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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.

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–June

1997. 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—Passengercarrying 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 October 14,

1997.

J. Suzanne Hedgepeth,

Director, Office of Hazardous Materials,

Exemptions and Approvals.

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

MODIFICATION EXEMPTIONS

3216–M DOT–E 3216 E.I. DuPont de Nemours &

Co., Wilmington, DE.

49 CFR 173.314(C0 .............. Authorizes the use of DOT Specification

110A300W tank car tank for transportation

of certain compressed gases. (Modes 1,

3.)

6971–M DOT–E 6971 Chem Service, Inc., West

Chester, PA.

49 CFR Parts 100–199 .......... Authorizes the transport of small quantities

of reagent chemicals in inside glass bottles packed in metal boxes overpacked in

a strong wooden or fiberboard box.

(Modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.)

7280–M DOT–E 7280 U.S. Department of Defense,

Falls Church, VA.

49 CFR 176.905(c),

176.905(d).

Authorizes fuel tanks to be 3⁄4 full instead of 1⁄4 full and vehicles to be transported with

battery cables connected if the holds or

compartments of a vessel in which vehicles are loaded are mechanically ventilated. (Modes 3, 4.)

7657–M DOT–E 7657 Welker Engineering Co.,

Sugar Land, TX.

49 CFR 173.119,

173.302(a)(1),

173.304(a)(1),

173.304(b)(1), 175.3,

178.42.

Authorizes the manufacture, marking and

sale of non—DOT specification cylinders,

for transportation of certain compressed

gases. (Modes 1, 2, 3, 4.)

8451–M DOT–E 8451 U.S. Department of Energy,

Washington, DC.

49 CFR 173.3, 173.52,

173.54, 173.60, 174.3,

175.3, 177.801.

Authorizes the transport of not more than 25

grams of high explosives and pyrotechnic

materials in a special shipping container.

(Modes 1, 2, 4.)

9830–M DOT–E 9830 Worthing Cylinder Corp., Columbus, OH.49 CFR 173.302(a),

173.304(a), 173.304(d),

175.3, 178.51–10(a),

178.51–11, 178.51–19,

178.51–20, 178.51–5.

Authorizes manufacture, marking and sale of

non-DOT specification stainless steel cylinders to transport those materials authorized in DOT Specification 4BA cylinders.

(Modes 1, 2, 4.)

9909–M DOT–E 9909 Taylor-Wharton, Harrisburg,

PA.

49 CFR 173.301(h), 173.302,

173.304, 173.34(a)(1),

175.3, 178.37.

Authorizes the manufacture, marking and

sale of non-DOT specification steel cylinder complying in part with DOT–3AA

specification for transportation of certain

flammable and nonflammable gases.

(Modes 1, 2, 3, 4.)

9998–M DOT–E 9998 Accumulators, Inc., Houston,

TX.

49 CFR 173.302(a)(1), 175.3. Authorizes the shipment of nitrogen in hydraulic accumulators. (Modes 1, 2, 3, 4.)

10131–M DOT–E 10131 FOMO Products Inc., Norton,

OH.

49 CFR 173.1200(a)(8),

173.305(c), 173.306(a)(3),

178.33a.

Authorizes the transport of certain hazardous

materials in a container conforming with

the DOT Specification 2Q except for size,

marking and test. (Modes 1, 2, 3.)

10147–M DOT–E 10147 EFI Corp., Fremont, CA ......... 49 CFR 173.302(a)(1),

173.304(a)(1), 175.3.

Authorizes the manufacture, marking and

sale of non-DOT Specification, fiber reinforced plastic, full composite cylinders for

shipment of certain Division 2.1 and Division 2.2 gases. (Modes 1, 2, 3, 4.)

10517–M DOT–E 10517 Nalco Chemical Co.,

Naperville, IL.

49 CFR 173.32(e)(1)(ii) ......... Authorizes the retesting of DOT Specification

57 portable tanks fabricated of stainless

steel at five year intervals. (Modes 1, 2,

3.)

10741–M DOT–E 10741 Northern Natural Gas Co.,

West Des Moines, IO.

49 CFR 178.36–2 thru

178.36–18.

Authorizes the use of a non-DOT specification cylinder comparable to a 3AX cylinder

for use transporting compressed natural

gas. (Mode 1.)
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10803–M DOT–E 10803 Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA.49 CFR 172.203(a),

177.834(1)(2)(i).

Authorizes the use of motor vehicles,

equipped with specific diesel-operated

heating equipment, engaged in the transportation of certain Class 3 liquids or

gases. (Mode 1.)

10929–M DOT–E 10929 Conrail, Philadelphia, PA ....... 49 CFR 174.67(i) and (j) ....... Authorizes tank cars, containing various

classes of hazardous materials to remain

standing with unloading connection attached when no product is being transferred, provided that minimal level of monitoring is maintained. (Mode 2.)

10962–M DOT–E 10962 International Compliance

Center Ltd., Niagara Falls,

NY.

49 CFR 172, Subpart E & F,

Part 177, Subpart C.

Authorizes the transportation of materials

which require the DANGEROUS WHEN

WET label in motor vehicles which are not

placarded DANGEROUS WHEN WET,

subject to the limitation and special requirements. (Mode 1.)

11005–M DOT–E 11005 Pressure Technology, Inc.,

Hanover, MD.

49 CFR 173.302(a),

173.304(a) (d), 175.3.

Authorizes the manufacture, marking and

sale of non-DOT specification fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) full composite (FC)

aluminum cylinders for the transportation

of certain compressed gases. (Modes 1, 2,

3, 4, 5.)

11005–M DOT–E 101005 Pressure Technology, Inc.,

Hanover, MD.

49 CFR 173.302(a),

173.304(a) (d), 175. 3.

Authorizes the manufacture, marking and

sale of non-DOT specification fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) full composite (FC)

aluminum cylinders for the transportation

of certain compressed gases. (Modes 1, 2,

3, 4, 5.)

11171–M DOT–E 11171 Dart Container Corp. of PA,

Leola, PA.

49 CFR 173.35(b) .................. To authorize the transport of reused flexible

bulk bags, comparable to those presently

authorized, for use in transporting polystyrene beads, expandable, Class 9.

(Mode 1.)

11180–M DOT–E 11180 HMT Associates, Washington,

DC.

49 CFR 173.24(c), Part 172,

Subparts D, E and F, Part

173, Subparts E and F,

Part 178.

Authorizes the transportation of metal tubing

which contain hazardous materials assigned to Division 4.3, Packaging Group

III, or Division 6.1, Packaging Group III,

respectively, and excepts them from the

packaging, marking, labeling, and

placarding requirements of Hazardous Materials Regulations. (Modes 1, 2, 3.)

11186–M DOT–E 11186 Cryenco, Inc., Denver, CO .... 49 CFR 173.318 .................... Authorizes the manufacture, mark and sell of

a cryogenic portable tank of SA–240 316L

construction, comparable to MC–338,

equipped with safety relief valve with 250

psig for use in transporting hazardous materials classed in Division 2.1 and 2.2.

(Modes 1, 2, 3.)

11267–M DOT–E 11267 TPOPAZ International Program, Albuquerque, NM.49 CFR 173.240, 173.241,

173.242, 173.244.

