8508 Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 37 / Tuesday, February 25, 1997 / Notices

The period from 8:30 a.m. to

approximately 1:30 p.m., with

appropriate breaks, will be set aside on

Tuesday, March 25 to hear presentations

from sponsors or proponents of maglev

projects such as those mentioned in the

conference report. Any such project, in

order to be considered, should be based

on full scale high-speed maglev

technology capable of near term

application. Sponsors or proponents of

projects representing low speed

applications, or projects where there is

no evidence of public sector interest,

should not apply for permission to give

a presentation. Sponsors or proponents

of projects representing tests of

technologies that are not yet fully

developed may contact Mr. Harding to

discuss whether a presentation would

be appropriate.

Persons interested in giving a

presentation should contact John

Harding, of the Federal Railroad

Administration (phone: 202 632–3387/

fax: 202 632–3854) in order to be given

a time on the scheduled program.

Presentations will not be accepted on a

‘‘walk in’’ basis, although, if there is

sufficient time, there may be

opportunity for comments from the

public other than in the scheduled

presentations.

Presentations should contain

information describing the project,

public and private sponsorship, any

studies of revenues, costs, and benefits,

proposed means of financing, and

national significance. Facilities for

overhead and 35mm slide projection

will be provided. Twelve hard copies of

the presentation and accompanying

literature should be provided by the

presenter for use of the MSAC and staff.

Issued in Washington, D.C. on February 14,

1997.

Jolene M. Molitoris,

Administrator.

[FR Doc. 97–4613 Filed 2–24–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–06–P

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 March 27, 1997.

ADDRESS COMMENTS TO: Dockets Unit,

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 selfaddressed 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.

NEW EXEMPTIONS

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

11832–N ......... RSPS–97–2130 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).

11834–N ......... RSPA–97–2131 Ashland Chemical Co.,

Dublin, OH.

49 CFR 173.173,

173.202.

To authorize the transportation of Division 3 and

5.1 material in UN 1A2/Y1.4/100 openhead

steel drums as part of a mechanical application

system. (modes 1, 2).

NOTE: Correction, Trinity Industries, Inc. application notice published on Wednesday February 5, 1997 FR Vol. 62, No. 24, Page 5506, should

have appeared as Trinity Industries, Inc., Dallas, TX, modes 1, 2, and 3.

(1) To modify the exemption to provide for an additional container equipped with side discharge for use in transporting certain blasting agents.

(2) To modify the exemption to provide for an additional motor vehicle, equipped with specific diesel-operated heating equipment, for use in the

transportation of certain Class 3 liquids or gases.

(3) To modify the exemption to provide for Division 2.2 and 5.1 as additional classes of hazardous material to be unloaded with the physical

presence of an unloader.

(4) To modify the exemption to increase the service life to 24 years, increase the retest schedule to 7 years and eliminate the marking requirement on non-DOT specification welded stainless steel cylinders.

This notice of receipt of applications

for new exemptions is published in

accordance with Part 107 of the

Hazardous Materials Transportation Act

(49 U.S.C. 1806; 49 CFR 1.53(e)).

Issued in Washington, DC, on February 19,

1997.

J. Suzanne Hedgepeth,

Director, Office of Hazardous Materials

Exemptions and Approvals.

[FR Doc. 97–4581 Filed 2–24–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–60–M

Office of Hazardous Materials Safety;

Notice of Applications for Modification

of Exemptions or Applications to

Become a Party to an Exemption

AGENCY: Research and Special Programs

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: List of applications for

modification of exemptions or

applications to become a party to an

exemption.

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
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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. Application

numbers with the suffix ‘‘P’’ denote a

party to request. These applications

have been separated from the new

applications for exemptions to facilitate

processing.

DATES: Comments must be received on

or before March 12, 1997.

ADDRESS COMMENTS TO: Dockets Unit,

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 selfaddressed stamped postcard showing

the exemption number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Copies of the applications are available

for inspection in the Dockets Unit,

Room 8426, Nassif Building, 400 7th

Street SW, Washington, DC.

Application

No. Applicant Renewal ofexemption

8723–M ......... Dyno Nobel Inc., Salt Lake City, UT (see footnote 1) ................................................................................................. 8723

10803–M ....... Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA (see footnote 2) .......................................................................... 10803

10929–M ....... Conrail, Philadelphia, PA (see footnote 3) ................................................................................................................... 10929

11025–M ....... Mass Systems Inc., Baldwin Park, CA (see footnote 4) .............................................................................................. 11025

(1) To modify the exemption to provide for an additional container equipped with side discharge for use in transporting certain blasting agents.

