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Background

The FHWA, in cooperation with the

Idaho Transportation Department, will

prepare an environmental impact

statement (EIS) on proposed

transportation improvements to the

Highway 75 corridor from the

intersection with Highway 20

(Timmerman Junction) north to

Ketchum, Idaho. The EIS process will

include identification of issues,

development of the project’s purpose

and need, and identification and

evaluation of a range of multi modal

transportation alternatives as well as

project mitigation measures.

A series of public scoping meetings

will be held in Hailey and Ketchum

Idaho to ensure that the full range of

issues related to this proposed action

are identified. Notices of specific

meeting times and places will be placed

in local newspapers. In addition, public

meetings and consultation with Federal,

State and local agencies will also be

held. Comments and suggestions are

invited from all interested parties.

Comments or questions can be directed

to the contacts listed in the caption FOR

FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

Authority: 23 U.S.C. 315; 23 CFR 1.48.

Issued on: September 28, 2000.

Stephen A. Moreno,

Division Administrator.

[FR Doc. 00–25435 Filed 10–3–00; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–22–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA 2000–8014; Notice 1]

Mercedes-Benz USA, Receipt of

Application for Decision of

Inconsequential Noncompliance

Mercedes-Benz, U.S.A., L.L.C.,

Montvale, New Jersey (MBUSA), has

determined that a limited number of

model year 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500

vehicles were produced and sold with

upper beam headlamps that do not meet

the photometric requirements mandated

by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, ‘‘Lamps,

Reflective Devices, and Associated

Equipment.’’ A number of MercedesBenz CL500 vehicles were produced

with upper beam headlamps that exceed

the photometric limits of FMVSS 108.

Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and

30120(h), Mercedes-Benz has petitioned

for a determination that this

noncompliance is inconsequential to

motor vehicle safety and has filed an

appropriate report pursuant to 49 CFR

part 573, ‘‘Defect and Noncompliance

Reports.’’

This notice of receipt of this

application is published under 49

U.S.C. 30118 and 30120 and does not

represent any agency decision or other

exercise of judgment concerning the

merits of the application.

Mercedes-Benz CL500 vehicles are

equipped with Xenon headlamps. The

lamps are a type of lighting technology

that replaces the filament of the light

bulb with a capsule of gas, in this case

Xenon. When high voltage is applied,

the Xenon gas is ignited to produce an

arc of light. The amount of light

produced is greater than a standard

halogen bulb, while consuming less

power, and more closely approximating

the color temperature of natural

daylight. When the lower beams of the

Mercedes-Benz CL500 are illuminated,

the Xenon lamps are illuminated and,

through the use of a mechanical flap, are

directed at an angle that optimizes

illumination of road surfaces in front of

the vehicle. In lower-beam mode the

Xenon lamps meet all photometric

requirements outlined in FMVSS 108.

When the upper beam headlamps are

activated, the mechanical flap alters the

angle of the Xenon lamp illumination to

provide higher angle illumination. In

613 Model Year 2000 CL500 vehicles, in

addition to the Xenon lamp, a separate

H7 lamp was improperly wired to

illuminate at the same time the

mechanical flap was activated to

increase the Xenon light angle. In

upper-beam mode, the Xenon and H7

lamp combination emit 89,000 candela

of light and 12,731 candela of light at

test points H,V and 4D–V respectively.

This measurement exceeds the

maximum photometric requirements of

FMVSS 108 by approximately 20

percent.

MBUSA does not believe that the

foregoing noncompliance will impact

motor vehicle safety for the following

reasons:

(1) Only a very limited number of

Mercedes-Benz CL500 vehicles were

produced containing the foregoing

noncompliance (613 units). This

number represents only minimal

percentage of all vehicles operating in

the United States.

(2) Upper beam headlamps are not

legal in States for operation in the

presence of oncoming traffic. Therefore,

the higher output upper beam

headlamps will likely not even be

noticed by other drivers or vehicle

occupants. Moreover, MBUSA believes

that the approximately 20% increase in

upper beam headlamp output in

affected CL500’s is indistinguishable to

occupants of oncoming vehicles.

(3) With regards to the driver of the

affected vehicles, MBUSA believes that

the increase in output for upper beam

headlamps may actually enhance

vehicle safety in that drivers will have

a greater view down the road thereby

providing earlier warning of obstacles in

the vehicle’s intended path of travel.

MBUSA has not received, nor is the

Company aware of, any complaints,

accidents or injuries caused by the

higher output upper beam headlamps.

Interested persons are invited to

submit written data, views, and

arguments on the application described

above. Comments should refer to the

docket number and be submitted to:

U.S. Department of Transportation,

Docket Management, Room PL–401, 400

Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC

20590. It is requested that two copies be

submitted.

All comments received before the

close of business on the closing date

indicated below will be considered. The

application and supporting materials,

and all comments received after the

closing date, will also be filed and will

be considered to the extent possible.

When the application is granted or

denied, the notice will be published in

the Federal Register pursuant to the

authority indicated below. Comment

closing date: November 3, 2000.

(49 U.S.C. 301118, 301120; delegations of

authority at 49 CFR 1.50 and 501.8)

Issued on: September 28, 2000.

