[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 130 (Thursday, July 8, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36962-36967]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-17400]
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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.
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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 of the actions on exemption
applications in JANUARY-APRIL 1999. 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 June 3, 1999.
J. Suzanne Hedgepeth,
Director, Office of Hazardous Materials, Exemptions and Approvals.
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Regulation(s) Nature of exemption
Application No. Exemption No. Applicant affected thereof
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Modification Exemptions
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7708-M.............. DOT-E 7708 Pacific Scientific, 49 CFR 173.302(a), To modify the exemption
(HTL/KIN-Tech 173.3, 178.44. to allow for a design
Division) Durate, change and an increase
CA. in service pressure to
6300 psig of a non-
specification high-
pressure cylinder for
shipment of a Division
2.2 material.
8009-M.............. DOT-E 8009 CP Industries, 49 CFR 173.301(d) To modify the exemption
Inc., McKeesport, (2), 173.302 (a) to authorize increased
PA. (3), 178.37-5. ultrasonic scanning
speeds on DOT-3AAX
cylinders (trailer
tubes) made of 4130X
steel, for CNG service,
at the time of
manufacturing.
8602-M.............. DOT-E 8602 MVE, Inc., New 49 CFR 173.320..... To modify the exemption
Prague, MN. to provide for
alternative testing
criteria to be
consistent with
cryogenic MC-338 cargo
tanks.
9162-M.............. DOT-E 9162 Sun Pipe Line 49 CFR 173.119, To modify the exemption
Company, Tulsa, OK. 173.304, 173.315. to increase the
capacity of a trailer
equipped with a
mechanical displacement
meter prover to 153.50
gallons for the
transportation of Class
3 or Division 2.1
materials.
9275-M.............. DOT-E 9275 Estee Lauder 49 CFR Parts 100- To modify the exemption
Company, Melville, 199. to include flammable
NY. deodorant sticks
reclassed as a consumer
commodity which contain
78-78% ethyl alcohol
authorized to be
transported as
essentially
unregulated.
9421-M.............. DOT-E 9421 Taylor-Wharton Co., 49 CFR 173.301(h), To modify the exemption
Harrisburgh, PA. 173.302, 173.304, to authorize the use of
173.34(a) (1), ultrasonic inspection
175.3, 178.37. in lieu of hydrostatic
pressure test and
internal visual
inspection of non-DOT
specification cylinders
for use in transporting
certain Division 2.1,
2.2 gases and Division
6.1 materials.
9706-M.............. DOT-E 9706 Taylor-Wharton Co., 49 CFR 173.301(h), To modify the exemption
Harrisburg, PA. 173.302, 173.304, to authorize the use of
173.34 (a) (1), ultrasonic inspection
175.3, 178.37. in lieu of hydrostatic
pressure test and
internal visual
inspection of non-DOT
specification cylinders
for use in transporting
certain Division 2.1,
2.2 gases and Division
6.1 materials.
9819-M.............. DOT-E 9819 Halliburton Energy 49 CFR 173.119, To modify the exemption
Services, Inc., 178.253, Part 173, to provide for cargo
Duncan, OK. Subpart F. vessel as an additional
mode of transportation
for use in transporting
Class 3 liquids and
Class 8 liquids in non-
DOT specification
stainless steel
portable tanks.
10047-M............. DOT-E 10047 Taylor-Wharton Co., 49 CFR 173.301(h), To modify the exemption
Harrisburg, PA. 173.302(a), to provide for
173.304, 173.34 ultrasonic inspection
(a) (1), 175.3, in lieu of hydrostatic
178.37. pressure test and
internal visual
inspection of non-DOT
specification cylinder
used for transporting
certain hazardous
materials.
10066-M............. DOT-E 10066 Conax Florida 49 CFR 173.304, To modify the exemption
Corporation, St. 178.36. to authorize the
Petersburg, FL. inflator assembly (P/N
1812-161-01) to be
shipped as a separate
item; use of a
different description/
classification for the
inflator assembly.
