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part 29, Department of Transportation

Government-wide Debarment and

Suspension (Non-procurement) and

Government wide Requirements for

Drug Free Workplace (Grants).

During the effective performance

period of Cooperative Agreements

awarded as a result of this

announcement, the agreement shall be

subject to the National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration’s General

Provisions for Assistance Agreements.

Reporting Requirements and

Deliverables

1. Detailed Action Plan and Schedule.

Within 30 days after award, the grantee

shall deliver a detailed action plan

which details the existing state

procedures for reporting CMV crash

data; and a schedule outlining the

methods that will be employed to

improve reporting. This detailed action

plan will be subject to the approval of

NHTSA.

2. Monthly progress reports. During

the performance, the grantee will

provide letter-type written reports to the

NHTSA COTR. These reports will

compare what was proposed in the Plan

of Action with actual accomplishments

during the past month; what

commitments have been generated;

what follow-up and state-level support

is expected; what problems have been

experienced and what may be needed to

overcome the problems; and what is

specifically planned to be accomplished

during the next reporting period. These

reports will be submitted ten days after

the end of each month.

3. Project Report. The grantee shall

deliver to NHTSA, at the end of the

project, a final report that describes the

results of activities undertaken to

improve CMV crash data collection.

This report should include: the initial

state of CMV reporting at the state level;

methods, procedures, or technologies

employed to improve reporting,

obstacles encountered, improvements

initiated, evaluation findings and

recommendations for other States

regarding the strengths and weaknesses

of this project or program. The grantee

shall supply the NHTSA COTR one

camera read versions of the documents,

as printed and one copy on appropriate

media (diskette, Syquest disk, etc.) of

the document in the original program

format that was used for the printing

process. Each of these component parts

should be available on disk, properly

labeled with the program format and the

file names. A complete version of the

assembled document shall be provided

in portable document format (PDF) for

placement of the report on the World

Wide Web (WWW). This will be a file

usually created with the Adobe

Exchange program of the complete

assembled document. The document

must be completely assembled with all

colors, charts, sidebars, photographs,

and graphics. This shall be delivered to

NHTSA on appropriate media. The

grantee shall provide four additional

hard copies of the final document.

An electronic copy of this document

may be downloaded by accessing the

Federal Register home page at http://

www.nara.gov/nara/fedreg and the

Government Printing Office database at

http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs

Issued on: December 20, 2001.

Raymond R. Owings,

Associate Administration for Research and

Development.

[FR Doc. 01–32022 Filed 12–27–01; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–12–P

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.

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.

Application

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

MODIFICATION EXEMPTIONS

3187–M ........ DOT–E 3187 PPG Industries, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA.49 CFR 173.21(f),

173.225(b)(6),

173.225(b)(7),

173.225(d)(2).

To authorize alternative packaging and the use of

common carriers in exclusive use for the transportation of Division 5.2 materials.

8299–M ........ DOT–E 8299 Pacific Scientific, Duarte,

CA.

49 CFR 173.304(a)(1),

175.3, 178.44.

To modify the exemption to increase the service 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., Conroe,

TX.

49 CFR 173.302(a)(1),

173.304(a)(1),

173.302(b)(1), 175.3,

178.42.

To modify the exemption to allow for the transportation of additional Division 2.3 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, Richmond, VA.49 CFR 173.354,

174.63(b), 178.245.

To modify the exemption 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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Application

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

9847–M ........ DOT–E 9847 FIBA Technologies, Inc.,

Westboro, MA.

49 CFR 173.302(c)(2),

(3), (4), 173.34(e), Part

107, Subpart B, Appendix B.

To modify the exemption to eliminate the requirement for an initial qualifying test; to allow for Division 2.3 materials; correct language in paragraphs

7a. thru e. of the exemption.

10921–M ...... DOT–E 10921 The Procter & Gamble

Company, Cincinnati,

OH.