Stephen R. Kratzke,

Associate Administrator for Safety

Performance Standards.

[FR Doc. 00–25436 Filed 10–3–00; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–59–P

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.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the

procedures governing the application

for, and the processing of, exemptions

from the Department of Transportation’s

Hazardous Materials Regulations (49

CFR Part 107, Subpart B), notice is

hereby given of the actions on

exemption applications in May–August

2000. 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 September

28, 2000.

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

8723–M DOT–E 8723 Austin Powder Company, Cleveland, OH.49 CFR 172.101, 173.242,

173.62, 176.83, 177.848.

To modify the exemption to allow

for an additional tote bin packaging for the transportation in

commerce of bulk shipments of

certain blasting agents.

9830–M DOT–E 9830 Worthington Cylinder Corporation,

Columbus, OH.

49 CFR 173.201, 173.202,

173.203, 173.302(a),

173.304(a), 173.304(d), 175.3.

To modify the exemption to allow

for the transportation of Class 3

and Division 6.1 materials in

non-DOT specification stainless

steel cylinders designed in part

with DOT Specification 4BA cylinders.

10555–M DOT–E 10555 Pacific Scientific, HTL/KIN-Tech

Division, Duarte, CA.

49 CFR 173.304(a)(1), 175.3 ....... To modify the exemption to allow

for the transportation of an additional Division 2.2 material in an

alternative non-DOT specification cylinder.

10595–M DOT–E 10595 Allied Universal Corp., Miami, FL 49 CFR 176.67(i), (j) ..................... To modify the exemption to allow

for the transportation of Class 8

materials in tanks cars, to remain standing with unloading

connections attached when no

product is being transferred.

10704–M DOT–E 10704 Puritan-Bennett Medical Gases

(Mallinckrodt, Inc.), Overland

Park, KS.

49 CFR 173.302(a), Part 172, Part

172, Subpart C, E & F, Part

174, Part 177.

To modify the exemption to allow

for calibration and functional

checks of medical analyzers or

monitors; lower minimum burst

pressure to 340 psig.

10832–M DOT–E 10832 Autoliv ASP, Inc., Ogden, UT ....... 49 CFR 173.56(b), 173.61(b), Part

172, Subpart D, E.

To modify the exemption to include two additional manufacturing sites for the transportation

for disposal of unapproved

waste explosive materials used

in passive restraint systems.

11327–M DOT–E 11327 Phoenix Services Limited Partnership, Pasadena, MD.49 CFR 172.101 Column (8b),

(8c), 173.197.

To modify the exemption to include changes to the packaging

system for the transportation of

regulated medical waste in nonDOT specification dual packaging.

11327–M DOT–E 11327 Phoenix Services Limited Partnership, Pasadena, MD.49 CFR 172.101 Column (8b),

(8c), 173.197.

To modify the exemption to allow

for the use of an additional container design type for the transportation of regulated medical

waste.

11406–M DOT–E 11406 Conf. of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc., Frankfort,

KY.

49 CFR 173.22(a)(1), 177.842,

Part 172, Subparts C, D, E, F,

G, H, Part 173, Subparts B, I,

Part 174, Subpart K.

To modify the exemption to revise

approval provisions and documentation required for shipments of waste or recycled materials, Class 7.

11548–M DOT–E 11548 Lyondell Chemical Co/Equistar

Chemicals, LP, Houston, TX.

49 CFR 173.187, 173.211,

173.212, 173.213.

To modify the exemption to allow

for the transportation of additional Division 4.1 and Division

4.2 materials in DOT Specification cylinders except Specification 8 and 3HT.

11722–M DOT–E 11722 CITERGAS, S.A., Civray, FR ........ 49 CFR 173.302 ........................... To modify the exemption to permit

new construction of the nonDOT specification spherical

pressure vessels and additions

to the product list.

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

11749–M DOT–E 11749 Union Tank Car Company, East

Chicago, IN.

49 CFR 172.203(a), 172.302(c),

180.509(e).

To modify the exemption to

change the requirements for

shippers holding party status

and the need for them to maintain a copy of the exemption at

their facilities.

11749–M DOT–E 11749 Union Tank Car Company, East

Chicago, IN.

49 CFR 172.203(a), 172.302(c),

180.509(e).

To modify the exemption to allow

for the use of acoustic emission

for specific areas of a tank car

in conjunction with other nondestructive test methods for

structural integrity inspections.

11761–M DOT–E 11761 Westvaco Corporation, Richmond,

VA.

49 CFR 172.302(c),

173.31(d)(1)(vi).

To modify the exemption to allow

for the transportation of additional Class 8 materials in certain DOT specification and AAR

specification tank cars; to allow

relief from the marking requirements.

11761–M DOT–E 11761 Vulcan Chemicals, Birmgingham,

AL.

49 CFR 172.302(c),

173.31(d)(1)(vi).

To modify the exemption to eliminate the marking requirements

of certain DOT specifications

and AAR specifications tank

cars containing a residue of

Class 8 materials.

