Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Notice of Application for Special Permits, 75611-75612 [06-9725]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 241 / Friday, December 15, 2006 / Notices 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 special permits to facilitate processing. DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 2, 2007. ADDRESSES: Record Center, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590. Comments should refer to the application number and be submitte in triplicate. If confirmation of receipt of comments is desired, include a selfaddressed stamped postcard showing the special permit number. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the applications are available for inspection in the Records Center, Nassif Building, 400 7th Street, SW., 75611 Washington, DC or at https:// dms.dot.gov. This notice of receipt of applications for modification of special permits is published in accordance with Part 107 of the Federal hazardous materials transportation law (49 U.S.C. 5117(b); 49 CFR 1.53(b)). Issued in Washington, DC, on December 12, 2006. Delmer F. Billings, Director, Office of Hazardous Materials, Special Permits & Approvals. MODIFICATION SPECIAL PERMITS Application No. Docket No. Regulation(s) affected 11383–M ...... ...................... NASA, Washington, DC. 11917–M ...... RSPA–2741 ITW Sexton, Decatur, AL. 13173–M ...... RSPA–14003 Dynetek Industries, LTD, Calgary, AB. Applicant [FR Doc. 06–9724 Filed 12–14–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4909–60–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Notice of Application for Special Permits Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, DOT. ACTION: List of Applications for Special Permits. AGENCY: In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of SUMMARY: Nature of special permit thereof 49 CFR 173.40(a) & (c); 173.158(b), (g), (h); 173.192(a); 173.336. 49 CFR 173.304(a) .. To modify the special permit to authorize additional trade names for UN1975. 49 CFR 173.302(a); 175.3. To modify the special permit to authorize a decrease in height of the non-DOT specification, non-refillable steel cylinders for the transportation of Division 2.1 materials. To modify the special permit to authorize the manufacture, marke, sale and use of DOT–CFFC specification fully wrapped carbon fiber reinforced aluminum lined cylinders mounted in protective enclosures for use in transporting Division 2.1 and 2.2 hazardous materials. Transportation’s Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR Part 107, Subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein. Each mode of transportation for which a particular special permit is requested is indicated 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. DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 16, 2007. ADDRESSES: Record Center, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590. Comments should refer to the application number and be submitted in triplicate. If confirmation of receipt of comments is desired, include a selfaddressed stamped postcard showing the special permit number. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the applications are available for inspection in the Records Center, Nassif Building, 400 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC or at https:// dms.dot.gov. This notice of receipt of applications for special permits is published in accordance with Part 107 of the Federal hazardous materials transportation law (49 U.S.C. 5117(b); 49 CFR 1.53(b)). Issued in Washington, DC, on December 12, 2006. Delmer F. Billings, Director, Office of Hazardous Materials, Special Permits & Approvals. NEW SPECIAL PERMIT Docket No. Applicant 14436–N ....... mstockstill on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES Application No. ...................... BNSF Railway Company, Topeka, KS. 49 CFR 174.14(a) and (b). 14437–N ....... ...................... The Columbiana Boiler Co., Columbiana, OH. 49 CFR 179.300 ...... VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:47 Dec 14, 2006 Jkt 211001 PO 00000 Regulation(s) affected Frm 00137 Fmt 4703 Nature of special permit thereof To authorize the transportation in commerce of hazardous materials that are toxic by inhalation by rail without meeting the requirements of 49 CFR 174.14 for expedited shipments. (mode 2) To authorize the manufacture, marking, sale and use of nonDOT specification multi-unit tank car tanks similar to DOT 106A for transportation of hazardous materials. (mode 2) Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM 15DEN1 75612 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 241 / Friday, December 15, 2006 / Notices NEW SPECIAL PERMIT—Continued Application No. Docket No. 14438–N ....... ...................... Matheson Tri-Gas, Parsippany, NJ. 49 CFR 173.301(h) and 173.40. 14440–N ....... ...................... Aiolos Laboratories AB, Karlstad, Sweden. 49 CFR 173.306(a)(3)(v). 14441–N ....... ...................... B.J. Alan Company, Youngstown, OH. 49 CFR 173.60 ........ 14442–N ....... ...................... Trinityrail, Dallas, TX 49 CFR 179.13 and 179.100–12(c). 14443–N ....... ...................... 14445–N ....... ...................... Ball Aerospace & 49 CFR Technologies 173.301(a)(1) and Corp., Boulder, CO. (a)(3). Crown Packaging 49 CFR 173.304(e) Technology Alsip, and 173.306(a). IL. 14447–N ....... ...................... 14448–N ....... ...................... 