27 December 2002 Source: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/fr-cont.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: December 26, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 248)] [Notices] [Page 78856-78857] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr26de02-132] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 January 27, 2003. 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 or at http://dms.dot.gov . 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 December 19, 2002. R. Ryan Posten, Exemptions Program Officer, Office of Hazardous Materials, Exemptions and Approvals. New exemptions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation(s) Nature of Exemption Application No. Docket No. Applicant affected thereof ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13162-N.............. RSPA-02-13799 Exact Sciences 49 CFR 171-180..... To authorize the Corporation, transportation in Maynard, MA. commerce of diagnostic specimens, Division 6.2, in quantities greater than presently authorized, to be transported as unregulated. (Modes 1, 2, 3, 4.) 13172-N.............. RSPA-02-14007 Raytheon Co., 49 CFR 173.302(a), To authorize the Tewksbury, MA. 175.3. transportation in commerce of helium, Division 2.2, in fully wrapped carbon-fiber reinforced aluminum lined non-DOT cylinders with a maximum service pressure of 3240 psi and a water capacity of 260 liters. (Modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.) 13173-N.............. RSPA-02-14003 Dynetek Industries 49 CFR 173.302(a), To authorize the Ltd., Calgary 175.3. manufacture, mark, sale Alberta, Canada. and use of DOT-CFFC specification fully wrapped carbon fiber reinforced aluminum lined cylinders mounted in protective enclosures for use in transporting Division 2.1 and 2.2 hazardous materials. (Modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.) 13174-N.............. RSPA-02-14017 Carleton 49 CFR 173.302(a), To authorize the Technologies Inc., 175.3. manufacture, mark, sale Orchard Park, NY. and use of non-DOT specification fully wrapped composite fiber reinforced aluminum lined cylinders for use in transporting helium, Division 2.2. (Modes 1, 2, 4.) [[Page 78857]] 13176-N.............. RSPA-02-14016 Union Pacific 49 CFR 174.83...... To authorize a bulk Railroad Company, packaging of aluminum Omaha, NE. smelting by-products, Division 4.3, transported by rail to be switched under its own momentum. (Mode 2.) 13177-N.............. RSPA-02-14015 Quality Containment 49 CFR To authorize the Company, 173.304(a)(2), manufacturing, mark, Owensboro, KY. 173.34(d)&(e). sell and use of non-DOT specification full opening head, steel salvage cylinders for over packaging damaged or leaking chlorine and sulfur dioxide cylinders. (Modes 1, 3.) 13178-N.............. RSPA-02-14019 ConocoPhillips, 49 CFR 172.101, To authorize the Anchorage, AK. Table Col. (9B). transportation in commerce of 350 gallon DOT Specification bulk containers for use in transporting flammable liquids, n.o.s by cargo aircraft. (Mode 4.) 13179-N.............. RSPA-02-14020 EnviroTech Systems 49 CFR 173-21, To authorize the Inc., Lynnwood, WA. 173.308. transportation in commerce of lighters that have been removed from their approved inner packaging, are partially used, and are being transported for disposal without further approval. (Mode 1.) 13180-N.............. RSPA-02-14021 The Association of 49 CFR 123, To authorize the HazMat Shippers, 172.203(a), transportation in Washington, DC. 172.301 (c), commerce of aerosols 173.22, 173.306, with a capacity of 50 173.306(a)(1). ml or less containing Division 2.2 gas and no other hazardous materials be transported without certain hazard communication requirements. (Modes 1, 2, 3.) 13181-N.............. RSPA-02-14022 Thermo MF Physics, 49 CFR 173.403, To authorize the Colorado Springs, 173.424. transportation in CO. commerce of a specially designed device consisting of a non-DOT specification cylinder for use in transporting sulfur hexafluoride, Division 2.2. (Modes 1, 3, 4, 5.) 13182-N.............. RSPA-02-14023 Cytec Industries 49 CFR 173.304(b).. To authorize the Inc., West transportation in Paterson, NJ. commerce of foreign designed cylinders with relief from filling limits for use in transporting phosphine, Division 2.3 (Modes 1, 3.) 13186-N.............. RSPA-02-14014 Quality Containment 49 CFR 173.301(f), To authorize the Company, 173.304(a)(2). manufacture, marking, Owensboro, KY. sell and use of non-DOT specification full opening head, steel salvage cylinders for overpacking damaged or leaking chlorine cylinders. (Modes 1, 3.). