[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 249 (Friday, December 28, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67355-67360]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-32016]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Research and Special Programs Administration


Actions on Exemption Applications

AGENCY: Research and Special Programs Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of actions on exemption applications.

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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 of the actions on exemption 
applications in SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2000. The modes of transportation 
involved are identified by a number in the ``Nature of Application'' 
portion of the table below as follows: 1--Motor vehicle, 2--Rail 
freight, 3--Cargo vessel, 4--Cargo aircraft only, 5--Passenger-carrying 
aircraft. Application numbers prefixed by the letters EE represent 
applications for Emergency Exemptions. It should be noted that some of 
the sections cited were those in effect at the time certain exemptions 
were issued.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 21, 2001.
J. Suzanne Hedgepeth,
Director, Office of Hazardous Materials, Exemptions and Approvals.

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                                                                      Regulation(s)        Nature of exemption
   Application No.         Exemption No.           Applicant             affected                thereof
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                                             MODIFICATION EXEMPTIONS
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3187-M..............  DOT-E 3187              PPG Industries,      49 CFR 173.21(f),    To authorize alternative
                                               Inc., Pittsburgh,    173.225(b)(6),       packaging and the use
                                               PA.                  173.225(b)(7),       of common carriers in
                                                                    173.225(d)(2).       exclusive use for the
                                                                                         transportation of
                                                                                         Division 5.2 materials.
8299-M..............  DOT-E 8299              Pacific Scientific,  49 CFR               To modify the exemption
                                               Duarte, CA.          173.304(a)(1),       to increase the service
                                                                    175.3, 178.44.       life limit to 24 years
                                                                                         of the non-DOT
                                                                                         specification pressure
                                                                                         vessels for the
                                                                                         transportation of
                                                                                         certain Division 2.2
                                                                                         compressed gases.
8757-M..............  DOT-E 8757              YZ Systems, Inc.,    49 CFR               To modify the exemption
                                               Conroe, TX.          173.302(a)(1),       to allow for the
                                                                    173.304(a)(1),       transportation of
                                                                    173.302(b)(1),       additional Division 2.3
                                                                    175.3, 178.42.       and Class 3 materials
                                                                                         in non-DOT
                                                                                         specification stainless
                                                                                         steel cylinders;
                                                                                         editorial corrections
                                                                                         to paragraph 6 of the
                                                                                         exemption.
9149-M..............  DOT-E 9149              Ethyl Corporation,   49 CFR 173.354,      To modify the exemption
                                               Richmond, VA.        174.63(b), 178.245.  to authorize the
                                                                                         transportation of Class
                                                                                         3 and additional
                                                                                         division 6.1 materials
                                                                                         in non-DOT
                                                                                         specification IMD Type
                                                                                         I portable tanks.

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9847-M..............  DOT-E 9847              FIBA Technologies,   49 CFR               To modify the exemption
                                               Inc., Westboro, MA.  173.302(c)(2),       to eliminate the
                                                                    (3), (4),            requirement for an
                                                                    173.34(e), Part      initial qualifying
                                                                    107, Subpart B,      test; to allow for
                                                                    Appendix B.          Division 2.3 materials;
                                                                                         correct language in
                                                                                         paragraphs 7a. thru e.
                                                                                         of the exemption.
10921-M.............  DOT-E 10921             The Procter &        49 CFR Parts 100-    To modify the exemption
                                               Gamble Company,      199.                 to authorize shipments
                                               Cincinnati, OH.                           of solutions containing
                                                                                         ethyl alcohol in inner
                                                                                         packagings not
                                                                                         exceeding 50 ounces
                                                                                         each and that the total
                                                                                         contents of the package
                                                                                         not exceed 300 fluid
                                                                                         ounces.
10977-M.............  DOT-E 10977             Federal Industries   49 CFR 172.400,      To modify the exemption
                                               Corporation,         172.402(a)(2),       to include
                                               Plymouth, MN.        172.504(a),          polypropylene blankets
                                                                    173.25(a), 173.3,    as a cushioning and
                                                                    175.3, Table 1.      absorbent, and a fibre
                                                                                         tube to protect the
                                                                                         closure for limited
                                                                                         quantities of hazardous
                                                                                         materials required to
                                                                                         be labeled poison, KEEP
                                                                                         AWAY FROM FOOD,
                                                                                         flammable liquid,
                                                                                         flammable solid,
                                                                                         corrosive, oxidizer or
                                                                                         DANGEROUS WHEN WET.
10985-M.............  DOT-E 10985             Georgia-Pacific      49 CFR 174.67(i),    To modify the exemption
                                               Corporation,         (j).                 to authorize the
                                               Atlanta, GA.                              transportation of Class
                                                                                         8 materials in tank
                                                                                         cars which remain
                                                                                         standing with unloading
                                                                                         connections attached
                                                                                         when no product is
                                                                                         being transferred.
