[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 47 (Thursday, March 9, 2000)] [Notices] [Pages 12616-12621] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 00-5808] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 197, Subpart B), notice is hereby given of the actions on exemption applications in September-December 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 March 3, 2000. J. Suzanne Hedgepeth, Director, Office of Hazardous Materials, Exemptions and Approvals. [[Page 12617]] Modification Exemptions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation(s) Nature of exemption Application No. Exemption No. Applicant affected thereof ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8554-M.............. DOT-E 8554............ Dyno Nobel, Inc., 49 CFR 173.114a, To modify the exemption Salt Lake City, UT. 173.154, 173.93. to allow for the transportation of additional Division 5.1 materials in certain motor vehicles and cargo tanks. 8723-M.............. DOT-E 8723............ Nelson Brothers, 49 CFR 172.101, To modify the exemption Inc., Birmingham, 173.242, 173.62, to provide for the AL. 176.83, 177.848. addition of IM-101 portable tanks equipped with safety relief devices with lower set point devices that meet IM-102 set point and capacity requirements for bulk shipments of certain blasting agents. 8723-M.............. DOT-E 8723............ Dyno Nobel, Inc., 49 CFR 172.101, To modify the exemption Salt Lake City, UT. 173.242, 173.62, to allow for an 176.83, 177.848. additional design for the emulsion tote bin for bulk shipments of certain division 1.5 explosives and/or Division 5.1 oxidizers. 8723-M.............. DOT-E 8723............ Dyno Nobel, Inc., 49 CFR 172.101, To modify the exemption Salt Lake City, UT. 173.242, 173.62, to allow for an 176.83, 177.848. additional emulsion tote bin design for shipments of certain Division 1.5 explosives and/or Division 5.1 oxidizers. 8723-M.............. DOT-E 8723............ Dyno Nobel, Inc., 49 CFR 172.101, To modify the exemption Salt Lake City, UT. 173.242, 173.62, to allow for the 176.83, 177.848. transportation of additional Division 5.1 materials in certain motor vehicles and portable tanks. 9001-M.............. DOT-E 9001............ UEF Chesterfield 49 CFR 173.301, To modify the exemption Cylinders, 173.302, 173.304, to allow for an Chesterfield, 175.3, 178.45. additional Division 2.1 Derbyshire, EN. material in non-DOT specification cylinders. 10180-M............. DOT-E 10180........... Fireboy-Xintex; 49 CFR 173.304 To modify the exemption Grand Rapids, MI. (a)(2), 173.34(d). to authorize an additional Division 2.2 material in DOT Specification 39 cylinders. 10427-M............. DOT-E 10427........... Astrotech Space 49 CFR 173.276, To modify the exemption Operations, Inc., 173.301, 173.302, to delete the midnight Titusville, FL. 173.336, to 6:00 a.m. transport 173.61(d), requirement for 177.848(d). shipment of ``Flight- ready'' spacecraft containing hazardous materials in specially designed non-DOT specification transport containers. 10440-M............. DOT-E 10440........... MASS Systems, Inc., 49 CFR 173.304 To modify the exemption Baldwin Park, CA. (a)(1), 175.3, to increase service 178.35(f), 178.47. pressure not to exceed 3100 psig for the welded austenitic stainless steel non-DOT specification cylinder. 10672-M............. DOT-E 10672........... Burlington 49 CFR 173.13...... To modify the exemption Packaging, Inc., to allow for Brooklyn, NY. polyethylene bottles, not exceeding 32 ounces in capacity, in multiple or individual containers for shipment of liquid and solid hazardous materials. 11215-M............. DOT-E 11215........... Orbital Sciences 49 CFR 172.101, To modify the exemption Corporation, Special Provision to include new Dulles, VA. 109, Part 172, operations origination Subparts C, D. points and flight path changes for the transportation of certain hazardous materials contained in a rocket configuration secured beneath a L- 1011 aircraft. 