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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration
[Docket No. PHMSA–2013–0210, Notice No.
13–16]
Safety Advisory: Unauthorized Marking
of Compressed Gas Cylinders
Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA), DOT.
ACTION: Safety Advisory Notice.
AGENCY:
PHMSA is issuing this safety
advisory to notify the public of the
unauthorized marking of high pressure
compressed gas cylinders by
Beauchesne Fire Equipment located at
21 Freeman St. Attleboro Falls, MA.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chris Michalski, Senior Hazardous
Materials Investigator, Eastern Region,
Office of Hazardous Materials Safety,
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 820 Bear Tavern Road,
Suite 306, West Trenton, NJ 08034.
Telephone: (609) 989–2256, Fax: (609)
989–2277 or, via email:
chris.michalski@dot.gov
SUMMARY:
Agents
from the U.S. DOT Inspector General’s
Office in Cambridge, MA, with
assistance from a PHMSA investigator
from the Eastern Region Field
Operations Office, recently conducted
an investigation into allegations that
Beauchesne Fire Equipment (BFE)
represented high pressure DOT
specification and special permit
cylinders as requalified in accordance
with the Hazardous Materials
Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Part 171–
180) without conducting the required
hydrostatic testing. The investigation
revealed that BFE marked
approximately 5,900 high pressure
compressed gas cylinders with test dates
and Requalifier Identification Number
(RIN) H557 in 2011 and 2012 without
conducting the prescribed hydrostatic
testing of these cylinders.
On May 14, 2013, Aaron Beauchesne,
the owner of BFE, pleaded guilty in the
U.S. District Court, District of
Massachusetts to violating the Federal
hazardous materials transportation law
(49 U.S.C. 5101–5128) relating to testing
and requalification of compressed gas
cylinders.
A cylinder requalification consisting
of a visual inspection and a hydrostatic
test, conducted as prescribed in the
HMR, is used to verify the structural
integrity of a cylinder. If the
requalification is not performed in
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accordance with the HMR, a cylinder
with compromised structural integrity
may be returned to service when it is
not safe or authorized for use. Extensive
property damage, serious personal
injury, or death could result from
rupture of a cylinder.
On September 18, 2013, PHMSA
terminated the RIN Approval H557
issued to Beauchesne Fire Equipment.
Any cylinder stamped with the RIN
H557 with a test date in 2011 or 2012
should be considered unsafe and not
authorized to be filled with hazardous
material unless the cylinder is first
properly visually examined and
hydrostatically tested by an individual
or company authorized to requalify DOT
specification cylinders. Cylinders
described in this safety advisory that are
filled with an atmospheric gas should be
vented or otherwise safely discharged.
Cylinders that are filled with a material
other than an atmospheric gas should
not be vented, but instead should be
safely discharged. Prior to refilling, the
cylinders must be taken to a DOTauthorized cylinder requalifier to ensure
their suitability for continued service. A
list of authorized requalifiers may be
obtained at this Web site: https://
www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/regs/sp-a/
approvals/cylinders.
Issued in Washington, DC, on September
18, 2013.
R. Ryan Posten,
Deputy Associate Administrator for
Hazardous Materials Safety.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration
[Docket No. PHMSA–2013–0195, Notice No.
13–12]
Safety Advisory: Unauthorized Filling
of Compressed Gas Cylinders
Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA), DOT.
ACTION: Safety Advisory Notice.
AGENCY:
This is to notify the public
that PHMSA has confirmed that Komer
Carbonic Corp., 12120 Cloverdale Street,
Detroit, MI 48021, improperly filled and
offered for transportation high pressure
compressed gas cylinders (DOT
Specification 3A, 3AA and 3AL)
without verifying that they met the
appropriate safety requirements for
continued use. The US DOT PHMSA
was alerted on July 5, 2013 and verified
on July 9, 2013 that Komer Carbonic
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Corp. filled and transported compressed
gas cylinders without verifying their
suitability for continued service. Komer
Carbonic Corp. fills and offers cylinders
containing Carbon dioxide, for
restaurants and other establishments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Komer Carbonic Corp.: Mr. Dave
Bamford, President or Mr. Mike
Bamford, Vice President, 12120
Cloverdale Street, Detroit, MI 48204,
Telephone 313–931–7373, to arrange for
the return of these empty cylinders.
As a result
of an extensive investigation of cylinder
fillers in the Detroit Metropolitan area,
PHMSA determined that Komer
Carbonic Corp. improperly filled
various types of high pressure US DOT
cylinders with compressed gases
without verifying that they met the
appropriate safety requirements for
continued use. US DOT Cylinders filled
with carbon dioxide must be
successfully requalified through a visual
inspection and a pressure test at least
once every 5 years. Cylinders that are
not properly requalified as required may
not possess the structural integrity to
safely contain their contents under
pressure during normal transportation
and use. Extensive property damage,
serious personal injury, or death could
result from a rupture of a cylinder.
Because Komer Carbonic Corp. did
not ensure their cylinders were
requalified prior to filling them, and the
potential exists for a catastrophic
failure, PHMSA questions the condition
of all of the cylinders owned and filled
by Komer Carbonic Corp. in the past 5
years. These cylinders should be
considered unsafe and unauthorized for
the filling of hazardous material unless
and until they are first subjected to a
visual inspection and pressure test by
an individual or company authorized by
DOT to requalify DOT specification
cylinders. Anyone who had their
carbonated beverage service cylinders
filled or provided by Komer Carbonic
Corp. is advised to remove these
cylinders from service immediately and
contact a cylinder filler to have the
cylinders depressurized. Komer
Carbonic Corp. will contact their
customers with further instructions on
returning the empty cylinders.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Issued in Washington, DC, on September
18, 2013.
