Hazardous materials: Applications; exemptions, renewals, etc.,
[Federal Register: June 18, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 117)]
[Notices]
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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-APRIL 1998. 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 May 15, 1998. J. Suzanne Hedgepeth, Director, Office of Hazardous Materials, Exemptions and Approvals.
Modification Exemptions
Regulation(s) Nature of exemptions
Application No.
Exemption No.
Applicant
affected
thereof
970-M
DOT-E 970
Callery Chemical 49 CFR
Authorizes the
Corp.,
173.21(f)(3), transportation of
Pittsburgh, PA. 173.302(g).
diboran classed as a Division 2.3 material in DOT Specification 3AA cylinders
overpacked in certain insulated drums or wooden boxes. (modes 1, 2).
5493-M
DOT-E 5493
Montana Sulphur & 49 CFR 173.314(c) Authorizes the
Chemical Co.,
shipment of hydrogen Billings, MT.
sulfide in DOT- 105A600W tank cars. (mode 2).
6117-M
DOT-E 6117
Montana Sulphr & 49 CFR 173.314(c) Authorizes the
Chemical Co.,
transport of hydrogen Billings, MT.
sulfide in DOT Specification
105A600W tank car
tanks or proposed DOT Specification
120A600W tank car
tanks.
7026-M
DOT-E 7026
Walter Kidde 49 CFR 173.304 Authorizes the
Aerospace,
(a)(1), 175.3, manufacture, marking Wilson, NC.
178.47.
and sale of a non-DOT specification welded steel pressure vessel, for
transportation of a compressed gas. (modes 1, 2, 5). 7835-M
DOT-E 7835
Matheson Gas 49 CFR 177.848(d) Authorizes the
Products, East
transport of
Rutherford, NJ.
compressed gas cylinders bearing the flammable gas label, the oxidizer label, or the poison gas
label and tank car tanks bearing the
poison gas label on the same vehicle.
(mode 1).
8230-M
DOT-E 8230
Olin Corporation, 49 CFR 173.178, Authorizes the
Norwalk, CT. 173.243.
shipment of certain Division 5.1
materials in non-DOT specification
containers. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4).
9184-M
DOT-E 9184
The Carbide/ 49 CFR 173.178... Authorizes the
Graphite Group,
shipment of calcium Inc.,
carbide and
Louisville, KY.
substances which in contact with water emit flammable gases, solid n.o.s.
(strontium
aluminate), in polyethylene-lined woven polypropylene collapsible bags in truckload or carload lots only. (modes 1, 2).
9413-M
DOT-E 9413
EM Science,
49 CFR 173.286... Authorizes the
Cincinnati, OH.
transport of a chemical kit which contains small amounts of
hydrochloric acid and zinc powder. (mode 1).
9610-M
DOT-E 9610
Alliant
49 CFR 172.203 Authorizes the
Techsystems
(a), (e),
transport of DOT Inc., Hopkins, 172.204, 173.29 Specification 21C
MN.
(a), (d), Parts fiber drums which
107, Appendix B contain not more than (2), (3), Parts 5 grams of smokeless 171-189.
powder essentially without regulation. (modes 1, 2).
9791-M
DOT-E 9791
Pressed Steel 49 CFR
Authorizes the
Tank Co., Inc., 173.301(h),
manufacture, marking, Milwaukee, WI. 173.302(a),
and sale of a high 173.34 (a)(1), strength, non- 178.37.
specification
cylinder conforming in part with the DOT- 3AA specification for transportation of
certain nonflammable, nonliquefied
compressed gases.
(mode 1).
9791-M
DOT-E 9791
Pressed Steel 49 CFR
Authorizes the
Tank Co., Inc., 173.301(h),
manufacture, marking, Milwaukee, WI. 173.302(a),
and sale of a high 173.34 (a)(1), strength, non- 178.37.
specification
cylinder conforming in part with the DOT- 3AA specification for transportation of
certain nonflammable, nonliquefied
compressed gases.