Authorizes the transportation of a Topaz II

unit which contains Division 4.3 and 4.1

solid substances together in a specially

designed metal container. (Mode 1.)

11298–M DOT–E 11298 Reilly Industries, Inc., Indianapolis IN.49 CFR 174.67(i) and (j) ....... Authorizes tank cars, containing certain hazardous materials, to remain standing with

unloading connections attached when no

product is being transferred, provided that

a minimal level of monitoring is maintained. (Mode 2.)

11321–M DOT–E 11321 E.I. du Pont de Nemours &

Company, Inc., Wilmington,

DE.

49 CFR 172.101 column 7

Special Provision B14 and

T38.

To authorize the transportation of

uninsulated DOT specification cargo tanks

and portable tanks containing titanium

tetroachloride which is poisonous by inhalation. (Mode 1.)

11458–M DOT–E 11458 Creative Products Inc. of

Rossville, Rossville, IL.

49 CFR 172.203(a),

173.150(b), 173.152(b),

173.154(b), 173.155(b),

173.306(a) & (h), Part 107,

Subpart B, Appendix B,

Part 107, Subpart B, Appendix B.

To authorize the transportation in commerce

of consumer commodities eligible for reclassification as ORM–D in pallet-sized

display packs that exceed the gross

weight limit for limited quantity packages.

(Mode 1.)
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11490–M DOT–E 11490 Lockheed Martin Corp.,

Princeton, NJ.

49 CFR 173.31(a)(4),

179.300–15.

Authorizes the one-time transportation of

methylhydrazined, Class 8 material in

DOT Specification 110A500W multi-unit

tank car tanks which are not fitted with a

pressure relief device and Class 8 in DOTspecification 110A500W multi-unit tank

cars not equipped with pressure relief devices. (Modes 1, 3.)

11504–M DOT–E 11504 Livonia Avon & Lakeville Railroad Corp., Cohocton, NY.49 CFR 172.203(a), 172.302–

(c), 174.85(d), Part 107,

Appendix B, Subpart B.

Authorizes the transportation of certain Class

8 and Division 2.2 materials separated, in

train, from an occupied locomotive by a locomotive with batteries disconnected and

in tow. (Mode 2.)

11506–M DOT–E 11506 OEA, Inc., Denver, CO .......... 49 CFR 173.301(h),

173.306(d)(3)(i), 178.65–

11(a), 178.65–3(a),

178.65–9(b).

Authorizes the manufacture, marking and

sale of non-DOT specification cylinders

(pressure vessels) for use as components

of automobile vehicle safety systems. The

pressure vessel may be charged with nontoxic, non-liquefied gases, or mixtures

thereof. Modes 1, 2, 3, 4.)

11650–M DOT–E 11650 Morton International Inc.,

Ogden, UT.

49 CFR 178.65–9 .................. Authorizes the emergency transportation in

commerce of non-DOT specification nonrefillable cylinders charged with pyrotechnic initiating device classed as igniters, Division 1.4G. (Modes 1, 2, 3, 4.)

11666–M DOT–E 11666 The Carbide/Graphite Group,

Inc., Pittsburgh, PA.

49 CFR 173.240(b) ................ To authorize the transportation of graphite

products classified as Miscellaneous Hazardous Class 9 material in bulk packaging

strapped to wooden pallets on an open flat

truck bed. (Mode 1.)

11791–M DOT–E 11791 The Coleman Co., Inc., Wichita, KS.49 CFR 178.33(a) .................. To authorize the transportation in commerce

of a Division 2.1 material in a DOT Specification 2Q nonrefillable inner container

which exceeds the authorizing maximum

charging pressure. (Modes 1, 2, 3, 4.)

11804–M DOT–E 11804 Advertising Unlimited, Inc.,

Red Wing, MN.

49 CFR 173.156, 173.184 ..... Authorizes an emergency exemption for the

transportation in commerce of a safety kit

containing two highway fusees, one tire inflator, and one fire extinguisher as a

consumer commodity, ORM–D. (Modes 1,

2.)

11827–M DOT–E 11827 Nippon Riku-un Sangyo Co.,

Ltd., Tokyo, JP.

49 CFR 173.32b(b)(1) ........... To authorize an emergency exemption to

waive a 5-year internal inspection of

polytetrafluorethylene lined IM portable

tanks for use in transporting various classes of hazardous materials. (Modes 1, 3.)

11854–M DOT–E 11854 Zarn, Reidsville, NC ............... 49 CFR 172.101 Col. 8(c),

173.197, 178.

To authorize the emergency manufacture,

mark and sell of non-DOT specification

packaging for use in transporting regulated

medical waste classed in Division 6.2 material. (Mode 1.)

11856–M DOT–E 11856 Olin Corp., Norwalk, CT ........ 49 CFR 173.304(a)(2),

173.34(d), 175.3.

To authorize the emergency transportation in

commerce of a satellite system containing

Division 2.3 and Class 8 materials.

(Modes 1, 4.)

11868–M DOT–E 11868 United States Enrichment

Corporation, Bethesda, MD.

49 CFR 173.420 .................... To authorize the emergency transportation in

commerce of uranium hexafluoride cylinders with valves and plugs that contain

different alloys. (Modes 1, 2.)

10996–N DOT–E 10996 AeroTech, Inc. & Industrial

Solid Propulsion, Inc., Las

Vegas, NV.

49 CFR 173 Subpart C .......... To authorize the transportation of limited

quantities of composite propellant rocket

motors as Class 1.4 in specially designed

packaging. (Modes 1, 2.)

11344–N DOT–E 11344 Dupont Co., Wilmington, DE 49 CFR 174.67 (i) and (j) ...... To authorize tank cars, containing Class 8

material, to remain standing with unloading connections attached when no product

is being transferred, provided that a minimal level of monitoring, as specified is

maintained. (Mode 2.)
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11375–N DOT–E 11375 Oceaneering Space Systems,

Houston, TX.

49 CFR 178.57 ...................... To authorize the manufacture, marking and

sale of a breathing and cooling system

consisting of a non-specification cylinder,

comparable to a DOT Specification 4L cylinder containing a Division 2.2 material.

(Modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.)

11396–N DOT–E 11396 Laidlaw Environmental Services, LaPorte, TX.49 CFR 173.306(a)(3) ........... To authorize the transportation in commerce

of certain flammable, non-flammable

gases, Division 2.1 and 2.2 in aerosol containers overpacked in strong outside packages with no weight limitations. (Mode 1.)

11458–N DOT–E 11458 Briston-Meyers Squibb Co., et

al., Cranbury, NJ.

49 CFR 172.203(a),

173.150(b), 173.152(b),

173.154(b), 173.155(b),

173.306 (a) & (h), Part 107,

Subpart B, Appendix B,

Part 107, Subpart B, Appendix B.

To authorize the transportation in commerce

of consumer commodities eligible for reclassification as ORM–D in pallet-sized

display packs that exceed the gross

weight limit for limited quantities packages.

(Mode 1.)

11526–N DOT–E 11526 BOC Gases, Murray Hill, NJ 49 CFR 172.302(c), 173.34(e) To authorize the use of ultrasonic inspection

method in lieu of hydrostatic testing of 3A

and 3AA cylinders. (Modes 1, 2, 3.)