14449–N ....... ...................... California Tank Lines, Inc., Stockton, CA. UltraCell Corporation, Livermore, CA. Applied Companies, Valencia, CA. [FR Doc. 06–9725 Filed 12–14–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4909–60–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [STB Finance Docket No. 34972] mstockstill on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES Fortress Investment Group LLC, et al.—Control Exemption—RailAmerica, Inc., et al. Fortress Investment Group LLC, on behalf of certain private equity funds managed by it and its affiliates (Fortress), and RR Acquisition Holding LLC (RR Acquisition) (collectively, applicants),1 both noncarriers, have filed a verified notice of exemption to acquire control of RailAmerica, Inc. (RailAmerica), Palm Beach Rail Holding, Inc., RailAmerica Transportation Corp., and RailAmerica’s 30 freight rail carrier subsidiaries located in the United States (RailAmerica Railroads). RailAmerica controls one Class II carrier, the Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad, Inc., and the following Class 1 Fortress is a global investment and asset management firm with $26 billion of capital under management. RR Acquisition is owned by private equity funds that are managed by Fortress. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:47 Dec 14, 2006 Regulation(s) affected Applicant Jkt 211001 49 CFR 177.834 ...... 49 CFR 175.10(a) .... 49 CFR 178.5 .......... Nature of special permit thereof To authorize the transportation in commerce of certain DOT 3A and 3AA cylinders containing division 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 hazardous materials that have developed a leak and been capped with a special sealing device. (modes 1, 2, 3) To authorize the transportation in commerce of Division 2.1 hazardous materials in certain non-refillable aerosol containers which are not subject to the hot water bath test. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) To authorize the transportation in commerce of certain fireworks in non-DOT specification packagings when returned to the distributor. (mode 1) To authorize the manufacture, marking, sale and use of nonDOT specification tank cars similar to a DOT 105J500W for use in liquefied gas services consisting of a welded protective housing and with a maximum gross weight on rail of 286,000 pounds. (mode 2) To authorize the transportation in commerce of helium by motor vehicle in a non-DOT specification packaging. (mode 1) To authorize the manufacture, marking, sale and use of a nonDOT specification inside metal container conforming in part with DOT-specification 2Q for use in transporting R–134a (1, 1, 2 tetrafluoroethane). (modes 1, 2, 3, 4) To authorize cargo tanks to remain connected while standing without the physical presence of an unloader when using a specially designed hose. (mode 1) To authorize passengers on aircraft to carry on fuel cells and spare cartridges as unregulated. (mode 5) To authorize the manufacture, marking, sale and use of nonDOT specification cylinder similar to a DOT 4D for the transportation of nitrogen and carbon dioxide. (modes 1, 4) III carriers in the United States: Alabama & Gulf Coast Railway LLC, Arizona & California Railroad Company, Bauxite & Northern Railway Company, California Northern Railroad Company, Cascade and Columbia River Railroad Company, The Central Railroad Company of Indiana, Central Railroad Company of Indianapolis, Connecticut Southern Railroad, Inc., Dallas, Garland & Northeastern Railroad, Inc., Eastern Alabama Railway, Huron & Eastern Railway Company, Inc., Indiana & Ohio Railway Company, Indiana Southern Railroad, Inc., Kiamichi Railroad LLC, Kyle Railroad Company, Massena Terminal Railroad Company, MidMichigan Railroad, Inc., Missouri & Northern Arkansas Railroad Company, Inc., New England Central Railroad, Inc., North Carolina & Virginia Railroad Company, Inc., Otter Tail Valley Railroad Company, Point Comfort and Northern Railway Company, Puget Sound & Pacific Railroad Company, Rockdale, Sandow & Southern Railroad Company, San Diego & Imperial Valley Railroad Company, Inc., San Joaquin Valley Railroad Company, South Carolina Central Railroad Company, Inc., Toledo, Peoria & Western Railway PO 00000 Frm 00138 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Corporation, and Ventura County Railroad Company.2 According to applicants, the proposed transaction will be carried out through a merger of RailAmerica with a wholly owned subsidiary of RR Acquisition (known as RR Acquisition Sub Inc.), with RailAmerica the surviving corporation. RailAmerica’s shareholders will receive $16.35 in cash for each share of RailAmerica’s common stock. The total value of the transaction, including the refinancing of RailAmerica’s existing debt, is approximately $1.1 billion. Upon completion of the transaction, RailAmerica will become a wholly owned subsidiary of RR Acquisition, and RR Acquisition and (indirectly) Fortress will thereby acquire control of the RailAmerica Railroads. RailAmerica will become a privately held company, and its common stock will no longer be publicly traded. The transaction is scheduled to be consummated during the 1st Quarter of 2 The RailAmerica Railroads operate in the states of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and Washington. E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM 15DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 241 (Friday, December 15, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75611-75612]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-9725]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Notice of Application for
Special Permits