49 CFR Parts 100–199 .... To modify the exemption to authorize shipments 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 Corporation, Plymouth, MN.49 CFR 172.400,

172.402(a)(2),

172.504(a), 173.25(a),

173.3, 175.3, Table 1.

To modify the exemption to include polypropylene

blankets as a cushioning and 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 Corporation, Atlanta, GA.49 CFR 174.67(i), (j) ........ To modify the exemption to authorize the 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 Occupant Restraint Systems,

Washington, MI.

49 CFR 173.301(h),

173.302.

To modify the exemption to authorize a design

change of the pressure 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, CO ..... 49 CFR 173.301(h),

173.302.

To modify the exemption 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 Incorporated, Pottstown, PA.49 CFR 174.67(i), (j) ........ To modify the exemption to allow for the 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 Defense (MTMC), Falls

Church, VA.

49 CFR 173.226, 173.336 To modify the exemption to eliminate the 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 Flavors &

Fragrances, Inc., Union

Beach, NJ.

49 CFR 173.120(c)(ii) ...... To modify the exemption to waive the weight limit requirements for flammable liquids determined by a

specially designed flashpoint device.

12494–M ...... DOT–E 12494 American Reclamation

Group, LLC, Anchorage, AK.

49 CFR 172.101 (col. 9) .. To reissue the exemption originally issued on an

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 Company,

Carlinville, IL.

49 CFR 173.315(k)(6) ...... To reissue the exemption originally issued on an

emergency basis for the transportation of liquefied

petroleum gas in a non-DOT specification cargo

tank.

12504–M ...... DOT–E 12504 Radian International Research Triangle Park,

NC.

49 CFR 177.834(1)(2)(i) .. To reissue the exemption originally issued on an

emergency basis 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 Defense

(MTMC) Alexandria, VA.

49 CFR 172.101 col 10A To reissue the exemption originally issued on an

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 Chemicals, Inc., Allentown, PA.49 CFR 178.245 .............. To reissue the exemption originally issued on an

emergency basis authorizing the transportation of

hydrogen fluoride, anhydrous in DOT Specification

51 portable tanks which do not have the relieving

capacity requirements.

NEW EXEMPTIONS

12148–N ...... DOT–E 12148 Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY.49 CFR 172.320, 173.3,

173.52, 173.54, 173.60,

174.3, 175.3, 177.801.

To authorize the transportation in commerce of not

more than 25 grams of explosives and pyrotechnic

material in a specially designed container (modes

1, 3, 4).

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Application

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

12155–N ...... DOT–E 12155 S&C Electric Co ............... 49 CFR 172.301(c),

173.304.

To authorize the 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 & General Engineering Corp.,

ISGE Haryana, TX.

49 CFR 173.3, 173.304 ... To authorize the manufacture, marking and sale of

non-DOT specification cylinders (pressure vessel)

for use in transporting Chlorine, Division 2.3 material (modes 1, 2).

12332–N ...... DOT–E 12332 Automotive Occupant Restraints Council, Lexington, KY.49 CFR 173.166(c) & (e) To authorize the transportation in commerce of air

bag 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

Chemicals, L.P., Freeport, TX.

49 CFR 177.834 (i)(3) ...... To authorize an electronic monitoring 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., Cheyenne, WY.49 CFR 172.203(a),

173.34(e)(16),

173.34(e)(16)(i)(A)).

To authorize the transportation in 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 Engineering,

Elsies River, SA.

49 CFR 178.245 .............. To authorize the transportation in commerce of nonDOT 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 (formerly

FMC Corp.), Philadelphia, PA.

49 CFR 172.203(a),

180.509(1)(2).

To authorize the use of an alternative requalification

method for certain DOT specification 111A100W6

tank cars used to transport Class 8 hazardous

materials (mode 2).

12401–N ...... DOT–E 12401 DG Supplies, Inc., Hamilton, NJ.49 CFR 172.400,

172.402, 172.504,

173.150–154, 173.201–

203, 173.211–213,

173.25, 175.3.