11572–N DOT–E 11572 North American Biologicals,

Inc., Miami, FL.

49 CFR 173.196 .................... To authorize the transportation of infectious

substances in specially designed packaging. (Mode 1.)

11598–N DOT–E 11598 Metalcraft, Inc., Baltimore,

MD.

49 CFR 173.34(d), 175.3 ....... To authorize the manufacture, mark and sale

of fire extinguishers equipped with nonspecified pressure relief devices for use in

transporting Division 2.2 material. (Modes

1, 4, 5.)

11622–N DOT–E Monsanto Co., St. Louis, MO 49 CFR 173.35(b) .................. To authorize the transportation in commerce

of reused flexible intermediate bulk containers (IBC) used to ship up to 1200 lbs.

per container of Class 9 granular solids.

(Mode 1.)

11626–N DOT–E 11626 DeVilbiss Health Care, Inc.,

Ft. Pierce, FL.

49 CFR 178.57–8(b) .............. To authorize the transportation of non-DOT

specification vacuum insulated cylinders

similar to 4L for use in transporting oxygen

for ambulatory patients. (Modes 1, 2, 3, 4,

5.)

11627–N DOT–E 11627 Cabot Corporation, Revere,

PA.

49 CFR 173.227(a) ................ To authorize the transportation in commerce

of toxic liquid, corrosive inorganic, n.o.s.,

PIH, Zone B material for shipment in composite packaging. (Mode 1.)

11631–N DOT–E 11631 Health Care Incinerators,

Fargo, ND.

49 CFR 106, 107, 171–180,

171.8, 172.101 Col. 8(c),

173.197.

To authorize the transportation of specially

designed containers for use in transporting

medical waste in bulk. (Mode 1.)

11663–N DOT–E 11663 Pfizer, Inc., Groton, CT .......... 49 CFR 173.304(a)(2),

174.67(i) & (j).

To authorize rail cars to remain connected

during unloading process without the

physical presence of an unloader. (Mode

2.)

11667–N DOT–E 11667 Weldship Corp., Bethlehem,

PA.

49 CFR 173.34(e) .................. To authorize an alternative retesting method

of DOT–3AAX, 3T, 107A, 3A and 3AA

compressed gas cylinders. (Mode 1).

11670–N DOT–E 11670 Oilphase Sampling Services

Limited, Dye, Aberdeen,

Scotland.

49 CFR 178.36(3A) ............... To authorize the transportation in commerce

of pressurised oil well formation samples

from the well site to the analysis laboratory in specially designed non-DOT specification packaging. (Modes 1, 2, 3, 4).

11677–N DOT–E 11677 Chaparral, Inc., Lubbock, TX 49 CFR 171.11, 172,101,

172.204(c) (3), 173.27,

175.30(a) (1), 175.320(b),

Part 107 Appendix B.

To authorize the transportation in commerce

of Division 1 explosives presently forbidden or in quantities greater than those authorized for shipment by air. (Mode 4).

11697–N DOT–E 11697 Department of Defense, Falls

Church, VA.

49 CFR 176.116 .................... To authorize an alternative stowage method

for MSC chartered LASH type vessels to

carry Division 1 explosives in LASH

barges within 10 feet of machinery spaces

under certain conditions. (Mode 3).

11711–N DOT–E 11711 N.C. Department of Agriculture, Raleigh, NC.49 CFR 171, 172, 173, 177 ... To authorize the transportation in commerce

of pesticide wastes as essentially non-regulated for residence involved in a pesticide

collection program. (Mode 1).
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11736–N DOT–E 11736 Mapico Inc., St. Louis, MO .... 49 CFR 171.14(a) (iii) ............ To authorize the transportation in commerce

of black iron oxide, Division 4.2, in FIBCs

not to exceed 2,500, lined paper bags

meeting UN5M2, repulpable paper bags,

and unlined paper bags not to exceed 55

lbs. (Modes 1, 2, 3).

11737–N DOT–E 11737 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY.49 CFR 173.244 .................... To authorize the transportation in commerce

of Division 4.3 material in portable tank

similar to the DOT 51 tank. (Mode 2).

11746–N DOT–E 11746 FMC Corp., Philadelphia, PA 49 CFR 174.67(j) ................... To authorize rail cars to remain connected

during unloading of Division 2.3 material

without the physical presence of an

unloader. (Mode 2).

11747–N DOT–E 11747 Monsanto Co., St. Louis, MO 49 CFR 173.31 ...................... To authorize an alternative testing method

for tank car structural re-certification.

(Mode 2).

11749–N DOT–E 11749 Union Tank Car Co., East

Chicago, IN.

49 CFR 180.509 .................... To authorize an alternative testing method

for specification tank cars for use in transporting various hazardous materials as

presently authorized. (Mode 2.)

11766–N DOT–E 11766 E.I. Dupont de Nemours &

Co., Inc., Wilmington, DE.

49 CFR 173.32b(b) ................ To authorize an alternative testing interval

for IMO Type 1 ISO portable tanks used

exclusively for hydrogen peroxide service.

(Modes 1, 2, 3.)

11771–N DOT–E 11771 Conoco Inc., Billings, MT ....... 49 CFR 173.31, 174.67 ......... To authorize an alternative inspection criteria

of rail cars used in transporting Class 2

and 3 material. (Mode 2.)

11777–N DOT–E 11777 Morton International, Automotive Safety Products,

Ogden, UT.

49 CFR 173.301(h), 173.302,

173.306(d)(3).

To authorize the transportation in commerce

of certain cartridges, power devices

classed as Division 1.4S and airbag inflators or airbag modules classed as Division

4.1 or Class 9 exempt from the marking

and labelling requirements. (Modes 1, 4.)

11778–N DOT–E 11778 National Aeronautics & Space

Administration (NASA),

Washington, DC.

49 CFR 173.304(a)(2) ........... To authorize the transportation in commerce

of the Faint Object Spectrograph, which

contains compressed and liquified gases

in non-DOT specification containers.

(Modes 1, 4.)

11779–N DOT–E 11779 Columbia Helicopters, Inc.,

Portland, OR.

49 CFR 173.302, 173.24(c) ... To authorize the transportation in commerce

of gasoline, Class 3, in UL approved nonbulk polyethylene containers in support of

log-cutting operation. (Mode 1.)

11781–N DOT–E 11781 USA Jet Airlines, Belleville,

MI.

49 CFR 171,11, 172.101,

172.204(c)(3), 173.27,

175.30(a)(1), 175.320(b).

To authorize the transportation in commerce

of Class 1 explosives that are not permitted for shipment by air or in quantities

greater than those prescribed. (Mode 4.)

11789–N DOT–E 11789 Mallard Creek Polymers, Inc.,

Charlotte, NC.

49 CFR 174.67(i) & (j) ........... To authorize rail cars to remain attached to

connectors during the entire unloading

process without the physical presence of

an unloader. (Mode 2.)

11790–N DOT–E 11790 U.S. Enrichment Corp., Bethesda, MD.49 CFR 172.302(c) ................ To authorize the transportation of uranium

hexafluoride in non-DOT 5A specification

cylinders without required markings.

(Mode 1.)

11791–N DOT–E 11791 The Coleman Co., Inc., Wichita, KS.49 CFR 178.33(a) .................. To authorize the manufacture, mark and sale

of non-DOT-Specification 2Q, inner nonrefillable metal receptacles with alternative

testing criteria and wall thickness (Modes

1, 2, 3, 4.)