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [FR Doc. 02-32524 Filed 12-24-02; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-60-M ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: December 26, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 248)] [Notices] [Page 78857-78858] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr26de02-133] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Research and Special Programs Administration Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Notice of Applications for Modification of Exemptions AGENCY: Research and Special Programs Administration, DOT. ACTION: List of applications for modification of exemptions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. This notice is abbreviated to expedite docketing and public notice. Because the sections affected, modes of transportation, and the nature of application have been shown in earlier Federal Register publications, they are not repeated here. Requests for modifications of exemptions (e.g., to provide for additional hazardous materials, packaging design changes, additional mode of transportation, etc.) are described in footnotes to the application number. Application numbers with the suffix ``M'' denote a modification request. These applications have been separated from the new applications for exemptions to facilitate processing. DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 10, 2003. 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 number. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the applications are available for inspection in the Records Center, Nassif Building, 400 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC or at http://dms.dot.gov. This notice of receipt of applications for modification of 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 December 19, 2002. R. Ryan Posten, Exemptions Program Officer, Office of Hazardous Materials, Exemptions and Approvals. [[Page 78858]] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Modification Application No. Docket No. Applicant of exemption ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8554-M............ .................... American West 8554 Explosives, Inc., Springfield, MO (See Footnote 1). 9778-M............ .................... Baker Atlas, 9778 Houston, TX (See Footnote 2). 9929-M............ .................... Orbital Sciences 9929 Corporation, Dulles, VA (See Footnote 3). 11194-M........... .................... Carleton 11194 Technologies, Inc. (Pressure Tech. Div.), Glen Burnie, MD (See Footnote 4). 11380-M........... .................... Baker Atlas 11380 (Houston Technology Ctr), Houston, TX (See Footnote 5). 12056-M........... RSPA-98-3730 Department of 12056 Defense (MTMC), Fort Eustis, VA (See Footnote 6). 12102-M........... RSPA-98-4005 Roche 12102 Diagnostics Corporation, Indianapolis, IN (See Footnote 7). 12130-M........... RSPA-98-4386 FIBA 12130 Technologies, Inc., Westboro, MA (See Footnote 8). 13102-M........... RSPA-02-13784 Watts Regulator 13102 Company, North Andover, MA (See Footnote 9). 13127-M........... RSPA-02-13477 American Pacific 13127 Corporation, Cedar City, UT (See Footnote 10). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ \1\ To modify the exemption to authorize the transportation of a Class 8 material in a specialized container mounted on a bulk truck. \2\ To modify the exemption to authorize the transportation of an additional Class 7 material in non-DOT specification packaging. \3\ To modify the exemption to update the list of authorized transporters and airports for the transportation of certain Division 1.3C materials in unauthorized packaging that exceed the quantity limitation. \4\ To modify the exemption to authorize utilization of an S-Glass outer overwrap for the non-DOT specification fiber reinforced plastic full composite cylinders transporting certain Division 2.1 and 2.2 gases. \5\ To modify the exemption to authorize changes to an existing tank design assembly and the addition of a new tank design for the transportation of Division 2.1 materials. \6\ To modify the exemption to authorize two additional destination facilities and authorize an increased number of round trip shipments containing Division 2.3 and 6.1 materials. \7\ To modify the exemption to authorize transportation by common or contract carrier of certain unapproved Class 1 explosive materials desensitized by wetting with water, alcohol or other suitable diluent so as to eliminate their explosive properties. \8\ To modify the exemption to authorize optional inspection access hole (manholes) for the non-DOT specification insulated portable tanks transporting certain Division 2.2 materials. \9\ To reissue the exemption originally issued on an emergency basis for the transportation of certain non-DOT specification packagings, described as actuators, charged with limited quantities of various hazardous materials. \10\ To reissue the exemption originally issued on an emergency basis for the transportation of certain Division 5.1 materials in lined flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBC). [FR Doc. 02-32525 Filed 12-24-02; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-60-M