[Federal Register: July 21, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 139)] [Notices] [Page 39117-39118] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr21jy98-104] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Research and Special Programs Administration Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Notice of Applications for Modification of Exemption AGENCY: Research and Special Programs Administration, DOT. ACTION: List of applications for modification of exemptions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, exemptions from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Part 107, Subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the applications described herein. This notice is abbreviated to expedite docketing and public notice. Because the sections affected, modes of transportation, and the nature of application have been shown in earlier Federal Register publications, they are not repeated here. Requests for modifications of exemptions (e.g., to provide for additional hazardous materials, packaging design changes, additional mode of transportation, etc.) are described in footnotes to the application number. Application numbers with the suffix ``M'' denote a modification request. These applications have been separated from the new applications for exemptions to facilitate processing. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 5, 1998. ADDRESS COMMENTS TO: Records Center, Research and Special Programs Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590. Comments should refer to the application number and be submitted in triplicate. If confirmation of receipt of comments is desired, include a self-addressed stamped postcard showing the exemption number. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Copies of the applications are available for inspection in the Records Center, Nassif Building, 400 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modifications Application No. Docket No. Applicant of exemption ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8299-M ................................. Pacific Scientific, Durate, 8299 CA (See Footnote 1). 11050-M ................................. Koppers Industries, Inc., 11050 Pittsburgh, PA (See Footnote 2). [[Page 39118]] 11899-M RSPA-97-2602 Carleton Technologies, 11899 Inc., Orchard Park, NY (See Footnote 3). 11984-M RSPA-97-3173 Trans World Airlines, Inc., 11984 Kansas City, MO (See Footnote 4). 11990-M RSPA-97-3098 Taylor-Wharton Coyne, 11990 Huntsville, AL (See Footnote 5). 12047-M RSPA-98-3617 True Drilling Company, 12047 Casper, WY (See Footnote 6). 12070-M RSPA-98-3886 Boeing North American, 12070 Inc., Downey, CA (See Footnote 7). 12092-M RSPA-98-4001 Matheson Gas Products, East 12092 Rutherford, NJ (See Footnote 8). 12095-M RSPA-98-4042 Railway Progress Institute, 12095 Inc., Alexandria, VA (See Footnote 9). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) To reissue the exemption originally modified on an emergency basis to extend life limit of non-DOT specification pressure vessels used in special service for the transportation of compressed gases. (2) To authorize party-status and add Division 4.1 as an additional class of hazardous materials. (3) To modify the exemption to authorize an altered design of the sealed high pressure gas cylinder system, equipped with twin pyrotechnic cutters, Division 1.4D, charged with Nitrogen, Division 2.2, to be offered for shipment as a Division 2.2. (4) To modify the exemption to provide for rail as an additional mode of transportation for the movement of motor-vehicle (piggy-back trailers) when shipping oxygen generators. (5) To modify the exemption to remove the Safety Device criteria under 7.a., 178.35(e) of the exemption. (6) To reissue the exemption originally issued on an emergency basis to transport flammable liquids in packages that are not presently authorized. (7) To reissue the exemption originally issued as a emergency basis to authorize the transportation of a Kill Vehicle (KV) Assembly containing 1.4G explosives. (8) To reissue the exemption originally issued on an emergency basis to use an alternate test method for cylinders rather than the hydrostatic test. (9) To reissue an exemption originally issued on an emergency basis (as an extension) to authorized an alternative inspection and test program for tank cars. This notice of receipt of applications for modification of exemptions is published in accordance with Part 107 of the Hazardous Materials Transportations Act (49 U.S.C. 1806; 49 CFR 1.53(e)). Issued in Washington, DC, on July 14, 1998. J. Suzanne Hedgepeth, Director, Office of Hazardous Materials, Exemptions and Approvals. [FR Doc. 98-19359 Filed 7-20-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-60-M