To authorize the manufacture, marking and sale of

specially-designed combination packaging for use

in 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 Chemicals, Inc., Allentown, PA.49 CFR 173.304(a)(2),

173.304(b).

To authorize an increase in filling density to 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, Inc.,

McKeesport, PA.

49 CFR 17.34(e)(3),

173.302(c)(2);

173.302(c)(3);,

173.302(c)(4);,

173.302(c)(5),

173.34(e),

173.34(e)(1)(i)&(ii),

173.34(e)(4),

173.34(e)(5),

173.34(e)(6),

173.34(e)(7).

To authorize acoustic emission and ultrasonic retest

to DOT–3AA, 3AAX or 3T cylinders for use in

transporting presently authorized hazardous materials (modes 1, 2, 3, 4).

12427–N ...... DOT–E 12427 Chubb Fire Ltd., England 49 CFR 173.301(j) ........... To authorize the transportation in commerce of nonDOT 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, Inc., Norwalk, CN.49 CFR 172.101(i)(3) Col.

8C.

To authorize the transportation in 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

Atomic Power Co., East

Hampton, CT.

49 CFR 173.403,

173.427(a)(1),

173.427(b) or (c).

To authorize the transportation in commerce of a reactor vessel containing low-level radioactive

waste, Class 7 (modes 1, 2).

12474–N ...... DOT–E 12474 Department of Defense

(DOD), Falls Church,

VA.

49 CFR 171.12, 172.204,

173.301(i) & (j).

To authorize the transportation in 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., Inc.,

Mt. Vernon, NY.

49 CFR 173.306 .............. To authorize the transportation in commerce of an

actuator and valve assembly for use in transporting various classes of hazardous materials

(modes 1, 2).

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Application

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

12491–N ...... DOT–E 12491 PPG Industries, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA.49 CFR 171.12(b)(5), SP

T17.

To authorize the transportation in commerce of

dichlorophenyl isocyanate, Division 6.1 in IM 101

portable tanks (modes 1, 3).

12521–N ...... DOT–E 12521 Airgas Inc., Madison, CT 49 CFR 173.301(j) ........... To authorize the transportation in commerce of nonDOT 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 Diego,

IL.

49 CFR 173.212, 173.213 To authorize the 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 Ltd.,

Garforth, Leeds, EN.

49 CFR 173.306(a)(3)(v) To authorize alternative testing criteria for aerosol

containers meeting DOT specification 2Q for use

in transporting Division 2.1 material (modes 1, 3).

12534–N ...... DOT–E 12534 MODcol Corp., Sunnyvale, CA.49 CFR 173.302,

178.602–178.606.

To authorize the 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, Wilmington, DE.49 CFR 172.203(a),

180.509(1)(2).

To authorize an alternative retest criteria for DOT

specification 111A100W tank cars used in sulfuric

acid service (mode 1).

12539–N ...... DOT–E 12539 Edlow International Company Washington, DC.49 CFR 173.420(a)(2)(i) .. To authorize the one-time transportation of 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 & Chemicals,

Inc., Allentown, PA.

49 CFR 178.245 .............. To authorize the transportation in 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 Manufacturing,

Inc., Gardena, CA.

49 CFR 172.101 Col 8b

and 8C, 173.197.

To authorize the manufacture, marking, 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 Enrichment

Corporation (USEC),

Bethesda, MD.

49 CFR 173.420(a)(2)(i) .. To authorize the transportation in commerce of one

model 48X cylinder, which deviated from the ANSI

14.1 standards, containing uranium hexafloride,

Class 7 (modes 1, 2).

12561–N ...... DOT–E 12561 Rhodia Inc., Cranbury, NJ 49 CFR 172.203(a),

173.31, 179.23.

To authorize the 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 Chemicals,

Barerton, OH.

49 CFR 173.24(b) ............ Request for an emergency exemption to transport a

leaking ton cylinder that has been fitted with an

emergency B kit to prevent leaking during transportation (mode 1).

