Hazardous materials: Applications; exemptions, renewals, etc.,
[Federal Register: April 24, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 79)]
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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 2002. The modes of transportation involved are identified by a number in the ``Nature of Applications'' 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 April 9, 2002. R. Ryan Posten, Exemptions Program Officer, Office of Hazardous Materials, Exemptions and Approvals.
Modification Exemptions
Application No.
Exemption No.
Applicant
Regulation(s) affected
Nature of exemption thereof
3216-M.............................. DOT-E 3216............ Solvay Fluorides, St. 49 CFR 173.314(c), 179.301. To modify the exemption to authorize Louis, MO.
the transportation of a Division 2.3 material in non-DOT specification multi-unit tank car tanks. 4354-M.............................. DOT-E 4354............ PPG Industries, Inc., 49 CFR 173.226(b).......... To modify the exemption to authorize Pittsburgh, PA.
an additional loading method for the transportation of a Division 6.1 material in UN standard 1H1 drums and 6HA1 composite packagings. 7657-M.............................. DOT-E 7657............ Welker Engineering 49 CFR 173.201, 173.202, To modify the exemption to authorize Company, Sugarland, 173.203, 173.302(a)(1), the transportation of an additional TX.
173.304(a)(1),
Division 2.3 material in non-DOT 173.304(b)(1), 175.3.
specification cylinders. 9221-M.............................. DOT-E 9221............ Applied Companies, 49 CFR 173.302(a)(4), 175.3 To modify the exemption to authorize Valencia, CA.
cargo vessel as an additional mode for transporting Division 2.2 materials in non-DOT specification stainless steel cylinders. 9880-M.............................. DOT-E 9880............ GE Reuter-Stokes, 49 CFR 173.302, 175.3, Part To modify the exemption to authorize Twinsburg, OH.
172 Subpart E and F.
the transportation of an additional Division 2.2 materials in non-DOT specification containers described as hermetically sealed electron tube devices.
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9940-M.............................. DOT-E 9940............ GE Reuter-Stokes, 49 CFR 172.400, 173.306, To modify the exemption to authorize Twinsburg, OH.
175.3.
the transportation of an additional Division 2.2 material in non-DOT specification containers described as hermetically sealed electron tube devices. 10695-M............................. DOT-E 10695........... 3M Company, St. Paul, 49 CFR 172.101, 172.504, To authorize return shipments of MN.
172.505(a), 173.323,
partial packs from customer 174.81, 176.84, 177.848. locations of aluminum cartridges containing ethylene oxide labeled as flammable gas prepared by trained and tested 3M employees. 10798-M............................. DOT-E 10798........... Chemetall Foote
49 CFR 174.67(j), (j)...... To modify the exemption to authorize Corporation, Kings
the transportation of a Division 4.2 Mountain, NC.
and an additional Class 3 material in DOT Specification tank cars. 10929-M............................. DOT-E 10929........... Bulkmatic Transport 49 CFR 174.67(1), (j)...... To modify the exemption to authorize Company, Jersey City,
the transportation of additional NJ.
Class 3 materials in DOT Specification tank cars. 11316-M............................. DOT-E 11316........... TRW Automotive
To modify the exemption to authorize Occupant Safety
173.116(e), 173.116(f), the transportation of a Division Systems, Queen Creek, 173.62(c), Part 172,
1.4G and additional 1.4S material AZ.
Subparts D, E.
for shipment to additional TRW facilities and to increase quantity of power devices or igniters per tray from 16 to 36. 11770-M............................. DOT-E 11770........... Gas Cylinder
49 CFR 173.302, 173.304.... To modify the exemption to authorize Technologies, Inc.,
an additional chemistry composition Tecumseh, Ontarior
for the manufacture of non-DOT N8N 2M4 Canada.
specification cylinders, comparagble to DOT 3E, for the transportation of Division 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 materials. 11827-M............................. DOT-E 11827........... NRS America Inc., 49 CFR 180.352(b)(3),
To modify the exemption to authorize White Plains, NY. 180.605(c)(1).