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, DOT.

ACTION: List of Applications for Special Permits.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the procedures governing the application
for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of
Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR Part 107,
Subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous
Materials Safety has received the application described herein. Each
mode of transportation for which a particular special permit is
requested is indicated 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.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 16, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Record Center, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC
20590.
Comments should refer to the application number and be submitted in
triplicate. If confirmation of receipt of comments is desired, include
a self-addressed stamped postcard showing the special permit number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the applications are
available for inspection in the Records Center, Nassif Building, 400
7th Street, SW., Washington, DC or at https://dms.dot.gov.
This notice of receipt of applications for special permits is
published in accordance with Part 107 of the Federal hazardous
materials transportation law (49 U.S.C. 5117(b); 49 CFR 1.53(b)).

Issued in Washington, DC, on December 12, 2006.
Delmer F. Billings,
Director, Office of Hazardous Materials, Special Permits & Approvals.

New Special Permit
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Regulation(s)
Application No. Docket No. Applicant affected Nature of special permit thereof
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14436-N............ ................... BNSF Railway 49 CFR 174.14(a) To authorize the transportation
Company, Topeka, and (b). in commerce of hazardous
KS. materials that are toxic by
inhalation by rail without
meeting the requirements of 49
CFR 174.14 for expedited
shipments. (mode 2)
14437-N............ ................... The Columbiana 49 CFR 179.300... To authorize the manufacture,
Boiler Co., marking, sale and use of non-
Columbiana, OH. DOT specification multi-unit
tank car tanks similar to DOT
106A for transportation of
hazardous materials. (mode 2)

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14438-N............ ................... Matheson Tri-Gas, 49 CFR 173.301(h) To authorize the transportation
Parsippany, NJ. and 173.40. in commerce of certain DOT 3A
and 3AA cylinders containing
division 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3
hazardous materials that have
developed a leak and been
capped with a special sealing
device. (modes 1, 2, 3)
14440-N............ ................... Aiolos 49 CFR To authorize the transportation
Laboratories AB, 173.306(a)(3)(v). in commerce of Division 2.1
Karlstad, Sweden. hazardous materials in certain
non-refillable aerosol
containers which are not
subject to the hot water bath
test. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
14441-N............ ................... B.J. Alan 49 CFR 173.60.... To authorize the transportation
Company, in commerce of certain
Youngstown, OH. fireworks in non-DOT
specification packagings when
returned to the distributor.
(mode 1)
14442-N............ ................... Trinityrail, 49 CFR 179.13 and To authorize the manufacture,
Dallas, TX. 179.100-12(c). marking, sale and use of non-
DOT specification tank cars
similar to a DOT 105J500W for
use in liquefied gas services
consisting of a welded
protective housing and with a
maximum gross weight on rail of
286,000 pounds. (mode 2)
14443-N............ ................... Ball Aerospace & 49 CFR To authorize the transportation
Technologies 173.301(a)(1) in commerce of helium by motor
Corp., Boulder, and (a)(3). vehicle in a non-DOT
CO. specification packaging. (mode
1)
14445-N............ ................... Crown Packaging 49 CFR 173.304(e) To authorize the manufacture,
Technology and 173.306(a). marking, sale and use of a non-
Alsip, IL. DOT specification inside metal
container conforming in part
with DOT-specification 2Q for
use in transporting R-134a (1,
1, 2 tetrafluoroethane). (modes
1, 2, 3, 4)
14447-N............ ................... California Tank 49 CFR 177.834... To authorize cargo tanks to
Lines, Inc., remain connected while standing
Stockton, CA. without the physical presence
of an unloader when using a
specially designed hose. (mode
1)
14448-N............ ................... UltraCell 49 CFR 175.10(a). To authorize passengers on
Corporation, aircraft to carry on fuel cells
Livermore, CA. and spare cartridges as
unregulated. (mode 5)
14449-N............ ................... Applied 49 CFR 178.5..... To authorize the manufacture,
Companies, marking, sale and use of non-
Valencia, CA. DOT specification cylinder
similar to a DOT 4D for the
transportation of nitrogen and
carbon dioxide. (modes 1, 4)
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[FR Doc. 06-9725 Filed 12-14-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4909-60-M

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