EMERGENCY EXEMPTIONS

EE 11836–M DOT–E 11836 Pioneer Chemical, Inc.

(NACD) Member), Mesquite, TX.

49 CFR 173.203, 173.24 To authorize additional specification packagings

(mode 1).

EE 12395–M DOT–E 12395 Pennzoil Quaker State

Co., Houston, TX.

49 CFR 173.306 .............. Emergency request for modification and extension of

the expiration date (mode 1).

EE 12494–N DOT–E 12494 American Reclamation

Group LLC, Anchorage,

AK.

49 CFR 172.101 (col. 9) .. Request for an emergency exemption to transport

certain material by air, which is forbidden to the

HMR (mode 4).

EE 12501–M DOT–E 12501 Northland Services, Inc.,

Seattle, WA.

49 CFR 178.245–4(e) ...... Request for extension of the expiration date to permit a one-time transportation of portable tanks

(mode 3).

EE 12504–N DOT–E 12504 Carrier Corp., Research

Triangle Park, NC.

49 CFR 177.834(1)(2)(i) .. Request for an emergency exemption to use cargo

hearters when transporting flammable liquids or

flammable gases (mode 1).

EE 12506–N DOT–E 12506 The Boeing Company,

Huntington Beach, CA.

49 CFR 172.101 .............. Request for an emergency exemption to transport

fire extinguishers by commercial aircraft (modes 4,

5).

EE 12523–N DOT–E 12523 US Department of Defense, Alexandria, VA.49 CFR 173.212 .............. Request for emergency exemption to transport a

certain material in a non-spec. package (mode 1).

EE 12540–M DOT–E 12540 Air Products and Chemicals, Allentown, PA.49 CFR 178.245 .............. Requesting amendment of the relief device capacity

specified in the exemptions (modes 1, 2).

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Application

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

EE 12545–N DOT–E 12545 Pacific Northwest Equipment, Inc., Seattle, WA.49 CFR not given ............. Request for an emergency exemption for a one-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 Corp.,

Miami, FL.

49 CFR 173/24 ................ Request for an emergency 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, Inc.,

Houston, TX.

49 CFR 173.34(d) ............ Request for an emergency 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 Intermountain, Colorado Springs, CO.49 CFR 173.34 ................ Request for an emergency exemption to transport a

leaking cylinder that has been fitted with an emergency A Kit (mode 1).

EE 12556–N DOT–E 12556 Florida Gas Transportation Company, Tallahassee, FL.49 CFR 172.101 .............. To authorize emergency transportation in commerce

of natural gas in MC–331 cargo tanks (mode 1).

EE 12558–N DOT–E 12558 JCI Jones Chemicals,

Inc., Barberton, OH.

49 CFR 173.34 ................ Authorize the shipment of a leaking ton tank container that has been fitted with an emergency B kit

to prevent leakage (mode 1).

EE 12559–N DOT–E 12559 Cook Inlet Pipe Line Co.,

Anchorage, AK.

49 CFR 1, 172.101 .......... Request for an emergency exemption to exceed the

quantity limitations for materials transported by

cargo aircraft (mode 4).

EE 12560–N DOT–E 12560 Phillips Alaska, Inc., Alaska, AK.49 CFR 172.101 col. 9(b) Request for an emergency exemption to transport

hazmat by cargo air that exceed quantity limitations (mode 4).

EE 12565–N DOT–E 12565 Allied Universal Corp.

Miami, FL.

49 CFR 173.24 ................ Request for an emergency 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 Powder

Company, Olympia, WA.

49 CFR 175.320(a) .......... Request for an emergency exemption to ship high

explosives by air (mode 4).

EE 12570–N DOT–E 12570 JCI Jones Chemicals,

Torrance, CA.

49 CFR 173.34(d) ............ Request for an emergency exemption to transport 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 St. Croix,

Inc., Christiansted, VI.