(mode 1).
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10798-M
DOT-E 10798
Olin Corporation, 49 CFR 174.67 (i) Authorizes tank cars, Norwalk, CT. and (j).
containing chlorine, to remain standing with unloading connections attached when no product is being transferred. (mode 2)
11054-M
DOT-E 11054
Welker
49 CFR 178.36, Authorizes the
Engineering Co., Subpart C.
manufacture, mark and Sugar Land, TX.
sell of non-DOT specification
cylinders conforming to 3A specification for use in shipment of various hazardous materials classed in Class 3, Division 2.1 and 2.3. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4)
11644-M
DOT-E 11644
United States Can 49 CFR 173.1200 To authorize the Company, Elgin, (a)(8),
transportation in
IL.
173.304(e),
commerce of a non-DOT 173.306(a),
specification three- 178.33a.
piece inside metal container with welded side seam and double seamed ends
conforming to DOT- Specification 2Q for use in transporting R- 134a (1, 1, 2, tetrafluoroethane). (modes 1, 2, 3, 4) 11790-M
DOT-E 11790
United States 49 CFR 172.302(c) To authorize the Enrichment
transportation of
Corporation,
uranium hexafluoride Bethesda, MD.
in non-DOT 5A
specification
cylinders without
required markings. (mode 1)
11888-M
DOT-E 11888
Alliant
49 CFR 172.101... Request for an
Techsystems,
emergency exemption Inc., Hopkins,
in order to transport MN.
an explosive 1.1A in a solution of ethanol and water. (mode 1) 11962-M
DOT-E 11962
Bayer Corp., 49 CFR 173.212... Bayer is requesting an Pittsburgh, PA.
emergency exemption to transport pure
sodium in a chemical process vessel (accumulator). (mode 1)
11984-M
DOT-E 11984
Trans World
49 CFR 172.102 Request for an
Airlines, Inc., (c)(1) special emergency exemption Kansas City, MO. provision 60. from the requirement for a second safety mechanism when shipping oxygen generators. (modes 1, 4)
11986-M
DOT-E 11986
U.S. Department 49 CFR 176.136 Request for emergency of Defense,
(a) and (b). exemption to
Falls Church, VA.
authorize the stowage of Division 1.2, comp. group L
explosives in a freight container
below deck aboard
large, med. speed
roll on/roll off vessels. (mode 3)
11989-M
DOT-E 11989
U.S. Department 49 CFR 172.504, Request for an
of Defense,
172,504,
emergency exemption Falls Church, VA. 176.83(9b),
from segregation 176.83(9b),
requirements aboard 176.83(9d),
vessels for explosive 176.83(9d),
materials. (mode 3) 176.83(9f).
12007-M
DOT-E 12007
SCC Products, 49 CFR 173.40.... Request for packaging Hollister, CA.
not authorized for Chloropicrin (mode 1) 12009-M
DOT-E 12009
U.S. Department 49 CFR 173.304... Request for an
of Justice,
emergency exemption Washington, DC.
to transport
anhydrous ammonia in cylinders that are not authorized or
exceed the maximum storage density. (mode 1)
12013-M
DOT-E 12013
All Pure Chemical 49 CFR 172.302, Request for an
Company, Walnut 177.834(h), part emergency exemption Creek, CA.
173, subparts d to authorize the & F.
discharge of certain cleas 8 liquids from IBCs without removing tanks from the vehicles on which
they are transported. (mode 1)
12018-M
DOT-E 12018
MVE, Inc., New 49 CFR 173.320... Request for emergency Prague, MN.
exemption to
authorize the bulk transportation of
refrigerated liquids in cargo tanks when the tanks are not
mounted on motor vehicles. (modes 1, 3)
New Exemptions
Regulation(s)
Nature of exemption Application No.
Exemption No.