11777–M DOT–E 11777 Autoliv ASP, Inc., Ogden, UT ....... 49 CFR 173.301(h), 173.302 ........ To modify the exemption to authorize a design change to allow

for side wall attachment studs

on a non-DOT specification

pressure vessel.

12132–M DOT–E 12132 Carleton Technologies, Inc., Orchard Park, NY.49 CFR 173.302(a)(1), 175.3,

178.35, 178.65.

To modify the exemption to allow

for a design change of the hermetically sealed high pressure

gas cylinder containing Division

2.2 argon gas.

12189–M DOT–E 12189 Automotive Recyclers Association,

Fairfax, VA.

49 CFR 173.166(c)(5) ................... To modify the exemption to allow

for rail freight and cargo vessel

as authorized modes of transportation for shipments of air

bag modules or seat belt pretensioners.

12221–M DOT–E 12221 Advanced Technology Materials,

Inc. (ATMI), Danbury, CT.

49 CFR 173.192, 173.302,

173.304.

To modify the exemption to authorize non-DOT specification

containers to be constructed of

stainless steel; smaller initial capacity size for specific lab containers; and the inclusion of Division 2.2, 6.1 and additional Division 2.3 materials.

12378–M DOT–E 12378 Federal Express Corporation,

Memphis, TN.

49 CFR 172.203(a), 172.301(c),

175.33.

To modify the exemption to eliminate the recordkeeping requirements outlines in the exemption

for the transportation of dry ice

not meeting the exceptions

identified in Section 175.10.

12378–M DOT–E 12378 Federal Express, Memphis, TN .... 49 CFR 172.203(a), 172.301(c),

175.33.

To modify the exemption to indicate applicability to companies

under subcontract operating

under exclusive use for Federal

Express for the transportation in

commerce of dry ice by cargo

aircraft only.

12399–M DOT–E 12399 BOC Gases, Murray Hill, NJ ......... 49 CFR 173.34(e)(1),

173.34(e)(14), 173.34(e)(15)(vi),

173.34(e)(3), 173.34(e)(4),

173.34(e)(8).

To modify the exemption to

amend the equipment performance and test procedure language authorizing the use of an

alternative test method for certain DOT Specification 3AL cylinders for the transportation of

compressed gases.

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

12447–M DOT–E 12447 Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc., Norcross, GA.49 CFR 172.407(c)(1) ................... To reissue the exemption originally issued on an emergency

basis authorizing the use of

hazard warning labels that do

not conform with the specifications in the HMR.

12448–M DOT–E 12448 Onyx Environmental Services,

L.L.C., Flanders, NJ.

49 CFR 173.304(a)(2) ................... To reissue the exemption originally issued on an emergency

basis for the transportation of

anhydrous ammonia in DOT

specification cylinders.

12463–M DOT–E 12463 Washington State Ferries, Seattle,

WA.

49 CFR 172.101 Column (10),

172.301(c), 172.302(c),

173.302(a).

To reissue the exemption originally issued on an emergency

basis for the transportation of

oxygen, refrigerated liquid, in insulated cylinders or insulated

cargo tanks aboard passenger

vessels.

12106–N DOT–E 12106 Air Liquide America Corporation,

Houston, TX.

49 CFR 173.24(g), 173.314(o) ..... To authorize the venting of a

DOT-specification 105A400W

tank car used for the transportation of carbon dioxide, Division 2.2. (mode 2)

12205–N DOT–E 12205 Independent Chemical Corp.,

Glendale, NY.

49 CFR 177.848 ........................... To authorize the transportation in

commerce of Division 4.2 and

Class 8 material inside poly

bags within plastic lined UN 1G/

Y fiber drums to be transported

exempt from segregation criteria. (mode 1)

12292–N DOT–E 12292 Westway Trading Corporation,

New Orleans, LA.

49 CFR 179.12 ............................. To authorize the one-time transportation in commerce of a

loaded non-hazardous material

railcars containing broken interior steam coils. (mode 2)

12297–N DOT–E 12297 Applied Companies, Valencia, CA 49 CFR 173.302 ........................... To authorize the transportation in

commerce of non-DOT specification cylinders for aircraft use

constructed of stainless steel

with a psi maximum service

pressure that exceeds the requirement for use in transportation Division 2.2 material.

(mode 4)

12325–N DOT–E 12325 Lifeline Technologies, Inc., Sharon

Hill, PA.

49 CFR 172.302(c), 174.67(i), (j) .. To authorize an alternative monitoring system during unloading

of various hazardous materials

without the physical presence of

an unloader. (mode 2)

12341–N DOT–E 12341 Space Systems/Loral, Palo Alto,

CA.

49 CFR 173.302 ........................... To authorize the transportation in

commerce of non-DOT Specification cylinders pressurized to

a low storage pressure with Division 2.2 material. (modes 1, 4)

12350–N DOT–E 12350 BAC Technologies, Ltd, West Liberty, OH.49 CFR 173.302(a), 173.304(a),

173.34, 175.3.

To authorize the manufacture,

marking and sale of non-DOT

specification fiber reinforced

plastic full composite cylinders

for the transportation in commerce of certain compressed

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

12356–N DOT–E 12356 Memorial Healthcare System,

Pembroke Pines, FL.