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10407-M............. DOT-E 10407 TN Technologies, 49 CFR 173.302, To modify the exemption
Inc., Round Rock, 175.3. to increase the water
TX. capacity of the non-DOT
specification,
stainless steel,
radiation detection
device, filled with a
Division 2.2, nontoxic
gas, from 30 cubic
inches to 1000 cubic
inches.
10458-M............. DOT-E 10458 Marsulex, Inc., 49 CFR 174.67(j), To modify the exemption
Sudbury, Ontario, Part 107, Appendix to provide for Sulfur
CN. B, Subpart B. dioxide, Division 2.2
as an additional class
of material for
transportation in DOT
Specification 111A100W2
tank cars.
11054-M............. DOT-E 11054 Welker Engineering 49 CFR 178.36, To modify the exemption
Company, Sugar Subpart C. to waive the
Land, TX. requirement for
inspection by an
independent inspection
agency by authorizing
use of a competent
manufacturer's
inspector.
11270-M............. DOT-E 11270 The Specialty 49 CFR 174.67 (i) & To modify the exemption
Chemicals Div. of (j). to provide for
B.F. Goodrich Co., unloading valves to
Cleveland, OH. remain open when rail
cars are standing with
unloading connections
attached.
11380-M............. DOT-E 11380 Baker Atlas (a 49 CFR 173.34(d), To modify the exemption
division of Baker 178.37-13, 178.37- to allow for several
Hughes, Inc.), 15, 178.37-5. design changes of the
Houston, TX. non-DOT specification
cylinder for the
transportation of
certain compressed
hydrocarbon gases.
11447-M............. DOT-E 11447 SAES Pure Gas, 49 CFR 173.187..... To modify the exemption
Inc., San Luis to include several
Obispo, CA. design changes for the
transportation of
certain Division 4.1 &
4.2 materials in non-
DOT specification
packaging that exceed
the maximum net
quantity allowed per
package.
11447-M............. DOT-E 11447 SAES Pure Gas, 49 CFR 173.187..... To modify the exemption
Inc., San Luis to allow for a design
Obispo, CA. change of the stainless
steel pressure vessel;
an increase of catalyst
material not to exceed
8,000 pounds; increase
of nickel content
within the ctalyst not
to exceed 5,200 pounds.
11686-M............. DOT-E 11686 Bridgeview, Inc., 49 CFR 171.8, To modify the exemption
Morgantown, PA. 172.101(8.c), to provide for several
173.197. modifications to
existing plastic bags.
11856-M............. DOT-E 11856 Olin Corp/Motorola 49 CFR To modify the exemption
Corp. 173.304(a)(2), to increase the
173.34(d), 175.3. satellite fuel tank
capacity from 33
gallons to 35 gallons
and to authorize rail
freight as an
additional mode of
transportation for
certain Division 2.3
and Class 8 materials.
11859-M............. DOT-E 11859 Carleton 49 CFR 178.65...... To modify the exemption
Technologies, to authorize changes to
Inc., Orchard the testing procedures
Park, NY. and an additional
configuration of the
glass bottle system
consisting of two
cylindrical/spherical
halves fabricated from
stainless steel for use
in transporting
Division 1.4S material.
11916-M............. DOT-E 11916 CP Industries, 49 CFR 173.302(e) To modify the exemption
Inc., McKeesport, (2), (4) and (5), to alter the Rejection
PA. 173.34 (e) (1), Criteria for isolated
(3) (4). pits and line corrosion
for DOT-3AX and DOT-
3AAX cylinders for the
transportation in
commerce of 2.1, 2.2
and 2.3 compressed
gases.
12022-M............. DOT-E 12022 Taylor-Wharton, 49 CFR 173.302(c) To modify the exemption
Harrisburg, PA. (2), (c)(3), to provide for
(c)(4), (c)(5), alternative testing
173.34(e) (1), criteria of 3AA
(e)(1), (e)(3), cylinders for use in
(e)(4), (e)(8), transporting Division
173.34(e) (14), 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3
(e)(15)(vi). hazardous materials.
12162-M............. DOT-E 12162 U.S. Department of 49 CFR 178.35, To reissue the exemption
Defense, Falls 178.36(e)(j). originally issued on an
Church, VA. emergency basis to use
non-DOT specification
containers for certain
compressed gases.