11379-M.............  DOT-E 11379             TRW Automotive       49 CFR 173.301(h),   To modify the exemption
                                               Occupant Restraint   173.302.             to authorize a design
                                               Systems,                                  change of the pressure
                                               Washington, MI.                           vessel to increase the
                                                                                         maximum fill pressure
                                                                                         to 7,500 psi charged
                                                                                         with non-toxic, non-
                                                                                         liquefied gases, or
                                                                                         mixtures thereof.
11506-M.............  DOT-E 11506             OEA Inc., Denver,    49 CFR 173.301(h),   To modify the exemption
                                               CO.                  173.302.             to authorize a design
                                                                                         change using a welded
                                                                                         flange and laser
                                                                                         etching on the exterior
                                                                                         of non-DOT
                                                                                         specification pressure
                                                                                         vessels for use as
                                                                                         components of
                                                                                         automobile vehicle
                                                                                         safety systems.
11967-M.............  DOT-E 11967             Savage Industries    49 CFR 174.67(i),    To modify the exemption
                                               Incorporated,        (j).                 to allow for the
                                               Pottstown, PA.                            transportation of
                                                                                         additional Class 3,
                                                                                         Class 8 and Division
                                                                                         5.1 materials in tank
                                                                                         cars to remain
                                                                                         connected during
                                                                                         unloading.
12056-M.............  DOT-E 12056             U.S. Department of   49 CFR 173.226,      To modify the exemption
                                               Defense (MTMC),      173.336.             to eliminate the
                                               Falls Church, VA.                         private carrier
                                                                                         provision and provide
                                                                                         for an additional
                                                                                         movement location for
                                                                                         the transportation of
                                                                                         Dinitrogen tetroxide,
                                                                                         liquefied and Division
                                                                                         6.1 materials in
                                                                                         propellant tanks
                                                                                         designed to a military
                                                                                         specification.
12065-M.............  DOT-E 12065             International        49 CFR               To modify the exemption
                                               Flavors &            173.120(c)(ii).      to waive the weight
                                               Fragrances, Inc.,                         limit requirements for
                                               Union Beach, NJ.                          flammable liquids
                                                                                         determined by a
                                                                                         specially designed
                                                                                         flashpoint device.
12494-M.............  DOT-E 12494             American             49 CFR 172.101       To reissue the exemption
                                               Reclamation Group,   (col. 9).            originally issued on an
                                               LLC, Anchorage, AK.                       emergency basis for the
                                                                                         transportation of
                                                                                         certain Division 5.1
                                                                                         materials by cargo
                                                                                         aircraft only when
                                                                                         aircraft is the only
                                                                                         means of reaching
                                                                                         destination.
12499-M.............  DOT-E 12499             M & M Service        49 CFR               To reissue the exemption
                                               Company,             173.315(k)(6).       originally issued on an
                                               Carlinville, IL.                          emergency basis for the
                                                                                         transportation of
                                                                                         liquefied petroleum gas
                                                                                         in a non-DOT
                                                                                         specification cargo
                                                                                         tank.
12504-M.............  DOT-E 12504             Radian               49 CFR               To reissue the exemption
                                               International        177.834(1)(2)(i).    originally issued on an
                                               Research Triangle                         emergency basis
                                               Park, NC.                                 authorizing the use of
                                                                                         temperature controlled
                                                                                         equipment for the
                                                                                         transportation of Class
                                                                                         3 and Division 2.1
                                                                                         materials.
12509-M.............  DOT-E 12509             Department of        49 CFR 172.101 col   To reissue the exemption
                                               Defense (MTMC)       10A.                 originally issued on an
                                               Alexandria, VA.                           emergency basis
                                                                                         authorizing certain
                                                                                         Division 4.2 materials
                                                                                         to be stowed as
                                                                                         palletized cargo in an
                                                                                         under-deck forecastle
                                                                                         location.
12540-M.............  DOT-E 12540             Air Products and     49 CFR 178.245.....  To reissue the exemption
                                               Chemicals, Inc.,                          originally issued on an
                                               Allentown, PA.                            emergency basis
                                                                                         authorizing the
                                                                                         transportation of
                                                                                         hydrogen fluoride,
                                                                                         anhydrous in DOT
                                                                                         Specification 51
                                                                                         portable tanks which do
                                                                                         not have the relieving
                                                                                         capacity requirements.