11793–N DOT–E 11793 Bilstein Corp. of America,

San Diego, CA.

49 CFR 172.200–204,

172.300, 173.306(f)(2)(iii),

173.306(f)(3)(i), 174.24,

177.817.

To authorize the manufacture, mark and sale

of gas-charged shock absorbers, cartridges, and struts containing compressed

gas, for transportation in commerce as accumulators shipped without required labels, markings, shipping papers and testing requirements. (Modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.)

11794–N DOT–E 11794 Countrymark Cooperative, Mt.

Vernon, IN.

49 CFR 174.67(i) & (j) ........... To authorize rail cars to remain connected

during unloading of certain hazardous materials without the physical presence of an

unloader. (Mode 2.)
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11795–N DOT–E 11795 Wellman Inc., Florence, SC ... 49 CFR 174.67(i) & (j) ........... To authorize rail cars to remain connected

during unloading of Class 9 material without the physical presence of an unloader.

(Mode 2.)

11799–N DOT–E 11799 Cryonix, Inc., Rockville, MD .. 49 CFR 173.196 .................... To authorize the transportation in commerce

of alternative secondary packaging consisting of heat sealed, plastic sleeve,

packed in small quantities with absorbent

material to be transported inside

commerical freezer, for use in transporting

Infectious substances, Division 6.2. (Mode

1.)

11801–N DOT–E 11801 Wacker Silicones Corp., Adrian, MI.49 CFR 172.301, 172.400,

173.212(c), 173.213.

To authorize the transportation in commerce

of non-authorized packagings that are not

properly marked or labeled for use in

transporting Toxic Solid, Inorganic, n.o.s.,

Division 6.1. (Mode 1.)

11803–N DOT–E 11803 Process Engineering,

Plaistow, NH.

49 CFR 173.319, 179.400 ..... To authorize the transportation in commerce

of various classes of non-flammable cryogenic liquids in DOT–113A60W tank cars.

(Mode 2.)

11804–N DOT–E 11804 Advertising Unlimited, Inc.,

Red Wing, MN.

49 CFR 173.156, 173.184 ..... To authorize an emergency exemption for

the transportation in commerce of a safety

kit containing two highway fuses, one tire

inflator, and one fire extinguisher as a

consumer commodity, ORM–D. (Modes 1,

2.)

11807–N DOT–E 11807 Kirby Chemical Co., Longview, TX.49 CFR 172.407(c) ................ To authorize the transportation in commerce

of a current supply of labels in size smaller than the 3.9 inch minimum required for

use in transporting various Class 8 material. (Mode 1.)

11818–N DOT–E 11818 National Aeronautics & Space

Administration, Washington,

DC.

49 CFR 173.34(d) .................. To authorize the transportation in commerce

of certain non-DOT specification containers containing certain Division 2.1, 2.2 and

2.3 liquidified and compressed gases not

equipped with pressure relief devices to

be used in connection with flight project

spacecraft containing heat pipes. (Modes

1, 3, 4.)

11820–N DOT–E 11820 Grief Bros. Corp., Springfield,

NJ.

49 CFR 173.23(g),

173.8(b)(4)(1).

To authorize the transportation and reuse or

reconditioning of drums with ends thinner

than 1.1 mm for use in transporting various hazardous materials. (Modes 1, 2, 3,

4, 5.)

11832–N DOT–E 11832 Air Liquide Corp., Houston,

TX.

49 CFR 172.203, 173.318,

173.320.

To authorize the manufacture, mark and sale

of a non-DOT specification portable tank

for use in the transportation of helium, refrigerated liquid, Division 2.2. (Mode 1.)

11840–N DOT–E 11840 TRW Vehicle Safety Systems,

Inc., Queen Creek, AZ.

49 CFR 172 Subparts D&E,

173.51(a), 173.62(c).

To authorize the transportation in commerce

of passenger air bag inflator classed in Division 1.4 and Division 4.1, to be transported without required marking and labeling in reusable plastic trays banded or

strapped to pallets. (Mode 1.)

11842–N DOT–E 11842 Maine State Ferry Service,

Augusta, MA.

49 CFR 176.89(a)(6) ............. To authorize the transportation in commerce

of tank trucks carrying fuel oil, Class 3 to

be transported in ferry service without an

operator staying with the vehicle. (Mode

3.)

11844–N DOT–E 11844 Evergreen International Airlines, Inc., McMinnville, OR.49 CFR 172.101, Col. 9B,

172.204(a) and (c), 173.27,

173.54(j), 175.30(a)(1) App.

B to subpart B of part 107.

To authorize the transportation in commerce

of explosives, Division 1, that are forbidden or exceed the quantity limitation for

transportation by air. (Mode 4.)

11847–N DOT–E 11847 Energy & Environmental

Tech. Co., Southfield, MI.

49 CFR 173.188(a)(2) ........... To authorize the transportation in commerce

of Division 4.2 material contained in hermetically sealed warheads overpacked in

55 gallon 1A2 drums instead of 30 gallon

steel drums. (Mode 1.)
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11849–N DOT–E 11849 Boeing North American, Inc.,

Downey, CA.

49 CFR 173.302, 306,

173.304, 173.314, 173.315,

173.421, 173.62.

To authorize the transportation in commerce

of a P91–ARGOS satellite, containing

eight experiments containing several hazardous materials, which will be attached to

a transport dolly with an aluminum cover

enclosure. (Mode 1.)

11861–N DOT–E 11861 Polymet Alloys, Inc. Saginaw,

AL.

49 CFR 172.302(c),

173.24a(b)(2).

To authorize the emergency transportation in

commerce of UN1A2 drums, containing a

Division 4.3 material, which are overloaded by 20%. (Modes 1, 2.)

11864–N DOT–E 11864 Boliden Intertrade, Inc., Atlanta, GA.49 CFR 173.31(D)(1)(vi) ........ To authorize the transportation in commerce

of tank cars containing the residue of a

Class 9 material when the inspection required by 173.31(d)(1)(vi) does not include

removing the rupture disk. (Mode 2.)

11876–N DOT–E 11876 Portland General Electric Co.,

Rainer, OR.

49 CFR 173.427(b) ................ To authorize the transportation in commerce

of reactor coolant pumps to be transported

as DOT 7A Type A package. (Mode 1.)

EMERGENCY EXEMPTIONS

EE 6293–P DOT–E 6293 PRIMEX Technologies, Inc.,

St. Marks, FL.

49 CFR 173.248, 173.51(f) .... To become a party to exemption 6293.

(Mode 1.)

EE 7616–P DOT–E 7616 Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Company (SSAM), Stevens

Point, WI.

49 CFR 172.203(a),

172.204(a), 172.204(d),

174.24(a), 174.25(b)(2),

174.3, Part 107, Appendix

B, Subpart B.

To become a party to exemption 7616.

(Mode 2.)

EE 10798–P DOT–E 10798 Arco Chemical Company,

Newtown Square, PA.

49 CFR 174.67(i) and (j) ....... To become a party to exemption 10798.

(Mode 2.)

EE 11588–P DOT–E 11588 Mid America Environmental

Waste Protection Svc, Inc.,

Boonville, IN.

