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Application No. Docket No. Applicant Regulation(s) 

affected Nature of the special permits thereof 

20527–N ............. ........................... Procyon-Alpha Squared, Inc .. 172.102(c)(1), 172.200, 

172.300, 172.400, 

173.159a(c)(2),.

173.185(c)(1)(iii), 

173.185(c)(1)(iv), 

173.185(c)(1)(v), 

173.185(c)(3).

To authorize the manufacture, mark, sale, and use of nonDOT specification packagings for the transportation in 

commerce of batteries without hazard communication. 

(Modes 1, 3). 

20528–N ............. ........................... Triest AG Group, Inc .............. 180.205(g) .............................. To authorize the transportation in commerce of DOT 

4BW240 cylinders that have been requalified by proof 

pressure test and visual inspection. (Modes 1, 3). 

20529–N ............. ........................... Texas Instruments Incorporated.173.187 .................................. To authorize the transportation in commerce of certain 

pyrophoric solids in UN 4H2 packaging. (Mode 1). 

20530–N ............. ........................... CEA Liten ............................... 172.101(j), 173.185(a) ............ To authorize the transportation in commerce of prototype 

lithium ion batteries in excess of 35 kg by cargo-only aircraft. (Mode 4). 

20531–N ............. ........................... General Atomics ..................... 172.101(j), 173.185(a) ............ To authorize the transportation in commerce of low production lithium batteries in excess of 35 kg by cargo-only aircraft. (Mode 4). 

20532–N ............. ........................... Chart Inc ................................. 172.203(a), 177.834(h) .......... To authorize the manufacture, mark, sale, and use of DOT 

4L cylinders for the discharge of refrigerated liquid gases 

without removing them from the vehicle on which they are 

transported. (Mode 1). 

20534–N ............. ........................... Energy Transport Solutions 

LLC.

172.101(i)(3) ........................... To authorize the transportation in commerce of methane, refrigerated liquid in DOT specification 113C120W and 

113C140W tank cars. (Mode 2). 

20536–N ............. ........................... Amigo Mobility International, 

Inc.

................................................. To authorize the transportation in commerce of lithium batteries without requiring shipper training. 

20537–N ............. ........................... Inmark Packaging Limited Liability Company.173.197(c) .............................. To authorize the transportation in commerce of regulated 

medical waste in UN 11G packaging. (Mode 1). 

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BILLING CODE 4909–60–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials 

Safety Administration 

Hazardous Materials: Notice of 

Applications for Special Permits 

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous 

Materials Safety Administration 

(PHMSA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of actions on special 

permit applications. 

SUMMARY: In accordance with the 

procedures governing the application 

for, and the processing of, special 

permits from the Department of 

Transportation’s Hazardous Material 

Regulations notice is hereby given that 

the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety 

has received the application described 

herein. 

DATES: Comments must be received on 

or before October 16, 2017. 

ADDRESSES: Record Center, Pipeline and 

Hazardous Materials Safety 

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 special permit number. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Ryan Paquet, Director, Office of 

Hazardous Materials Approvals and 

Permits Division, Pipeline and 

Hazardous Materials Safety 

Administration, U.S. Department of 

Transportation, East Building, PHH–30, 

1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, 

Washington, DC 20590–0001, (202) 366– 

4535. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of 

the applications are available for 

inspection in the Records Center, East 

Building, PHH–30, 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC or at 

http://regulations.gov. 

This notice of receipt of applications 

for special permit 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 August 31, 

2017. 

Donald Burger, 

Chief, Office of the Special Permits and 

Approvals. 

Application No. Docket 

No. Applicant Regulation(s) affected Nature of the special permits thereof 

SPECIAL PERMITS DATA 

5749–M .............. ........................... Chemours Company FC LLC 173.315(a) .............................. To modify the special permit to authorize the modification of 

an MC–331 cargo tank by adding a rupture disk under the 

relief valve on the liquid load line. 

9168–M .............. ........................... Berlin Packaging L.L.C .......... 173.13(a), 173.13(b), 

173.13(c)(1)(ii),.

173.13(c)(1)(iv), 

173.13(c)(2)(iii).

To modify the special permit to remove the requirement to 

use an intermediate metal can for inner receptacles containing solid hazardous materials. 

