY to authorize the transporation in commerce of non-DOT specification cylinders comparable to Specification 4E for use in transporting compressed gas denied March 27, 2003. 13111-N................................ Request by Fisher Scientific Chemical Division Fair Lawn, NJ to authorize the transportation in commerce of 70% nitric acid, Class 8, in certain single and combination packagings which is currently forbidden denied March 18, 2003. 13162-N................................ Request by Exact Sciences Corporation Maynard, MA to authroize the transportation in commerce of diagnostic specimens, Division 6.2, in quantities greater than presently authroized, to be transported as unregulated denied February 13, 2003.

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