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                                                 NEW EXEMPTIONS
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12148-N.............  DOT-E 12148             Eastman Kodak        49 CFR 172.320,      To authorize the
                                               Company,             173.3, 173.52,       transportation in
                                               Rochester, NY.       173.54, 173.60,      commerce of not more
                                                                    174.3, 175.3,        than 25 grams of
                                                                    177.801.             explosives and
                                                                                         pyrotechnic material in
                                                                                         a specially designed
                                                                                         container (modes 1, 3,
                                                                                         4).

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12155-N.............  DOT-E 12155             S&C Electric Co....  49 CFR 172.301(c),   To authorize the
                                                                    173.304.             transportation in
                                                                                         commerce of specially
                                                                                         designed non-DOT
                                                                                         specification packaging
                                                                                         containing compressed
                                                                                         sulfur hexafluoride,
                                                                                         Division, 2.2 (modes 1,
                                                                                         2, 3, 4).
12277-N.............  DOT-E 12277             The Indian Sugar &   49 CFR 173.3,        To authorize the
                                               General              173.304.             manufacture, marking
                                               Engineering Corp.,                        and sale of non-DOT
                                               ISGE Haryana, TX.                         specification cylinders
                                                                                         (pressure vessel) for
                                                                                         use in transporting
                                                                                         Chlorine, Division 2.3
                                                                                         material (modes 1, 2).
12332-N.............  DOT-E 12332             Automotive Occupant  49 CFR 173.166(c) &  To authorize the
                                               Restraints           (e).                 transportation in
                                               Council,                                  commerce of air bag
                                               Lexington, KY.                            modules or seat belt
                                                                                         pre-tensioners that
                                                                                         have been removed from
                                                                                         motor vehicles for
                                                                                         disposal to be
                                                                                         transported without
                                                                                         required markings (mode
                                                                                         1).
12351-N.............  DOT-E 12351             Nalco/Exxon Energy   49 CFR 177.834       To authorize an
                                               Chemicals, L.P.,     (i)(3).              electronic monitoring
                                               Freeport, TX.                             system without the
                                                                                         physical presence of an
                                                                                         unloader within 25 feet
                                                                                         of cargo tanks during
                                                                                         loading operations
                                                                                         (mode 1).
12391-N.............  DOT-E 12391             Airgas Mgmt., Inc.,  49 CFR 172.203(a),   To authorize the
                                               Cheyenne, WY.        173.34(e)(16),       transportation in
                                                                    173.34(e)(16)(i)(A   commerce of certain
                                                                    )).                  Division 2.1 and 2.2
                                                                                         gases in DOT
                                                                                         Specification 3A or 3AA
                                                                                         cylinders manufactured
                                                                                         on or before December
                                                                                         31, 1945, and which
                                                                                         have been retested at
                                                                                         least every 10 years
                                                                                         (modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
12392-N.............  DOT-E 12392             Consani              49 CFR 178.245.....  To authorize the
                                               Engineering,                              transportation in
                                               Elsies River, SA.                         commerce of non-DOT
                                                                                         specification steel
                                                                                         portable tanks
                                                                                         permanently fixed
                                                                                         within ISO frames,
                                                                                         which are similar to
                                                                                         DOT 51 portable tanks
                                                                                         for use in transporting
                                                                                         all hazardous materials
                                                                                         presently authorized
                                                                                         (modes 1, 2, 3).
12397-N.............  DOT-E 12397             Astaris, LLC         49 CFR 172.203(a),   To authorize the use of
                                               (formerly FMC        180.509(1)(2).       an alternative
                                               Corp.),                                   requalification method
                                               Philadelphia, PA.                         for certain DOT
                                                                                         specification 111A100W6
                                                                                         tank cars used to
                                                                                         transport Class 8
                                                                                         hazardous materials
                                                                                         (mode 2).
12401-N.............  DOT-E 12401             DG Supplies, Inc.,   49 CFR 172.400,      To authorize the
                                               Hamilton, NJ.        172.402, 172.504,    manufacture, marking
                                                                    173.150-154,         and sale of specially-
                                                                    173.201-203,         designed combination
                                                                    173.211-213,         packaging for use in
                                                                    173.25, 175.3.       transporting liquid and
                                                                                         solid hazardous
                                                                                         materials with relief
                                                                                         from labeling and
                                                                                         placarding requirements
                                                                                         (modes 1, 2, 4, 5).
12405-N.............  DOT-E 12405             Air Products and     49 CFR               To authorize an increase
                                               Chemicals, Inc.,     173.304(a)(2),       in filling density to
                                               Allentown, PA.       173.304(b).          the cylinder test
                                                                                         pressure for the
                                                                                         transportation of
                                                                                         Division 2.1, 2.2 and
                                                                                         2.3 hazardous materials
                                                                                         (modes 1, 3, 4, 5).
