Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Notice of Application for Special Permits, 61929-61930 [E8-24618]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 202 / Friday, October 17, 2008 / Notices 61929 MODIFICATION SPECIAL PERMITS—Continued Application No. Docket No. Applicant Regulation(s) affected Nature of special permit thereof 14287–M ....... .................... 49 CFR 173.431 To modify the special permit to authorize an additional source capsule model number. 14715–M ....... .................... Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC. The Linde Group, Murray Hill, NJ. 14732–M ....... .................... 49 CFR 173.301(d)(2); 173.302(a)(3); 178.37–5. 49 CFR 173.306(e)(1). To reissue the special permit originally issued on an emergency basis for the transportation in commerce of DOT Specification 3AAX cylinders made of 4130X steel for transportation of a compressed natural gas. To reissue the special permit originally issued on the emergency basis for transportation in commerce of reconditioned (used) refrigerating machines containing a group A1 refrigerant by motor vehicle. Johnson Controls Rental Solutions, Indianapolis, IN. [FR Doc. E8–24617 Filed 10–16–08; 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 (PHMSA), 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: 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—Passengercarrying aircraft. DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 17, 2008. Address Comments To: 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, East Building, PHH–30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC, or at https://dms.dot.gov. This notice of receipt of applications for special permit 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 October 7, 2008. Delmer F. Billings, Director, Office of Hazardous Materials, Special Permits and Approvals. NEW SPECIAL PERMITS Docket No. 14774–N ........ .................... 14776–N ........ Regulation(s) affected Nature of special permits thereof Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, WI. 49 CFR 176.905(i) ............ .................... Dollar General, Scottsville, KY. 49 CFR 173.213, 172.301(a) and 172.400(a). 14777–N ........ .................... General Dynamics, Marion, IL. 49 CFR 173.213 ............... 14778–N ........ .................... Metalcraft/Sea-Fire Marine Inc., Baltimore, MD. 49 CFR 173.301(f) ............ 14779–N ........ sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Application No. .................... Corrosion Companies Inc., Washougal, WA. 14780–N ........ .................... Flexcon Industries, Randolph, MA. 49 CFR 107.503(b) and (c), 172.102(c)(3) Special Provisions B15 and B23, 173.241, 173.242, 173.243 and 173.345. 49 CFR 173.115(b)(1) ....... To authorize the transportation in commerce of internal combustion engines that contain small amounts of hazardous materials residue by cargo vessel. (mode 3). To authorize the one-way Corporation transportation in commerce of Class 9 hazardous waste in palletized non-DOT specification packaging with alternative marking and labeling. (mode 1). To authorize the one-way transportation in commerce of Class 9 hazardous waste in alternative packaging for approximately 8 miles by motor vehicle. (mode 1). To authorize the transportation in commerce of nonDOT specification cylinders containing a Division 2.2 compressed gas for export only. (modes 1, 3, 4, 5). To authorize the manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT Specification cargo tank motor vehicle conforming to DOT 407/412 with certain exceptions. (mode 1). VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:18 Oct 16, 2008 Applicant Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00153 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 To authorize the manufacture, marking, sale and use of pre pressurized diaphragm expansion vessels for the transportation of compressed gas. (modes 1, 2, 3). E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1 61930 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 202 / Friday, October 17, 2008 / Notices [FR Doc. E8–24618 Filed 10–16–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4909–60–M www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/regs/ international. Mr. Duane Pfund, Director, Office of International Standards or Mr. Shane Kelley, International Transportation Specialist, Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590; (202) 366–0656. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The primary purpose of this meeting will be to prepare for the 34th session of the UNSCOE TDG and to discuss draft U.S. positions on UNSCOE proposals. The 34th session of the UNSCOE TDG is the final meeting in the current biennium cycle. The UNSCOE will consider proposals for the 16th Revised Edition of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations which will come into force in the international regulations from January 1, 2011. Topics to be covered during the public meetings include: Transport of limited quantities and consumer commodities, use of electronic documentation, requirements for toxic by inhalation liquids, requirements for cryogenic receptacles, requirements for lithium batteries, fumigated units and dry ice, harmonization with the IAEA Regulations for the safe transport of radioactive materials, guiding principles for the development of the Model Regulations, and various proposals related to listing, classification, packaging, and hazard communication. In addition, PHMSA is soliciting comments on how to further enhance harmonization for international transport of hazardous materials. PHMSA is finalizing an international strategic plan to address harmonization and welcomes input on items which stakeholders believe should be included in this plan. Finally, PHMSA is soliciting comments regarding a potential future rulemaking action regarding the use of international regulations, in particular the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO TI) and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code). PHMSA is considering proposing to mandate the use of these regulations for the international transportation (see 49 CFR 171.8) of hazardous materials by aircraft or vessel. PHMSA requests comments regarding this prospective proposal. PHMSA is interested in comments including, but not limited to, comments related to the safety and economic FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration International Standards on the Transport of Dangerous Goods; Public Meeting Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice is to advise interested persons that PHMSA will conduct a public meeting in preparation for the 34th session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UNSCOE TDG) to be held November 30–December 9, 2008 in Geneva, Switzerland. During this meeting, PHMSA is also soliciting comments relative to potential new work items which may be considered for inclusion in its international agenda, and comments relative to a potential future rulemaking action regarding the use and applicability of international standards. This notice also provides information relative to a separate public meeting in preparation for the 16th Session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (UNSCOE GHS) to be held December 10–12, 2008. Information Regarding the UNSCOE TDG Meeting: DATES: Wednesday, November 17, 2008; 8 a.m.