Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 96 /Tuesday, May 19, 1998 / Notices 27621

NEW EXEMPTIONS—Continued

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

12067–N ........ RPSA–1998–3833 United Parcel Service

Co., Louisville, KY.

49 CFR 171.2(a),

173.3(a), 173.301(e),

173.302(a),

173.34(a)(1)&(e).

To authorize the transportation in commerce of

compressed gases, n.o.s, Division 2.2 in nonDOT specification cylinders used as part of an

aircraft components. (Mode 1.)

12068–N ........ RPSA–1998–3850 United States Sea

Launch GP, L.L.C.,

Long Beach, CA.

49 CFR 173.56, 173.60 To authorize the shipment of a rocket motor and

components which have not been examined

and approved as required in specially designed packagings and shipping configurations. (Modes 1, 3, 4.)

12069–N ........ RPSA–1998–3829 Compagnie Des Containers Reservoirs,

Paris, FR.

49 CFR 173.32b(b) ....... To authorize an alternative visual inspection

schedule for certain DOT Specification IM 101

portable tanks used in dedicated service for

the transportation in commerce of

methlthiopropionic aldehyde (4-thiopentanal),

Division 6.1. (Modes 1, 2, 3.)

12072–N ........ RPSA–1998–3838 Consani Engineering

(Pty) Ltd., South Africa.

49 CFR 178.245–1(a) ... To manufacture, mark and sale DOT Specification 51 ISO tank containers designed in accordance with Section VIII Division 2 of the

ASME code for use in transporting Division

2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 material. (Modes 1, 2, 3.)

12073–N ........ RPSA–1998–3840 Patriotic Fireworks,

North East, MD.

49 CFR 173.56(j) .......... To authorize the transportation in commerce of

certain approved Division 1.3G fireworks devices in specially designed packagings to be

offered for transportation as Division 1.4G fireworks. (Modes 1, 2.)

12074–N ........ RPSA–1998–3841 Van Hool NV B–2500

Lier, Koningshooikt,

BE.

49 CFR 178–245–1(a) .. To manufacture, mark and sale DOT Specification steel portable tanks designed, constructed

and stamped in accordance with Division 2 of

Section VIII of the ASME B&PV Code for use

in transporting Division 2.1 and 2.2 material.

(Modes 1, 2, 3.)

12076–N ........ RPSA–1998–3839 The Valvoline Co., Lexington, KY.49 CFR 172.101 ........... To authorize the transportation in commerce of

automotive starting fluids products with alternative shipping name in order to use existing

stock. (Mode 1.)

[FR Doc. 98–13253 Filed 5–18–98; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–60–M

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, Office of Hazardous

Materials Safety, DOT.

ACTION: List of Applications for

Modification of Exemptions.

SUMMARY: In accordance with the

procedures governing the application

for, and the processing of, exemptions

from the Department of Transportation’s

Hazardous Materials Regulations (49

CFR Part 107, Subpart B), notice is

hereby given that the Office of

Hazardous Materials Safety has received

the applications described herein. This

notice is abbreviated to expedite

docketing and public notice. Because

the sections affected, modes of

transportation, and the nature of

application have been shown in earlier

Federal Register publications, they are

not repeated here. Requests for

modifications of exemptions (e.g. to

provide for additional hazardous

materials, packaging design changes,

additional mode of transportation, etc.)

are described in footnotes to the

application number. Application

numbers with the suffix ‘‘M’’ denote a

modification request. These

applications have been separated from

the new applications for exemptions to

facilitate processing.

DATES: Comments must be received on

or before June 3, 1998.

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: Copies of the

applications are available for inspection

in the Dockets Unit, Room 8426, Nassif

Building, 400 7th Street SW,

Washington, DC.

Application No. Docket No. Applicant Modification of exemption

10672–M ........... .................................... Burlington Packaging, Inc., Brooklyn, NY (See Footnote 1) .................................. 10672

11352–M ........... .................................... PepsiCo, Inc., Arlington, TX (See Footnote 2) ....................................................... 11352

11396–M ........... .................................... Laidlaw Environmental Services Inc., Columbia, SC (See Footnote 3) ................. 11396

11624–M ........... .................................... Laidlaw Environmental Services Inc., Columbia, SC (See Footnote 4) ................. 11624

11686–M ........... .................................... Bridgeview, Inc., Morgantown, PA (See Footnote 5) ............................................. 11686
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Application No. Docket No. Applicant Modification of exemption

12055–M ........... RPSA–1998–3731 M.D. Cryogenics, Inc., Pearland, TX (See Footnote 6) .......................................... 12055

1To modify the exemption to provide for alternative absorbent material and plastic ringlock on specially-designed composite type packaging.