12178-M............. DOT-E 12178 STC Technologies, 49 CFR To reissue the exemption
Inc., Bethlehem, 173.301(e)(f), originally issued on an
PA. 173.304 (a) (1) emergency basis to use
and (a)(3). a non-DOT specification
container for liquefied
gas, flammable, n.o.s.
12200-M............. DOT-E 12200 Autoliv ASP, Inc., 49 CFR 173.28(b) To reissue the exemption
Ogden, UT. (4). originally issued as an
emergency for the use
of UN 1A2 steel drums
that do not meet the
minimum thickness
requirements for drums
with a maximum capacity
of less than 20 liters
for the transportation
of certain Division
1.3C materials.
12211-M............. DOT-E 12211 BJ Coiltech 49 CFR 173.320(a).. To reissue the exemption
division of BJ originally issued on an
Services Company emergency basis to
USA, Lafayette, LA. authorize the
transportation in
commerce of liquid
nitrogen, cryogenic
liquid by cargo vessel
in non-DOT
specification insulated
portable tanks
manufactured before 2/1/
99, used in support of
the offshore oil and
gas exploration and
production in the Gulf
of Mexico.
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12212-M............. DOT-E 12212 Daniel P. Dupuis, 49 CFR 171.8....... To reissue the exemption
Windsor Locks, CT. originally issued on an
emergency basis to
authorize the holder of
this exemption to
perform the function of
a registered inspector
for cargo tanks without
meeting the
requirements in 49 CFR
171.8.
12214-M............. DOT-E 12214 Energetic Solutions 49 CFR 172.400, To reissue the exemption
Inc., Englewood, 172.407, 172.411. originally issued on an
CO. emergency basis
authorizing the use of
UN 4G fiberboard boxes
inadvertently marked
with the wrong proper
shipping name.
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New Exemptions
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11883-N............. DOT-E 11883 Brownie Tank Mfg., 49 CFR 172.200, To authorize the
Co., Minneapolis, 173.242(b), transportation in
MN. 173.243(b). commerce of meter
provers in assorted
sizes with residual
amounts of Class 3
hazardous materials.
(mode 1).
11947-N............. DOT-E 11947 Patts Fabrication & 49 CFR 178.253..... To authorize the
Services, Odessa, manufacture, mark and
TX. sale of non-
specification 60 gallon
portable metal tanks
designed and
constructed in
accordance with DOT-
Specification 57, with
certain exceptions, for
use in transporting
Flammable liquids,
n.o.s., Class 3. (mode
1).
12022-N............. DOT-E 12022 Taylor-Wharton Co., 49 CFR 173.302 (c) To authorize the use of
Harrisburg, PA. (2), (c) (3), (c) ultrasonic inspection
(4), (c) (5), in lieu of hydrostatic
173.34(e) (1), (e) pressure test and
(3), (e) (4), (e) internal visual
(8), 173.34(e) inspection of 3AA
(14), (e) (15) cylinders for use in
(vi). transporting hazardous
materials classed as
Division 2.1, 2.2 and
2.3 (modes 1, 2, 3, 4,
5).
12063-N............. DOT-E 12063 The Hydrocarbon 49 CFR 172.102, SP To authorize the
Flow Specialist, T-18. transportation in
Inc. Morgan City, commerce of
LA. Hydrofluoric Acid
solutions, Class 8, in
IM 101 tanks equipped
with valve to allow for
bottom discharge.
(modes 1, 3).
12073-N............. DOT-E 12073 Patriotic 49 CFR 173.56(j)... To authorize to
Fireworks, North transpodtation in
East, MD. commerce fo certain
approved Division 1.3G
fireworks Devices in
specially designed
packagings to be
offered for
transportation as
Division 1.4G firworks.
(modes 1, 2).
12097-N............. DOT-E 12097 Qual-X Inc. Powell, 49 CFR 173.140, To authorize the one-
OH. 173.412. time transportation in
commerce of a specially
designed device
containing small
quantities of gas,
Division 2.2 contained
in Type A package used
as part of a leak
detector console. (mode
1.)