11432-M............. DOT-E 11432........... Baker Atlas, 49 CFR 173.61(c), To modify the exemption Houston, TX. 173.62,E-141, to allow for an 177.848(g). alternate lining and relief from certain marking/shipping paper entry requirements for the transportation of Division 1.4 igniters mix-packed with Division 1.4 detonators transported with Class 1 explosives. 11436-M............. DOT-E 11436........... B&R Specialties, 49 CFR 172.101, To modify the exemption Inc., Staatsburg, Col. (8c), 173.197. to authorize less than NY. 3 mil. red bags so long as it meets tear- resistance and impact resistance tests for use in the transportation of regulated medical waste. 11506-M............. DOT-E 11506........... OEA, Inc., Denver, 49 CFR 173.301(h), To modify the exemption CO. 173.302. to include passenger- carrying aircraft as an authorized mode of transportation. 11526-M............. DOT-E 11526........... BOC Gases, Murray 49 CFR 172.302(c), To modify the exemption Hill, NJ. (2), (3), (4), to allow, on exclusive (5), 173.34 use carrier, condemned (15)(vi), cylinders to be 173.34(e) (1), transported back to (3), (4), (8). their originating location for gas disposal and cylinder destruction. 11545-M............. DOT-E 11545........... Bernzomatic, 49 CFR 173.304 To modify the exemption Medina, NY. (a)(4)(ii), to allow for the use of 178.33a-8. an additional container design type for the transportation of certain Division 2.1 materials. 11620-M............. DOT-E 11620........... CCL Container 49 CFR 173.306 To modify the exemption (Advanced Monobloc (3)(ii). to allow for the Aerosol Div.), transportation of Hermitage, PA. alternate refrigerants (Division 2.2) in certain DOT Specification 2Q containers. 11667-M............. DOT-E 11667........... Weldship 49 CFR 173.302(c) To authorize the Corporation, (2), (3), (4), modification of Bethlehem, PA. 173.34(e). personnel qualifications for retesting of DOT-3AAX and 3T cylinders. 11667-M............. DOT-E 11667........... Weldship 49 CFR 173.302(c) To modify the exemption Corporation, (2), (3), (4), to allow for the Bethlehem, PA. 173.34(e). testing of DOT-3AA cylinders and the use of Automatic Sensor Test (AST) method for the transportation of certain compressed gases. [[Page 12618]] 11827-M............. DOT-E 11827........... NRS America, Inc., 49 CFR 173.32b To modify the exemption White Plains, NY. (b)(1), 180.352 to add Intermediate (b)(3). Bulk Containers (IBCs) as authorized packaging for the transportation of various classes of hazardous materials. 11856-M............. DOT-E 11856........... Olin Corporation, 49 CFR 173.304 To modify the exemption Norwalk, CT. (a)(2), 173.34(d), to allow for the 175.3. addition of a satellite launch ``separation system'' device classed as Division 1.4C. 11865-M............. DOT-E 11865........... ACCU Chem 49 CFR 174.67(i), To modify the exemption Conversion, Inc., (j). to authorize the City of Industry, transportation of CA. certain Class 3 materials in rail cars. 11880-M............. DOT-E 11880........... International 49 CFR 173.241, To modify the exemption Catalyst 173.242. to allow for a valve Corporation, design in the unloading Lloydminister, system of the non- Alberta, CN. specification steel covered hopper railcars for the transportation of Division 4.2 materials. 11914-M............. DOT-E 11914........... Dae Ryuk Can Co., 49 CFR 173.304 To modify the exemption Ltd., Seoul, SK. (d)(3)(ii), 178.33. to allow for a design change for an additional non-DOT specification container with a maximum capacity not to exceed 15 cubic inches for the transportation of a Division 2.1 material. 11986-M............. DOT-E 11986........... U.S. Department of 49 CFR 176.136(a), To modify the exemption Defense, Falls 176.136(b). to allow for Church, VA. ventilation of cargo holds during maintenance operations. 11990-M............. DOT-E 11990........... Taylor-Wharton 49 CFR 173.201(c), To modify the exemption Coyne, Huntsville, 173.202(c), to allow for design AL. 173.302 (a)(1), changes of non-DOT 173.304 (a)(1), specification cylinders 175.3, 178.35-(e), for the transportation 178.35-(f), 178.36- of certain Division (a)(1), 178.36(b), 2.1, 2.2 and Class 3 178.36-(g), 178.36- materials. (j), 178.36-(m). 