49 CFR 173.134, 173.196,

173.197.

To become a party to exemption 11588.

(Mode 1.)

EE 11730–M DOT–E 11730 USMX, Inc., Lakewood, CO .. ................................................ To authorize an emergency exemption from

the quantity limitations applicable to packages carried by cargo aircraft for Class

5.1, 6.1 and 8 hazardous materials for air

transportation in cargo only aircraft. (Mode

4.)

EE 11785–M DOT–E 11785 Chilton Products, Chilton, WI 49 CFR 178.65(1)(2)(iii)(b) .... To authorize the emergency manufacture,

marking and sale of DOT Specification 39

cylinders with a marking deviation to be

used for the transportation in commerce of

Division 2.1 and 2.2 materials authorized

for DOT-Specification 39 cylinders.

(Modes 1, 2, 3, 4.)

EE 11819–N DOT–E 11819 Van Waters & Rogers, Anchorage, AK.49 CFR 172.101 .................... To authorize the one-time emergency transportation of cylinders of hydrogen peroxide

by cargo aircraft in quantities greater than

those presently authorized. (Mode 4.)

EE 11827–N DOT–E 11827 Nippon Riku-un Sangyo Co.,

Ltd., Tokyo 102, JA.

49 CFR 173.32b(b)(1) ........... To authorize an emergency exemption to

waive a 5-year internal inspection of

polytetrafluorethylene lined IM portable

tanks for use in transporting various classes of hazardous materials. (Modes 1, 3.)

EE 11828–N DOT–E 11828 Vulcan Chemicals, Birmingham, AL.49 CFR 173.315 .................... To authorize the transportation in commerce

of a chlorine one ton container that developed a leak around the fusible plugs

which has been sealed using a B-kit.

(Mode 0)

EE 11829–N DOT–E 11829 TRW Vehicle Safety Systems,

Inc., Queen Creek, AZ.

49 CFR 172.102(a) SP B 28,

172.102(a) SP B28, IMDG

Code; Amendment 28–96,

Section 26, Special, IMDG

Code, Amendment 28–96,

Section 26, Special, Requirements 3, 4 & 6.

To authorize the manufacture, mark and sale

of non-DOT specification collapsible, nonreusable woven polypropylene bulk bags

for use in transporting sodium azide, Division 6.1. (Modes 1, 3.)

EE 11831–N DOT–E 11831 National Starch and Chemical

Co., Bridgewater, NJ.

49 CFR 123, 123 ................... To authorize the emergency transportation of

DOT–57 portable tanks that contain flammable liquids, Class 3, that were filled

after the prescribed retest date. (Mode 1.)
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EE 11836–N DOT–E 11836 HCI USA Distribution Companies, Inc., Greensboro, NC.49 CFR 173.203, 173.24 ....... To authorize the emergency transportation of

polyethylene drums for use in transportation non-bulk quantities of ammonia solutions, Class 8. (Mode 1.)

EE 11838–N DOT–E 11838 Van Waters & Rogers, Inc.,

Beaumont, TX.

49 CFR 173.314 .................... To authorize the transportation in commerce

of chlorine in a DOT specification

106A500X cylinder which developed a

leak during storage. A Chlorine Institute

Emergency Kit B was applied to the cylinder to contain the leak until it may be

transported to an appropriate facility to be

evacuated and repaired on destroyed.

(Mode 1.)

EE 11845–N DOT–E 11845 Bayer Corp., Kansas City,

MO.

49 CFR 173.234(c) ................ To authorize the emergency bulk transportation in commerce of organophosphorus

pesticides, flammable toxic, Division 6.1

im IM–101 portable tanks. (Modes 1, 2.)

EE 11846–N DOT–E 11846 ShipMate, Inc., Redondo

Beach, CA.

49 CFR 176.83(d) .................. To authorize the transport of various gases

not subject to the segregation requirements in 173.83(d). (Mode 3.)

EE 11853–N DOT–E 11853 Reckitt Colman, Inc.,

Montvale, NJ.

49 CFR 107, Subpart B, Appendix B, 172.203(a),

173.306(a)(3)(ii), 178.33.

To authorize the transportation in commerce

of consumer commodities eligible for reclassification as ORM–D in aerosol containers overfilled with propellant packaged

in DOT 2P metal containers with internal

pressures that exceed the limitations.

(Mode 1.)

EE 11856–N DOT–E 11856 Olin Corp., Norwalk, CT ........ 49 CFR 173.304(a)(2),

173.34(d), 175.3.

To authorize the emergency transportation in

commerce of a satellite system which contain a thermal transport system containing

anhydrous ammonia. (Modes 1, 4.)

EE 11868–N DOT–E 11868 United States Enrichment

Corp., Bethesda, MD.

49 CFR 173.420 .................... To authorize the emergency transportation in

commerce of uranium hexafluoride cylinders with valves and plugs that contain

different alloys (Modes 1, 2.)

EE 11874–N DOT–E 11874 Indiana Dept. of Environment 49 CFR Parts 171 through

180.

To authorize the emergency transportation of

hazardous materials in flood affected

areas. (Modes 1, 2, 3.)

EE 11875–N DOT–E 11875 Northwestern Airlines ............. 49 CFR 171 through 180 ....... To authorize the emergency transportation in

commerce of hazardous materials in flood

affected areas as necessary for delivery to

staging areas. (Mode 4.)

EE 11878–N DOT–E 11878 Hickson Corporation, Conley,

GA.

49 CFR 172.322(a)(2) ........... To authorize the transportation in commerce

of arsenic trioxide in 55–gallon drums

without required markings. (Mode 1.)

EE 11887–N DOT–E 11887 Reilly Industries, Inc., Indianapolis, IN.49 CFR 179.3 ........................ To authorize the emergency transportation in

commerce of rail cars that have non-approved modification made to the external

heater coils to be used in transporting

Class 3 material. (Mode 2.)

EE 11888–N DOT–E 11888 Day & Zimmermann, Parsons, KS.49 CFR 172.101, 172.101 ..... Request for an emergency exemption in

order to transport an explosive 1.1A in a

solution of ethanol and water. (Mode 1.)

EE 11889–N DOT–E 11889 Airgas, Inc., and Airgas Management, Inc., Radnor, PA.49 CFR 173.3, 173.304 ......... Request for an emergency exemption on behalf of Airgas entities to transport cylinders

of refrigerant gas containing

tetrafluoroethane. The cylinders appear to

meet the requirements of the DOT spec.

39, except for the markings which incorrectly identify the cylinder contents as dichlorodifluoromethane. (Mode 1.)

EE 11890–N DOT–E 11890 BetzDearborn, Trevose, PA ... 49 CFR 173.243(d)(2)(i)1 ...... Request for an emergency exemption to

transport a material that was recently determined to be a class 8, pgI materials in

composite IBCs. (Mode 1.)

EE 11904–N DOT–E 11904 Vulcan Chemicals, Birmingham, AL.49 CFR

173.24(b),173.31(b)(1),

179–300–12(b), 179.300–

13.

