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

[Federal Register: June 18, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 117)]

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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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