10915–M ............ ........................... Luxfer Inc ............................... 205, 3, 302A, 304A ................ To modify the special permit to authorize the removal of 

liner coatings and the gunfire test for cylinders less than 

.5 liters water capacity. 

12187–M ............ ........................... ITW Sexton Inc ...................... 173.304a(a) ............................ To modify the special permit to authorize and additional 2.2 

gas. 

13220–M ............ ........................... Entegris, Inc ........................... 173.302(a), 173.302c(a) ......... To modify the special permit to remove unauthorized 

hazmat due to new regulatory changes. 

13961–M ............ ........................... 3AL Testing ............................ 172.203(a), 172.301(c), 

180.205.

To modify the special permit to remove the requirement for 

the six month check for gain control accuracy and to authorize a revised dome marking. 


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Application No. Docket 

No. Applicant Regulation(s) affected Nature of the special permits thereof 

13998–M ............ ........................... 3AL Testing ............................ 172.203(a), 172.301(c), 

180.205.

To modify the special permit to remove the requirement for 

the six month check for gain control accuracy and to authorize a revised dome marking. 

14206–M ............ ........................... Digital Wave Corporation ....... 180.205, 172.203(a), 

172.301(c).

To modify the special permit to authorize Ultrasonic Examination of certain DOT UN refillable pressure receptacles 

and cylinders. 

15773–M ............ ........................... Roche Molecular Systems, 

Inc.

173.242(e)(1) .......................... To modify the special permit to authorize a new packaging 

design for transporting PG II corrosive materials. 

16231–M ............ ........................... Thales Alenia Space .............. 172.101(j), 173.301(f), 

173.302a(a)(1), 

173.304a(a)(2).

To modify the special permit to authorize an additional Class 

1.4S explosive. 

20283–M ............ ........................... LG Chem ................................ 172.101(j), .............................. To modify the special permit to authorize an additional package. 

20292–M ............ ........................... Nuance Systems LLC ............ 173.181, 173.302(a), 173.187, 

173.201, 173.211.

To authorize the manufacture, marking sale and use of a 

non-DOT specification cylinder used to transport 

pyrophoric materials. 

20306–M ............ ........................... Avantor Performance Materials International, Inc.173.158(e) .............................. To modify the special permit to authorize a change in the 

minimum thickness of the interior polyvinyl chloride liner 

coating and to authorize an additional packing for transport. 

20336–M ............ ........................... Geotek Coring Inc .................. 173.3(d) .................................. To modify the special permit originally from an emergency 

special permit to a routine special permit. 

20384–N ............. ........................... Beanworthy, LLC .................... 173.185(f), 173.185(f)(2), 

173.185(f)(3).

To authorize the manufacture, mark, sale, and use of packagings for the purpose of transporting recalled batteries 

for recycling/disposal. 

20390–M ............ ........................... American RX Group, LLC ...... Parts 171–180 ........................ To modify the special permit from an emergency special 

permit to a routine special permit. 

20403–N ............. ........................... Daws Manufacturing Company, Inc.177.834(h), 178.705(d), 

178.811, 178.812.

To authorize the manufacture, mark, sale and use of nonDOT specification aluminum tanks with capacities not exceeding 95 gallons. Additionally, discharge of Class 3 

hazardous materials from the tanks without removing 

them from the vehicle on which they are transported is 

authorized. 

20414–N ............. ........................... Lockheed Martin Corporation 172.101(j), 173.302(a) ............ To authorize the transportation of low production batteries 

aboard cargo-only aircraft. 

20417–N ............. ........................... Redemption, Inc ..................... 172.101(j), 172.301(c), 

173.62(c).

To authorize the transportation in commerce of certain Class 

1 explosive materials which are forbidden for transportation by air, to be transported by cargo aircraft within the 

State of Alaska when other means of transportation are 

impracticable or not available. 

20422–N ............. ........................... Sportsman’s Air Service, Inc .. 172.101(j), 173.242, 

175.310(c)(1)(i)(iii).

To authorize the transportation in commerce of certain Class 

3 liquid fuels contained in non-DOT specification packaging of up to 250 gallon capacity by cargo aircraft within 

and to remote areas in Alaska where there is no other 

practical alternative to air shipments. 

20426–N ............. ........................... Enersys Advanced Systems 

Inc.

