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(1) To modify the exemption to

authorize the transportation of a

Division 2.3 material in non-DOT

specifications multi-unit tank car tanks.

(2) To modify the exemption to

authorize the addition of a Division

1.1D material and for Division 1.1A and

1.1D materials to be transported in a

newly designed motor vehicle (trailer).

(3) To modify the exemption to

authorize an alternative shipping paper

and container marking description for

the transportation of certain Division

1.3C waste explosive substances in

specifically authorized packagings.

(4) To modify the exemption to

authorize the transportation of a

Division 4.2 and an additional Class 3

material in DOT Specification tank cars.

(5) To modify the exemption to

authorize the transportation of

additional Class 3 materials in DOT

Specification tank cars.

(6) To modify the exemption to more

accurately describe the non-DOT

specifications bulk packaging used for

the transportation of Division 6.2

materials.

(7) To modify the exemption to

authorize an additional chemistry

composition for the manufacture of nonDOT specification cylinders,

comparable to DOT 3E, for the

transportation of Division 2.1, 2.2 and

2.3 materials.

(8) To modify the exemption to

authorize an increased water capacity

range of 15–105 gallons for the non-DOT

specification metal refueling tanks

containing Class 3 materials and the

inclusion of a 12-volt fuel pump system.

(9) To modify the exemption to

authorize two additional DOT

Specification containers for use as outer

packaging for lab pack applications

transporting various classes of

hazardous wastes.

(10) To reissue the exemption

originally issued on an emergency basis

authorizing the reuse of Specification

UN 1H1 non-removable head plastic

drums for the transportation of certain

Class 8 materials to Environmental

Protection Agency licensed treatment,

storage or disposal facilities.

[FR Doc. 01–31656 Filed 12–21–01; 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 Exemptions

AGENCY: Research and Special Programs

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: List of applicants for

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. Each

mode of transportation for which a

particular exemption is requested is

indicated by a number of the ‘‘Nature of

Application’’ portion of the table below

as follows: 1—Rail freight, 3—Cargo

vessel, 4—Cargo aircraft only, 5—

Passenger-carrying aircraft.

DATES: Comments must be received on

or before January 25, 2002.

ADDRESSES COMMENTS TO: 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 selfaddressed stamped postcard showing

the exemption application number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Copies of the applications (See Docket

Number) are available for inspection at

the New Docket Management Facility,

PL–401, at the U.S. Department of

Transportation, Nassif Building, 400 7th

Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590 or at

http://dms.dot.gov.

This notice of receipt of applications

for new 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 December

18, 2001.

J. Suzanne Hedgepeth,

Director, Office of Hazardous Materials,

Exemptions and Approvals.

NEW EXEMPTIONS

Application

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

12865–N ....... RSPA–01–11013 BOC Gases, Riverton, NJ.49 CFR 173.301(j) To authorize the transportation in commerce of non-DOT specification cylinders for export containing various compressed

gases without pressure relief devices. (Modes 1, 3.)

12867–N ....... RSPA–01–11076 G.L.I. Citergaz,

964 Civray, FR.

49 CFR 178.245–

1(a).

To authorize the manufacture, marking, sale and use of DOT

Specification 51 steel portable tanks permanently mounted in

an ISO frame for use in transporting Division 2.1 and 2.2 materials. (Modes 1, 2, 3.)

12868–N ....... RSPA–01–11075 Anderson Development Company,

Adrian, MI.

49 CFR 173.301(j) To authorize the transportation in commerce of non-DOT specification cylinders for export containing various compressed

gases without pressure relief devices. (Modes 1, 3.)

12869–N ....... RSPA–01–11074 Praxair, Inc., Danbury, CT.49 CFR 173.301(j) To authorize the transportation in commerce of non-DOT specification cylinders for export containing various compressed

gases without pressure relief devices. (Modes 1, 3.)

12871–N ....... RSPA–01–11072 Southern California

Edison, San

Clemente, CA.

49 CFR 173.403,

173.427(a),

173.427(b)(c).

To authorize the one-time transportation of a nuclear generating-station reactor pressure vessel package transport system to a burial site. (Modes 1, 2, 3.)

12872–N ....... RSPA–01–11077 Southern California

Edison, San

Clemente, CA.

49 CFR 173.403 .. To authorize the one-time transportation in commerce of specially designed equipment containing Class 7 radioactive material. (Mode 2.)

12873–N ....... RSPA–01–11099 Balchem Corporation, Slate Hill,

NY.

49 CFR

172.302(c),

174.67(i)&(j).

To authorize rail cars to remain attached during unloading of

Division 2.1 and 2.3 hazardous materials without the physical

presence of an unloader. (Mode 2.)

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NEW EXEMPTIONS—Continued

Application

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

12874–N ....... RSPA–01–11103 Zomeworks Corporation, Albuquerque, NM.48 CFR 171 to

180.