the transportation of an additional Division 5.1 material in certain lined DOT Specification IM 101 portable tanks and UN standard UN 31A Intermediate Bulk Containers. 11924-M............................. DOT-E 11924........... Wrangler Corp., A 49 CFR 173.12(b)(2)(i)..... To modify the exemption to authorize Division of Lapoint
two additional DOT Specification Industries, Auburn,
containers for use as outer ME.
packaging for lab pack applications transporting various classes of hazardous wastes. 11952-M............................. DOT-E 11952........... Department of Defense 49 CFR 173.306(a).......... To modify the exemption to authorize (MTMC), Alexandria,
the use of a new laser guided VA.
training round configuration with a quantity increase of pressure vessels in the aluminum and wooden outer containers. 12068-M............................. DOT-E 12068........... Sea Launch Company, 49 CFR 173.62, Part 172 To modify the exemption to authorize L.L.C., Long Beach, Subparts C, D, E and F, the transportation of additional CA.
Part 173 Subparts E, F and Class 3 and Division 2.2 materials G.
contained in the Sea Launch Integrated Launch Vehicle with and without payload. 12296-M............................. DOT-E 12296........... Clean Earth Systems, 49 CFR 173.12(b)(2)(i)..... To modify the exemption to authorize Inc. Tampa, FL.
certain DOT Specification UN11HH2 composite Intermediate Bulk Containers as outer packaging for lab packs when transporting various classes of hazardous materials. 12339-M............................. DOT-E 12339........... Air Products and
To modify the exemption to authorize Chemicals, Inc.,
173.302(a)(5), 173.302(F), the transportation of an additional Allentown, PA.
173.3L04(a)(4),
Division 2.3 material in DOT 173.304(d)(3)(i).
Specification 3AL aluminum cylinders via cargo vessel. 12473-M............................. DOT-E 12473........... Old Bridge Metals & 49 CFR 173.12(c)........... To modify the exemption to authorize Chemicals, Inc., Old
rail freight as an additional mode Bridge, NJ.
of transportation for the transportation of Class 8 materials in DOT Specification UN1H1 and UN1H2 plastic drums. 12772-M............................. DOT-E 12772........... Air Cruisers, Inc., 49 CFR 172.301,
To reissue an exemption originally Belmar, NJ.
173.219(b)(1), 173.22a, issued on an emergency basis for the 173.301(e).
transportation of non-DOT specification cylinders, filled in excess of their marked service pressure, containing a Division 2.2 material.
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12817-M............................. DOT-E 12817........... Phibro-Tech, Inc., 49 CFR 172.301(c),
To reissue the exemption originally Fort Lee, NJ.
173.219(b)(1), 173.302(a). issued on an emergency basis authorizing the reuse of Specification UN 1H1 non-removable head plastic drums for the transportation of certain Class 8 materials to Environmental Protection Agency licensed treatment, storage or disposal facilities. 12885-M............................. DOT-E 12885........... United States Dept. of 49 CFR 173.303(c).......... To reissue the exemption originally Agriculture,
issued on an emergency basis for the Missoula, MT.
transportation of gasoline in a non- Dot specification steel drum with a pump installed mounted in a helitorch frame. 12892-M............................. DOT-E 12892........... Bulk Truck & Transport 49 CFR 172.203(a), 178.337- To modify the exemption to reissue Service, Inc.,
10(d).
the exemption originally issued on Hanover, IN.
an emergency basis for continued use of MC 331 cargo tanks that do not meet the minimum rear bumper requirements specified in the HMR transporting Division 2.1 materials.
New Exemptions
Application No.
Exemption No.
Applicant
Regulation(s) affected
Nature of exemption thereof
12674-N............................... DOT-E 12674 G&S Aviation, Donnelly, 49 CFR 172.101 (Col. 9A), To authorize the transportation in ID.