12413-N.............  DOT-E 12413             CP Industries,       49 CFR 17.34(e)(3),  To authorize acoustic
                                               Inc., McKeesport,    173.302(c)(2);       emission and ultrasonic
                                               PA.                  173.302(c)(3);,      retest to DOT-3AA, 3AAX
                                                                    173.302(c)(4);,      or 3T cylinders for use
                                                                    173.302(c)(5),       in transporting
                                                                    173.34(e),           presently authorized
                                                                    173.34(e)(1)(i)&(i   hazardous materials
                                                                    i), 173.34(e)(4),    (modes 1, 2, 3, 4).
                                                                    173.34(e)(5),
                                                                    173.34(e)(6),
                                                                    173.34(e)(7).
12427-N.............  DOT-E 12427             Chubb Fire Ltd.,     49 CFR 173.301(j)..  To authorize the
                                               England.                                  transportation in
                                                                                         commerce of non-DOT
                                                                                         specification cylinders
                                                                                         for use in transporting
                                                                                         non-flammable
                                                                                         compressed gas,
                                                                                         Division 2.2, to UL
                                                                                         facility for testing
                                                                                         (mode 4).
12457-N.............  DOT-E 12457             Arch Chemicals,      49 CFR               To authorize the
                                               Inc., Norwalk, CN.   172.101(i)(3) Col.   transportation in
                                                                    8C.                  commerce of dry calcium
                                                                                         hypochlorite mixture,
                                                                                         Division 5.1, in DOT
                                                                                         specification flexible
                                                                                         intermediate bulk
                                                                                         containers (mode 1).
12468-N.............  DOT-E 12468             Connecticut Yankee   49 CFR 173.403,      To authorize the
                                               Atomic Power Co.,    173.427(a)(1),       transportation in
                                               East Hampton, CT.    173.427(b) or (c).   commerce of a reactor
                                                                                         vessel containing low-
                                                                                         level radioactive
                                                                                         waste, Class 7 (modes
                                                                                         1, 2).
12474-N.............  DOT-E 12474             Department of        49 CFR 171.12,       To authorize the
                                               Defense (DOD),       172.204,             transportation in
                                               Falls Church, VA.    173.301(i) & (j).    commerce of two types
                                                                                         of non-DOT
                                                                                         specification
                                                                                         compressed gas
                                                                                         cylinders containing
                                                                                         Division 2.2 materials
                                                                                         (mode 1).
12481-N.............  DOT-E 12481             Trac Regulator Co.,  49 CFR 173.306.....  To authorize the
                                               Inc., Mt. Vernon,                         transportation in
                                               NY.                                       commerce of an actuator
                                                                                         and valve assembly for
                                                                                         use in transporting
                                                                                         various classes of
                                                                                         hazardous materials
                                                                                         (modes 1, 2).

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12491-N.............  DOT-E 12491             PPG Industries,      49 CFR               To authorize the
                                               Inc., Pittsburgh,    171.12(b)(5), SP     transportation in
                                               PA.                  T17.                 commerce of
                                                                                         dichlorophenyl
                                                                                         isocyanate, Division
                                                                                         6.1 in IM 101 portable
                                                                                         tanks (modes 1, 3).
12521-N.............  DOT-E 12521             Airgas Inc.,         49 CFR 173.301(j)..  To authorize the
                                               Madison, CT.                              transportation in
                                                                                         commerce of non-DOT
                                                                                         specification cylinders
                                                                                         manufactured in the
                                                                                         U.S. for export with
                                                                                         valving and relief
                                                                                         device requirements of
                                                                                         the country that the
                                                                                         cylinders will be
                                                                                         exported to for use in
                                                                                         transporting various
                                                                                         compressed gases (mode
                                                                                         1).
12526-N.............  DOT-E 12526             Aeronex, Inc, San    49 CFR 173.212,      To authorize the
                                               Diego, IL.           173.213.             manufacture, marking
                                                                                         and sale of non-DOT
                                                                                         specification cylinders
                                                                                         for use in transporting
                                                                                         Division 4.1 and 4.2
                                                                                         hazardous materials
                                                                                         (modes 1, 2, 3, 4).
12533-N.............  DOT-E 12533             Adams Healthcare     49 CFR               To authorize alternative
                                               Ltd., Garforth,      173.306(a)(3)(v).    testing criteria for
                                               Leeds, EN.                                aerosol containers
                                                                                         meeting DOT
                                                                                         specification 2Q for
                                                                                         use in transporting
                                                                                         Division 2.1 material
                                                                                         (modes 1, 3).