12098-N............. DOT-E 12098 Carleton 49 CFR 178.65...... To authorize the
Technologies, transportation in
Inc., Orchard commerce of certain
Park, NY. compressed gases,
Division 2.2, in non-
DOT specification
pressure vessels.
(modes 1, 2, 4).
12102-N............. DOT-E 12102 AETS/CWM, Flanders, 49 CFR 173.56(i)... To authorize the
NJ. transportation of
certain Division 1.1D,
unstable waste
laboratory mixtures
that have been
densitized to remove
their explosive
characteristics, as
Division 4.1 flammable
solids. (mode 1).
12104-N............. DOT-E 12104 Hoechst Celanese, 49 CFR 174.67(i)... To authorize rail cars
Spartanburg, SC. to remain connected
throughout the
unloading of Class 9
material without the
physical presence of an
unloader. (mode 2).
12105-N............. DOT-E 12105 Becton Dickinson 49 CFR 172.504, To authorize the
Microbiology 174.81, 177.848. transportation in
Systems, Sparks, commerce of specially-
MD. designed combination
packaging for use in
transporting Division
4.3 and Class 8
material be exempt from
segregation and
placarding
requirements. (modes 1,
2).
12116-N............. DOT-E 12116 Proserv (North Sea) 49 CFR 178.36...... To authorize the
Ltd., Aberdeen, UK. transportation in
commerce of certain
flammable gases,
Division 2.1, in non-
DOT specification
cylinder used for oil
well sampling. (modes
1, 2, 3, 4).
12120-N............. DOT-E 12120 The Sherwin- 49 CFR 172, Subpart To authorize the
Williams Co., C, D, E, F. transportation in
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............. DOT-E 12121 Lufthansa Cargo, D- 49 CFR To authorize the
60546 Frankfurt/ 175.75(a)(2)(i). transportation in
Main, GR. commerce of hazardous
materials classed in
Division 2.2 in
quantities that exceed
the weight limitation
permitted aboard
passenger-carrying
aircraft. (mode 5).
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12129-N............. DOT-E 12129 Kenyon 49 CFR To authorize the
International 175.75(a)(1)(2). transportation in
Emergency commerce of small
Services, Houston, quantities of various
TX. hazardous materials
that exceed the
specified quantity
limitation. (mode 5).
12131-N............. DOT-E 12131 Gamma Laboratories, 49 CFR 173.302, To authorize the
Ltd., Houston, TX. 173.306(b)(4), manufacture, mark and
175.3. sale of non-DOT
specification
packagings, used as
radiation detectors,
for shipments of
certain non-flammable
compressed gases.
(modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
12132-N............. DOT-E 12132 Carleton 49 CFR 178.65...... To authorize the
Technologies, transportation in
Inc., Orchard, NY. commerce of a
specifically designed
device consisting of a
hermetically sealed
high pressure gas
cylinder, containing
argon gas, Division
1.4S. (modes 1, 2, 3,
4).
12134-N............. DOT-E 12134 Institute of 49 CFR Parts 100- To authorize the
Shortening and 180. transportation in
Edible Oils commerce of sift-proof
(ISEO), dump or hopper-type
Washington, DC. vehicles and sift-proof
roll-on/roll-off bulk
with tarpaulins, metal
covers or equivalent
covers for use in
transporting Division
4.2 material. (mode 1).
12149-N............. DOT-E 12149 CP Industries, 49 CFR 178.45(h)... To provide for
Inc., McKeesport, ultrasonically scanning
PA. of DOT 3T cylinders at
time of manufacturing
for use in transporting
Division 2.1, 2.2 and
2.3 gases. (modes 1, 2,
3, 4).
12155-N............. DOT-E 12155 S&C Electric Co., 49 CFR 172.301(c), To authorize the
Chicago, IL. 173.304. transportation in
commerce of a specially
designed non-DOT
specification packaging
containing compressed
sulfur hexafluoride,
Division 2.2. (modes 1,
2, 3, 4).
12157-N............. DOT-E 12157 Raytheon Systems 49 CFR 173.306..... To authorize the
Co., Fort Wayne, transportation in
IN. commerce of a specially
designed packaging
consisting of a gas
cylinder containing
limited quantities of
hazardous materials to
be transported as
essentially unregulated
by air. (mode 4).
