Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Applications for Exemptions

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Research and Special Programs Administration

Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; 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 (30 days after

publication).

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: 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 Federal hazardous

materials transportation law (49 U.S.C. 5117(b); 49 CFR 1.53(b)).

Issued in Washington, DC, on July 20, 1999.

J. Suzanne Hedgepeth,

Director, Office of Hazardous Materials, Exemptions and Approvals.

New Exemptions

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Application No. Docket No. Applicant Regulation(s) affected Nature of exemption thereof

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12279-N................. RSPA-1999-5763......... Toyota Motor Sales, USA, 49 CFR 100-180........ To authorize the transportation in commerce of

Inc., Torrance, CA. small quantities of Class 3 material in inner

packaging consisting of a non-refillable

receptacle enclosed in a sealed, leakproof 2

mil polyethylene bag overpacked in plastic

bins or suitable strong outer packagings.

(mode 1)

12288-N................. RSPA-1999-5853......... Huntsman Chemical Company, 49 CFR 178.245-7(a)... To authorize the transportation in commerce of

West Footscray VIC 3012, AU. Ethyl chloride, Division 2.1, in non-DOT

specification steel portable tanks permanently

fitted within an ISO frame. (modes 1, 2, 3)

12289-N................. RSPA-1999-5855......... Arbel Fauvet Rail (AFR), 49 CFR 178.245-1(a)... To authorize the manufacturing, marking, sale

Cedex, FR. 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)

12290-N................. RSPA-1999-5858......... Savage Industries Inc., 49 CFR 174.67(a)2..... To authorize an alternative blocking method of

Pottstown, PA. rail cars while transferring various classes

of hazardous materials. (mode 2)

12291-N................. RSPA-1999-5856......... Jean Philippe Fragrances, 49 CFR 173.306, To authorize the transportation in commerce of

Inc., New York, NY. 173.306(1). aerosol fragrance products not to exceed 5

ounces to be transported in aluminum

containers with overpack. (modes 1, 2)

12292-N................. RSPA-1999-5854......... Westway Trading Corporation, 49 CFR 179.12......... To authorize the one-time transportation in

New Orleans, LA. commerce of loaded non-hazardous material

railcars containing broken interior steam

coils. (mode 2)

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12293-N................. RSPA-1999-5875......... Intercontinental Packaging 49 CFR 173.306(a) To authorize the manufacture, marking, and sale

Corp., Tuckahoe, NY. (3)(v), 178.33a-2 & 8. of non-DOT specification non-refillable metal

and plastic aerosol containers filled with a

propellant gas. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4)

12295-N................. RSPA-1999-5878......... Uniroyal Chemical Co., 49 CFR 172.101, SP T15 To authorize the transportation in commerce of

Middlebury, CT. a Division 6.1 material in IM-tanks equipped

with bottom outlets. (modes 2, 3)

12296-N................. RSPA-1999-5879......... Clean Earth Systems, Inc., 49 CFR 173.12(b) To authorize the manufacture, marking and sale

Tampa, FL. (2)(i). of UN 11G IBC for use as the outer packaging

for lab packs for transporting various classes

of hazardous materials. (mode 1)

12297-N................. RSPA-1999-5877......... Applied Companies, Valencia, 49 CFR 178.53......... To authorize the transportation in commerce of

CA. non-DOT specification cylinders for aircraft

use constructed of stainless steel with a psi

maximum service pressure that exceeds the

requirement for use in transporting Division

2.2 material. (mode 4)

12299-N................. RSPA-1999-5904......... Minnesota School of Diving, 49 CFR 177.870(e)..... To authorize the transportation in commerce of

Inc., Brainerd, MN. Division 2.2, compressed air in DOT-

Specification scuba cylinders that exceed the

quantity limitations to be transported aboard

passenger-carrying vehicle. (mode 1)

12300-N................. RSPA-1999-5905......... Container Products Corp., 49 CFR 178.800........ To authorize the manufacture, marking and sale

Wilmington, NC. of intermediate bulk containers which exceed

the quantity limitations presently authorized

for use in transporting Packing Groups II and

III liquid hazardous materials and Packing

Groups I, II, & III solid hazardous materials.

(modes 1, 2, 3)

12301-N................. RSPA-1999-5903......... Niklor Chemical Co., Long 49 CFR 173.193(b)..... To authorize the transportation in commerce of

Beach, CA. Division 2.3 and 6.1 materials in DOT-

Specification 4BW cylinders that exceed the

presently authorized quantity limitations.

(modes 1, 2, 3)

12303-N................. RSPA-1999-5954......... Halliburton Energy Services, 49 CFR 173.201, To authorize the transportation in commerce of

Duncan, OK. 173.302, 173.304, certain Division 2.1, 2.2 and Class 3

178.35(e), 178.35(f), materials in non-DOT specification cylinders

178.36. used for oil well sampling. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4)

12305-N................. RSPA-1999-5955......... Fragrance Materials 49 CFR 172, Subparts To authorize the transportation of samples of

Association of the U.S., C, D, E, 175. flavor and fragrance materials in Class 3, 9

Washington, DC. and Division 6.1 to be transported without

required marking, labeling and shipping

papers. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

12306-N................. RSPA-1999-5956......... Griffin Pipe Products Co., 49 CFR 172 Subpart C & To authorize the transportation of closed head

Lynchburg, VA. F. 1A1 55 gallon drums from a storage yard into

the main plant via fork trucks, without

required bill of lading or placards. (mode 1)

12307-N................. RSPA-1999-5957......... Kern County Dept. of Weights 49 CFR 173.24, To authorize the transportation of specially

& Measures, Bakersfield, CA. 173.24(b). designed equipment used for meter proving

purposes and transportation of various Class 3

petroleum products to offloading sites. (mode

1)

12308-N................. RSPA-1999-5958......... AlliedSignal Inc. 49 CFR 173.243(b) (1), To authorize the transportation in commerce of

Morristown, NJ. 173.33(d) (1), a Class 8 and Division 6.1 material in MC-412

178.345-10, 178.346-3. cargo tank trucks equipped with an alternative

pressure relief device. (mode 1)

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