12063-M............. DOT-E 12063........... The Hydrocarbon 49 CFR 173.243(c).. To modify the exemption Flow Specialist, to provide for Morgan City, LA. additional Class 8 hazardous materials in IM 101 tanks equipped with an external bottom discharge valve. 12093-M............. DOT-E 12093........... Dynatherm 49 CFR 173.302 To modify the exemption Corporation, Inc., (a)(1), 173.304 to allow for design Hunt Valley, MD. (a)(2), 173.34(d), changes of the non-DOT 175.3. specification containers containing certain Division 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 liquefied and compressed gases. 12098-M............. DOT-E 12098........... Carleton 49 CFR 173.302 To modify the exemption Technologies, (a)(1), 175.3, to allow a change to Inc., Orchard 178.35(e), 178.44. the marking Park, NY. requirements of a non- DOT specification cylinder for the transportation of certain Division 2.2 compressed gases. 12123-M............. DOT-E 12123........... Eastman Chemical 49 CFR 172.203(a), To modify the exemption Company, 172.302(c), to authorize PG II and Kingsport, TN. 174.67(i). III to include combustible materials and delete Paragraph 7.C. 12284-M............. DOT-E 12284........... L&D Safety Marking 49 CFR 173.242..... To reissue the exemption Corp., Barre, VT. originally issued on an emergency basis for the transportation of certain non-DOT specification cargo tanks used for roadway striping. 12310-M............. DOT-E 12310........... Five Star Waste, 49 CFR 172.101 To reissue the exemption Inc., Lake Worth, (8)(b), 172.101 originally issued on an FL. (8)(c), 173.197. emergency basis for the transportation of regulated medical waste in non-DOT specification containers. 12328-M............. DOT-E 12328........... Certitank LLC, 49 CFR 173.34(1) To reissue the exemption Coatesville, PA. subparagraphs 1, originally issued on an 2, 3. emergency basis authorizing the rebuilding or modification and sale of certain DOT Specification 4B, 4BA, and 4BW cylinders. 12362-M............. DOT-E 12362........... U.S. Department of 49 CFR 176.164(c).. To reissue the exemption Defense, Falls originally issued on an Church, VA. emergency basis authorizing limited maintenance and repair operations to vehicles stowed below deck in the same cargo holds as Class 1 explosives aboard LMSR vessels. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 12619]] New Exemptions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation(s) Nature of exemption Application no. Exemption no. Applicant affected thereof ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12123-N............. DOT-E 12123........... Eastman Chemical 49 CFR 172.203(a), To authorize railcars to Company, 172.302(c), remain connected during Kingsport, TN. 174.67(i). unloading of liquid hazardous materials not under pressure, Class 3, 6, 8, and 9 without the physical presence of an unloader and without required marking on shipping paper. (Mode 2.) 12126-N............. DOT-E 12126........... LaRoche Industries, 49 CFR 179.13...... To authorize the Inc., Atlanta, GA. transportation in commerce of rail tank cars containing Class 8 hazardous materials that exceed the quantity limitation presently authorized. (Mode 2.) 12171-N............. DOT-E 12171........... Arichell 49 CFR 173.115(b).. To authorize the Technologies, transportation in Inc., West Newton, commerce of a Class 2 MA. and Division 2.2 hazardous materials combined with non-toxic hand washing liquid soaps and other liquids. (Modes 1, 2, 3, 4.) 12203-N............. DOT-E 12203........... Celanese, Ltd., 49 CFR 177.834 To authorize MC-330 or Dallas, TX. (i)(1)(2)(3). MC-331 cargo tanks to remain connected when unloading has been temporarily suspended without the physicial presence of an unloader. (Mode 1.) 12206-N............. DOT-E 12206........... General Electric 49 CFR 177.834 To authorize cargo tanks Silicones, (i)(3). to remain connected to Waterford, NY. outlets without attendance of a qualified person during unloading of Class 3 and Class 8 hazardous materials. (Mode 1.) 12230-N............. DOT-E 12230........... Chemtran Services 49 CFR 173.13...... To authorize the USA, Inc., manufacture, mark, and Houston, TX. sell of specially designed combination packagings without required labels, markings, placards, or segregation for use in transporting various classes of hazardous materials. (Modes 1, 2, 3, 4.) 