49 CFR 172.101 Columns (8b),

(8c), 173.197.

To authorize the transportation in

commerce of Regulated medical

waste, Division 6.1, in polyethylene bags overpacked in

non-DOT specification bulk bins.

(mode 1)

12370–N DOT–E 12370 Eurotainer US, Inc., Somerset, NJ 49 CFR 173.242(c) ....................... To authorize the transportation in

commerce of Division 4.2 and

6.1 hazardous materials in IM–

101 portable tanks. (modes 1,

2, 3)

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

12383–N DOT–E 12383 Sealift Inc., Oyster Bay, NY .......... 49 CFR 176.116(e)(3) ................... To authorize the transportation in

commerce of Class 1 explosives

onboard cargo vessel to be exempt from stowage requirements. (mode 3)

12385–N DOT–E 12385 Maine Yankee Atomic Power Co.,

Wiscasset, ME.

49 CFR 173.403, 173.427(a) ........ To authorize the transportation in

commerce of steam generators

and pressurizer packages containing radioactive components.

(modes 1, 3)

12386–N DOT–E 12386 Maine Yankee Atomic Power Co.,

Wiscasset, ME.

49 CFR 173.411, 173.427(a)(1),

173.465.

To authorize the transportation in

commerce of an atomic power

station reactor pressure vessel.

(modes 1, 2)

12388–N DOT–E 12388 Mountain Safety Research, Seattle, WA.49 CFR 173.304(d)(3)(ii), 178.33 .. To authorize the transportation in

commerce of a non-DOT specification container conforming to

DOT specification 2P, except for

size, testing requirements, and

markings, for use in transporting

Division 2.1 material. (modes 1,

2, 3, 4)

12390–N DOT–E 12390 Industrial Metals, Beaumont, TX .. 49 CFR 172.203(a), 173.242 ........ To authorize the transportation in

commerce of IM–101 portable

tanks equipped with alternative

relief value for use in transporting Class 3 material.

(modes 1, 3)

12396–N DOT–E 12396 United States Alliance, Houston,

TX.

49 CFR 173.302(a), 173.34(d),

175.3.

To authorize the transportation in

commerce of a non-DOT specification cylinder as part of a

specifically designed device for

space flight for use in transporting Nitrogen, Division 2.2.

(modes 1, 4)

12398–N DOT–E 12398 Praxair, Danbury, CT .................... 49 CFR 173.34(d), 178.35(e) ....... To authorize the transportation in

commerce of DOT 3A and 3AA

cylinders equipped with alternative relief devices for use in

transporting Division 2.2 material. (modes 1, 2)

12399–N DOT–E 12399 BOC Gases, Murray Hill, NJ ......... 49 CFR 173.34(e)(1),

173.34(e)(14), 173.34(e)(15)(vi),

173.34(e)(3), 173.34(e)(4),

173.34(e)(8).

To authorize the use of ultrasonic

inspection as an alternative

retest method for DOT Specification 3AL cylinders. (modes

1, 2, 3)

12402–N DOT–E 12402 Taylor-Wharton, Huntsville, AL ..... 49 CFR 172.203(a), 172.301(c),

178.35(f)(2)(i), 178.39(e).

To authorize the manufacture,

marking and sale of non-DOT

specification cylinders (comparable to DOT Specification

3BN cylinders) equipped with an

alternative bottom plug for use

in transporting presently authorized hazardous materials.

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

12407–N DOT–E 12407 Qual-X, Inc., Powell, OH ............... 49 CFR 173.403, 173.410,

173.412, 173.465, 173.466.

To authorize the transportation in

commerce of a specially designed device containing Class

7 hazardous materials. (mode

1)

12411–N DOT–E 12411 International Fuel Cells, South

Windsor, CT.

49 CFR 173.212 ........................... To authorize the transportation in

commerce of dry metal catalysts

classified as, Self-heating, solid,

inorganic, n.o.s., Division 4.2, in

non-DOT specification packaging. (modes 1, 3, 4)

12414–N DOT–E 12414 Med-Flex, Inc., Mt. Holly, NJ ........ 49 CFR 172.101 Columns (8b),

(8c), 173.197.

To authorize the transportation in

commerce of solid regulated

medical waste in non-DOT

specification packaging consisting of a bulk outer packaging

and non-bulk inner packagings.

(mode 1)

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

12415–N DOT–E 12415 Canberra Industries, Meriden, CT 49 CFR 173.302, 175.3 ................ To authorize the manufacture,

mark, sale and use of non-DOT

specification containers described as hermetically-sealed

electron tube devices for use in

transporting various Division 2.2

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

12423–N DOT–E 12423 Reagent Chemical & Research,

Inc., Houston, TX.

49 CFR 172.203(a), 179.13 .......... To authorize the transportation in

commerce of DOT 111A100W5

tank cars that exceed the authorized load capacity for use in

transporting hydrochloric acid,

Class 8. (mode 2)

12429–N DOT–E 12429 National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Washington, DC.49 CFR 172.203(a), 172.301(c),

173.309.

