[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 207 (Wednesday, October 25, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63914-63915]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-27379]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Research and Special Programs Administration


Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Notice of Applications for 
Modification of Exemption

AGENCY: Research and Special Programs Administration, DOT.

ACTION:  List of applications for modification of exemptions.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the procedures governing the application 
for, and the processing of, exemptions from the Department of 
Transportation's Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR part 107, 
subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of

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Hazardous Materials Safety has received the applications described 
herein. This notice is abbreviated to expedite docketing and public 
notice. Because the sections affected, modes of transportation, and the 
nature of application have been shown in earlier Federal Register 
publications, they are not repeated here. Requests for modifications of 
exemptions (e.g. to provide for additional hazardous materials, 
packaging design changes, additional mode of transportation, etc.) are 
described in footnotes to the application number. Application numbers 
with the suffix ``M'' denote a modification request. These applications 
have been separated from the new applications for exemptions to 
facilitate processing.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 9, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Records Center, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 
20590.
    Comments should refer to the application number and be submitted in 
triplicate. If confirmation of receipt of comments is desired, include 
a self-addressed stamped postcard showing the exemption number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the applications are 
available for inspection in the Records Center, Nassif Building, 400 
7th Street SW, Washington, DC or at http://dms.dot.gov.
    This notice of receipt of applications for modification of 
exemptions is published in accordance with part 107 of the Federal 
hazardous materials transportation law (49 U.S.C. 5117(b); 49 CFR 
1.53(b)).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 19, 2000.
J. Suzanne Hedgepeth,
Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Exemptions and Approvals.

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                                                            Modification
 Application No.      Docket No.           Application           of
                                                              exemption
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8698-M..........  ..................  Taylor-Wharton Gas            8698
                                       Equipment (Div of
                                       Harsco Corp,)
                                       Theodore, AL (See
                                       Footnote 1).
11044-M.........  ..................  ChemiTech, Ltd., Des         11044
                                       Moines, IA (See
                                       Footnote 2).
11202-M.........  ..................  Newport News                 11202
                                       Shipbuilding & Dry
                                       Dock Co., Newport
                                       News, VA (See
                                       Footnote 3).
11379-M.........  ..................  TRW Automotive               11379
                                       Occupant Restraint
                                       Systems,
                                       Washington, MI (See
                                       Footnote 4).
11864-M.........  RSPA-1997-2453      International Paper,         11864
                                       Moss Point, MS (See
                                       Footnote 5).
12334-M.........  RSPA-1999-6177      Autoclave Engineers,         12334
                                       Erie, PA (See
                                       Footnote 6).
12442-M.........  RSPA-2000-7208      Cryogenic Vessel            12442
                                       Alternatives, La
                                       Porte, TX (See
                                       Footnote 7).
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\1\ To modify the exemption concerning the pressure relief value,
  specified retest pressure and OWTT recordkeeping requirements of non-
  DOT specification portable tanks transporting certain Division 2.2
  materials.
\2\ To modify the exemption to authorize the use of additional cylinders
  without exceeding cylinder service pressure for the transportation of
  a reformulated organophosphate product.
\3\ To modify the exemption to allow for the transportation of Division
  6.1 and additional Class 8, Class 9 and Division 5.1 materials to
  cross a public road, from one part of a plant to another.
\4\ To modify the exemption to authorize a design change of the pressure
  vessel to increase the maximum fill pressure to 7,500 psi charged with
  non-toxic, non-liquefied gases, or mixtures thereof.
\5\ To modify the exemption to authorize party status and to include the
  offering of tank cars containing a residue of sulfuric acid without
  removing the frangible disc in the pressure relief device during
  inspection.
\6\ To modify the exemption to authorize the transportation of Division
  2.2, Class 3, Division 6.1 and additional Division 2.1 materials in
  non-DOT specification cylinders.
\7\ To modify the exemption to waive the impact test requirements for
  stainless steel portable tanks for materials used in a lading warmer
  than -425 degrees.

[FR Doc. 00-27379 Filed 10-24-00; 8:45 am]
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