12238-N............. DOT-E 12238........... Eastman Kodak Co., 49 CFR 174.67(i)... To authorize rail cars Rochester, NY. to remain connected while standing without the physical presence of an unloader. (Mode 2.) 12241-N............. DOT-E 12241........... Solutia, Inc., St. 49 CFR 172.101(8C). To authorize the bulk Louis, MO. transportation of Metal catalyst, wetted, Division 4.2 in DOT specification tank trucks. (Mode 1.) 12258-N............. DOT-E 12258........... JL Shepherd & 49 CFR 171.18, To authorize the Associates, San 171.19, 171.20. transportation in Fernando, CA. commerce of a specially designed device containing Radioactive material, Class 7. (Mode 1.) 12262-N............. DOT-E 12262........... Sporting Arms & 49 CFR 173.61(a)... To authorize the Ammunition Manuf. transportation in Instit. (SAAMI) commerce of non- Kennett Square, PA. hazardous materials and explosives within the same packaging. (Modes 1, 2, 3, 4.) 12266-N............. DOT-E 12266........... Toyota Motor Sales, 49 CFR 172.301(c), To authorize the U.S.A., Inc., 173.4 (a)(10), transportation in Torrance, CA. 173.4 (a)(4). commerce of small quantities of flammable liquids, Class 3, in non-refillable containers enclosed in sealed polyethylene bags with overpacks. (Mode 1.) 12278-N............. DOT-E 12278........... Morton 49 CFR 173.243..... To authorize the International, transportation in Chicago, IL. commerce of composite intermediate bulk containers meeting UN design type 31HA1 for the shipment of Thioglycol, classed as a Division 6.1, PG II material. (Modes 1, 2.) 12286-N............. DOT-E 12286........... FMC Corporation, 49 CFR 180.509..... To extend the retest Philadelphia, PA. period for DOT-111A60W7 tank cars in dedicated hydrogen peroxide service (Division 5.1). (Mode 2.) 12288-N............. DOT-E 12288........... Huntsman Chemical 49 CFR 178.245-7(a) To authorize the Company, West transportation in Footscray VIC commerce of Ethyl 3012, AU. chloride, Division 2.1, in non-DOT specification steel portable tanks permanently fitted within an ISO frame. (Modes 1, 2, 3.) 12289-N............. DOT-E 12289........... Arbel Fauvet Rail 49 CFR 178.245-1(a) To authorize the (AFR), Cedex, FR. manufacturing, marking sale and use of DOT Specification 51 steel portable tanks permanently enclosed within a ISO frame for use in transporting Division 2.1 and 2.2 materials as presently authorized. (Modes 1, 2, 3.) 12295-N............. DOT-E 12295........... Uniroyal Chemical 49 CFR 172.101, SP To authorize the Co., Middlebury, T15. transportation in CT. commerce of a Division 6.1 material in IM- tanks equipped with bottom outlets. (Modes 2, 3.) 12299-N............. DOT-E 12299........... Minnesota School of 49 CFR 177.870(e).. To authorize the Diving, Inc., transportation in Brainerd, MN. commerce of Division 2.2, compressed air in DOT-Specification scuba cylinders that exceed the quantity limitations to be transported aboard passenger-carrying vehicles. (Mode 1.) [[Page 12620]] 12306-N............. DOT-E 12306........... Griffin Pipe 49 CFR 172, To authorize the Products Co., Subparts C, F. transportation of Lynchburg, VA. closed head 1A1 55 gallon drums from a storage yard into the main plant via fork trucks, without required bill of lading or placards. (Mode 1.) 12317-N............. DOT-E 12317........... Archimica, 49 CFR 173.243(c).. To authorize the Gainesville, FL. transportation in commerce of Class 3 material in DOT-57 portable tanks not presently authorized. (Modes 1, 3.) 12319-N............. DOT-E 12319........... BFI-Atlanta, GA.... 49 CFR 178.503 To authorize the (a)(9)(ii). transportation in commerce of 1H2 containers that have not been properly marked and labelled for reuse in transporting regulated medical waste. (Mode 1). 12324-N............. DOT-E 12324........... STC Technologies, 49 CFR 171.11 To authorize the one- Inc., Bethlehem, (d)(14), 171.12 time transportation in PA. (b)(17), commerce of a specially 173.301(e) & (f), designed device 173.304 (a)(1) & containing small (a)(3). quantities of Division 2.1 gases. (Modes 1, 2, 3, 4). 