(2) To modify the exemption to provide for an additional motor vehicle, equipped with specific diesel-operated heating equipment, for use in the

transportation of certain Class 3 liquids or gases.

(3) To modify the exemption to provide for Division 2.2 and 5.1 as additional classes of hazardous materials to remain standing with unloading

connection attached when product is being transferred, without the physical presence of an unloader.

(4) To modify the exemption to increase the service life to 24 years, increase the retest schedule to 7 years and eliminate the marking requirement on non-DOT specification welded stainless steel cylinders.

Application Applicant Parties to

exemption

2582–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 2582

3004–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 3004

4850–P ......... Allied Signal Inc., Morristown, NJ ................................................................................................................................ 4850

4884–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 4884

5643–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 5643

5704–P ......... Chemical Waste Management, Inc., Sauget, IL .......................................................................................................... 5704

5923–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 5923

6349–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 6349

6530–P ......... Western International Gas & Cylinders Inc., Bellville, TX ............................................................................................ 6530

6530–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 6530

6543–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 6543

6691–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 6691

6765–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 6765

6805–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 6805

7268–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 7268

7274–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 7274

7451–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 7451

7835–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 7835

7846–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 7846

8013–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 8013

8156–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 8156

8451–P ......... Primex Technologies, Inc.., St. Petersburg, FL ........................................................................................................... 8451

8451–P ......... ICI Explosives, Middletown, IA ..................................................................................................................................... 8451

8451–P ......... MK Ballistic Systems, Hollister, CA .............................................................................................................................. 8451

8451–P ......... Chemical Waste Management, Inc.., Sauget, IL ......................................................................................................... 8451

8556–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 8556

8582–P ......... Paducah & Louisville Railway, Inc.., Paducah, KY ...................................................................................................... 8582

8698–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 8698

8915–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 8915

8915–P ......... Fiba Technologies, Westboro, MA ............................................................................................................................... 8915

9034–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 9034

9047–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 9047

9414–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 9414

9480–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 9480

9507–P ......... Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 9507

9723–P ......... Rollins Environmental, Inc., Wilmington, DE ................................................................................................................ 9723

9723–P ......... Chemical Waste Management, Inc., Sauget, IL .......................................................................................................... 9723

9769–P ......... Chemical Waste Management, Inc., Sauget, IL .......................................................................................................... 9769

01–P ............. Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT ........................................................................................................................ 10101

10441–P ....... Bechem Transport, Inc., New Haven, CT .................................................................................................................... 10441

10441–P ....... Chemical Waste Management, Inc., Sauget, IL .......................................................................................................... 10441

10457–P ....... Advance Chemical Distribution, Inc., Sand Springs, OK ............................................................................................. 10457

10798–P ....... Callaway Chemical Company, Smyrna, GA ................................................................................................................ 10798

10798–P ....... Callaway Chemical Company, Dalton, GA .................................................................................................................. 10798

10798–P ....... Callaway Chemical Company, Chattanooga, TN ......................................................................................................... 10798
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Application Applicant Parties to

exemption

10933–P ....... Chemical Waste Management, Inc., Sauget, IL .......................................................................................................... 10933

11043–P ....... Chemical Waste Management, Inc., Sauget, IL .......................................................................................................... 11043

11043–P ....... Bechem Transport, Inc., New Haven, CT .................................................................................................................... 11043

11055–P ....... Chemical Waste Management, Inc., Sauget, IL .......................................................................................................... 11055

11055–P ....... MSE Environmental, Inc., Camarillo, CA ..................................................................................................................... 11055

11153–P ....... General Chemical Corporation, Framingham, MA ....................................................................................................... 11153

11156–P ....... Dixie Chemical Corporation, New Bern, NC ................................................................................................................ 11156

11197–P ....... Chemical Waste Management, Inc., Sauget, IL .......................................................................................................... 11197

11294–P ....... Chemical Waste Management, Inc., Sauget, IL .......................................................................................................... 11294

11294–P ....... Bechem Transport, Inc., New Haven, CT .................................................................................................................... 11294

11388–P ....... Nalco Chemical Company/Exxon Energy Chemicals L.P., Sugar Land, TX ............................................................... 11388

11588–P ....... Medwaste Management, Inc. of New England, North Haven, CT ............................................................................... 11588

11602–P ....... Atlantic Coast Recycling, Inc., Fort Pierce, FL ............................................................................................................ 11602

11602–P ....... Southwestern Die Casting Co., Inc., Fort Smith, AR ................................................................................................... 11602