12177-N............. DOT-E 12177 Just In Time 49 CFR Part 172, To authorize the
Certified Subpart E&F. manufacture, marking
Packaging Inc, St. and sale of a
Louis, MO. specifically designed
packaging for use in
transporting various
classes of hazardous
materials without
required labels and
placards. (modes 1, 2,
3, 4).
12190-N............. DOT-E 12190 Indiana Michigan 49 CFR 173.403..... To authorize the
Power Co., transportation in
Buchanan, MI. commerce of steam
generators which
contain small
quantities of Class 7
radioactive material.
(modes 1, 2).
12195-N............. DOT-E 12195 Custom Metalcraft, 49 CFR 172.203(a), To authorize the
Inc., Springfield, 172.302(c), manufacturer, mark and
MO. 173.240-243, sale, of metal
178.705(c)(iv)(A). intermediate bulk
containers meeting
design type UN31A,
except for minimum
thickness requirements
and marking
requirements for use in
the transportation of
certain hazardous
materials. (modes 1, 2,
3).
12196-N............. DOT-E 12196 HR Textron Inc., 49 CFR 173.302(a), To authorize the
Pacoima, CA. 178.35, 178.37. manufacture, mark and
sale of non-DOT
specification stainless
steel alloy cylinders
to be used for the
transportation in
commerce of nitrogen or
nitrogen or nitrogen
mixtures classed as
Division 2.2 materials.
(modes 1, 2, 3, 5).
12199-N............. DOT-E 12199 Flight 49 CFR 171.11, To authorize the
International 172.101, transportation in
Newport News, VA. 172.204(c)(3), commerce of Division 1
173.27, explosives that are not
175.30(a)(1), permitted for shipment
175.320(b). by air or are in
quantities greater than
those prescribed. (mode
4).
12202-N............. DOT-E 12202 Vicksburg Chemical 49 CFR 172.302(c), Request for an emergency
Co., Vicksburg, MS. 173.24b(d)(2). exemption to transport
two overloaded hopper
cars containing a
Division 5.1 material.
(mode 2).
12222-N............. DOT-E 12222 iSi GmbH, Vienna, 49 CFR To authorize the
AU. 173.304(a)(2). transportation in
commerce of DOT 39
Specification
cylinders, containing a
Division 2.2 gas, with
a filling density which
exceeds those presently
authorized. (modes 1,
2, 3, 4).
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Emergency Exemptions
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EE 12178-N.......... DOT-E 12178 STC Technologies, 49 CFR 173.301 (e) Request for an emergency
Inc., Bethlehem, (f), 173.304(a)(1) exemption to use a non-
PA. and (a)(3). DOT specification
container for liquefied
gas, flammable, n.o.s.
(modes 1, 4).
EE 12200-N.......... DOT-E 12200 Autoliv, Ogden, UT. 49 CFR 173.28(b)(4) Request the use of UN
1A2 steel drums that do
not meet the minimum
thickness requirements
for drums with a
maximum capacity of
less than 20 liters.
(mode 1).
EE 12201-N.......... DOT-E 12201 Wills Trucking, 49 CFR To authorize the
Richfield, OH. 173.24b(d)(2). transport of two
overloaded gondola
railcars containing a
Class 9 material. (mode
2).
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EE 12211-N.......... DOT-E 12211 B.J. Coil Tech, 49 CFR 173.320(a).. To authorize the use of
Inc., Lafayette, non-DOT specification
LA. portable tanks
containing liquid
nitrogen, cryogenic
liquid. (modes 1, 3).
EE 12212-N.......... DOT-E 12212 Daniel Dupuis, 49 CFR 171.8....... Request for an emergency
Rocky Hill, CT. exemption to perform
the function of a
registered inspector
for cargo tanks without
meeting the
requirements in 171.8.
(mode 1).
EE 12214-N.......... DOT-E 12214 Energetic 49 CFR 172.400, Request for an emergency
Solutions, 172.407, 172.411. exemption to authorize
Englewood, Co. the use of boxes that
were inadvertently
marked with the wrong
proper shipping names.