12335-N............. DOT-E 12335........... Baker Hughes, 49 CFR 173.62(c), To authorize an Houston, TX. PM E-139, PPR 1. alternative packaging method for use in transporting Cord, detonating, Division 1.1D and 1.4D. (Modes 1, 3). 12358-N............. DOT-E 12358........... BIC Corporation, 49 CFR 172.400..... To authorize the Milford, CT. transportation in commerce of Lighters or Lighter refills, Division 2.1, without required labelling when packaged in accordance with 49 CFR. (Mode 1). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Emergency Exemptions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation(s) Nature of exemption Application No. Exemption No. Applicant affected thereof ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EE 7657-M........... DOT-E 7657............ Welker Engineering 49 CFR 173.302 To modify exemption to Company, Sugar (a)(1), 173.304 authorize compressed Land, TX. (a)(1), 173.304 gas, flammable, n.o.s. (b)(1), 175.3, (Crude oil under 178.42. pressure) as an additional commodity contained in a non-DOT specification stainless steel cylinder. (Modes 1, 2, 3, 4.) EE 11459-M.......... DOT-E 11459........... Quality Containment 49 CFR 173.34, To modify the exemption Company, 173.302, 173.304. to provide for cargo Owensboro, KY. vessel as an additional mode of transportation to be used in transporting damaged sulfur dioxide cylinders. (Mode 1.) EE 12299-M.......... DOT-E 12299........... Minnesota School of 49 CFR 177.870 (e). To modify Paragraph 7.c. Diving, Inc., To authorize the Brainerd, MN. cylinders to be charged to pressure not exceeding 500 psig that are on the return trip from original destination. (Mode 1.) EE 12344-N.......... DOT-E 12344........... DXI Industries, 49 CFR 173.31 To authorize the Inc., Houston, TX. (b)(2). transportation of Chlorine (Division 2.3) in a DOT specification 106A500X multi-unit tank car equipped with a Chlorine Institute ``B'' Kit from Austin, Texas to Houston, Texas. (Mode 1.) EE 12345-N.......... DOT-E 12345........... United Parcel 49 CFR 172.316 Request for an emergency Service, (a)(1). exemption to authorize Louisville, KY. shipment of ORM-D materials by air without the authorized markings on the packagings. (Mode 4.) EE 12349-N.......... DOT-E 12349........... Reilly Industries, 49 CFR 172.302(c), Request for an emergency Inc., 173.24a(d). exemption for a one Indianapolis, IN. time shipment of 80 55 gallon drums that do not meet the requirements in 173.24a(d). (Modes 1, 3.) EE 12352-N.......... DOT-E 12352........... Elf Atochem North 49 CFR 171.12 Request for an emergency America, Inc., (b)(8). exemption from 171.12 Philadelphia, PA. (b)(8), as modified by a final rule under HM206D, which requires 2.3 materials and PIH materials that are imported or exported to be labeled with DOT's new toxic Gas or PIH labels instead of the corresponding labels required by the IMDG. (Modes 2, 3.) EE 12362-N.......... DOT-E 12362........... U.S. Department of 49 CFR 176.164(c).. Emergency exemption the Navy, application requesting Washington, DC. authorization for limited maintenance and repair operations to vehicles stowed below deck in the same cargo holds as class 1 explosive aboard LMSR vessels. (Mode 3.) EE 12364-N.......... DOT-E 12364........... American Red Cross 49 CFR 173.403, Request for an emergency Blood Services-NY/ 173.413, 173.416, exemption to transport PA region, 173.467. 2 non-DOT specification Syracuse, NY. packagings which contain RAM. (Mode 1.) EE 12366-N.......... DOT-E 12366........... American Red Cross 49 CFR 173.403, Request for an emergency Blood Service (AL 173.413, 173.416, exemption to transport Region), 173.467. RAM in non-DOT Birmingham, AL. specification packages. (Mode 1.) [[Page 12621]] EE 12367-N.......... DOT-E 12367........... Airgas-Nor Pac, 49 CFR 173.24(b)... Request for an emergency Inc., Portland, OR. exemption to transport a leaking cylinder fitted with a B chemical kit. The cylinder contains anhydrous ammonia. (Mode 1.) EE 12375-N.......... DOT-E 12375........... Alexander Chemical 49 CFR 173.24...... Request for an emergency Corp., LaPorte, IN. exemption to transport a leaking chlorine cylinder that has been fitted with