To authorize the transportation of

carbon dioxide in flight certified,

cylindrical portable fire extinguishers used as part of a specially designed device for the

Space Station Program. (mode

1)

12431–N DOT–E 12431 TITEQ Corp., Palmdale, CA ......... 49 CFR 172.302, 173.304, 175.3 To authorize the manufacture,

marking, and sale of a reusable

non-DOT specification, welded

stainless steel cylinder for use

in transportation of certain Division 2.2 materials. (modes 1, 2,

4, 5)

12432–N DOT–E 12432 Toxco Inc., Anaheim, CA .............. 49 CFR 171.14(a)(1) ..................... To authorize the transportation in

commerce of Class 8 material in

non-UN packaging after October

1, 2001 that was filled prior to

October 1, 1991. (mode 1)

12437–N DOT–E 12437 Stericycle, Inc., Atlanta, GA .......... 49 CFR 172.101 Columns (8b),

(8c), 173.197.

To authorize the transportation in

commerce of non-DOT specification steel roll-off containers

as outer packagings for use in

transporting medical waste in

dual packaging. (mode 1)

12442–N DOT–E 12442 Cryogenic Vessel Alternatives, La

Porte, TX.

49 CFR 176.76(g)(1), 178.318 ..... To authorize the transportation in

commerce of liquid nitrogen,

cryogenic liquid, Division 2.2 in

insulated portable tanks by

cargo vessel for delivery to oil

and gas production facilities.

(modes 1, 3)

12449–N DOT–E 12449 Chlorine Service Company,

Kingswood, TX.

49 CFR 173.314 ........................... To authorize the manufacture,

marking and sale of a non-DOT

specification pressure vessel for

use in transporting compressed

gases classed in Division 2.1

and 2.2. (modes 1, 2, 3)

12450–N DOT–E 12450 Chlorine Service Company,

Kingswood, TX.

49 CFR 173.314 ........................... To authorize the manufacture,

marking and sale of a non-DOT

specification pressure vessel for

use in transporting chlorine, Division 2.3. (modes 1, 2, 3)

12452–N DOT–E 12452 CA Dept. of Health Services,

Berkeley, CA.

49 CFR 172.301(a), 172.301(b),

172.301(c), 173.196, Subpart C

of Part 172.

To authorize the transportation in

commerce of biological specimens classed as infectious substance (Etiologic agent) in specially designed packagings inside mechanical freezers.

(mode 1)

12483–N DOT–E 12483 Security Disposal Inc., Waycross,

GA.

49 CFR 172.101 Columns (8b),

(8c), 173.197.

To authorize the transportation in

commerce of solid regulated

medical waste, Division 6.2, in a

non-DOT specification packaging consisting of a bulk outer

packaging and non-bulk inner

packagings. (mode 1)

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

12492–N DOT–E 12492 Honeywell International Inc., Morristown, NJ.49 CFR 173.304(a)(1) ................... To authorize the transportation in

commerce of liquefied gas,

n.o.s., Division 2.2 in DOT–3AL

1800 cylinders. (modes 1, 2, 3)

Emergency Exemptions

EE 8178–M DOT–E 8178 NASA, Washington, DC ................ 49 CFR 173.302(a), 173.34(d),

175.3.

Request for emergency mod to

extend the life cycle of the primary oxygen bottles to 25 years

or 375 pressurizations. (modes

1, 4)

EE 9275–P DOT–E 9275 Blissworld, Brooklyn, NY ............... 49 CFR Parts 100–199 ................. To become a party to exemption

9275. (modes 1, 2, 3)

EE 9791–M DOT–E 9791 Pressed Steel Tank Co., Inc., Milwaukee, WI.49 CFR 173.301(h), 173.302(a),

173.34(a)(1).

Request for authorization for an

additional grade of steel used in

the manufacture of non-DOT

spec. cylinders. (mode 1)

EE 10926–M DOT–E 10926 Radcal Corporation, Monrovia, CA 49 CFR 173.302, 173.34(d), 175.3 To modify the exemption to authorize the manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT

specification radiation monitors

without a safety relief device,

which have passed an additional drop test procedure, for

the transportation of argon,

compressed. (modes 1, 4, 5)

EE 11103–M DOT–E 11103 Space Systems/Loral, Palo Alto,

CA.

49 CFR 107.302 ........................... To modify the exemption to allow

for an alternate landing site for

the GOES weather satellite containing non-DOT specification

spherical containers pressurized

with certain Division 2.2 materials. (mode 1)

EE 12453–M DOT–E 12453 EQ-The Environmental Quality

Company, Wayne, MI.

49 CFR 172. 302(c),

173.24b(d)(2), 173.26.

Extended exemption to provide for

shipment of two additional overloaded rail cars. (mode 2)

EE 12458–N DOT–E 12458 Bimax Inc., Cockeysville, MD ....... 49 CFR 172.301(c), 173.227(c) .... Request for an emergency exemption to transport non-DOT

specification drums containing a

div. 6.1 material. (mode 1)

EE 12459–N DOT–E 12459 Alaska Pacific Powder Co., Olympia, WA.49 CFR 172.101 Column (9),

175.320(a).