12534-N.............  DOT-E 12534             MODcol Corp.,        49 CFR 173.302,      To authorize the
                                               Sunnyvale, CA.       178.602-178.606.     manufacture, marking,
                                                                                         sale and use of a
                                                                                         composite package
                                                                                         containing limited
                                                                                         quantities of Class 3
                                                                                         material with
                                                                                         fiberboard or plywood
                                                                                         overpack (modes 1, 2,
                                                                                         3, 4).
12537-N.............  DOT-E 12537             Noranda-Dupont LLC,  49 CFR 172.203(a),   To authorize an
                                               Wilmington, DE.      180.509(1)(2).       alternative retest
                                                                                         criteria for DOT
                                                                                         specification 111A100W
                                                                                         tank cars used in
                                                                                         sulfuric acid service
                                                                                         (mode 1).
12539-N.............  DOT-E 12539             Edlow International  49 CFR               To authorize the one-
                                               Company              173.420(a)(2)(i).    time transportation of
                                               Washington, DC.                           19 model 30B cylinders,
                                                                                         which deviate from the
                                                                                         ANSI 14.1 standards,
                                                                                         containing uranium
                                                                                         hexafluoride, Class 7
                                                                                         (modes 1, 3).
12540-N.............  DOT-E 12540             Air Products &       49 CFR 178.245.....  To authorize the
                                               Chemicals, Inc.,                          transportation in
                                               Allentown, PA.                            commerce of DOT 51
                                                                                         similar to a multi-unit
                                                                                         tank car tank equipped
                                                                                         with pressure relief
                                                                                         devices for use in
                                                                                         transporting hydrogen
                                                                                         fluoride, anhydrous,
                                                                                         Class 8 (modes 1, 2).
12541-N.............  DOT-E 12541             Rotonics             49 CFR 172.101 Col   To authorize the
                                               Manufacturing,       8b and 8C, 173.197.  manufacture, marking,
                                               Inc., Gardena, CA.                        sale and use of a 200
                                                                                         gallon, high density
                                                                                         polyethylene,
                                                                                         rotationally molded
                                                                                         roll on/roll off
                                                                                         container as an outer
                                                                                         packaging for use in
                                                                                         transporting regulated
                                                                                         medical waste, Division
                                                                                         6.2 (mode 1).
12542-N.............  DOT-E 12542             United States        49 CFR               To authorize the
                                               Enrichment           173.420(a)(2)(i).    transportation in
                                               Corporation                               commerce of one model
                                               (USEC), Bethesda,                         48X cylinder, which
                                               MD.                                       deviated from the ANSI
                                                                                         14.1 standards,
                                                                                         containing uranium
                                                                                         hexafloride, Class 7
                                                                                         (modes 1, 2).
12561-N.............  DOT-E 12561             Rhodia Inc.,         49 CFR 172.203(a),   To authorize the
                                               Cranbury, NJ.        173.31, 179.23.      transportation in
                                                                                         commerce of DOT
                                                                                         Specification 111S100W-
                                                                                         2 tank cars that exceed
                                                                                         the maximum gross
                                                                                         weight limit for use in
                                                                                         transporting Class 8
                                                                                         material (mode 2).
 12585-N............  DOT-E 12585             JCI Jones            49 CFR 173.24(b)...  Request for an emergency
                                               Chemicals,                                exemption to transport
                                               Barerton, OH.                             a leaking ton cylinder
                                                                                         that has been fitted
                                                                                         with an emergency B kit
                                                                                         to prevent leaking
                                                                                         during transportation
                                                                                         (mode 1).
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                                              EMERGENCY EXEMPTIONS
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EE 11836-M..........  DOT-E 11836             Pioneer Chemical,    49 CFR 173.203,      To authorize additional
                                               Inc. (NACD)          173.24.              specification
                                               Member), Mesquite,                        packagings (mode 1).
                                               TX.
EE 12395-M..........  DOT-E 12395             Pennzoil Quaker      49 CFR 173.306.....  Emergency request for
                                               State Co.,                                modification and
                                               Houston, TX.                              extension of the
                                                                                         expiration date (mode
                                                                                         1).
EE 12494-N..........  DOT-E 12494             American             49 CFR 172.101       Request for an emergency
                                               Reclamation Group    (col. 9).            exemption to transport
                                               LLC, Anchorage, AK.                       certain material by
                                                                                         air, which is forbidden
                                                                                         to the HMR (mode 4).
EE 12501-M..........  DOT-E 12501             Northland Services,  49 CFR 178.245-4(e)  Request for extension of
                                               Inc., Seattle, WA.                        the expiration date to
                                                                                         permit a one-time
                                                                                         transportation of
                                                                                         portable tanks (mode
                                                                                         3).
EE 12504-N..........  DOT-E 12504             Carrier Corp.,       49 CFR               Request for an emergency
                                               Research Triangle    177.834(1)(2)(i).    exemption to use cargo
                                               Park, NC.                                 hearters when
                                                                                         transporting flammable
                                                                                         liquids or flammable
                                                                                         gases (mode 1).
