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Administration 

Office of Rcf^ional Counsel 

Northwest Mountain Region 

Colorado, Idaho, Montana, 

Oregon, Utah, Washington, 

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1601 Lind Avenue S.W. 

Renton, Washington 98057 

Tel: (425)227-1417 

Fax: (425) 227-1007 

SCOTT-M0RR.IS@FAA.GOV 

September 14, 2010 

VIA FACSIMILE AND CERTIFIED MATL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 

Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

Hearing Docket 

Federal Aviation Administration 

(Wilbur Wright BIdg - Room 2W1000) 

800 Independence Avenue S.W. 

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Re: III the Matter of Federal Express Corporation, Case No. 2009NM700056 

Enclosed herewith please find a copy of a request for hearing and the original and one copy of the 

Complaint in the above-referenced proceeding. 

The FAAL requests that the hearing in this matter be held in Seattle, Wasliington, and expects that 

the hearing will last two (2) days. 

For scheduling purposes, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) attorney, Scott R. Morris will be 

imavailable in yeai- 2010: October 1-12, October 18-21, October 26-28, November 10-15, 

November 22-26, December 1-3, December 8-10 and December 27-31, 

Please address all communications for the FAA to the undersigned at: 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Northwest Mountain Region, ANM-7 

1601 Lind Avenue S.W. 

Renton, Washington 98057 

Telephone: 425.227. 1417 

FAX: 425.227.1007 

R. Morrii 

FAA Attorney 

Enclosures: Request for Hearing (Appeal) 

Complaint 

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SCOTT R.MOTIRIS 

FAA OFFICE OF REGIONAL COUNSEL 

1601 LIND AVE., SW 

RENTON, WASHINGTON 98057 

TELKPHOKF.: 425.227.1417 

FACSIMILE; 425.227.1007 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OF HEARINGS 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

In the Matter of: 

Federal Express Corporation FAA Case No. 2009NM700056 

JUDGE NOT ASSIGNED 

JljnCiV. NOT ASSIGNED: 

C:OMPLAJNT 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), by counsel, hereby files its Complaint, 

pursuant to Rule 208 of the Rules of Practice (14 C.F.R. 13.208), and states as follows: 

1. 

On August 12, 2010, Federal Express Corporation (hereafter FedEx), was advised 

dirough an Amended Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty that the FAA proposed to assess a civil 

penalty in fhe amount of $30,000. On September 7, 2010, FedEx, through legal counsel, 

submitted a wrinen request for a hearing. 

II. 

1. Federal Express Corporation (hereafter FedEx) is a business entity that regularly offers, 

accepts, or transports hazardous material (HAZMAT), 

2. FedEx is also an air carrier with aimual operating revenue of $ 100,000,000 or more. 

COMPLAINT 

P A A V. Federal Express Corporaiion 

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SCOTT R. MORRIS, FAA ATTORNEY 

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3. On or about February 3, 2009, at or near Missoula, Montana, FedEx knowingly accepted 

and then offered a shipment for transport in air commerce. Affixed to this shipment was 

FedEx tracking number 7973 0543 7880. 

4. This shipment flew on an Empire Airlines aircraft from Missoula, Montana to Great 

Falls, Montana. 

5. During sorting operations at Great Falls, Montana, a Federal Aviation Administration 

(I'AA) Hazardous Material Agent observed a box being transported by FedEx tracking 

number 7973 0543 7880. This box had earlier been off-loaded from Empire Airlines 

flight 7820-04. 

6. This shipment was marked "CONSUMKR COMMODITY ORM-D". 

7. 1 his shipment was not accompanied by HAZMA T shipping papers. 

8. The proper .shipping name for an ORM-D substance if transported by air is "Consumer 

Commodity, ORM-D-Air" 

9. Further, there was no FedEx dangerous goods specialist inspection sticker on this 

shipment, 

10. FedEx accepted the above-described shipment of HAZMAT for transportation when it 

was not accompanied by shipping papers, which contained the proper shipping name of 

the HAZMAT, the hazardous class of the HAZMAT , the total quantity by weight covered 

by the description, or the required shipper's certification. 

11. On or about February 3, 2009, at or near Kalispell, Montana, FedEx knowingly accepted 

a shipment for transport in air commerce. Affixed to this shipment was FedEx tracking 

number 8657 4575 8980. 

12. This shipment flew from Kalispell, Montana to Great Falls, Montana on Empire Airlines 

flight 7826-04. 