Request for an emergency exemption to transport explosives

by air. (mode 4)

EE 12462–N DOT–E 12462 Rinchem Company, Albuquerque,

NM.

49 CFR 173.24 ............................. Request for an emergency exemption for a one-time movement of sulfuric acid contained

in a leaking tote (bulk) container. (mode 1)

EE 1244–N DOT–E 12463 Washington State Ferries, Seattle,

WA.

49 CFR 172.101 Column (10),

172.301(c), 172.302(c),

173.302(a).

Request for an emergency exemption for the movement of

oxygen in insulated cylinders or

cargo tanks on passenger vessels. (mode 3)

EE 12464–N DOT–E 12463 DPC Enterprises, Inc., Houston,

TX.

49 CFR 173.24(b), 179.300–12(b),

179.300–13(a), 179.300–14.

Request for a one-time emergency exemption to transport a

leaking ton container fitted with

a ‘‘B’’ kit. (mode 1)

EE 12467–N DOT–E 12467 Allied Universal Corp., Miami, FL 49 CFR 173.34(d) ......................... Request for an emergency exemption for a one-time transport

of a leaking cylinder that has

been fitted with a chlorine institute A kit. (mode 1)

EE 12478–N DOT–E 12478 American Reclamation Group,

LLC, Anchorage, AK.

49 CFR 172.101 Columns (9b),

172.301(c), 173.27(c)(2).

Request for an emergency exemption for the one-time transportation in commerce of hydrogen peroxide aqueous solution

by cargo aircraft, which is forbidden. (mode 1)

59254 Federal Register / Vol. 65, No. 193 / Wednesday, October 4, 2000 / Notices

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

EE 12480–N DOT–E 12480 Allied Universal Corp., Miami, FL 49 CFR 173.24(b), 179.300–12(b),

179.300–13(a), 179.300–14.

Request for an emergency exemption for the one-time transportation of a leaking ton container fitted with a chemical B

kit to prevent leakage during

transportation. (mode 1)

EE 12482–N DOT–E 12482 Chemical Waste Management

Co., Sulphur, LA.

49 CFR 172.302(c), 173.24b(d)(2),

173.26.

Request for an emergency exemption for the one-time transportation of 3 overweight gondola rail cars. (mode 2)

EE 12484–N DOT–E 12484 Safety Kleen, Columbia, SC ......... 49 CFR 173.244(c) ....................... Request for an emergency exemption to transport 2 storage

tanks containing sodium. The

tanks are not an authorized

packaging. (mode 1)

EE 12486–N DOT–E 12486 International Paper, Griffin, GA .... 49 CFR 172.203(a),

172.301(a)(1), 172.303(c),

178.503(a)(6).

Request for an emergency exemption to use existing stock of

mis-marked UN bags that contain ammonium nitrate fertilizer.

(mode 1)

EE 12487–N DOT–E 12487 DPC Industries, Houston, TX ....... 49 CFR 173.24(b), 179.300–12(b),

179.300–13(a), 179.300–14.

Request for an emergency exemption for the one-time transportation of a leaking multi-unit

tank car tank containing chlorine, that has been fitted with a

chemical ‘‘B’’ kit. (mode 1)

EE 12488–N DOT–E 12488 JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc., Charlotte, NC.49 CFR 173.24(b), 179.300–12(b).

179.300–13(a), 179.300–14.

Request for an emergency exemption for the one time transportation in commerce of a leaking tank car tank that is

equipped with a Chemical B kit

to prevent leakage during transportation. (mode 1)

EE 12489–N DOT–E 12489 Solvay Interox, Houston, TX ......... 49 CFR 173.24(d)(2) ..................... Request for an emergency exemption for the one-time transportation of an over-loaded tank

car tank that exceeds the

weight limitation for that car.

(mode 2)

EE 12490–N DOT–E 12490 Hydrite Chemical, Lake Zurich, IL 49 CFR 172.302(c), 173.24b,

173.26.

Request for a one-time authorization to ship a leaking ton cylinder fitted with an A Kit. (mode

1)

EE 12498–N DOT–E 12498 Cook Inlet Pipe Line Co., Anchorage, AK.49 CFR 172.101 Column (9b),

172.301(c), 173.27(c)(2).

Request for an emergency exemption for the one-time transportation in commerce of a 5.1

material by aircraft. The quantity

limitations and chemical concentration exceed those in the

HMR. (mode 4)

EE 12499–N DOT–E 12499 M&M Service Co., Carlinville, IL ... 49 CFR 173.315(k)(6) ................... Request for an emergency exemption to transport liquefied

petroleum gas in a non-DOT

specification cargo tank. (mode

1)

EE 12500–N DOT–E 12500 National Propane Gas Association, Washington, DC.49 CFR 173.315(a), 178.245–4(e) To authorize the one-time oneway transportation of non-DOT

specification portable tanks containing residual amounts of liquefied petroleum gas for the

purpose of requalifcation and

recertification. (modes 1, 3)

EE 12501–N DOT–E 12501 Northland Services, Inc., Seattle,

WA.