(modes 1, 3).
EE 12218-N.......... DOT-E 12218 Air Liquide 49 CFR Request for an emergency
Electronics, 178.801(c)(1), exemption to authorize
Dallas, TX. 178.810, 178.811, modifications to
178.812, 178.815. closures on IBCs.
(modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
EE 12219-N.......... DOT-E 12219 TRW Applied 49 CFR 173.302, Application for an
Technology, 173.305, 173.306, emergency exemption to
Redondo Beach, CA. 173.307. transport compressed
gas in a non-DOT
specification
container. (modes 1, 4,
5).
EE 12223-N.......... DOT-E 12223 Micro-Med 49 CFR To authorize the
Industries, Inc., 172.101(8)(b)(c), transportation in
Jacksonville, FL. 173.197. commerce of roll-off
containers, containing
regulated medical
waste. (mode 1).
EE 12224-N.......... DOT-E 12224 BioCor, Inc., 49 CFR To authorize the
Jacksonville, FL. 172.202(8)(b)(c), emergency
173.197. transportation in
commerce of regulated
medical waste in roll-
off bins. (mode 1).
EE 12225-N.......... DOT-E 12225 Safety Disposal 49 CFR To authorize the
System, Inc., 172.101(8)(b)(c), emergency
Norfolk, VA. 173.197. transportation in
commerce of regulated
in medical waste roll-
off bins. (mode 1).
EE 12226-N.......... DOT-E 12226 American 49 CFR To authorize the
Environmental 172.101(8)(b)(c), emergency
Group, Inc., 173.197. transportation in
Norfolk, VA. commerce of regulated
medical waste in roll-
off bins. (mode 1).
EE 12227-N.......... DOT-E 12227 American Waste 49 CFR To authorize the
Industries, Inc., 172.101(8)(b) & emergency
Norfolk, VA. (c), 173.197. transportation in
commerce of regulated
medicalwaste in roll-
off bins. (mode 1).
EE 12229-N.......... DOT-E 12229 Gulf South Systems, 49 CFR 173.24b Request for an emergency
Port Allen, LA. (d)(2). exemption to authorize
the transport of an
overloaded tank car
containing a Class 9
material. (mode 2).
EE 12231-N.......... DOT-E 12231 EQ--The 49 CFR Request for an emergency
Environmental 173.24b(d)(2), exemption to transport
Quality Co., 173.26. hazardous waste, Class
Wayne, MI. 9, in 8 overloaded
gondola rail cars.
(mode 2).
EE 12232-N.......... DOT-E 12232 Bell Helicopter, 49 CFR 173.62...... To authorize the
Hurst, TX. emergency
transportation in
commerce of a Division
1.3C explosive device
in non-DOT
specification
packaging. (mode 1).
EE 12233-N.......... DOT-E 12233 EM Industries, 49 CFR 173.227..... Request for an emergency
Hawthorne, NY. exemption to ship
phosphorus oxychloride
in packagings not
authorized in the HMR.
(mode 1).
EE 12235-N.......... DOT-E 12235 Thatcher Co., Salt 49 CFR 173.24(c)... Request for an emergency
Lake City, UT. exemption to transport
a leaking ton container
that is fitted with a
chlorine institute
``B'' kit. (mode 1.)
EE 12244-N.......... DOT-E 12244 Lone Star 49 CFR Request for an emergency
Industries, New 173.24b(a)(iii), exemption to authorize
Orleans, LA. 173.24b(d)(ii), the transportation of a
173.26, 173.31(a). rail car that is
overloaded with a 5.1
material. (mode 2).
EE 12255-N.......... DOT-E 12255 Raytheon Systems 49 CFR 173.306..... Request for an emergency
Co., Lewisville, exemption to transport
TX. a cylinder containing
helium in a alternative
container. In addition,
the applicant requests
an exemption from the
hazard communication
requirements in 49 CFR
Part 172. (modes 1, 4).
EE 12257-N.......... DOT-E 12257 D/K Environmental, 49 CFR Request for an emergency
Vernon, CA. 173.24b(a)(iii). exemption to transport
hazardous material in a
gondola rail car that
exceeds the maximum
gross weight by 7,500
lbs. (mode 2).