Applicant
affected
thereof
11739-N
DOT-E 11739
Oceaneering Space 49 CFR 178.57...... To authorize the
Systems, Houston,
manufacture, mark and TX.
sale of a breathing and cooling system
consisting of a non- specification cylinder, comparable to a DOT
Specification 4L cylinder, containing a Division 2.2 material (modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 11759-N
DOT-E 11759
E.I. DuPont de 49 CFR 179.15(a)... To authorize the
Nemours & Co.,
transportation in Inc., Wilmington,
commerce of 112S400W DE.
and 112S500W tanks cars equipped with 1.5 inch Crosby JQ relief valves for use in transporting Division 6.1 material. (mode 2)
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11762-N
DOT-E 11762
Owens Fabricators, 49 CFR 178.245-1(a) To authorize the
Inc., Baton Rouge,
manufacture, mark and LA.
sale of DOT-
Specification 51 portable tanks
constructed in
accordance with Part UHT of the ASME Code that are not postweld heat treated for the transport of certain Class 2 material (modes 1, 2, 3)
11769-N
DOT-E 11769
Great Western
49 CFR 177.834(h).. To authorize the
Chemical Co.,
unloading of various Portland, OR.
Class 8 material from truck-mounted
intermediate bulk containers. (mode 1) 11770-N
DOT-E 11770
Gas Cylinder
49 CFR 173.301, To authorize the
Technologies Inc., 173.302, 173.304. transportation in Tecumseh, ON.
commerce of non-DOT
specification cylinders comparable to DOT 3E for use in transporting liquified and non- liquified compressed gases, Division 2.1 and 2.2. (modes 1, 2) 11798-N
DOT-E 11798
Air Products & 49 CFR 173.34
To authorize the
Chemicals, Inc., (e)(15), 173.34 transportation in Allentown, PA. (e)(15)(ii).
commerce of DOT
specification 3A or 3AA cylinders for use in transporting various gases classed in Division 2.1. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
11809-N
DOT-E 11809
Laidlaw
49 CFR 173.156 To authorize the
Environmental
(b)(1)(iii).
transportation in Services Inc.,
commerce of consumer Columbia, SC.
commodities from a manufacturer, a
distribution center, or a retail outlet to a disposal facility from more than one offeror. (mode 1)
11811-N
DOT-E 11811
Laidlaw
49 CFR 172.202(c).. To authorize the
Environmental
transportation in Services Inc.,
commerce of various
Columbia, SC.
household hazardous
wastes to be
transported without
having the quantity and unit measurement shown on the shipping paper. (mode 1)
11872-N
DOT-E 11872
Polymet Alloys, 49 CFR 172.101, To authorize the
Inc., Saginaw, AL. B105 & B106.
transportation in commerce of water reactive, solid, Division 4.3 in
flexible intermediate bulk containers. (modes 1, 2, 3)
11881-N
DOT-E 11881
Wampum Hardware 49 CFR 176.168(e).. To authorize the
Co., New Galilee,
transportation in PA.
commerce of explosives classed in Division
1.1, 1.4 and 1.5 on the same vehicle aboard
ferry vessel for quarry operations. (mode 3) 11899-N
DOT-E 11899
Carleton
49 CFR 178.65...... To authorize the
Technologies Inc.,
transportation in Orchard Park, NY.
commerce of a sealed high pressure gas cylinder system, equipped with twin pyrotechnic cutters, Division 1.4D, charged with Nitrogen, Division 2.2, to be offered for shipment as a Division 2.2. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4) 11913-N
DOT 11913
Wheatland Tube 49 CFR 178.507(6).. To authorize the
Company,
transportation in Wheatland, PA.
commerce of Class 9
Hazardous Material in 16 gauge 1A2 drums in weight that exceed the quantity limitation as presently authorized. (mode 1)
11914-N
DOT-E 11914
Glowmaster Corp., 49 CFR 173.304 To authorize the
Garfield, NJ.