EE 12506-N..........  DOT-E 12506             The Boeing Company,  49 CFR 172.101.....  Request for an emergency
                                               Huntington Beach,                         exemption to transport
                                               CA.                                       fire extinguishers by
                                                                                         commercial aircraft
                                                                                         (modes 4, 5).
EE 12523-N..........  DOT-E 12523             US Department of     49 CFR 173.212.....  Request for emergency
                                               Defense,                                  exemption to transport
                                               Alexandria, VA.                           a certain material in a
                                                                                         non-spec. package (mode
                                                                                         1).
EE 12540-M..........  DOT-E 12540             Air Products and     49 CFR 178.245.....  Requesting amendment of
                                               Chemicals,                                the relief device
                                               Allentown, PA.                            capacity specified in
                                                                                         the exemptions (modes
                                                                                         1, 2).

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EE 12545-N..........  DOT-E 12545             Pacific Northwest    49 CFR not given...  Request for an emergency
                                               Equipment, Inc.,                          exemption for a one-
                                               Seattle, WA.                              time exemption to ship
                                                                                         21 IM-102 tanks
                                                                                         containing blasting
                                                                                         agent by barge from
                                                                                         Alaska Marine lines
                                                                                         terminal in Seattle WA
                                                                                         to the State of Alabama
                                                                                         (mode 3).
EE 12546-N..........  DOT-E 12546             Allied Universal     49 CFR 173/24......  Request for an emergency
                                               Corp., Miami, FL.                         exemption to transport
                                                                                         a leaking ton cylinder
                                                                                         that has been fitted
                                                                                         with a ``B'' kit to
                                                                                         prevent leakage during
                                                                                         transportation (mode
                                                                                         1).
EE 12553-M..........  DOT-E 12553             DPC Industries,      49 CFR 173.34(d)...  Request for an emergency
                                               Inc., Houston, TX.                        exemption to transport
                                                                                         a leaking cylinder that
                                                                                         has been fitted with an
                                                                                         emergency A kit to
                                                                                         prevent leakage during
                                                                                         transportation (mode
                                                                                         1).
EE 12555-N..........  DOT-E 12555             Airgas               49 CFR 173.34......  Request for an emergency
                                               Intermountain,                            exemption to transport
                                               Colorado Springs,                         a leaking cylinder that
                                               CO.                                       has been fitted with an
                                                                                         emergency A Kit (mode
                                                                                         1).
EE 12556-N..........  DOT-E 12556             Florida Gas          49 CFR 172.101.....  To authorize emergency
                                               Transportation                            transportation in
                                               Company,                                  commerce of natural gas
                                               Tallahassee, FL.                          in MC-331 cargo tanks
                                                                                         (mode 1).
EE 12558-N..........  DOT-E 12558             JCI Jones            49 CFR 173.34......  Authorize the shipment
                                               Chemicals, Inc.,                          of a leaking ton tank
                                               Barberton, OH.                            container that has been
                                                                                         fitted with an
                                                                                         emergency B kit to
                                                                                         prevent leakage (mode
                                                                                         1).
EE 12559-N..........  DOT-E 12559             Cook Inlet Pipe      49 CFR 1, 172.101..  Request for an emergency
                                               Line Co.,                                 exemption to exceed the
                                               Anchorage, AK.                            quantity limitations
                                                                                         for materials
                                                                                         transported by cargo
                                                                                         aircraft (mode 4).
EE 12560-N..........  DOT-E 12560             Phillips Alaska,     49 CFR 172.101 col.  Request for an emergency
                                               Inc., Alaska, AK.    9(b).                exemption to transport
                                                                                         hazmat by cargo air
                                                                                         that exceed quantity
                                                                                         limitations (mode 4).
EE 12565-N..........  DOT-E 12565             Allied Universal     49 CFR 173.24......  Request for an emergency
                                               Corp. Miami, FL.                          exemption to transport
                                                                                         a leaking container
                                                                                         that has been fitted
                                                                                         with an emergency B kit
                                                                                         to prevent leakage
                                                                                         during transportation
                                                                                         (mode 1).
EE 12569-N..........  DOT-E 12569             Alaska Pacific       49 CFR 175.320(a)..  Request for an emergency
                                               Powder Company,                           exemption to ship high
                                               Olympia, WA.                              explosives by air (mode
                                                                                         4).
EE 12570-N..........  DOT-E 12570             JCI Jones            49 CFR 173.34(d)...  Request for an emergency
                                               Chemicals,                                exemption to transport
                                               Torrance, CA.                             a leaking ton container
                                                                                         that has been fitted
                                                                                         with an emergency A kit
                                                                                         to prevent leakage
                                                                                         during transportation
                                                                                         (mode 1).