Request for an emergency exemption for the

one-time transportation of chlorine in a

DOT specification tank car tank which developed a leak near the valve. (Mode 1.)
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EE 11906–N DOT–E 11906 Phone–Poulenc Ag Co., Research Triangle Park, NC.49 CFR 178.503(a) ................ Request for an emergency exemption to

make ongoing shipments both domestically and internationally of carbamate pesticide, solid in incorrectly marked UN 4G

boxes. (Mode 1, 3.)

WITHDRAWAL EXEMPTIONS

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

3095–X Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI ........ 49 173.119(a), (b), 173.245(a), 173.249(a),

173.263(a), 173.264, 173.283, 173.289,

178.342–5, 178.343–5.

Authorizes the use of a privately

owned and operated steel nonDOT specification cargo tank

motor vehicle designed and constructed in full conformance with

DOT Specification MC–300, MC–

306, MC–307 or MC–311, MC–

312 for shipment of corrosive and

flammable liquids. (Modes 1, 3.)

3126–X Alliant Techsystems, Inc., New Brighton,

MN.

49 CFR 173.62, 177.821, 177.822(b),

177.835(k).

Authorizes the transport of Division

1.1 explosives in DOT Specification 5 metal drums, or in DOT

Specification 42B aluminum

drums. (Mode 1.)

3600–X U.S. Department of Defense, Falls Church,

VA.

49 CFR 172.101, 192.300, 173.87 ............. Authorizes the shipment of Lance

rocket engines in specific configurations which contain Division 1.3

or 1.4 explosives. (Modes 1, 2.)

6369–X E.I. du Pont de nemours & Company, Inc.,

Wilmington, DE.

49 CFR 173.346(a)(10), 173.347(a)(2),

173.352(a)(4), 173.374(a).

Authorizes the use of DOT Specification 105A400W, 112A400W,

114A400W, 120A300W, and proposed 120A400W tank car tanks

for shipment of certain Class B

poisonous liquids. (Mode 2.)

6929–P Lockheed Martin Energy Systems, Inc.,

Oak Ridge, TN.

49 CFR 172.101, 173.54(1), 173.62(c) ....... To become a party to exemption

6929. (Modes 1, 3.)

6929–P Lockheed Martin Energy Research Corporation, Oak Ridge, TN.49 CFR 172.101, 173.54(1), 173.62(c) ....... To become a party to exemption

6929. (Modes 1, 3.)

7536–X U.S. Department of Defense Falls, Church,

VA.

49 CFR 146.29–41 ...................................... Authorizes an increase to the maximum allowable draft weights for

five and ten ton rated booms for

shipment of military explosives.

(Mode 3.)

7909–X The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI 49 CFR 172.203, 172.400, 172.402(a)(2),

172.504(a), 175.30, 175.33.

Authorizes the transport of limited

quantities of Division 6.1 liquids

and solids in non-DOT specification plastic, metal or plastic-coated glass containers. (Modes 1, 2,

4.)

8432–X U.S. Department of Defense, Falls Church,

VA.

49 CFR 172.101, 173.202, 175.3 ............... Authorizes the transport of plastic

bottles containing an aqueous solution of sodium perchlorate and

plastic bottles containing aluminum powder together in the

same outside packaging. (Modes

1, 2, 3, 4.)

8645–X Austin Powder Company, Cleveland, OH ... 49 CFR 173.154(a)(18) ............................... Authorizes the shipment of a viscous oxidizing material in DOT

Specification MC–307/311 insulated tank motor vehicles at ambient temperature. (Mode 1.)

8986–X Cook Slurry Company, Salt lake City, UT .. 49 CFR 173.114a(h)(3) ............................... Authorizes the transport of slurry

blasting agent in non-DOT specification stainless steel cargo

tanks. (Mode 1.)

9108–X Austin Powder Company, Cleveland, OH ... 49 CFR 173.62 ............................................ Authorizes the transportation of

PETN wet with 25% water in 4

mil polyethylene bags placed in

DOT Specification 12H65 fiberboard boxes. (Modes 1, 3.)
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9377–X Austin Powder Company, Cleveland, OH ... 49 CFR 173.65(a)(5) ................................... Authorizes the transport of Division

1.1 explosives containing more

than 5 percent moisture in

packagings without inner plastic

bags or other linings. (Modes 1,

2, 3.)

9579–X Intermountain Ireco, Inc., Gillette, WY ........ 49 CFR 173.154(a)(18) ............................... Authorizes the use of a non-DOT

specification motor vehicle for

bulk shipment of Division 5.1 materials. (Mode 1.)

9677–X Allied Universal Corporation, Miami, FL ..... 49 CFR 173.263(a)(15) ............................... Authorizes the shipment of hydrochloric acid in non-DOT specification bottles of one-gallon capacity, overpacked no more than 60

to a specially-designed, heavywall cart, molded of high density

polyethylene. (Mode 1.)

9723–X Environmental Options, Inc., Rocky Mount,

VA.

49 CFR 177.848 .......................................... Authorizes the shipment of ‘‘labpacks’’ containing cyanides and

cyanide mixture with ‘‘lab-packs’’

containing acids and corrosive

liquids in the same transport vehicle. (Modes 1, 2.)

9876–X Amrex Chemical Co., Inc., Binghamton, NY 49 CFR 173.304(a)(2), 173.34(d) ............... Authorizes the manufacture, marking, and sale of DOT Specification 39 cylinders equipped with a

pressure relief device system

other than prescribed. (Modes 1,

3.)

9956–X Dolphin Commercial Chemical, Inc. d/b/a

DCC, Inc. DeSoto, TX.

49 CFR 173.277(a)(9), 178.340, 178.343 .. Authorizes the shipment of hypochlorite solution in an unlined

non-DOT specification cargo tank

constructed of titanium. (Mode 1.)

10032–X MCM, Management Control & Maintenance, S.A., Geneva, Switzerland.49 CFR 173.315, 178.245 .......................... Authorizes the shipment of Division

2.1 Division 2.2 gases in nonDOT specification IMO Type 5

steel portable tanks. (Modes 1, 2,

3.)

10032–X Eurotainer SA, Paris, France ...................... 49 CFR 173.315, 178.245 .......................... Authorizes the shipment of Division

2.1 Division 2.2 gases in nonDOT specification IMO Type 5

steel portable tanks. (Modes 1, 2,

3.)

10295–X Witco Corporation, Dublin, OH .................... 49 CFR 173.134 .......................................... Authorizes the use of a DOT Specification 17C metal drum with inside non-DOT specification metal

containers. (Modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.)

10441–X Clean Harbors Environmental Services,

Inc., Braintree, MA.

49 CFR 173.12(b)(6), 177.848(b) ............... Authorizes the transportation by

highway of lab pack quantities of

cyanides on the same motor vehicle with non-lab packed acidic

materials not to exceed 55 gallons per container. (Mode 1.).

10486–X Aeropres Corporation, Shreveport, LA ........ 49 CFR 173.302, 173.304, 173.305,

173.315.

Authorizes the transportation of

mixtures of Division 2.1 and Division 2.2 gases in DOT Specification MC 330 and MC 331 cargo

tanks. (Mode 1.)

10949–X Clean Harbors Environmental Services,

Inc., Braintree, MA.

49 CFR 177.848(d) ..................................... Authorizes the transportation of lab

pack quantities of cyanides on

the same motor vehicle with nonlab packed acidic materials not to

exceed 55 gallons per packaging.

(Mode 2.).