2To authorize party-status and additional classes of hazardous materials.

3To modify the exemption to provide for cargo vessel as an additional mode of transportation for use in transporting various Class 3 material.

4To modify the exemption to provide for cargo vessel as an additional mode of transportation for use in transporting various Class 3 material.

5To modify the exemption to provide for several modifications to existing plastic bags.

6To reissue the exemption originally issued on an emergency basis to authorize the transportation of portable tanks that are incorrectly

marked and are involved in off-shore operations.

This notice of receipt of applications

for modification of exemptions 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 May 13,

1998.

J. Suzanne Hedgepeth,

Director, Office of Hazardous Materials,

Exemptions and Approvals.

[FR Doc. 98–13254 Filed 5–18–98; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Customs Service

[T.D. 98–43]

Revocation of Marine Control

Surveyors, Inc. Customs Gauger

Approval

AGENCY: U.S. Customs Service,

Department of the Treasury.

ACTION: Notice of Revocation of Customs

Gauger Approval.

SUMMARY: Marine Control Surveyors,

Inc., of Groves, Texas, a Customs

approved gauger, under Section 151.13

of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR

151.13), was found not operating in

compliance with Customs laws and

regulations. Specifically, Marine Control

Surveyors, Inc. does not have a valid

bond filed with Customs as required

under Section 151.13(b)(8) of the

Customs Regulations. Accordingly,

pursuant to 151.13(k) of the Customs

Regulations, notice is hereby given that

the Customs commercial gauger

approval of Marine Control Surveyors,

Inc. has been revoked with prejudice.

EFFECTIVE DATE: April 30, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.

Michael Parker, Science Officer,

Laboratories and Scientific Services,

U.S. Customs Service, 1300

Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Suite 5.5–B,

Washington, DC 20229 at (202) 927–

1060.

Dated: May 5, 1998.

George D. Heavey,

Director, Laboratories and Scientific Service.

[FR Doc. 98–13213 Filed 5–18–98; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Customs Service

[T.D. 98–45]

Revocation of Inert Gas Services, Inc.;

Customs Gauger Approval

AGENCY: U.S. Customs Service,

Department of the Treasury.

ACTION: Notice of Revocation of Customs

Gauger Approval.

SUMMARY: Inert Gas Services, Inc., of

Pasadena, Texas, a Customs approved

gauger, under Section 151.13 of the

Customs Regulations (19 CFR 151.13),

has requested that the U.S. Customs

Service revoke its gauger approval.

Accordingly, pursuant to 151.13(f) of

the Customs Regulations, notice is

hereby given that the Customs

commercial gauger approval of Inert Gas

Services, Inc. has been revoked without

prejudice.

EFFECTIVE DATE: April 30, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.

Michael Parker, Science Officer,

Laboratories and Scientific Services,

U.S. Customs Service, 1300

Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 5.5–B,

Washington, DC 20229 at (202) 927–

1060.

Dated: May 6, 1998.

George D. Heavey,

Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services.

[FR Doc. 98–13215 Filed 5–18–98; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Customs Service

[T.D. 98–39]

Revocation of Curtis & Thompkins

LTD. Customs Gauger Approval and

Laboratory Accreditation

AGENCY: U.S. Customs Service,

Department of the Treasury.

ACTION: Notice of revocation of customs

gauger approval and laboratory

accreditation.

SUMMARY: Curtis & Thompkins LTD, of

Berkeley, California, a Customs

approved gauger and accredited

laboratory, under Section 151.13 of the

Customs Regulations (19 CFR 151.13),

was found not operating in compliance

with Customs laws and regulations.

Specifically, Curtis & Thompkins LTD

does not have a valid bond filed with

Customs as required under Section

151.13(b)(8) of the Customs Regulations.

Accordingly, pursuant to 151.13(k) of

the Customs Regulations, notice is

hereby given that the Customs

commercial gauger approval and

laboratory accreditation of Curtis &

Thompkins LTD has been revoked with

prejudice.

EFFECTIVE DATE: April 30, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.

Michael Parker, Science Officer,

Laboratories and Scientific Services,

U.S. Customs Service, 1300

Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 5.5–B,

Washington, DC 20229 at (202) 927–

1060.

Dated: May 5, 1998.

George D. Heavey,

Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services.

[FR Doc. 98–13234 Filed 5–18–98; 8:45 am]

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