11602–P ....... East Tennessee Iron & Metal, Inc., Rogersville, TN .................................................................................................... 11602

11624–P ....... Environmental Transportation Services, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK .............................................................................. 11624

11624–P ....... Republic Environmental Systems, Hatfield, PA ........................................................................................................... 11624

11624–P ....... Chemical Waste Management, Inc., Sauget, IL .......................................................................................................... 11624

11821–P ....... Wyoming Steel & Fab, Inc., Reliance, WY .................................................................................................................. 11821

11822–P ....... Westinghouse Hanford Company, Richland, WA ........................................................................................................ 11822

11826–P ....... MG Industries Gas Technology & Services Group, Houston, TX ............................................................................... 11826

11829–P ....... Parsin Chemicals Limited, Andhra Pradesh, India ...................................................................................................... 11829

11829–P ....... ICI Explosives Canada, Quebec, Canada ................................................................................................................... 11829

This notice of receipt of applications

for modification of exemptions and for

party to an exemption is published in

accordance with Part 107 of the

Hazardous Materials Transportations

Act (49 U.S.C. 1806; 49 CFR 1.53(e)).

Issued in Washington, DC, on February 20,

1997.

J. Suzanne Hedgepeth,

Director, Office of Hazardous Materials

Exemptions and Approvals.

[FR Doc. 97–4582 Filed 2–24–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–60–M

Surface Transportation Board

[STB Docket No. AB–33 (Sub-No. 103X)]

Union Pacific Railroad Company—

Abandonment Exemption—in Sarpy

County, NE (Gilmore Industrial Lead)

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION: Notice of exemption.

SUMMARY: The Board, pursuant to 49

U.S.C. 10502, exempts Union Pacific

Railroad Company from the prior

approval requirements of 49 U.S.C.

10903 to abandon service over a portion

of rail line known as the Gilmore

Industrial Lead in Sarpy County, NE,

subject to standard labor protective

conditions. The line extends between

milepost 11.76 and milepost 12.23, near

Gilmore, NE, a distance of 0.47-mile.

DATES: Provided no formal expression of

intent to file a financial assistance offer

has been received, this exemption will

be effective on March 27, 1997. Formal

expressions of intent to file financial

assistance offers under 49 CFR

1152.27(c)(2) must be filed by March 7,

1997. Petitions to stay must be filed by

March 12, 1997. Petitions to reopen

must be filed by March 24, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Send pleadings referring to

STB Docket No. AB–33 (Sub-No. 103X)

to: (1) Office of the Secretary, Case

Control Branch, Surface Transportation

Board, 1201 Constitution Avenue, N.W.,

Washington, DC 20423; and (2)

Petitioner’s representative: Joseph D.

Anthofer, 1416 Dodge Street, Room 830,

Omaha, NE 68179–0830.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Joseph H. Dettmar, (202) 927–5660.

[TDD for the hearing impaired: (202)

927–5721.]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Additional information is contained in

the Board’s decision. To purchase a

copy of the full decision, write to, call,

or pick up in person from: DC News &

Data, Inc., Room 2229, 1201

Constitution Avenue, N.W.,

Washington, DC 20423. Telephone:

(202) 289–4357/4359. [Assistance for

the hearing impaired is available

through TDD services (202) 927–5721.]

Decided: February 13, 1997.

By the Board, Chairman Morgan and Vice

Chairman Owen.

Vernon A. Williams,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 97–4642 Filed 2–24–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4915–00–P

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service

[Project No. TIRNO–97–R–00018 ]

Proposed Establishment of a Federally

Funded Research and Development

Center

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),

Treasury.

ACTION: Notice of intent.

SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service

(IRS) intends to sponsor a Federally

Funded Research and Development

Center (FFRDC) to provide system

engineering and technical assistance

along with strategic advice and

guidance. Also required will be

technical management capabilities to

facilitate the operation and

modernization of Tax Systems. The

FFRDC will be established under the

authority of 48 CFR Subpart 35.017 and

Office of Federal Procurement Policy

Letter 84–1. The FFRDC shall provide

technical advice and assistance to the

IRS and/or its contractors in the areas of

program and project management. This

will consist of expert advice/guidance

focused on increasing the effectiveness

and efficiency of strategic information

management and technical activities.

The FFRDC will be available for IRS’s

Chief Information Officer (CIO) or the

CIO’s designees or Department of the

Treasury executive support. Examples

of this support may include, but are not

limited to the following:—Information

Systems (IS) input to business case

development—Business Process

Analysis—IS management and oversight