[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 160 (Wednesday, August 19, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44507-44508]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-22264]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Research and Special Programs Administration
Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Notice of Applications for
Exemptions
AGENCY: Research and Special Programs Administration, DOT.
ACTION: List of Applicants for Exemptions.
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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 that the Office of Hazardous
Materials Safety has received the applications described herein. Each
mode of transportation for which a particular exemption is requested is
indicated 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.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 18, 1998.
ADDRESS COMMENTS TO: Records Center, Research and Special Programs,
Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC
20590.
Comments should refer to the application number and be submitted in
triplicate. If confirmation of receipt of comments is desired, include
a self-addressed stamped postcard showing the exemption application
number.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the applications (See Docket
Number) are available for inspection at the New Docket Management
Facility, PL-401, at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Nassif
Building, 400 7th Street, SW. Washington, DC 20590.
This notice of receipt of applications for new exemptions is
published in accordance with Part 107 of the Hazardous Materials
Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. 1806; 49 CFR 1.53(e)).
Issued in Washington, DC, on August 13, 1998.
J. Suzanne Hedgepeth,
Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Exemptions and Approvals.
New Exemptions
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Application Regulation(s)
number Docket number Applicant affected Nature of exemption thereof
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12114-N RSPA-1998-4244.. GPU Nuclear, Inc. 49 CFR 173.403, To authorize transportation in
Middletown, PA. 173.427. commerce of a nuclear steam
generator and pressurizer. (mode 2)
12115-N RSPA-1998-4266.. GPU Nuclear, Inc. 49 CFR 173.403, To authorize transportation in
Middletown, PA. 173.427. commerce of a nuclear reactor
vessel. (mode 2)
12116-N RSPA-1998-4206.. Proserv (North Sea) 49 CFR 178.36.. To authorize transportation in
Ltd. Aberdeen, UK. commerce of certain flammable
gases, Division 2.1, in non-DOT
specification cylinder used for oil
well sampling. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4)
12117-N RSPA-1998-4319.. Phibro-Tech, Inc. 49 CFR To authorize rail cars containing
Joliet, IL. 174.67(i)(j) & chlorine, Division 2.3, to remain
(k). connected during unloading
operation without the physical
presence of an unloader. (mode 2)
12118-N RSPA-1998-4210.. Taylor-Wharton 49 CFR 177.834 To authorize the manufacture,
Theodore, AL. (i) (2), marking, sale and use of DOT
178.316(c) (1) Specification 4L welded insulated
& (2). cylinders and assemblies mounted to
handling skid for use in
transporting Division 2.2 material.
(mode 1)
12120-N RSPA-1998-4312.. The Sherwin-Williams 49 CFR 172..... To authorize transportation in
Co. Cleveland, OH. commerce of Class 3 and Division
4.1 hazardous materials in DOT-
specification and non-DOT
specification drums for intra-plant
shipments as essentially
unregulated. (mode 1)
12121-N RSPA-1998-4310.. Lufthansa Cargo D- 49 CFR To authorize transportation in
60546 Frankfurt/ 175.75(a)(2)(i commerce of hazardous materials
Main, GR. ). classed in Division 2.2 in
quantities that exceed the weight
limitation permitted aboard
passenger-carrying aircraft. (mode
1)
12122-N RSPA-1998-4313.. Atlantic Research 49 CFR To authorize the manufacture, mark,
Corp. Knoxville, TN. 173.301(h) sale and use of non-DOT
173.302, specification cylinders for use as
173.306(d)(3). components of automotive vehicle
safety systems. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4,
5)
12123-N RSPA-1998-4314.. Eastman Chemical Co. 49 CFR 172. To authorize railcars to remain
Kingsport, TN. 203(a), connected during unloading of
172.302(c), liquid hazardous materials not
174.67(i). under pressure, Classes 3, 6, 8,
and 9 without the physical presence
of an unloader and without required
marking on shipping paper. (mode 2)
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12124-N RSPA-1998-4309.. Albermarle Corp. 49 CFR 173.242, To authorize transportation in
Baton Rouge, LA. 178.245-1(c), commerce of a non-DOT specification
178.245-1(d)(4 portable tank comparable to a
). specification DOT 51 portable tank
equipped with bottom outlet and no
internal shutoff valve for use in
transporting various hazardous
materials classed in Divisions 4.2
and 4.3. (modes 1, 3)
12125-N RSPA-1998-4311.. Mayo Foundation 49 CFR 173.197, To authorize transportation in
Rochester, MN. 173.24, commerce of a bagged regulated
173.24a. medical waste that meet FDA
guidelines overpackaged in molded
plastic leak-proof plastic carts.
(mode 1)
12126-N RSPA-1998-4307.. LaRoche Industries 49 CFR 179.13.. To authorize transportation in
Inc. Atlanta, GA. commerce of rail tank cars
containing Class 8 hazardous
materials that exceed the quantity
limitation presently authorized.
(mode 2)
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