R. Ryan Posten,
Deputy Associate Administrator for
Hazardous Materials Safety.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Proposed Collection; Comment
Request for Revenue Procedure 2010–
52
Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The Department of the
Treasury, as part of its continuing effort
to reduce paperwork and respondent
burden, invites the general public and
other Federal agencies to take this
opportunity to comment on proposed
and/or continuing information
collections, as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is
soliciting comments concerning
Revenue Procedure 2010–52, Extension
of the Amortization Period.
DATES: Written comments should be
received on or before November 25,
2013 to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Yvette Lawrence, Internal Revenue
Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
copies of the revenue procedure should
be directed to LaNita Van Dyke at
Internal Revenue Service, room 6511,
1111 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20224, or through the
Internet at Lanita.VanDyke@irs.gov
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Extension of the Amortization
Period.
OMB Number: 1545–1890.
Revenue Procedure Number: Revenue
Procedure 2010–52.
Abstract: Revenue Procedure 2010–52
describes the procedure by which the
plan sponsor of a multiemployer
pension plan my request and obtain
approval of an extension of an
amortization period in accordance with
section 431(d) of the Code. Rev. Proc.
2008–67 superseded. Rev. Proc. 2010–4
modified.
Current Actions: There are no changes
being made to the revenue procedure at
this time.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations, not-for-profit
institutions, and farms.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
25.
Estimated Annual Average Time Per
Respondent: 100 hours.
SUMMARY:
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Estimated Total Annual Hours: 2,500.
The following paragraph applies to all
of the collections of information covered
by this notice:
An agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, a collection of information
unless the collection of information
displays a valid OMB control number.
Books or records relating to a
collection of information must be
retained as long as their contents may
become material in the administration
of any internal revenue law. Generally,
tax returns and tax return information
are confidential, as required by 26
U.S.C. 6103.
Request for Comments: Comments
submitted in response to this notice will
be summarized and/or included in the
request for OMB approval. All
comments will become a matter of
public record. Comments are invited on:
(a) Whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
agency, including whether the
information shall have practical utility;
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of the burden of the collection of
information; (c) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of
information on respondents, including
through the use of automated collection
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maintenance, and purchase of services
to provide information.
Approved: August 30, 2013.
R. Joseph Durbala,
IRS Tax Analyst.
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Internal Revenue Service
Proposed Collection; Comment
Request for Form 8453–EMP, Form
8453–F, Form 8453–FE, Form 8879–F,
and 8879–EMP.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The Department of the
Treasury, as part of its continuing effort
to reduce paperwork and respondent
burden, invites the general public and
other Federal agencies to take this
opportunity to comment on proposed
and/or continuing information
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
[Docket No. PHMSA-2013-0195, Notice No. 13-12]
Safety Advisory: Unauthorized Filling of Compressed Gas Cylinders
AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA),
DOT.
ACTION: Safety Advisory Notice.
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SUMMARY: This is to notify the public that PHMSA has confirmed that
Komer Carbonic Corp., 12120 Cloverdale Street, Detroit, MI 48021,
improperly filled and offered for transportation high pressure
compressed gas cylinders (DOT Specification 3A, 3AA and 3AL) without
verifying that they met the appropriate safety requirements for
continued use. The US DOT PHMSA was alerted on July 5, 2013 and
verified on July 9, 2013 that Komer Carbonic
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Corp. filled and transported compressed gas cylinders without verifying
their suitability for continued service. Komer Carbonic Corp. fills and
offers cylinders containing Carbon dioxide, for restaurants and other
establishments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Komer Carbonic Corp.: Mr. Dave
Bamford, President or Mr. Mike Bamford, Vice President, 12120
Cloverdale Street, Detroit, MI 48204, Telephone 313-931-7373, to
arrange for the return of these empty cylinders.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As a result of an extensive investigation of
cylinder fillers in the Detroit Metropolitan area, PHMSA determined
that Komer Carbonic Corp. improperly filled various types of high
pressure US DOT cylinders with compressed gases without verifying that
they met the appropriate safety requirements for continued use. US DOT
Cylinders filled with carbon dioxide must be successfully requalified
through a visual inspection and a pressure test at least once every 5
years. Cylinders that are not properly requalified as required may not
possess the structural integrity to safely contain their contents under
pressure during normal transportation and use. Extensive property
damage, serious personal injury, or death could result from a rupture
of a cylinder.
Because Komer Carbonic Corp. did not ensure their cylinders were
requalified prior to filling them, and the potential exists for a
catastrophic failure, PHMSA questions the condition of all of the
cylinders owned and filled by Komer Carbonic Corp. in the past 5 years.
These cylinders should be considered unsafe and unauthorized for the
filling of hazardous material unless and until they are first subjected
to a visual inspection and pressure test by an individual or company
authorized by DOT to requalify DOT specification cylinders. Anyone who
had their carbonated beverage service cylinders filled or provided by
Komer Carbonic Corp. is advised to remove these cylinders from service
immediately and contact a cylinder filler to have the cylinders
depressurized. Komer Carbonic Corp. will contact their customers with
further instructions on returning the empty cylinders.
Issued in Washington, DC, on September 18, 2013.
R. Ryan Posten,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety.
[FR Doc. 2013-23080 Filed 9-23-13; 8:45 am]
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