175.75(a)(1), 175.75(a)(2). commerce of propane in 4BA/4BW type cylinders aboard small passenger- carrying aircraft to remote locations. (mode 5) 12695-N............................... DOT-E 12695 Global Composites
To authorize the manufacture, mark, International, Inc., 173.304(a)(1), 173.34(e), sale and use of non-DOT specification San Dimas, CA.
175.3.
cylinders for use in transporting certain Division 2.1 and 2.2 hazardous materials. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4) 12724-N............................... DOT-E 12724 E.I. DuPont de Nemours & 49 CFR 172.203(a), 178.345- To authorize the transportation in Co., Inc., Wilmington, 10(b)(3), 180.405(h).
commerce of MC 312 cargo tanks DE.
equipped with pressure relief systems that do not conform to the requirements of the HMR. (mode 1) 12781-N............................... DOT-E 12781 International Business 49 CFR 172.101 Column 9B, To authorize the transportation in Aircraft, Inc., Tulsa, 172.204(c)(3),
commerce of Class 1 explosives which OK.
173.27(b)(2)(3),
are forbidden or exceed quantities 175.30(a)(1).
presently authorized. (mode 4) 12783-N............................... DOT-E 12783 CryoSurgery, Inc.,
To authorize the transportation in Nashville, TN.
173.306(a).
commerce of small units of compressed gas, refrigerant 404A as limited quantities and/or ORM-D intended for medical use. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 12784-N............................... DOT-E 12784 CryoSurgery, Inc.,
To authorize the transportation in Nashville, TN.
173.306(a).
commerce of compressed, refrigerant 22, when shipped in relatively small units to be reclassed as ORM-D and transported as consumer commodity for medical purposes. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 12841-N............................... DOT-E 12841 FIBA Technologies, Inc., 49 CFR 173.315, 173,318, To authorize the manufacture, marking, Westboro, MA.
176.76(g)(1).
sale and use of an IMO Type 7/US DOT MC 338 tank permanently fitted within an ISO frame for use in transporting various hazardous materials. (modes 1, 2) 12842-N............................... DOT-E 12842 Giant Resource Recovery 49 CFR 173.156(b)............ To authorize the transportation in Aerosols, Inc. (GRR),
commerce of aerosols, in specially Summerville, SC.
designed containers for use in transporting Division 2.1 and 2.2 gases to collection site for recycling. (mode 1) 12858-N............................... DOT-E 12858 Union Carbide
49 CFR 172.203, 173.31(c)(1), To authorize the transportation in Corporation, South
179.13.
commerce of a DOT specification Charlestown, WV.
105J400W tank car having a gross weight on rail of 286,000 pounds, for use in transportation Division 2.1, 2.3, Poison-Inhalation Hazard/Zone D. (mode 2) 12865-N............................... DOT-E 12865 BOC Gases, Riverton, NJ. 49 CFR 173.301(j)............ To authorize the transportation in commerce of non-DOT specification cylinders for export containing various compressed gases without pressure relief devices. (modes 1, 3)
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1868-N................................ DOT-E 12868 Anderson Development 49 CFR 173.301(j)............ To authorize the transportation in Company, Adrian, MI.
commerce of non-DOT specification cylinders for export containing various compressed gases without pressure relief devices. (modes 1, 3) 1869-N................................ DOT-E 12869 Praxair, Inc., Danbury, 49 CFR 173.301(j)............ To authorize the transportation in CT.
commerce of non-DOT specification cylinders for export containing various compressed gases without pressure relief devices. (modes 1, 3) 12877-N............................... DOT-E 12877 BAE Systems, Pomona, CA. 49 CFR 172.101 Column 9A, To authorize the transportation in 172.400(a), 172.500(a),
commerce of cesium, Division 4.3, 175.3.
without required labeling and placarding in specially designed packaging to be used on military aircraft. (modes 1, 4, 5) 12897-N............................... DOT-E 12897 ATK Thiokol Propulsion, 49 CFR 173.242, 173.32(a).... To authorize the transportation in Brigham City, UT.
commerce of ammonium perchlorate, Division 5.1, in DOT 53 portable tanks not presently authorized (modes 1, 2) 12899-N............................... DOT-E 12899 Pencor Reservoir Fluid 49 CFR 173.201(c),
To authorize the manufacture, mark, Specialists, Broussard, 173.202(c), 173.203(c),
sale and use of non-DOT specification LA.