49 CFR 178.245–4(e) ................... Request for an emergency exemption to transport propane in

DOT spec. 51 tanks that technically do not meet the definition

of the spec. (mode 3)

EE 12503–N DOT–E 12503 Chemical Waste Management,

Sulphur, LA.

49 CFR 172.302(c), 173.24b(d)(2),

173.26.

Request for an emergency exemption to transport 3 overloaded gondola cars. (mode 2)

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

EE 12505–N DOT–E 12505 Allied Universal Corp., Miami, FL 49 CFR 173.34(d) ......................... Request for a one-time emergency exemption to transport a

leaking ton cylinder containing

chlorine that has been equipped

with a Chlorine Institute Emergency A kit. (mode 1)

EE 12507–N DOT–E 12507 DPC Industries, Inc., Houston, TX 49 CFR 172.302(c), 173.24(b),

179.300–12(b), 179.300–13(a),

179.300–14.

Request for emergency exemption

to transport a leaking ton cylinder equipped with a chemical

B kit. (mode 1)

EE 12508–N DOT–E 12508 BASF, Mt. Olive, NJ ...................... 49 CFR 172.101 Column (7) special provision B6, 172.102(c)(3).Request for a one-time authorization to transport a class 8 material in a UN IBC, which is not an

authorized packaging for the

material. (mode 1)

EE 12509–N DOT–E 12509 U.S. Department of Defense,

Washington, DC.

49 CFR 172.101 col. 10A ............. Request for an emergency exemption to authorize the US

DOD to stow palletized cargo of

a class 4.2 in an under deck

forecastle location instead of on

deck. (mode 3)

EE 12510–N DOT–E 12510 DPC Enterprises, LP, Houston, TX 49 CFR 173.34(d) ......................... To authorize the emergency onetime transportation in commerce

of a DOT specification 3A480

cylinder containing chlorine.

(mode 2)

EE 12511–N DOT–E 12511 IMCO Recylcing, Inc., Irving, TX .. 49 CFR 173.24b(d)(2), 173.26 ..... To authorize the emergency transportation in commerce of a rail

box car transporting Aluminum

Remelting By Products that exceed the maximum gross weight

on rail by 3,600 pounds. (mode

2)

EE 12512–N DOT–E 12512 Alaska Airlines, Seattle, WA ......... 49 CFR 172.203(a), 172.301(c),

172.303(a), 172.401(a)(1) and

(2).

Request for an emergency exemption to conduct compliance

testing of Alaska Airlines; hazardous materials acceptance,

storage, and handling procedures. (mode 4)

EE 12513–N DOT–E 12513 Sterling Chemicals Inc., Texas

City, TX.

49 CFR 172.302(c), 173.24b(d)(2),

173.26.

Request for an emergency exemption to authorize the transportation of an overloaded rail

car. (mode 2)

EE 12514–N DOT–E 12514 SMI Steel, Cayce, SC ................... 49 CFR 172.302(c), 173.24b(d)(2),

173.26.

Request for an emergency exemption to transport an overloaded hopper rail car. (mode 2)

EE 12524–N DOT–E 12524 EQ—The Environmental Quality

Company, Wayne, MI.

49 CFR 172.302(c), 173.24b(d)(2),

173.26.

Request for an emergency exemption to transport an overloaded gondola rail car. (mode

2)

EE 12528–N DOT–E 12528 Permagas, Lake Stevens, WA ...... 49 CFR 178.245–4(e), 450.3(a)(2) To authorize the transportation in

commerce of an MC–330 tank

welded into a 40ft intermodal

container for use in transporting

propane, Division 2.1 to remote

areas. (modes 1, 3)

EE 12529–N DOT–E 12529 BP Chemicals Inc., Naperville, IL 49 CFR 172.302(c), 173.24b(d)(2),

173.26.

Request for an emergency exemption to transport an overweight rail car. (mode 2)

EE 12543–N DOT–E 12543 JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc., Jacksonville, FL.49 CFR 1 2 3 ................................ To authorize emergency transportation in commerce of a DOT

3A 480 Specification container

that contains Chlorine that is

leaking at the value to be transported with an approved A-Kit.

(mode 1)

59256 Federal Register / Vol. 65, No. 193 / Wednesday, October 4, 2000 / Notices

1See Adrian & Blissfield Rail Road CompanyAcquisition Exemption-Grand Trunk Western

Railroad Incorporated, STB Finance Docket No.

33747 (STB served June 3, 1999).

Denials

6611–M Request by Gardner Cryogenics Lehigh Valley, PA to modify the exemption to provide for design changes of a non-DOT specification vacuum insulated portable tank manufactured in accordance with ASME Code criteria resulting in an increase of the Maximum Allowable Working Pressure for the transportation of a nonflammable cryogenic liquid denied May 16, 2000.

6765–M Request by Gardner Cryogenics Lehigh Valley, PA to modify the exemption to provide for design changes of the non-DOT specification portable tanks manufactured in accordance with the ASME Code criteria resulting in an increase of the Maximum Allowable Working Pressures for the transportation of a Division 2.1 and a Division 2.2 material denied May 16, 2000.