EE 12265-N.......... DOT-E 12265 Blu-Gas Co., Inc., 49 CFR 173.302(c), To authorize the
Gastonia, NC. 173.33(a)(3), emergency
180.407(c). transportation in
commerce of Propane in
certain MC-331 cargo
tanks that were not
retested and inspected
by an authorized
registered inspector.
(mode 1).
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Denials
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2787-X................................. Request by U.S. Department of
Defense Falls Church, VA to
renew exemption to authorize
the shipment of certain
Division 2.2 materials in non-
DOT specification pressure
vessels equipped with
regulating valve denied as
incomplete March 12, 1999.
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3121-X................................. Request by U.S. Department of
Denfense Fall Church, VA to
renew exemption to authorize
the transportation of certain
poisonous material classed as
Division 2.3, in DOT
Specification MC 338 cargo
tanks denied as incomplete
March 12, 1999.
3128-X................................. Request by U.S. Department of
Defense Falls Church, VA to
renew exemption to authorize
the use of a non-DOT
specification cylinder for
transportation of Division 1.4
explosive and Division 2.2 gas
denied as incomplete March 12,
1999.
4242-X................................. Request by U.S. Department of
Defense falls Church, VA to
renew exemption to authorize
the use of a non-DOT
specification aluminum
pressure vessel for
transportation of pyroforic
mixture denied as incomplete
March 12, 1999.
6232-X................................. Request by U.S. Department of
Defense Falls Church, VA to
renew exemption to authorize
the shipment of Division 1.1
and 1.2 gases and a Division
4.1 solid in the same outside
package denied as incomplete
March 12, 1999.
6250-X................................. Request by U.S. Department of
Defense Falls Church, VA to
renew exemption to authorize
the transport of partially dis-
assembled aircraft with
Division 1 materials
components (ejection seat and
canopy related devices)
remaining installed denied as
incomplete March 12, 1999.
6250-X................................. Request by the U.S. Department
of Defense, Falls Church, VA.
to renew exemption to
authorize the transport of
partially dis-assembled
aircraft with Division 1
materials components (ejection
seat and canopy related
devices) remaining installed
denied as incomplete March 12,
1999.
6557-X................................. Request by U.S. Department of
Defense Falls Church, VA to
renew exemption to authorize
deviation from the
requirements of the
inspector's report for DOT
specification 3A, 3AA, and 4B
cylinders of shipment of
certain Division 2.2 materials
denied as incomplete March 12,
1999.
6658-X................................. Request by U.S. Department of
Defense Falls Church, VA to
renew exemption to authorize
the use of a non-DOT
specification open-head steel
drum for transportation of a
certain Division 1.1 and 1.2
material denied as incomplete
February 23, 1999.
7255-X................................. Request by U.S. Department of
Defense Falls Church, VA to
renew exemption to authorize
simultaneous loading of two
holds within the same hatch
when handling military
explosives denies as
incomplete March 12, 1999.
7887-M................................. Request by Kosdon Enterprises
Ventura, CA to modify the
exemption to provide for
rocket motors and reloadable
kits which are classified as
Division 1.3G that exceed the
25 gram limitation to be
excepted from labeling
requirements denied March 15,
1999.
11938-N................................ Request by Steel Shipping
Container Institute
Washington, DC to authorize
the transportation in commerce
of non-bulk container with
alternative markings for use
in transporting various
classes of hazardous materials
denied January 26, 1999.
12052-N................................ Request by Engineered Carbons,
Inc. Borger, TX to authorized
rail cars to remain connected
during the preheating process
of various hazardous materials
without the physical presence
of an unloader denied January
6, 1999.
12215-N................................ Request by Bio-Tek Industries
Atlanta, GA to authorize rail
cars to remain connected
during the preheating process
of various hazardous materials
without the physical presence
of an unloader denied April 6,
1999.
12218-N................................ Request by Air Liquide
Electronics Dallas, TX to
authorize rail cars to remain
connected during the
preheating process of various
hazardous materials without
the physical presence of an
unloader denied March 31,
1999.
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