173.302(a), 173.304(a) & cylinders comparable to DOT (b), 173.34(d), 175.3.
Specification 3A cylinders for use in transporting Division 2.1, 2.2 and Class 3 material. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4) 12903-N............................... DOT-E 12903 Cargill Inc.,
49 CFR 172.203(a), 173.26, To authorize the transportation in Minneapolis, MN.
179.13.
commerce of Class 3 material in DOT Specification 111A100W1 tank cars having a maximum gross weight of 286,000 pounds. (mode 2)
Emergency Exemptions
Application No.
Exemption No.
Applicant
Regulation(s) affected
Nature of exemption thereof
EE 10915-M.......................... DOT-E 10915........... Luxfer Gas Cylinders, 49 CFR 173.302(a)(1),
Modified exemption to authorize Riverside, CA.
173.304(a)(d), 173.34(e), shipment of compressed gas n.o.s. as 175.3.
additional commodity and corrected UN number. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). EE 12447-M.......................... DOT-E 12447........... Akzo Nobel, Norcross, 49 CFR 172.301(c),
Modified description and capacity of GA.
172.407(c)(1).
cans contained in fiberboard boxes printed with incorrect size hazard warning labels. (mode 1). EE 12807-M.......................... DOT-E 12807........... Clariant Corporation, 49 CFR 172.302(c),
To reissue exemption issued on Charlotte, NC.
180.352(b)(1).
emergency basis to authorize the one- way transportation of a UN31A IBC, which was filled with a flammable liquid, beyond its requalification due date. (mode 1). EE 12892-N.......................... DOT-E 12892........... Bulk Truck and
49 CFR 172.203(a), 178.337- Emergency request for continued use Transport Service, 10(d).
of MC 331 cargo tanks that do not Inc., Hanover, IN.
meet the minimum rear bumper requirements of 49 CFR 178.337- 10(d). (mode 1). EE 12893-N.......................... DOT-E 12893........... Department of Justice, 49 CFR 172.101 Column 8C... Request an emergency exemption for Justice Management
the transportation of small solid Division, Washington,
materials contaminated or suspected DC.
of being contaminated with anthrax (mode 1). EE 12894-N.......................... DOT-E 12894........... Department of Justice, 49 CFR 172.101 Column 8C... Request an emergency exemption to Justice Management
transport large solid materials Division, Washington,
contaminated with or suspected of DC.
being contaminated with anthrax (mode 1). EE 12896-N.......................... DOT-E 12896........... Environmental
49 CFR 172.101 Column 8C... Request an emergency exemption to Protection Agency,
transport solid materials Washington, DC.
contaminated with anthrax bacteria in non-DOT spec. packaging. (mode 1). EE 12907-N.......................... DOT-E 12907........... Allied Universal
49 CFR 173.24(b), 179.300- Request for an emergency exemption to Corp., Miami, FL. 12(b), 179.300-13(a),
transport a leaking ton cylinder 179.300-14.
that has been fitted with an emergency B kit to prevent leaking during transportation. (mode 1). EE 12908-N.......................... DOT-E 12908........... JCI Jones Chemicals, 49 CFR 173.24(b), 179.300- Request one time transportation of a Inc., Milford, VA. 12(b), 179.300-13(a),
leaking container containing sulfur 179.300-14.
dioxide, equipped with a Chlorine Institute B-kit, from Ocean City, MD to Milford, VA. (mode 1). EE 12913-N.......................... DOT-E 12913........... Novelty, Inc.,
Emergency request for relief from Greenfield, IN.
173.22(a)(4).
packaging requirements for lighters that have already been approved. (mode 1).