an ``A Kit''. (Mode 1.) EE 12376-N.......... DOT-E 12376........... Biotech Research 49 CFR 173.196, Request for emergency Labs Inc., 178.609. exemption to move 115 Gaithersburg, MD. freezers that contain specimen collections involved in novel drug and vaccine therapies. (Mode 1.) EE 12384-N.......... DOT-E 12384........... Oilair Hydraulics 49 CFR 173.302 Request for an emergency Inc., Houston, TX. (a)(1), 175.3. exemption to transport non-flammable gas in a package (accumulator) whic is not authorized under the HMR. (Modes 1, 2, 3, 4.) EE 12387-N.......... DOT-E 12387........... DXI Industries, 49 CFR 173.31 Request for an emergency Houston, TX. (B)(2). exemption to transport a DOT spec tank car tank that has a leading valve fitted with a kit attached. (Mode 1.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Denials ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11699-N...................... Request by GEO Specialty Chemicals Bastrop, LA to authorize the installation of a 1" plugcock value on the air inlet line located on the dome of rail cars that are not equipped with dome vents or safety relief valves that are used for transporting aluminum sulfate, solution, Division 2.3 denied September 13, 1999. 12249-N...................... Request by Breed Technologies, Inc., Lakeland, FL to authorize the manufacture, mark and sale DOT- Specification 39 compressed gas cylinders (pressure vessels) for use as components of automobile vehicle safety systems with relief from the 30 second holdtime required at test pressure denied October 27, 1999. 12282-N...................... Request by Defense Technology Corp., Casper, WY to authorize the manufacture, marking and sale of compressed gas, Division 2.2, in non-DOT specification cylinders comparable to DOT- Specification 39 denied October 27, 1999. 12291-N...................... Request by Jean Phillippe Fragrances, Inc., New York, NY to authorize the transportation in commerce of aerosol fragrance products not to exceed 5 ounces to be transported in aluminum containers with overpack denied October 28, 1999. 12300-N...................... Request by Container Products Corp., Wilmington, NC to authorize the manufacture, marking and sale of intermediate bulk containers which exceed the quantity limitations presently authorized for use in transporting Package Groups II and III liquid hazardous materials and Packing Groups I, II, & III solid hazardous materials denied September 29, 1999. 23059-N...................... Request by Fragrance Materials Association of the U.S., Washington, DC to authorize the transportation of samples of flavor and fragrance materials in Class 3, 9 and Division 6.1 to be transported without required marking, labeling and shipping papers denied September 16, 1999. 12305-P...................... Request by Flavor & Extract Manufacturers', Washington, DC to authorize the transportation of samples of flavor and fragrance materials in Class 3, 9 and Division 6.1 to be transported without required marking, labeling and shipping papers denied September 16, 1999. 12327-N...................... Request by International Federation of Inspection Agencies, Houston, TX to authorize the transportation in commerce of Packing Group 1 material in non-bulk glass containers denied September 16, 1999. 12347-N...................... Request by Strainrite Corporation, Lewiston, ME to authorize the manufacture, mark and sale of non-DOT specification polyethylene flexible boxes for materials currently authorized in UN 4H2 boxes denied September 20, 1999. 12365-N...................... Request by Merck KGaA Darmstradt, GR to authorize the manufacture, mark and sale of non-DOT specification polyethylene flexible boxes for materials currently authorized in UN 4H2 boxes denied November 8, 1999. 12374-N...................... Request by B & K Equipment Co., Lansing, IL to authorize the manufacture, mark and sale of non-DOT specification polyethylene flexible boxes for materials currently authorized in UN 4H2 boxes denied December 10, 1999. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [FR Doc. 00-5808 Filed 3-8-00; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4909-60-M