(d)(3)(ii), 178.33. transportation in commerce of a Division 2.1 hazardous materials in nonrefillable non- DOT specification inside container conforming with the DOT Specification 2P except for size, testing requirements and markings. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4)
11917-N
DOT-E 11917
Sexton Can Co., 49 CFR 173.304(a), To authorize the
Martinsburg, WV. 178.65.
manufacture, marking and sale of a non-DOT specification cylinder to be used for the transportation in commerce of certain
Division 2.2 materials. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4) 11924-N
DOT-E 11924
U.F. Strainrite, 49 CFR 173.12(b)... To authorize the
Lewiston, ME.
manufacture, marking and sale of a
corrugated fiberboard box for use as the outer packaging for lab pack applications for use in transporting
various classes of hazardous wastes. (modes 1, 2, 3)
11930-N
DOT-E 11930
Boeing North
49 CFR 173.226, To authorize the
American, Inc., 173,336.
transportation in Downey, CA.
commerce of non- specification
propellant tanks designed to military specification, non-
pressurized during shipment, containing hazardous materials
classed in Division 6.1 and 2.3, to be
transported in non-
specification
packaging. (modes 1, 3) 11942-N
DOT-E 11942
DowElanco,
49 CFR 172.203(a), To authorize the
Indianapolis, IN. 172.302(c),
transportation in 173.227.
commerce of a Division 6.1, liquid PIH
material meeting Hazard Zone B, in DOT
specifications 4BW cylinders authorized under Sec. 173.227, but do not meet the general packaging provisions for liquid poisonous materials in cylinders required under Sec.
173.40 (mode 1)
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11953-N
DOT-E 11953
Manchester Tank, 49 CFR 178.61(a)... To authorize the
Brentwood, TN.
transportation in commerce of DOT 4B cylinders that are exempt from the maximum 1,000 pound water capacity requirement. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4) 11967-N
DOT-E 11967
Savage Industries 49 CFR 174.67(i) & To authorize tank cars Inc., Norristown, (j).
to remain connected
PA.
during unloading of
various hazardous materials to remain
connected during unloading without the physical presence of an unloader. (mode 2) 11980-N
DOT-E 11980
American Type
49 CFR 173.196, To authorize the
Culture Collection 178.609.
transportation in (ATCC), Rockville,
commerce of infectious MD.
substances in small
quantities in glass, plastic vials and ampules in mechanical freezers. (mode 1) 11981-N
DOT-E 11981
The Dexter
49 CFR 173.28(b)(2) To authorize the one- Corporation,
time reuse of 1H1 Electric Materials
plastic drums without Division,
performing the
Londonderry, NH.
leakproofness test and marking the drums as would otherwise be required by Sec. 173.28(b)(2). (mode 1) 11993-N
DOT-E 11993
Breed Technologies, 49 CFR 173.301(h), To authorize the
Inc., Lakeland, FL. 173.302, 173.306 manufacture, mark and (d)(3).
sale of non-DOT
specification cylinders for use as components of automobile vehicle safety systems. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4)
11999-N
DOT-E 11999
Rhone-Poulenc, 49 CFR
To authorize the rail Shelton, CT.
174.67(i)&(j). cars to remain
connected during unloading operation of Class 3 and 8 material without the physical presence of an
unloader. (mode 2) 12014-N
DOT-E 12014
The Trane Co., TEN- 49 CFR 173.305 To authorize the
E Packaging
(e)(1).
transportation in Services, Newport,
commerce of used MN.
refrigerating machines containing no more than 1000 pounds of class A refrigerants classed as Division 2.2. (mode 1) 12015-N
DOT-E 12015
Elf Atochem North 49 CFR
To authorize the tank America, Inc., 174.67(i)&(j). cars containing various Philadelphia, PA.
hazardous materials to remain standing with unloading connections attached when unloading has been temporarily discontinued or
unloading in complete without the physical presence of an
unloader. (mode 2) 12023-N
DOT-E 12023
Apollo Industries, 49 CFR 171.5, 171.5 To authorize the
N. Clarendon, VT. (a)(1)(ii),
manufacture, marking, 178.603.