13. During sorting operations at Great Falls, Montana, a FAA Hazardous Material Agent 

observed a shipment that was being transported by use of FedEx tracking number 8657 

4575 8980. 

14. This shipment's outer packing was marked as "Diagnostic Specimens, UN 3373." 

15. TTiere was no marking on the inner packing. 

16. The above shipping name was improper. Specifically, the proper shipping name for a 

UN3373 substance would be "Biological Substances Category B," 

COMI'LAfNT 

1-AA V. rederiil Express Corporalion 

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SCOTT R. MOHKJS. FAA ArroRNBr 

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Tliis substance is classified as HAZMAT under the Department of Transportation 

Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) (49 C.F.R. Parts 171 et. sea) 

FedEx accepted the above described shipments when the HAZMAT was not marked and 

labeled per subparts D and E of Part 172 to Title 49 C.F.R. 

III. 

By reason of the foregoing facts and circumstances, FedEx violated the following 

sections of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR): 

a. Section 171.2(e), in that it accepted HAZMATs to be shipped in air commerce 

which were not properly classed, described, packaged, marked, labeled, or in a 

condition for shipment reqmred by ihe Hai:ardous Material Regulations (49 

C.F.R. Parts 171, er. seq.). 

b- Section 173,199(a)(5), in that it accepted a Category B infectious substance when 

the proper shipping name "Biological Substance, Category B" was not on the 

outer packaging or clearly visible. 

c. Section 175.3, in that it accepted for transpori aboard an aircraft, HAZMAT that 

was not prepared for shipment in accordance with the Hazardous Materials 

Regulations (49 C.F,R., Subchap. C). 

d,. Section 175.30(a)(2), in that it accepted a IIAZMA T for iransporiation on an 

aircraft without the shipment being described and certified on a shipping paper 

prepared in duplicate in accordance with Subpart C of Title 49 C.F.R. 

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Section 175.30(a)(3), in thai it accepted a HAZMAT for transportation on an 

aircraft without the package being marked per subpart D of 14 C.F.R., Part 172. 

2. In accordance with Section 5123(a) of Title 49 of the United States Code (Transportation) 

[49 U.S.C. §5123(a)l, FedEx is liable for a civil penally not to exceed $50,000 for each violation 

of the Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations. 

3. Under the facts and circumslances of this case, a civil penalty of $30,000 is appropriate. 

COMPI AINT 

HAA V. I'dJenil Express Corporation 

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^VHEREFORE, the Agency, by counsel, respectftilly requests that the Administrative 

Law Judge enter an order That FedEx be assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $30,000. 

RespcctJ^illy submitted this 14th day of September, 2010. 

Sj^t R. Morris 

Atiiorney 

COMF),.iVINT 

FAA V, Feclerul Express Corporation 

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ANSWER 

In accordance with Section 13.209 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, FedEx, must answer this 

Complaint not later than 30 days from the time it is served on it. Failure to file an Answer within 

30 days v/ithoul good cause shall be deemed an admission of the truth of each allegation 

contained in the Complaint [I4.C.F.R. 13.209(f)]. 

COMPLAINT 

F A A V, Federal Exprc-yi C^nrporalion 

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SCOTT B., MOKRTS, FAA ArronMiiY 

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

I hereby certify that the foregoing Complaint has been served via facsimile and certified mail 

Retxun Receipt Requested this date, to the following: 

Federal Aviation Administration 

800 Independence Avenue SW 

Washington, D.C. 20591 

Ann: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC^30 

Wilbur Wright Building - Suite 2W1000 

Fax: 202. 493.5142 

President 

Federal F.xpres3 Corporation 

Delivery Code 7622, Bldg G, 2"" 

3620 Hacks Cross Road 

Building B, 3"^ Floor 

Memphis, TN 38125 

Floor 

Cynthia Chandler-Snell. Sr. Attomey 

Federal Express Corporation 

Regulatory Division 

3620 Hacks Cross Road 

Building B, 3'*" Floor 

Memphis, TM 38125 

TEL: 901-434-8361 

FAX; 901-434-8283 

Dated this 14th day of September, 2010. 

TBTrr^, 

)ANA STEPIIEN60N 

Office of Regional Counsel (ANM-7) 

Federal Aviation Administration 

1601 Lind Ave. SW 

Renton, WA 98057 

425.227.2164 

COMPLAIMT 

FAA V. Federal Express Corporation 

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HCOTT R, MORRI.S, FA A ATTOIUJEY 

TEL; 425.227.1417: FAX: 425.227,1007 

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