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EE 12914-N.......................... DOT-E 12914........... Jones Chemicals, Inc., 49 CFR 172.301(c),
Emergency request to transport a DOT Milford, VA.
173.34(d).
3A cylinder containing chlorine that was found leaking and has had a Chlorine Institute approved A-Kit applied. (mode 1). EE 12915-N.......................... DOT-E 12915........... Airgas-Nor Pac, Inc., 49 CFR 172.301(c),
For one-time transportation of Portland, OR.
173.34(d).
leaking cylinder containing chlorine and applied with Chlorine Institute ``A-kit'' from Klamath Falls, Oregon to Tacoma, Washington. (mode 1). EE 12916-N.......................... DOT-E 12916........... Allied Universal
49 CFR 173.34(d)........... Request for an emergency exemption to Corp., Miami, FL.
transport a leaking 150 lb. cylinder that has been fitted with an A kit to prevent leaking during transportation. (mode 1). EE 12917-N.......................... DOT-E 12917........... Northwest Ohio Towing 49 CFR 173.242(b).......... Emergency request to transport cargo & Recovery, Inc.,
tanks (aviation refuelers) Beaverdam, OH.
containing the residue of gasoline. The cargo tanks were built to MC 306 specifications but have not tested and maintained as such. (mode 1). EE 12918-N.......................... DOT-E 12918........... Jones Chemicals, Inc., 49 CFR 172.301(c),
Emergency request to transport a Charlotte, NC.
173.34(d).
3A480 cylinder with a leaking valve that has had a Chlorine Institute approved A Kit applied. (mode 1). EE 12919-N.......................... DOT-E 12919........... Acambis, Inc.,
49 CFR 173.196(b), 178.609. Request for an emergency exemption to Cambridge, MA.
use packagings for infectious substances that have not been performance-tested. (mode 1). EE 12934-N.......................... DOT-E 12934........... Kuehne Chemical
49 CFR 173.24, 179.300- Request for an emergency exemption to Company, South
12(b), 179.300-13(a),
transport a leaking ton cylinder Kearny, NJ.
179.300-14.
that has been fitted with a B kit. (mode 1). EE 12935-N.......................... DOT-E 12935........... JCI Jones Chemicals, 49 CFR 173.34(d)........... Request for an emergency exemption to Inc., Charlotte, NC.
authorize the transportation in commerce of a leaking ton cylinder that has been fitted with an emergency A Kit to prevent leaking during transportation. (mode 1). EE 12937-N.......................... DOT-E 12937........... BASF Corporation, 49 CFR 172.301(a), 172.400, Emergency request to transport Mount Olive, NJ.
173.213(c).
pendimethal described as flammable solid n.o.s., UN 1325, III in a 5M1 multi wall paper bag that is certified to PG II (mode 1, 2, 4). EE 12938-N.......................... DOT-E 12938........... TRW Systems &
49 CFR 173.24(b)(1),
Request for an emergency exemption to Information
173.302(a)(1),
transport anhydrous ammonia in a non- Technology, Redondo 173.304(a)(2), 173.34(d). DOT specification container. (mode Beach, CA.
1). EE 12939-N.......................... DOT-E 12939........... Allied Universal
49 CFR 173.34(d)........... Request to transport a leaking ton Corp., Miami, FL.
cylinder that has been fitted with an emergency A kit to prevent leaking during transportation. (mode 1). EE 12940-N.......................... DOT-E 12940........... T.J. Egan Waste
49 CFR 172.101 Column 8C, Request for emergency exemption to Systems, Bloomfield, 172.302(c).
transport co-mingled regulated and NJ.
solid waste in bulk packagings. (mode 1). EE 12947-N.......................... DOT-E 12947........... Safety Kleen (TG), 49 CFR 173.202............. Request for an emergency exemption to Inc., Columbia, SC.
transport a class 3 material in a bulk, non-DOT specification container. (mode 1). EE 12948-N.......................... DOT-E 12948........... Kuehne Chemical
49 CFR 173.24, 179.300- Request for an emergency exemption to Company, South
12(b), 179.300-13(a),
transport a leaking ton tank car Kearny, NJ.