–11 a.m. ADDRESSES: The UNSCOE TDG meeting will be held at the DOT Headquarters, West Building, Oklahoma City Conference Room, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Conference call capability/live meeting information: Conference call-in and ‘‘live meeting’’ capability will be provided for this meeting. To participate by telephone, dial 1 (888) 324–9365 and enter participant passcode 61017. During the call, please press *6 to mute/ unmute your individual line. This will ensure participants are not subjected to any background noise from individual lines. In addition, ‘‘live meeting’’ provides a way to view information presented during the meeting via the Internet. To access ‘‘live meeting’’ please follow the instructions posted on our Web site at: https:// VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:18 Oct 16, 2008 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00154 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 implications of mandating the use of these regulations for international shipments, as well as implications to training of personnel. The public is invited to attend without prior notification. Due to the heightened security measures participants are encouraged to arrive early to allow time for security checks necessary to obtain access to the building. Following the 34th session of the UNSCOE TDG to present the results of the session, PHMSA will place a copy of the Sub-Committee’s report and an updated copy of the pre-meeting summary document on PHMSA’s Hazardous Materials Safety Homepage at http: //hazmat.dot.gov/regs/intl/ intstandards.htm. Documents Copies of documents for the UNSCOE TDG meeting and the meeting agenda may be obtained by downloading them from the United Nations Transport Division’s Web site at: https:// www.unece.org/trans/main/dgdb/ dgsubc/c32008.html. This site may also be accessed through PHMSA’s Hazardous Materials Safety Web site at http: //hazmat.dot.gov/regs/intl/ intstandards.htm. PHMSA’s site provides additional information regarding the LTNSCOE TDG and related matters such as a summary of decisions taken at previous sessions of the UNSCOE TDG. Information regarding the UNSCOE GHS meeting: DATES: Thursday, November 18, 2008; 10 a.m.–12 p.m. ADDRESSES: The UNSCOE GHS meeting will take place at the Environmental Protection Agency Potomac Yard One facility, Bellavista Conference Room (11100, 11th Floor), 2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202. To facilitate entry, please have a picture ID available and/or a U.S. Government building pass if applicable. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristen Hendricks, Field and External Affairs Division, Office of Pesticide Programs (703) 308–0308, hendricks.kristen(epa.gov) or Dorothy Semazzi, Field and External Affairs Division, Office of Pesticide Programs (703) 347–8540, semazzi.dorothy@epa.gov). Conference Call Information: To participate in the meeting by conference call, dial 1 (866) 299–3188, and enter participant passcode 7033080308. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Environmental Protection Agency is hosting this open informal meeting of the Interagency GHS Coordinating Group to provide interested groups and E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 202 (Friday, October 17, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61929-61930]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-24618]

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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 (PHMSA),
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 November 17, 2008.
Address Comments To: 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, East Building, PHH-30,
1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC, or at https://
dms.dot.gov.
This notice of receipt of applications for special permit 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 October 7, 2008.
Delmer F. Billings,
Director, Office of Hazardous Materials, Special Permits and Approvals.

New Special Permits
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Nature of special permits
Application No. Docket No. Applicant Regulation(s) affected thereof
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14774-N................ ........... Mercury Marine, Fond 49 CFR 176.905(i)..... To authorize the
du Lac, WI. transportation in
commerce of internal
combustion engines that
contain small amounts of
hazardous materials
residue by cargo vessel.
(mode 3).
14776-N................ ........... Dollar General, 49 CFR 173.213, To authorize the one-way
Scottsville, KY. 172.301(a) and Corporation
172.400(a). transportation in
commerce of Class 9
hazardous waste in
palletized non-DOT
specification packaging
with alternative marking
and labeling. (mode 1).
14777-N................ ........... General Dynamics, 49 CFR 173.213........ To authorize the one-way
Marion, IL. transportation in
commerce of Class 9
hazardous waste in
alternative packaging for
approximately 8 miles by
motor vehicle. (mode 1).
14778-N................ ........... Metalcraft/Sea-Fire 49 CFR 173.301(f)..... To authorize the
Marine Inc., transportation in
Baltimore, MD. commerce of non-DOT
specification cylinders
containing a Division 2.2
compressed gas for export
only. (modes 1, 3, 4, 5).
14779-N................ ........... Corrosion Companies 49 CFR 107.503(b) and To authorize the
Inc., Washougal, WA. (c), 172.102(c)(3) manufacture, marking,
Special Provisions sale and use of non-DOT
B15 and B23, 173.241, Specification cargo tank
173.242, 173.243 and motor vehicle conforming
173.345. to DOT 407/412 with
certain exceptions. (mode
1).
14780-N................ ........... Flexcon Industries, 49 CFR 173.115(b)(1).. To authorize the
Randolph, MA. manufacture, marking,
sale and use of pre
pressurized diaphragm
expansion vessels for the
transportation of
compressed gas. (modes 1,
2, 3).
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