and sale and use of an alternative discharge control system for cargo tanks used for the transportation in commerce of liquefied compressed gases. (mode 1)
12024-N
DOT-E 12024
Warner-Lambert Co., 49 CFR 171-180..... To authorize the the
Morris Plains, NY.
transportation of various health care and consumer products, meeting the definition of hazardous materials, across public roadway to be transported as unregulated. (mode 1) 12038-N
DOT-E 12038
Duracool Limited, 49 CFR 173.306 To authorize the
Edmonton, Alberta, (a)(3).
transportation in CN.
commerce of Hydrocarbon Blend B refrigerant
gas, Division 2.1, in non-DOT specification containers similar to DOT2Q cans with
overpack. (modes 1, 2, 3)
12045-N
DOT-E 12045
Jefferson Smurfit 49 CFR
To authorize tank cars Corp., Fernandina 174.67(i)&(j). loaded with chlorine to Beach, FL.
stand with unloading connections attached after unloading is completed and remain attached to transfer connection without the physical presence of an unloader. (mode 2)
Emergency Exemptions
Regulation(s) Nature of exemption
Application No.
Exemption No.
Applicant
affected
thereof
EE 11998-N
DOT-E 11998
Safety-Kleen Oil 49 CFR 172.102, To authorize the Recovery, East SP B74.
emergency
Chicago, IN.
transportation of
seventeen (17) DOT Specification
105J200W tank cars transporting RQ Waste Toxic Liquids, corrosive, Inorganic, n.o.s., Division 6.1 and Class 8, Poison Inhalation hazard
zone B not meeting SP B74. (mode 2)
EE 12010-N
DOT-E 12010
Laidlaw
49 CFR 173.244.. Request for an
Environmental,
emergency exemption Columbia, SC.
to transport non-DOT spec tanks containing sodium. (mode 1) EE 12013-N
DOT-E 12013
All Pure Chemical 49 CFR 172.302, Request for an
Co., Wash DC. 177.834(h), part emergency exemption 173, subpart D & to authorize the F.
discharge of certain cleas 8 liquids from IBCs without removing tanks from the vehicles on which
they are transported. (mode 1)
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EE 12018-N
DOT-E 12018
MVE, Inc., New 49 CFR 173.320... Request for emergency Prague, MN.
exemption to
authorize the bulk transportation of
refrigerated liquids in cargo tanks when the tanks are not
mounted on motor vehicles. (modes 1, 3)
EE 12028-N
DOT-E 12028
Van Waters & 49 CFR 173.24(b), Request for an
Rogers Inc., 179.300-12(b). emergency exemption Carencro, LA.
to move a ton
container of chlorine that has a leak but has been equipped
with an emergency
``B'' kit. (mode 1) EE 12040-N
DOT-E 12040
Airpack of
49 CFR
To authorize the Virginia, Inc., 172.102(c)(1). emergency one-time Sterling, VA.
transportation in
commerce of remnant Oxygen generators and parts. (mode 1) EE 12041-N
DOT-E 12041
GE Plastics, 49 CFR
Request for an
Pittsfield, MA. 173.182(c)(30). emergency exemption to use alternate methods of testing cylinders. (mode 1) EE 12042-N
DOT-E 12042
E.I. duPont de 49 CFR
Request for an
Nemours & Co., 172.302(c),
emergency exemption Wilmington, DE. 180.407(h)(1). to transport a damaged cargo tank containing hydrogen fluoride, anhydrous. (mode 1)
EE 12047-N
DOT-E 12047
True Drilling 49 CFR 171.2..... Request for an
Co., Casper, WY.
emergency exemption to transport
flammable liquids in packages that are not authorized in the
HMR. (mode 1)
EE 12049-N
DOT-E 12049
Nevada Goldfields 49 CFR
Request for an
Inc., McGrath, 172.101(9)(b). emergency exemption AK.