EE 12575-N..........  DOT-E 12575             Carrib Supply of     49 CFR 173.318.....  Request for an emergency
                                               St. Croix, Inc.,                          exemption to use
                                               Christiansted, VI.                        portable tanks that
                                                                                         meet the design
                                                                                         criteria for an MC 338
                                                                                         but are not classified
                                                                                         as cargo tanks. These
                                                                                         portable tanks would be
                                                                                         used to transport
                                                                                         liquid oxygen (mode 1).
EE 12577-N..........  DOT-E 12577             JCI Jones            49 CFR 173.24(b)     Request for an emergency
                                               Chemicals, Inc.,     etc.                 exemption to transport
                                               Merrimack, NH.                            a leaking tank car
                                                                                         fitted with a B kit
                                                                                         (mode 1).
EE 12578-N..........  DOT-E 12578             Allied Universal     49 CFR 173.24(b)...  Emergency exemption for
                                               Corp., Miami, FL.                         the one-time
                                                                                         transportation of a
                                                                                         leaking ton cylinder
                                                                                         that has been fitted
                                                                                         with an emergency A
                                                                                         chemical kit to prevent
                                                                                         leakage during
                                                                                         transportation (mode
                                                                                         1).
EE 12579-N..........  DOT-E 12579             Alexander Chemical   49 CFR 173.24(b)...  Emergency exemption for
                                               Corp., LaPorte, IN.                       a leaking cylinder with
                                                                                         an A kit to prevent
                                                                                         leakage (mode 1).
EE 12580-N..........  DOT-E 12580             Matheson-Tri-Gas     49 CFR 173.301(j)..  Request for an emergency
                                               East Rutherford,                          exemption to use a
                                               NJ.                                       cylinder that is not
                                                                                         authorized in the HMR
                                                                                         for tungsten
                                                                                         hexafluoride (mode 1).
EE 12581-N..........  DOT-E 12581             Ball Aerospace &     49 CFR 173.........  Request for an emergency
                                               Technologies                              exemption to ship
                                               Corp., Boulder, CO.                       helium in a non-DOT
                                                                                         specification packaging
                                                                                         (mode 1).
EE 12582-N..........  DOT-E 12582             Michigan State       49 CFR 173.25,       Request for an emergency
                                               Police, East         175.85.              exemption to authorize
                                               Lansing, MI.                              the transportation of
                                                                                         first aid/trauma kits
                                                                                         containing 2.2 gas in a
                                                                                         passenger carrying
                                                                                         aircraft (mode 4).
EE 12583-N..........  DOT-E 12583             Alexander Chemical   49 CFR 173.24(b)...  Request for an emergency
                                               Corp., LaPorte, IN.                       exemption for a one-
                                                                                         time transportation of
                                                                                         a leaking ton cylinder
                                                                                         that has been fitted
                                                                                         with a B kit to prevent
                                                                                         leakage during
                                                                                         transportation. The
                                                                                         cylinder contains
                                                                                         Chlorine (mode 1).
EE 12584-N..........  DOT-E 12584             JCI Jones            49 CFR 173.24(b)...  Request for an emergency
                                               Chemicals, Inc.,                          exemption to transport
                                               Jacksonville, FL.                         a leaking ton cylinder
                                                                                         that has been fitted
                                                                                         with an A kit to
                                                                                         prevent leakage during
                                                                                         transportation (mode
                                                                                         1).
EE 12595-N..........  DOT-E 12595             Marsulex, Inc.,      49 CFR 172.540.....  Request for an emergency
                                               Toledo, OH.                               exemption to authorize
                                                                                         the transportation in
                                                                                         commerce of sulfur
                                                                                         dioxide in a tank car
                                                                                         using international
                                                                                         placards for 2.3
                                                                                         material (mode 2).

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EE 12596-N..........  DOT-E 12596             Hci Worth Chemical   49 CFR 173.24(b)...  Request for emergency
                                               Co., Chatanooga,                          exemption to transport
                                               TN.                                       a leaking ton cylinder
                                                                                         that has been fitted
                                                                                         with an emergency B kit
                                                                                         to prevent leakage
                                                                                         (mode 1).
EE 12597-N..........  DOT-E 12597             Firestone Tire and   49 CFR 178.245-4(e)  Request for an emergency
                                               Rubber Company,                           exemption to transport
                                               Savannah, GA.                             anhydrous ammonia in
                                                                                         certain DOT spec. 51
                                                                                         portable tanks (modes
                                                                                         1, 3).