49 CFR 173.318 .............. Request for an emergency exemption to use 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 Chemicals,

Inc., Merrimack, NH.

49 CFR 173.24(b) etc ...... Request for an emergency exemption to transport a

leaking tank car fitted with a B kit (mode 1).

EE 12578–N DOT–E 12578 Allied Universal Corp.,

Miami, FL.

49 CFR 173.24(b) ............ Emergency exemption for 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

Corp., LaPorte, IN.

49 CFR 173.24(b) ............ Emergency exemption for a leaking cylinder with an

A kit to prevent leakage (mode 1).

EE 12580–N DOT–E 12580 Matheson-Tri-Gas East

Rutherford, NJ.

49 CFR 173.301(j) ........... Request for an emergency exemption to use a cylinder that is not authorized in the HMR for tungsten hexafluoride (mode 1).

EE 12581–N DOT–E 12581 Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., Boulder,

CO.

49 CFR 173 ..................... Request for an emergency exemption to ship helium

in a non-DOT specification packaging (mode 1).

EE 12582–N DOT–E 12582 Michigan State Police,

East Lansing, MI.

49 CFR 173.25, 175.85 ... Request for an emergency exemption to authorize

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

Corp., LaPorte, IN.

49 CFR 173.24(b) ............ Request for an emergency 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 Chemicals,

Inc., Jacksonville, FL.

49 CFR 173.24(b) ............ Request for an emergency exemption to transport 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., Toledo,

OH.

49 CFR 172.540 .............. Request for an emergency 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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Application

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

EE 12596–N DOT–E 12596 Hci Worth Chemical Co.,

Chatanooga, TN.

49 CFR 173.24(b) ............ Request for emergency exemption to transport 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 Rubber

Company, Savannah,

GA.

49 CFR 178.245–4(e) ...... Request for an emergency exemption to transport

anhydrous ammonia in certain DOT spec. 51 portable tanks (modes 1, 3).

EE 12598–N DOT–E 12598 Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkely, CA.

49 CFR 173.150(b) .......... Request for an emergency exemption to permit

packaging that are not authorized for a class 3,

pkg. III material (mode 1).

EE 12601–N DOT–E 12601 Great Lakes Chemical

Corp., Indianapolis, IN.

49 CFR 172.301(c),

173.24(e), 173.226(c).

Request for emergency exemption to authorize 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 Corp.,

Maimi, FL.

49 CFR 173.24(b) ............ Request for an emergency exemption to transport a

leaking ton container fitted with an emergency B

kit (mode 1).

EE 12603–N DOT–E 12603 JCI Jones Chemical Milford, VA.49 CFR 173.24(b) ............ Request for an emergency 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 Miami, FL 49 CFR 173.23(b) ............ Request for an emergency exemption for a tank car

fitted with a B kit (mode 1).

DENIALS

8556–M ....................... Request by Gardner Cryogenics Lehigh Valley, PA to modify the exemption to provide for design changes of the nonDOT 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.

[FR Doc. 01–32016 Filed 12–27–01; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4909–60–M

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Research and Special Programs

Administration

Office of Hazardous Materials Safety;

Notice of Delays in Processing of

Exemption Applications

AGENCY: Research and Special Programs

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: List of applications delayed

more than 180 days.

SUMMARY: In accordance with the

requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5117(c), RSPA

is publishing the following list of

exemption applications that have been

in process for 180 days or more. The

reason(s) for delay and the expected

completion date for action on each

application is provided in association

with each identified application.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: J.

Suzanne Hedgepeth, Director, Office of

Hazardous Materials, Exemptions and

Approvals, Research and Special

Programs Administration, U.S.

Department of Transportation, 400

Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC

20590–0001, (202) 366–4535.

Key to ‘‘Reasons for Delay’’

1. Awaiting additional information

from applicant

2. Extension public comment under

review

3. Application is technically complex

and is of significant impact or

precedent-setting and requires extensive

analysis

4. Staff review delayed by other

priority issues or volume of exemption

applications