10480–M Request by Gardner Cryogenics Lehigh Valley, PA to modify the exemption to provide for design changes of a non-DOT specification portable tank manufactured in accordance with ASME Code criteria resulting in an increase of the Maximum Allowable

Working Pressures; the addition of a 6700 gallon liquid helium tank denied May 16, 2000.

10821–M Request by BFI Waste Systems of North America, Inc. Atlanta, GA to modify the exemption to relieve the marking requirements of

inner packages, inside roll off containers, when transporting regulated medical waste from a single offeror denied May 16, 2000.

11826–M Request by Spectra Gases, Inc. Branchburg, NJ to modify the exemption to authorize additional Division 2.2 materials transported

in DOT–3AL aluminum cylinders denied July 28, 2000.

12155–M Request by S&C Electric Company Chicago, IL to modify the exemption to authorize an alternative pressure vessel constructed of

spirally-wound fiberglass for the transportation of certain Division 2.2 materials denied August 17, 2000.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Research and Special Programs

Administration (RSPA)

[Notice No. 00–11]

AGENCY: Research and Special Programs

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Advisory Notice.

SUMMARY: Until recently, Q3 Comdyne,

Inc. held four exemptions authorizing

the manufacture, mark and sale of nonDOT specification fiber reinforced

plastic (FRP) full composite (FC)

cylinders. Recently, RSPA (we) was

informed that Q3 Comdyne, Inc., is no

longer in business. We are issuing this

advisory notice to (1) provide

information concerning the current

requirements for transportation of the

cylinders under exemption, and (2)

inform the owners and users of these

cylinders of the actions we have taken

to date and plan to take in the future.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Sherrie Nelson, Office of Hazardous

Materials Exemptions and Approvals,

RSPA, Department of Transportation,

400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington,

DC 20590–0001, Telephone (202) 366–

4535.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Recently,

RSPA was notified by Q3 Comdyne, Inc.

that it is no longer in business. Q3

Comdyne, Inc. was the grantee of four

exemptions (E–9716, E–10823, 10256,

and E–10905) authorizing the

manufacture, mark, and sale (MMS) of

FRP cylinders. After receiving several

applications for renewal from cylinder

owners and users and in light of Q3

Comdyne’s current business status, we

have modified DOT E–9716 and 10256

by converting them from MMS

exemptions to ‘‘offeror’’ exemptions.

The exemption change permits the

continued use of the Comdyne

exemption cylinders. Determination of

whether party status is required on any

of these exemptions is based on the

following criteria: (1) A person filling

and offering a cylinder for

transportation in commerce would be

required to have party status; (2) A

person only reoffering a cylinder

without modifying or changing the

cylinder or its contents would not

require party status. The requirements

for exemption renewal are applicable to

both the grantee and persons holding

party status in accordance with 49 CFR

107.109. A fire department filling and

offering a cylinder, containing a

hazardous material, for transportation

that is not in commerce is not required

to have party status to the exemption.

However, we do recommend each

person who uses an exemption package

maintain a current copy of the

exemption. Current copies of DOT–E

9716 and 10256 are available on the

HazMat Safety Homepage at http://

hazmat.dot.gov.

Issued in Washington, DC on September

28, 2000.

Robert A. McGuire,

Associate Administrator for Hazardous

Materials Safety.

[FR Doc. 00–25448 Filed 10–3–00; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[STB Finance Docket No. 33936]

Lapeer Industrial Railroad CompanyAcquisition and Operation ExemptionAdrian & Blissfield Rail Road Company

Lapeer Industrial Railroad Company

(LIRR), a noncarrier, has filed a notice

of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.31 to

acquire and operate approximately 1.34

miles of rail line owned by Adrian &

Blissfield Rail Road Company (ADBF).

The line, known as the ‘‘Lapeer Spur,’’

is part of Grand Trunk Western Railroad

Incorporated’s (GTW) Lapeer

Subdivision at Lapeer, in Lapeer

County, MI, and runs between milepost

56.28 and milepost 57.62. LIRR will also

acquire the right to operate

approximately .88 miles of rail line

which ADBF currently leases from

GTW, known as the ‘‘Flint Subdivision’’

at Lapeer, in Lapeer County, MI. The

leased line is part of GTW’s second

main line, and runs between milepost

289.90 and milepost 290.78.1 LIRR

certifies that its projected revenues as a

result of this transaction will not result

in the creation of a Class II or Class I rail

carrier, and further certifies that its

projected annual revenues will not

exceed $5 million.

The transaction is expected to be

consummated on or shortly after

September 28, 2000.

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. 33936, must be filed with

the Surface Transportation Board, Office

of the Secretary, Case Control Unit, 1925

K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20423–

0001. In addition, a copy of each

pleading must be served on Kenneth J.

Bisdorf, 2301 West Big Beaver Road,

Suite 600, Troy, MI 48084–3329.

Board decisions and notices are

available on our website at

‘‘WWW.STB.DOT.GOV.’’

Decided: September 26, 2000.

By the Board, David M. Konschnik,

Director, Office of Proceedings.

Vernon A. Williams,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 00–25244 Filed 10–2–00; 8:45 am]

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