EE 12598-N..........  DOT-E 12598             Lawrence Berkeley    49 CFR 173.150(b)..  Request for an emergency
                                               National                                  exemption to permit
                                               Laboratory                                packaging that are not
                                               Berkely, CA.                              authorized for a class
                                                                                         3, pkg. III material
                                                                                         (mode 1).
EE 12601-N..........  DOT-E 12601             Great Lakes          49 CFR 172.301(c),   Request for emergency
                                               Chemical Corp.,      173.24(e),           exemption to authorize
                                               Indianapolis, IN.    173.226(c).          the one-time
                                                                                         transportation in
                                                                                         commerce of a 6.1
                                                                                         material in plastic
                                                                                         bottles that have not
                                                                                         passed certain
                                                                                         performance tests
                                                                                         required by the HMR
                                                                                         (mode 1).
EE 12602-N..........  DOT-E 12602             Allied Universal     49 CFR 173.24(b)...  Request for an emergency
                                               Corp., Maimi, FL.                         exemption to transport
                                                                                         a leaking ton container
                                                                                         fitted with an
                                                                                         emergency B kit (mode
                                                                                         1).
EE 12603-N..........  DOT-E 12603             JCI Jones Chemical   49 CFR 173.24(b)...  Request for an emergency
                                               Milford, VA.                              exemption to transport
                                                                                         a leaking ton container
                                                                                         fitted with an
                                                                                         emergency B kit to
                                                                                         prevent leakage during
                                                                                         transportation (mode
                                                                                         1).
EE 12604-N..........  DOT-E 12604             Allied Universal     49 CFR 173.23(b)...  Request for an emergency
                                               Miami, FL.                                exemption for a tank
                                                                                         car fitted with a B kit
                                                                                         (mode 1).
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8556-M.................................  Request by Gardner Cryogenics
                                          Lehigh Valley, PA to modify
                                          the exemption to provide for
                                          design changes of the non-DOT
                                          specification portable tank
                                          manufactured in accordance
                                          with ASME Code criteria; add a
                                          new 4830 gallon liquid helium
                                          tank design denied November
                                          17, 2000.
9232-X.................................  Request by U.S. Department of
                                          Defense Alexandria, VA to
                                          authorize the shipment of
                                          explosives and other hazardous
                                          materials forbidden or in
                                          quantities greater than those
                                          prescribed by commercial air
                                          carriers activated under the
                                          Civil Reserve Air Fleet during
                                          a contingency airlift or
                                          national emergency denied
                                          November 22, 2000.
9323-X.................................  Request by U.S. Department of
                                          Defense Falls Church, VA to
                                          authorize the shipment only by
                                          the U.S. Department of Defense
                                          of gasoline and JP-4 and JP-5
                                          fuel, Class 3 liquids, in non-
                                          DOT specification collapsible,
                                          fabric reinforced rubber drums
                                          of 500-gallon capacity denied
                                          November 22, 2000.
10880-X................................  Request by St. Lawrence
                                          Explosives Corp. Adams Center,
                                          NY to authorize the use of
                                          reusable, flexible
                                          Intermediate Bulk Container
                                          (IBC) type 12H3 or 13H4
                                          conforming to Subpart N and O
                                          of Part 178 with replaced
                                          liners having a capacity not
                                          over 1000kg (2206 pounds) and
                                          top and bottom outlets, for
                                          shipment of ammonium nitrate-
                                          fuel oil mixture ANFO denied
                                          October 20, 2000.
10880-X................................  Request by St. Lawrence
                                          Explosives Corporation Adams
                                          Center, NY to authorize the
                                          use of reusable, flexible
                                          Intermediate Bulk Container
                                          (IBC) type 12H3 or 13H4
                                          conforming to Subpart N and O
                                          of Part 178 with replaced
                                          liners having a capacity not
                                          over 1000kg (2206 pounds) and
                                          top and bottom outlets, for
                                          shipment of ammonium nitrate-
                                          fuel oil mixture ANFO denied
                                          October 20, 2000.
12343-N................................  Request by City Machine &
                                          Welding, Inc. of Amarillo,
                                          Amarillo, TX to authorize
                                          acoustic emission retesting of
                                          DOT-3AAX and 3T cylinders for
                                          use in transporting various
                                          hazardous materials classed in
                                          Division 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3
                                          denied November 29, 2000.
12525-N................................  Request by ICO Worldwide, Inc.
                                          Houston, TX to authorize the
                                          transportation in commerce of
                                          a specially designed device
                                          (mobile pipe inspection unit
                                          pulled by a tractor)
                                          containing radioactive
                                          material, Type A, transported
                                          with obscured markings denied
                                          November 22, 2000.
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[FR Doc. 01-32016 Filed 12-27-01; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4909-60-M