11199–X Dexsil Corporation, Hamden, CT ................ 49 CFR 173.4 .............................................. Authorizes the transportation of

very small quantities of a Division

4.3 material, sodium metal dispersions—UN1391, in specially

designed packagings to be

shipped under the provision of

173.4. (Modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.)
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11346–X Halliburton Energy Services, Duncan, OK .. 49 CFR 173.61, 173.62(c), 176.166(b),

177.835(g).

Authorizes transportation of certain

Division 1.1D and 1.4D charge jet

perforating guns with Division

1.1B or 1.4B electric detonators

affixed. (Modes 1, 3.).

11346–X Hitwell Surveys, Inc., Parkersburg, WV ...... 49 CFR 173.61, 173.62(c), 176.166(b),

177.835(g).

Authorizes transportation of certain

Division 1.1D and 1.4D charge jet

perforating guns with Division

1.1B or 1.4B electric detonators

affixed. (Modes 1, 3.)

11346–X Titan Wireline Services, Inc., Elderton, PA 49 CFR 173.61, 173.62(c), 176.166(b),

177.835(g).

Authorizes transportation of certain

Division 1.1D and 1.4D charge jet

perforating guns with Division

1.1B or 1.4B electric detonators

affixed. (Modes 1, 3.)

11346–X GOEX International, Inc., Cleburne, TX ...... 49 CFR 173.61, 173.62(c), 176.166(b),

177.835(g).

Authorizes transportation of certain

Division 1.1D and 1.4D charge jet

perforating guns with Division

1.1B or 1.4B electric detonators

affixed. (Modes 1, 3.)

11346–X Owen Oil Tools, Inc., Fort Worth, TX ......... 49 CFR 173.61, 173.62(c), 176.166(b),

177.835(g).

Authorizes transportation of certain

Division 1.1D and 1.4D charge jet

perforating guns with Division

1.1B or 1.4B electric detonators

affixed. (Modes 1, 3.)

11444–N BASF Corp., Mount Olive, NJ ..................... 49 CFR 173.243 .......................................... To authorize the emergency transportation of a Corrive, Poisonous

NOS in an IMO type 1 tank that

is current not permitted under

173.243. (Modes 1, 3.)

11482–N Trojan Corp., Spanish Fork, UT .................. 49 CFR 173.240 .......................................... To authorize the emergency transportation of explosive, hazardous

waste, in specially designed

packaging. (Mode 1.)

11527–N Technical Service Co., Long Beach, CA .... 49 CFR 173.201, 173.202, 173.203,

178.253.

To authorize the transportation of

Class 3 and 8 material in 60 gallon capacity non-DOT specification portable tanks manifolded together within a frame, having top

and bottom opening designed

and constructed to DOT specification 57 except for marking

and capacity. (Mode 1.)

11586–N Chem Coast Inc., La Porte, TX ................... 49 CFR 172, 173, Parts 107 ....................... To authorize limited quantities of

various hazardous materials (test

kits) contained in specially designed packagings to be exempt

from shipping paper, marking and

labeling requirements. (Mode 1.)

11658–M Arbel Fauvet Rail, Douai, FR ...................... 49 CFR 178.245–1(b) ................................. To authorize the emergency transportation in commerce of certain

Division 2.1 and 2.2 gases in

non-DOT specification IMO Type

5 portable tanks which are comparable to DOT specification 51

except the tank has bottom outlets. (Modes 1, 2, 3.)

11664–N Breed Technologies, Inc., Lakeland, FL ..... 49 CFR 173.166(e) ..................................... To authorize the transportation in

commerce of airbag modules,

Class 9, in fiberboard intermediate bulk containers. (Modes 1, 2,

3, 5.)

11758–N E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co., Inc., Wilmington, DE.49 CFR 178.345–10(e) ............................... To authorize the transportation of

Division 6.1 material in MC–312

cargo tanks equipped with 1.5

inch Crosby JQ relief valves.

(Mode 1.)
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Application No. Applicant Regulation(s) affected Nature of exemption thereof

11796–N Morton International, Inc., Ogden, UT ........ 49 CFR 173.301(h), 173.302,

173.306(d)(3).

To authorize the transportation in

commerce of a non-DOT specification cylinder which exceeds

the quantity limitation exceptions

for compressed gases at a volume of 7.50 in. to be used as a

component of a hybrid air bag

system. (Modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.)

11835–N Chase Packaging, Inc., Newport News, VA 49 CFR 172.203(a), 172.301(c),

178.503(a)(5)(ii).

To authorize the emergency transportation of DOT UN5H3 waterresistant woven plastic bags

which have been improperly

marked for shipment of sodium

hydroxide, solid, Class 8. (Mode

1.)

11857–N Kowa American, New York, NY .................. 49 CFR Note 15 .......................................... To authorize the transportation in

commerce of toxic liquids, flammable, organic, n.o.s., Division

6.1 material in ISO tanks in a

configuration not presently authorized. (Modes 1, 3.)

11877–N Monsanto Company, St. Louis, MO ............ 49 CFR 172.302(a)(2), 172.400(a)(2),

172.504(a).

To authorize the transportation in

commerce of Class 9 hazardous

materials in flexible intermediate

bulk containers without required

markings or labeling. (Modes 1,

2.)

11898–N Thiokol Aerospace and Industrial Technologies, Brigham City, UT.49 CFR 172.101 .......................................... Request for an emergency exemption that authorizes the transportation by rail (2 flatcars) containing a division 1.3c material.

(Mode 2.)

DENIALS

3941–X ........................ Request by GenCorp Aerojet Sacramento, CA to authorize the transport of ammonium perchlorate in non-DOT specification aluminum portable tanks denied June 13, 1997.

8518–X ........................ Request by Denver Truck Sales Denver, CO to authorize the manufacture, marking and sale of non-DOT specification

cargo tanks complying with DOT Specification MC–307/312 except for bottom outlet valve variations, for transportation of flammable or corrosive waste liquids or semisolids denied June 13, 1997.

10958–X ...................... Request by International Paper Natchez, MS to authorize Chlorine-filled tank cars to remain attached during unloading

without the physical presence of unloader denied June 13, 1997.

11171–X ...................... Request by Dart Container Corporation Leola, PA to authorize the transport of reused flexible bulk bags, comparable

to those presently authorized, for use in transporting polystyrene beads, expandable, Class 9 denied January 28,

1997.

11249–P ...................... Request by Ashland Chemical Company Columbus, OH to authorize rail cars to be connected during unloading of various Class 3, 8 and 9 material without the phycical presence of an unloader denied May 29, 1997.

11275–M ...................... Request by Dorbyl Engineering Container Division (DHE) Denver, CO to authorize the manufacture, marking and sale

of three designs of non-DOT specification portable tanks, mounted in ISO frames, to be used for the transportation

of certain Division 2.1 and 2.2 gases denied June 2, 1997.

11322–N ...................... Request by Hydra Rig, Inc. Ft. Worth, TX to authorize the manufacture, marking and sale of non-DOT specification

portable tanks, equipped with safety relief valves and rupture discs, made of type 304 stainless steel for use in

transporting nitrogen, refrigerated liquid, Division 2.2 denied March 28, 1997.

