Safety Advisory: Unauthorized Marking of Compressed Gas Cylinders, 71124 [2011-29495]

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Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the Departments estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. A Comment to OMB is most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. ADDRESSES: Send comments, within 30 days, to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725–17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention NHTSA Desk Officer. Issued in Washington, DC, on November 10, 2011. Gregory A. Walter, Senior Associate Administrator, Policy and Operations. [FR Doc. 2011–29607 Filed 11–15–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket No. PHMSA–2011–0241, (Notice No. 11–10)] Safety Advisory: Unauthorized Marking of Compressed Gas Cylinders Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. ACTION: Safety Advisory Notice. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: An undetermined number of high pressure DOT specification cylinders were improperly marked from approximately August 2007 to August 2011 and marked with a RIN of B377. Prior to filling these cylinders, a person must verify that the cylinder has SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:45 Nov 15, 2011 Jkt 226001 been properly requalified by an authorized requalification company and properly marked. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [Docket No. AB 1076 (Sub-No. 1X)] Morgan Welding and Supply, Mr. Daniel Horosko, Owner or Mr. Matthew Stepps, Manager, 488 Finley Road, Albion, MI, Telephone (517) 629–6566. Caddo Valley Railroad Company— Abandonment Exemption—in Pike and Clark Counties, AR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice advises the public that PHMSA has recently confirmed the marking and sale of certain high pressure DOT specification cylinders that were marked with a requalification identification number (RIN) without performing a visual inspection and hydrostatic test. The company that marked the cylinders does not have authority from the Associate Administrator to requalify high pressure DOT cylinders. The evidence suggests that if a cylinder purchased from Morgan Welding and Supply, Albion, Michigan is marked with a ‘‘B377’’ in which the individual letter and numbers appear to be stamped individually, the mark may have been improperly placed on the cylinder. The cylinder did not undergo the complete series of safety tests and inspections required by the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) and may not possess the structural integrity to safely contain its contents under pressure during normal transportation and use. Extensive property damage, serious personal injury, or death could result from a rupture of the cylinder. Individuals who identify a cylinder marked with the RIN ‘‘B377’’ stamped with individual letter/ numbers that are not in a square pattern, are advised to remove these cylinders from service and contact Morgan Welding and Supply, Albion, MI for further instructions. However, the RIN ‘‘B377’’ is currently authorized to Midwest Cylinder Inc., located in Cleaves, OH. Cylinders purchased from Midwest Cylinder Inc. will have the proper RIN ‘‘B377’’ and have been properly requalified. Cylinders from Midwest Cylinder Inc. can also be identified by blue paint highlighting the requalification markings. The RIN, ‘‘B377’’ has been stamped on the cylinder with a square pattern stamp so the marks will appear uniform and straight. Issued in Washington, DC, on November 4, 2011. Magdy El-Sibaie, Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety. [FR Doc. 2011–29495 Filed 11–15–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–60–P PO 00000 Frm 00171 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Surface Transportation Board On October 27, 2011, Caddo Valley Railroad Company (CVRR) filed with the Surface Transportation Board (Board) a petition under 49 U.S.C. 10502 for exemption from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 10903 to abandon a segment of the Norman Branch Line extending between milepost 429.45, near Gurdon, and milepost 447, near Antoine, a distance of 17.55 miles, in Pike and Clark Counties, Ark. (the line).1 The line traverses United States Postal Service Zip Codes 71943 and 71922, and includes the stations of Summit (milepost 433.1), Okolona (milepost 441.0), and Pike City Junction (milepost 446.5). CVRR states that, based on information in CVRR’s possession, the line does not contain Federally granted rights-of-way. Any documentation in CVRR’s possession will be made available promptly to those requesting it. The interest of railroad employees will be protected by the conditions set forth in Oregon Short Line Railroad— Abandonment Portion Goshen Branch Between Firth & Ammon, in Bingham & Bonneville Counties, Idaho, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979). By issuance of this notice, the Board is instituting an exemption proceeding pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 10502(b). A final decision will be issued by February 14, 2012. Any offer of financial assistance (OFA) under 49 CFR 1152.27(b)(2) will be due no later than 10 days after service of a decision granting the petition for exemption. Each OFA must be accompanied by a $1,500 filing fee. See 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(25). All interested persons should be aware that, following abandonment of 1 On November 9, 2011, CVRR filed a letter with the Board attaching a letter dated October 7, 2011, from counsel for Arkansas Midland Railroad Company, Inc. (AKMD). AKMD notes that CVRR acquired the Norman Branch, which includes the line at issue here, from AKMD under the Board’s feeder line statute at 49 U.S.C. 10907. See Caddo Antoine & Little Mo. R.R.—Feeder Line Acquis.— Ark. Midland R.R. Co. Line Between Gurdon & Birds Mill, Ark., 4 S.T.B. 326 (1999). AKMD further states that on September 29, 2011, AKMD reacquired from CVRR the segment of the Norman Branch between milepost 426.88 in Gurdon and milepost 429.45 north of Gurdon and, as part of the same transaction, waived its statutory right of first refusal with respect to the rest of the Norman Branch. See 49 U.S.C. 10907(h). E:\FR\FM\16NON1.SGM 16NON1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

[Docket No. PHMSA-2011-0241, (Notice No. 11-10)]


Safety Advisory: Unauthorized Marking of Compressed Gas Cylinders

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), 
DOT.

ACTION: Safety Advisory Notice.

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SUMMARY: An undetermined number of high pressure DOT specification 
cylinders were improperly marked from approximately August 2007 to 
August 2011 and marked with a RIN of B377.
    Prior to filling these cylinders, a person must verify that the 
cylinder has been properly requalified by an authorized requalification 
company and properly marked.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Morgan Welding and Supply, Mr. Daniel 
Horosko, Owner or Mr. Matthew Stepps, Manager, 488 Finley Road, Albion, 
MI, Telephone (517) 629-6566.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    This notice advises the public that PHMSA has recently confirmed 
the marking and sale of certain high pressure DOT specification 
cylinders that were marked with a requalification identification number 
(RIN) without performing a visual inspection and hydrostatic test. The 
company that marked the cylinders does not have authority from the 
Associate Administrator to requalify high pressure DOT cylinders. The 
evidence suggests that if a cylinder purchased from Morgan Welding and 
Supply, Albion, Michigan is marked with a ``B377'' in which the 
individual letter and numbers appear to be stamped individually, the 
mark may have been improperly placed on the cylinder. The cylinder did 
not undergo the complete series of safety tests and inspections 
required by the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) and may not 
possess the structural integrity to safely contain its contents under 
pressure during normal transportation and use. Extensive property 
damage, serious personal injury, or death could result from a rupture 
of the cylinder. Individuals who identify a cylinder marked with the 
RIN ``B377'' stamped with individual letter/numbers that are not in a 
square pattern, are advised to remove these cylinders from service and 
contact Morgan Welding and Supply, Albion, MI for further instructions.
    However, the RIN ``B377'' is currently authorized to Midwest 
Cylinder Inc., located in Cleaves, OH. Cylinders purchased from Midwest 
Cylinder Inc. will have the proper RIN ``B377'' and have been properly 
requalified. Cylinders from Midwest Cylinder Inc. can also be 
identified by blue paint highlighting the requalification markings. The 
RIN, ``B377'' has been stamped on the cylinder with a square pattern 
stamp so the marks will appear uniform and straight.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 4, 2011.
Magdy El-Sibaie,
Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety.
[FR Doc. 2011-29495 Filed 11-15-11; 8:45 am]
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