179.300-14.
tank containing chlorine, that has been fitted with an emergency B kit to prevent leaking during transportation. (mode 1). EE 12957-N.......................... DOT-E 12957........... Transportation
49 CFR 173.302(c), 179.300- Emergency request to transport two Services Unlimited, 12(b), 179.300-13(a),
DOT specification 106A500X tank cars Miami, FL.
179.300-14.
one of which has a problem with the fusible plug and one which has a problem with the valve. Each tank has a Chlorine Institute B Kit applied. (mode 1). EE 12958-N.......................... DOT-E 12958........... DPC Enterprises,
49 CFR 173.34(d)........... Request for emergency exemption to Houston, TX.
transport a leaking ton cylinder that has been fitted with an A kit to prevent leaking. (mode 1). EE 12962-N.......................... DOT-12962............. Allied Universal
49 CFR 172.302 (c), 179.300- Emergency request to transport a one Corp., Miami, FL. 12(b), 179.300-13(a),
ton container (DOT Spec 106A500X) 179.300-14.
that developed a leak in the valve and has a Emergency B kit applied. (mode 1).
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EE 12971-N.......................... DOT-E 12971........... Allied Universal
49 CFR 172.302(c), 179.300- Emergency request to transport a DOT Corporation, Miami, 12(b), 179.300-13(a),
Specification 106A500X containing FL.
179.300-14.
sulfur dioxide that developed a leak in one of the valves and has a Chlorine Institute Emergency B Kit applied. (mode 1).
Denials
4453-M.................................. Request by Dyno Nobel, Inc. Salt Lake City, UT to modify the exemption to allow for the transportation of an additional Division 1.5D explosive in a non-DOT specification bulk, hopper- type tank denied January 31, 2002. 8554-M.................................. Request by Dyno Nobel, Inc. Salt Lake City, UT to modify the exemption to allow for the transportation of an additional Division 1.5D explosive in DOT Specification MC-306, MC-307 and MC-312 cargo tanks denied January 31, 2002. 8723-M.................................. Request by Dyno Nobel, Inc. Salt Lake City, UT to modify the exemption to allow for the transportation, in bulk, of an additional Division 1.5D explosive in certain authorized motor vehicles and portable tanks denied January 31, 2002. 9401-M.................................. Request by Societe Nationale de Wagon-Reservoirs 79009 Paris, FR to modify the exemption to authorize the transportation of additional Division 2.2 materials in non- Dot specification IMO Type 5 portable tanks denied March 25, 2002. 10705-M................................. Request by Baker Petrolite Victoria, TX to modify the exemption to authorize the use of contract carriers for the transportation of a Division 6.1 material, without the segregation requirements, by highway motor vehicle denied March 25, 2002. 10833-M................................. Request by Health Care Waste Services Bronx, NY to modify the exemption to authorize an additional non-DOT specification steel container for use as bulk outer packaging transporting Division 6.2 materials in dual packagings denied January 18, 2002. 11244-M................................. Request by Aerospace Design & Development, Inc. Longmont, CO to modify the exemption to allow for a design change of the non-DOT specification titanium alloy cylinder for the transportation of Division 2.2 materials denied January 28, 2002. 11993-M................................. Request by BREED Technologies, Inc. Lakeland, FL to modify the exemption to authorize a new design style of the non- DOT specification cylinders used as components of automobile vehicle safety systems for the transportation of Division 2.1 and 2.2 materials denied March 13, 2002. 12586-N................................. Request by Wilsonart International Inc. Temple, TX to authorize rail cars to remain attached while standing without the physical presence of an unloader denied January 28, 2002. 12755-N................................. Request by Air Canada Ottawa, ON to authorize the transportation in commerce of hazardous materials by aircraft that exceed the quantity limitations in the HMR denied January 10, 2002.
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