to permit
transporting a 4.2 material in packages that exceed the quantity limitation per package for cargo aircraft only. (mode 5)
EE 12058-N
DOT-E 12058
Zenon............ 49 CFR 123....... To authorize the one- time emergency transportation of
calcium hypochlorite and a corrosive solid, n.o.s. in non- specification
packaging overpacked in a metal housing. (mode 4)
EE 12059-N
DOT-E 12059
Nalco/Exxon
49 CFR
Request for an
Energy
172.101(9)(b). emergency exemption Chemicals,
to permit amounts of Anchorage, AL.
a corrosive material to exceed the package quantity limitations in 172.101 for cargo aircraft. (mode 5) EE 12062-N
DOT-E 12062
Vulcan Chemicals, 49 CFR 173.242... Request for an
Birmingham, AL.
emergency exemption to continue to use a non-DOT specification tank to transport a 6.1 material. (mode 1)
Denials
11561-N
Request by Solkatronic Chemicals Fairfield, NJ to authorize the transportation in commerce of stainless steel refillable containers on vehicles other than company-owned or exclusive- use vehicles denied April 6, 1998.
11905-N
Request by Russell-Stanley Corp. Red Bank, NJ to authorize the transportation in commerce of
certain steel and plastic UN drums that may not comply with the design performance stack test denied February 24, 1998.
11905-P
Request by Russell-Stanley Corporation (M-4231) Wilmington, DE to authorize the transportation in commerce of certain steel and plastic UN
drums that may not comply with the design performance stack test denied February 24, 1998.
11905-P
Request by Russell-Stanley Corporation (M-4232) Addison, IL to authorize the transportation in commerce of certain steel and plastic UN drums that may not comply with the design performance stack test denied February 24, 1998.
11905-P
Request by Russell-Stanley Corporation (M-4233) Monmouth Junction, NJ to authorize the
transportation in commerce of certain steel and plastic UN drums that may not comply with the design performance stack test denied February 24, 1998.
11905-P
Request by Russell-Stanley Corporation (M-4234) Lithonia, GA to authorize the transportation in commerce of certain steel and plastic UN drums that may not comply with the design performance stack test denied February 24, 1998.
11905-P
Request by Russell-Stanley Corporation (M-4235) Conroe, TX to authorize the transportation in commerce of certain steel and plastic UN drums that may not comply with the design performance stack test denied February 24, 1998.
11905-P
Request by Russell-Stanley Corporation (HD) Bramalea ONT, CN to authorize the
transportation in commerce of certain steel and plastic UN drums that may not comply with the design performance stack test denied February 24, 1998.
11918-N
Request by E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co., Inc. Wilmington, DE to authorize the transportation in commerce of tank cars without head and thermal protection for use in transporting Class 2 material denied April 21, 1998.
11925-N
Request by Concorde Battery Corp. West Covina, CA to authorize the transportation in commerce of non-spillable aircraft batteries which have been altitude tested at a pressure less than the test pressure set forth in the regulations, overpacked in non-specification fiberboard boxes to be transported without required markings and labels denied February 26, 1998. 11948-N
Request by Sumitomo Corporation San Francisco, CA to authorize the transportation in commerce of non-specification cylinders manufactured and filled in Japan for use in transporting certain compressed gases denied January 9, 1998. 11987-N
Request by Exceed, Inc. Oklahoma City, OK to
authorize the manufacture, marking and sale of a specially designed combination packaging for use in transporting infectious substances, Division 6.2 in vials denied February 13, 1998. 12000-N
Request by Primex Technologies St. Petersburg, FL to authorize the transportation in commerce of Division 1.3C material in M13A2 metal containers without required labeling denied
February 26, 1998.
12025-N
Request by South Florida Plastics Opa-Locka, FL to authorize an emergency exemption to use a UN jerry can that fails the drop test denied January 13, 1998.
12027-N
Request by Amato Industries Silver Spring, MD to authorize an emergency exemption to remit reuse of 15 gallon plastic containers without
performing leakproofness tests denied April 20, 1998.
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