173.185(a) .............................. To authorize the transportation in commerce of lithium metal 

cells that are not of a type proven to meet the requirements of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria. 

20429–N ............. ........................... Reclamation Technologies, 

Inc.

173.301(a)(1), 173.304(a), 

173.309.

To authorize the transportation in commerce of non-DOT 

specification cylinders via contract or dedicated carrier. 

20433–N ............. ........................... Brammo, Inc ........................... 172.101(j), 173.185(a) ............ To authorize the transportation in commerce of prototype 

and low production lithium ion batteries in excess of 35 kg 

by cargo-only aircraft. 

20435–N ............. ........................... Atieva USA Inc ....................... 172.101(j), 173.185(a) ............ To authorize the transportation in commerce of low production lithium ion batteries in excess of 35 kg by cargo-only 

aircraft. 

20452–N ............. ........................... Xalt Energy MI, LLC ............... 172.101(j) ............................... To authorize the transportation in commerce of lithium ion 

batteries exceeding 35 kg net weight by cargo-only aircraft. 

20463–N ............. ........................... Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc ......... 172.320(a), 173.56(b), 

173.51(a).

To authorize the transportation in commerce of subassembly 

components of previously approved rocket motors without 

individual EX classification approvals. 

20471–N ............. ........................... Lone Star Specialties LLC ..... 173.213(c) .............................. To authorize the transportation in commerce of flaked coal 

tar pitch in non-UN certified polypropylene bags. 

20477–N ............. ........................... Lithionics Battery, LLC ........... 172.101(j) ............................... To authorize the transportation in commerce of lithium ion 

batteries exceeding 35 kg by cargo-only aircraft. 

20479–N ............. ........................... Mcabee, Thomas O ............... 171.1, 180.1 ........................... To authorize the manufacture, mark, sale and use of nonDOT specification packaging for the transportation in commerce of certain materials authorized to be disposed of 

under 21 CFR part 1317, subpart B. 

20483–N ............. ........................... Qal-Tek Associates LLC ........ 173.431(a) .............................. To authorize the transportation in commerce of normal form 

radioactive materials in Type A packagings when the activity limit exceeds the A2 value. 

20496–N ............. ........................... Kalitta Air, L.L.C ..................... 175.30(a)(1), 173.27(b)(2), 

173.27(b)(3).

To authorize the transportation in commerce of explosives 

by cargo aircraft which is forbidden in the regulations. 

20497–N ............. ........................... Kalitta Air, L.L.C ..................... 175.30(a)(1), 173.27(b)(2), 

173.27(b)(3).

To authorize the transportation of explosives by cargo aircraft which is forbidden in the regulations. 

20499–N ............. ........................... Med-Turn, Inc ......................... Parts 171–180 ........................ To authorize the manufacture, mark, sale and use of nonDOT specification packaging for the transportation in commerce of certain materials authorized to be disposed of 

under 21 CFR part 1317, subpart B. 


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Application No. Docket 

No. Applicant Regulation(s) affected Nature of the special permits thereof 

20500–N ............. ........................... California Department of 

Toxic Substances Control.

................................................. To authorize the transportation in commerce of hazardous 

materials used to support the recovery and relief operations from and within the California fire disaster areas. 

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BILLING CODE 4909–60–P 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

Advisory Committee on Former 

Prisoners of War; Notice of Meeting 

Cancellation 

The Department of Veterans Affairs 

gives notice under the Federal Advisory 

Committee Act that the meeting of the 

Advisory Committee on Former 

Prisoners of War, previously scheduled 

to be held at the Westin Peachtree Plaza 

Hotel, 210 Peachtree Street NW., 

Atlanta, GA 30303, on September 13– 

15, 2017, has been cancelled. 

For more information, please contact 

Leslie N. Williams, Designated Federal 

Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs, 

Veterans Benefits Administration, 

Benefits Assistance Service, at (202) 

530–9219 or via email at 

Leslie.Williams1@va.gov. 

Dated: September 11, 2017. 

Jelessa M. Burney, 

Federal Advisory Committee Management 

Officer. 

[FR Doc. 2017–19502 Filed 9–13–17; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE P 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

Employees Whose Association With 

For-Profit Educational Institutions 

Poses No Detriment to Veterans 

AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice of intent and request for 

comments. 

SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans 

Affairs (VA) intends to waive the 

application of applicable Federal 

regulations (see SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION) for all VA employees who 

receive any wages, salary, dividends, 

profits, gratuities, or services from, or 

own any interest in, a for-profit 

educational institution in which an 

eligible person or veteran is pursuing a 

program of education under a VA 

education benefits program. 

DATES: This notice is applicable on 

October 16, 2017, without further 

notice, unless VA receives a significant 

adverse comment by October 16, 2017. 

ADDRESSES: Written comments may be 

submitted by email through http://

www.regulations.gov; by mail or handdelivery to Director, Regulations 

Management (00REG), Department of 

Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue 

NW., Room 1068, Washington, DC 

20420; or by fax to (202) 273–9026. 

Comments should indicate that they are 

submitted in response to ‘‘Notice of 

Intent and request for comments— 

Employees Whose Association With 

For-Profit Educational Institutions Poses 

No Detriment to Veterans.’’ Copies of 

comments received will be available for 

public inspection in the Office of 

Regulation Policy and Management, 

Room 1068, between the hours of 8:00 

a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through 

Friday (except holidays). Please call 

(202) 461–4902 for an appointment. In 

addition, during the comment period, 

comments may be viewed online 

through the Federal Docket Management 

System (FDMS) at http://

www.regulations.gov. A significant 

adverse comment is one that explains 

why the waiver would be inappropriate, 

including challenges to the waiver’s 

underlying premise or approach, or why 

it would be ineffective or unacceptable 

without change. If significant adverse 

comments are received, VA will publish 

a notice of receipt of significant adverse 

comments in the Federal Register 

addressing the comments and 

announcing VA’s final decision on this 

action. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Christopher Britt, Office of General 

Counsel (02–EST), Department of 

Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue 

NW., Washington, DC 20420, 202–461– 

7637 (this is not a toll free number). 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

Department is committed to ensuring 

that veterans are protected from 

predatory behavior from for-profit 

educational institutions. We must also 

ensure that all employees abide by 

government ethics laws, particularly the 

laws that prohibit employees from using 

their public office for private gain. This 

is the bedrock of our ethics program: 

Placing loyalty to the Constitution, laws, 

and ethical principles above personal 

interests. 

One statute pertaining to for-profit 

educational institutions—38 U.S.C. 

3683—was passed by Congress decades 

ago, before there were conflict-ofinterest laws applicable to all Executive 

Branch employees, and was intended to 

prevent corruption in connection with 

VA’s administration of benefits under 

VA education benefits programs. In 

current practice, however, that statute 

has illogical and unintended 

consequences, in that it requires the 

removal of any VA employee who has 

any connection to a for-profit 

educational institution that students 

attend under a VA education benefits 

program. As an example, a literal 

reading of the statute would require the 

removal of a VA lab technician who 

takes a class, on her own time and using 

her own money, at a for-profit 

educational institution that is also 

attended by students using VA 

education benefits. It would also require 

the removal of a VA physician who 

teaches an introductory biology class at 

such a school. The statute applies 

retroactively, in that it requires VA to 

remove employees who have no current 

connection to a for-profit institution but 

took or taught a class at one at any time 

during their VA employment. Applying 

this statute to VA employees who have 

not engaged in any real conflict of 

interest would be unjust and 

detrimental to VA’s ability to serve 

veterans. 

The VA Inspector General (IG) 

recently issued a report finding that two 

VA employees violated 38 U.S.C. 3683 

when they taught as adjunct faculty at 

for-profit educational institutions that 

have students using VA education 

benefits. Fortunately, that IG report 

recommended that VA issue waivers, as 

the statute specifically allows, for 

employees whose connection with forprofit institutions creates no actual 

conflict of interest and poses no harm to 

veterans. 

Therefore, under the authority granted 

by 38 U.S.C. 3683(d) and 38 CFR 

21.4005, the Secretary intends to waive 

the application of 38 U.S.C. 3683(a) for 

all VA employees who receive any 

wages, salary, dividends, profits, 

gratuities, or services from, or own any 

interest in, a for-profit educational 

institution in which an eligible person 

or veteran is pursuing a program of 

education using VA education benefits, 

as long as employees abide by the 

conflict of interest laws discussed in the 

following paragraph, as the Secretary 

has determined that no detriment will 


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