The authorize the transportation in commerce of machine components that are charged with non-flammable, non-toxic refrigerant gas without packaging or communication requirements. (Modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.)

12876–N ....... RSPA–01–11098 Asai Glass

Fluoropolymers

USA, Inc., Bayonne, NJ.

49 CFR

174.67(i)&(j).

To authorize rail cars containing a Division 2.2 material to remain standing while connected without the physical presence

of an unloader. (Mode 2.)

12877–N ....... RSPA–01–11119 BAE Systems, Pomona, CA.49 CFR

172.400(a),

172.500(a),

173.211(a),

175.3.

To authorize the transportation in commerce of cesium, Division 4.3, without required labeling and placarding in specially

designed packaging to be used on military aircraft. (Modes 1,

4, 5.)

12879–N ....... RSPA–01–11095 Millennium Speciality Chemicals, Jacksonville, FL.49 CFR 172.514 .. To authorize the transportation in commerce of portable tanks

and IBCs containing combustible liquids without required

placards when placed in closed sealed freight containers that

are properly placarded. (Modes 1, 3.)

12880–N ....... RSPA–01–11100 Northrop Grumman Corporation, Baltimore,

MD.

49 CFR 172.101

Col.(9)(b),

173.302, 175.3.

To authorize the transportation in commerce of a specially designed device consisting of a non-DOT specification cylinder

containing 25 grams of Division 2.3 material. (Modes 1, 3, 4.)

[FR Doc. 01–31657 Filed 12–21–01; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–60–M

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[STB Finance Docket No. 34127]

Parksierra Corporation (Successor-inInterest to California Northern Railroad

Company Limited Partnership)—

Trackage Rights Exemption-North

Coast Railroad Authority

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION: Notice of exemption.

SUMMARY: Under 49 U.S.C. 10502, the

Board is granting a petition for

exemption from the prior approval

requirements of 49 U.S.C. 11323–25 for

ParkSierra Corporation, successor-ininterest to California Northern Railroad

Company Limited Partnership, to

acquire from North Coast Railroad

Authority incidental trackage rights over

a 10.5-mile segment of line in northern

California between Schellville, milepost

NWP 40.60 (SP 72.50), and Lombard,

milepost SP 62.00, subject to employee

protective conditions.

DATES: This exemption is effective on

January 10, 2002. Petitions to stay must

be filed by January 7, 2002. Petitions to

reopen must be filed by January 22,

2002.

ADDRESSES: An original and 10 copies of

all pleadings referring to STB Finance

Docket No. 34127 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 all

pleadings must be served on petitioner’s

representative, Troy W. Garris, 1300

19th Street, NW., Washington, DC

20036.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Joseph H. Dettmar (202) 565–1600. [TDD

for the hearing impaired 1–800–877–

8339.]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Additional information is contained in

the Board’s decision. To purchase a

copy of the full decision, write to, call,

or pick up in person from: Da ̄ 2 Da ̄

Legal, Suite 405, 1925 K Street, NW.,

Washington, DC 20006. Telephone:

(202) 293–7776. [Assistance for the

hearing impaired is available through

TDD services 1–800–877–8339.]

Board decisions and notices are

available on our website at

www.stb.dot.gov.

Decided: December 17, 2001.

By the Board, Chairman Morgan, Vice

Chairman Clyburn, and Commissioner

Burkes.

Vernon A. Williams,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 01–31644 Filed 12–21–01; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4915–00–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[STB Docket No. AB–290 (Sub–No. 225X)]

Norfolk Southern Railway Company—

Abandonment Exemption—in Pike

County, KY

Norfolk Southern Railway Company

(NSR) has filed a notice of exemption

under 49 CFR 1152 Subpart F—Exempt

Abandonments to abandon 5.6 miles of

its line of railroad between milepost

HL–15.0 at Bane and milepost HL–20.6

at Levisa Spur, in Pike County, KY. The

line traverses United States Postal

Service Zip Code 41501.

Applicant has certified that: (1) No

local traffic has moved over the line for

at least 2 years; (2) any overhead traffic

can be rerouted over other lines; (3) no

formal complaint filed by a user of rail

service on the line (or by a state or local

government entity acting on behalf of

such user) regarding cessation of service

over the line either is pending with the

Surface Transportation Board (Board) or

with any U.S. District Court or has been

decided in favor of complainant within

the 2-year period; and (4) the

requirements at 49 CFR 1105.7

(environmental reports), 49 CFR 1105.8

(historic reports), 49 CFR 1105.11

(transmittal letter), 49 CFR 1105.12

(newspaper publication), and 49 CFR

1152.50(d)(1) (notice to governmental

agencies) have been met.

As a condition to this exemption, any

employee adversely affected by the

abandonment shall be protected under

Oregon Short Line R. Co.—

Abandonment—Goshen, 360 I.C.C. 91