11373–M ...................... Request by Environmental Transport Systems Jamestown, ND to authorize the transportation of a Division 4.1 (selfheating) material on the same transport vehicle with Class 8 (corrosive) liquids when the materials are separated denied February 7, 1997.

11491–N ...................... Request by P.M. Industrial Gas Ltd. Georgetown to authorize the manufacture, mark and sale of a refrigerated cargo

tank mounted to a ISO flat rack unit for use in transporting liquefied carbon dioxide, Division 2 denied February 28,

1997.

11599–N ...................... Request by Haviland Products Co. Grand Rapids, MI to authorize the transportation in commerce of non-bulk nitric

acid, other than red fuming, less than 70%, in 15 gallon and 55 gallon, reusable 1H1 plastic drums denied March 13,

1997.

11609–N ...................... Request by Rubbermaid Commercial Products Inc. Winchester, VA to authorize the manufacture, mark and sale of

specially designed trucks for use in transporting regulated medical waste denied March 13, 1997.

11645–N ...................... Request by Chemical Products Corp. Cartersville, GA to authorize the transportation in commerce of various Class 8

material in non-DOT specification multi-ply paper bags in 50 pounds or 100 pounds lots until current inventories are

depleted denied March 13, 1997.

11649–N ...................... Request by VTG USA, Inc. West Chester, PA to authorize the manufacture, mark and sale of non-DOT specification

containers equipped with man hole openings located in the rear side of the tank and the loading/discharge valve

openings grouped on the right hand side of the tanks for use in transporting freon denied February 28, 1997.
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11679–N ...................... Request by Dorbyl Engineering Container Division (DHE) Republic of South Africa to authorize the manufacture, mark

and sale of non-DOT specification portable tanks, mounted in ISO frames, to be used for the transportation in commerce of Division 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 material denied June 2, 1997.

11700–N ...................... Request by Cryodyne Technologies, Inc. Madison, CT to authorize the transportation in commerce of non-flammable,

non-toxic compressed gases, Division 2.2, in foreign made cylinders from the port area to a compressed gas company where the materials are repackaged into DOT authorized compressed gas cylinders for shipment to domestic

users of the material denied February 19, 1997.

11717–N ...................... Request by Matheson Gas Products, Secaucus, NJ to authorize the transportation in commerce of non-flammable,

non-toxic compressed gasses in foreign made cylinders from the port of entry to a compressed gas company where

the materials will be repacked into DOT authorized compressed gas cylinders for shipment to domestic users of the

material denied March 13, 1997.

11741–N ...................... Request by Park Metallurgical Corp., Detroit, MI to authorize the emergency transportation in commerce of sodium cyanide mixture dry in reused metal drums, UN1A2/X125/S not permanently marked to the minimum thickness criteria

denied February 28, 1997.

11805–N ...................... Request by Persons represented by the NPGA, Washington, DC to authorize the transportation in commerce of certain

DOT Specification MC–330 and MC–331 cargo tanks, containing Propane, which do not meet the self-closing stop

valve and excess flow valve requirements and to continue construction, certification, inspection and testing denied

January 13, 1997.

11806–N ...................... Request by Mississippi Tank Co., Hattiesburg, MS to authorize the transportation in commerce of certain DOT Specification MC–330 and MC–331 cargo tanks, containing compressed gases, which do not meet the self-closing stop

valve and excess flow valve requirements and to continue construction, certification, inspection and testing denied

January 13, 1997.

[FR Doc. 97–28622 Filed 10–28–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4909–60–M

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[STB Finance Docket No. 33473]

Iowa Interstate Railroad, Ltd.; Trackage

Rights Exemption; The Burlington

Northern and Santa Fe Railway

Company

The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe

Railway Company (BNSF) has agreed to

grant overhead trackage rights to Iowa

Interstate Railroad, Ltd. (IAIS), between

the connection of the parties at East

Moline, IL, at or near milepost 246.17,

and the connection of the parties at

Rock Island, IL, at or near milepost

253.51, all within Rock Island County,

IL. The total distance of the trackage

rights is approximately 7.34 miles. The

transaction is be consummated on or

soon after October 21, 1997, the

effective date of the exemption.

The purpose of the proposed trackage

rights is for IAIS and BNSF to improve

operational and maintenance

efficiencies and to combine operations

over parallel lines of railroad which

BNSF and IAIS have in or near the cities

of Rock Island, Moline, and East Moline,

IL.

As a condition to this exemption, any

employees affected by the trackage

rights will be protected by the

conditions imposed in Norfolk and

Western Ry. Co.—Trackage Rights—BN,

354 I.C.C. 605 (1978), as modified in

Mendocino Coast Ry., Inc.—Lease and

Operate, 360 I.C.C. 653 (1980).

This notice is filed under 49 CFR

1180.2(d)(7). If the notice contains false

or misleading information, the

exemption is void ab initio. Petitions to

revoke the exemption under 49 U.S.C.

10502(d) may be filed at any time. The

filing of a petition to revoke will not

automatically stay the transaction.

An original and 10 copies of all

pleadings, referring to STB Finance

Docket No. 33473, must be filed with

the Surface Transportation Board, Office

of the Secretary, Case Control Unit, 1925

K Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20423–

0001 and served on: T. Scott Bannister,

Secretary & General Counsel, Iowa

Interstate Railroad, Ltd., 1300 Des

Moines Building, 405 Sixth Avenue, Des

Moines, IA 50309.

Decided: October 20, 1997.

By the Board, David M. Konschnik,

Director, Office of Proceedings.

Vernon A. Williams,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 97–28635 Filed 10–28–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4915–00–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[STB Docket No. AB–391 (Sub–No. 3X)]

Red River Valley & Western Railroad

Company—Abandonment Exemption—

in Benson County, ND

Red River Valley & Western Railroad

Company (RRVW) has filed a notice of

exemption under 49 CFR part 1152

Subpart F—Exempt Abandonments to

abandon an approximately 11.94-mile

line of railroad from approximately

milepost 16.56, approximately one mile

west of state highway 30, near Maddock

to approximately milepost 28.5 near

Esmond, in Benson County, ND. The

line traverses United States Postal

Service Zip Code 58332.

RRVW has certified that: (1) No local

traffic has moved over the line for at

least 2 years; (2) there is no overhead

traffic moving over the line; (3) no

formal complaint filed by a user of rail

service on the line (or by a state or local

government entity acting on behalf of

such user) regarding cessation of service

over the line either is pending with the

Surface Transportation Board (Board) or

with any U.S. District Court or has been

decided in favor of complainant within

the 2-year period; and (4) the

requirements at 49 CFR 1105.7

(environmental reports), 49 CFR 1105.8

(historic reports), 49 CFR 1105.11

(transmittal letter), 49 CFR 1105.12

(newspaper publication), and 49 CFR

1152.50(d)(1) (notice to governmental

agencies) have been met.

As a condition to this exemption, any

employee adversely affected by the

abandonment shall be protected under

Oregon Short Line R. Co.—

Abandonment—Goshen, 360 I.C.C. 91

(1979). To address whether this

condition adequately protects affected

employees, a petition for partial

revocation under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d)

must be filed. Provided no formal

expression of intent to file an offer of

financial assistance (OFA) has been

received, this exemption will be

effective on November 28, 1997, unless

stayed pending reconsideration.

Petitions to stay that do not involve