Notice of Application for Special Permits, 59420-59422 [2013-23461]

Download as PDF 59420 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 187 / Thursday, September 26, 2013 / Notices remedy requirements of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the basis that this noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety. This notice of receipt of PACCAR’s petition is published under 49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120 and does not represent any agency decision or other exercise of judgment concerning the merits of the petition. II. Vehicles Involved: Affected are approximately 452 Kenworth MY 2013 model K270 and model K370 trucks that were manufactured between March 29, 2012 and November 2, 2012, and MY 2013 Peterbilt model 210 and model 220 vehicles that were manufactured between March 21, 2012 and November 6, 2012. III. Noncompliance: PACCAR explains that the noncompliance is that the starter interlock in the affected automatic transmission trucks does not conform to paragraph S3.1.3 of FMVSS No. 102 because the starter interlock is based on a system that differs from the system specified in the standard. Although the starter interlock on these trucks prevents the transmission from propelling the vehicle and, therefore, is effective in preventing truck ‘‘roll away,’’ the engineering of the starter interlock is not consistent with the specification prescribed in paragraph S3.1.3 of FMVSS No. 102. The trucks in the affected population are designed so that the engine will start with the gear selector in any position, but the transmission will remain in neutral until the service brake is applied and the transmission is shifted from neutral into a gear. Because an operator can start the engine with the gear selector in any position, the starter interlock on these vehicles does not conform to the applicable requirement. IV. Rule Text: Paragraph S3.1.3 of FMVSS No. 102 specifically states: S3.1.3 Starter interlock. Except as provided in S3.1.3.1 through S3.1.3.3, the engine starter shall be inoperative when the transmission shift position is in a forward or reverse drive position. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES V. Summary of PACCAR’s Analyses: PACCAR stated its belief that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety for the following reasons: S3.1.3 of FMVSS No. 102 provides, in pertinent part: ‘‘. . . the engine starter shall be inoperative when the transmission shift position is in a forward or reverse drive position.’’ Assuming that the term ‘‘transmission shift position’’ refers to the position of the gear selector (as opposed to the position of the transmission itself), the subject trucks do not comply with this provision as written. That is because the starter interlock system in these vehicles, VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:19 Sep 25, 2013 Jkt 229001 which is an electronic system that is used in PACCAR’s European trucks, differs from the system specified in S3.1.3. PACCAR’s starter interlock system effectively achieves the objectives of S3.1.3 by precluding the possibility of a powered rollaway or lurching when the vehicle is started. However, the manner in which the system functions is not consistent with the design that is prescribed in the standard. The engine in the subject trucks can be started with the gear selector in any position, thus creating what appears to be a technical noncompliance with S3.1.3. However, even if the engine is started when the gear selector indicates a forward or reverse gear, the transmission itself will remain in neutral, and the message ‘‘Gearshift Inhibited’’ will be prominently displayed to the driver, as shown in the photograph below. The transmission can be shifted into a forward or reverse gear only after the gear selector is first moved into the neutral position and then moved back into gear while the service brake is applied. At that point, the ‘‘Gearshift Inhibited’’ message will be replaced by a ‘‘Transmission Warning’’ message, which will remain illuminated until the engine is turned off and then restarted. As NHTSA explained in a 2005 Final Rule that amended FMVSS No. 102 to allow idle stop technology, ‘‘The purpose of [S3.1.3] is to prevent injuries and death from the unexpected motion of a vehicle when the driver starts the vehicle with the transmission inadvertently in a forward or reverse gear.’’ 70 FR 38040 (July 1, 2005). The agency also referred to ‘‘S3.1.3s underlying purpose of ensuring that the vehicle will not lurch forward or backward during driver activation of the engine starter. . ..’’ ld. at 38041. As described above, the starter interlock system in the subject vehicles completely prevents any possibility of ‘‘unexpected motion’’ or vehicle ‘‘lurching’’ because the transmission remains neutralized, even if the engine is started with the gear selector indicating a forward or reverse gear. Thus, the PACCAR system, which has been used successfully for more than three years in PACCAR’s European vehicles, fully satisfies the purposes of S3.1.3 and achieves the same level of safety as that provision. Moreover, PACCAR is unaware of any consumer complaints, accidents, or injuries related to this design. PACCAR has additionally informed NHTSA that it has corrected the noncompliance so that all future production vehicles will comply with FMVSS No. 102. PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 In summation, PACCAR believes that the described noncompliance of the subject vehicles is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety, and that its petition, to exempt from providing recall notification of noncompliance as required by 49 U.S.C. 30118 and remedying the recall noncompliance as required by 49 U.S.C. 30120 should be granted. NHTSA notes that the statutory provisions (49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h)) that permit manufacturers to file petitions for a determination of inconsequentiality allow NHTSA to exempt manufacturers only from the duties found in sections 30118 and 30120, respectively, to notify owners, purchasers, and dealers of a defect or noncompliance and to remedy the defect or noncompliance. Therefore, these provisions only apply to the subject trucks that PACCAR no longer controlled at the time it determined that the noncompliance existed. Therefore, these provisions only apply to the 452 trucks that PACCAR no longer controlled at the time it determined that the noncompliance existed. However, any decision on this petition does not relieve vehicle distributors and dealers of the prohibitions on the sale, offer for sale, or introduction for delivery or introduction into interstate commerce of the noncompliant vehicles under their control after PACCAR notified them that the subject noncompliance existed. Authority: (49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120: delegations of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8) Claude H. Harris, Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. [FR Doc. 2013–23366 Filed 9–25–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Notice of Application for Special Permits Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, 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 Transportation’s Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR Part 107, Subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26SEN1.SGM 26SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 187 / Thursday, September 26, 2013 / Notices 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 October 28, 2013. ADDRESSES: Address Comments To: Record Center, Pipeline and Hazardous Application No. Docket No. 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 Applicant Regulation(s) affected 59421 Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington DC or at https://regulations.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 September 19, 2013. Donald Burger, Chief, General Approvals and Permits. Nature of special permits thereof NEW SPECIAL PERMITS ............................ Department of Energy, Washington, DC. 49 CFR 173.302a ............ 15954–N ....... ............................ Rooney Oilfield Services, Odessa, TX. 49 CFR 173.202, 173.203, 173.241, 173.242 and 173.243. 15962–N ....... ............................ ............................ U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Scott AFB, IL. Jack Harter Helicopters, Inc., Lihue, HI. 49 CFR 171.22(e) and 173.62. 15963–N ....... 15964–N ....... ............................ ICL Performance Products LP, St. Louis, MO. 49 CFR 180.605 .............. 15965–N ....... ............................ Korean Air, Los Angeles, CA. 15967–N ....... ............................ Chart Industries, New Prague, MN. 49 CFR 172.101 Column (9B), 172.204(c)(3), 173.27, and 175.30(a)(1). 49 CFR 173.315 .............. 15971–N ....... ............................ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Houston, TX. 15972–N ....... ............................ Heil Trailer International, Co., Athens, TN. 15984–N ....... tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 15892–N ....... ............................ Alliant Techsystems Operations LLC, Independence, MI. 49 CFR § 172.201(a)(1), Subpart F of Part 172, 174.59 and 174.61(a). 15987–N ....... ............................ TG Missouri Corp., Perryville, MO. 49 CFR 173.301(a)(1), 173.302(a)(1), 178.65(f)(2) and 178.65(i)(3). VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:19 Sep 25, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00087 49 CFR 49 CFR Table § 172.101, Column(9B), § 172.204(c)(3), § 173.27(b)(2) § 175.30(a)(1) § 172.200, 172.300, and 172.400. 49 CFR 173.301(a)(1), 173.301(a)(2), 173.301(f)(1, 173.302(a) and 173.302a(a). 49 CFR 178.345–2, 178.346–2, 178.347–2, 178.348–2 and 178.345–3. Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 To authorize the transportation in commerce of certain radiation detectors containing methane, which are constructed of aluminum and stainless steel. (mode 1) To authorize the manufacture, mark, and sale of non-UN standard containers that are manifolded together within a frame and securely mounted on a truck chassis for transportation by motor vehicle. (mode 1) To authorize the transportation in commerce of certain Division 1.2 explosives in alternative packaging. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4) To authorize the transportation in commerce of certain hazardous materials by 14 CFR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations transporting hazardous materials attached to or suspended from an aircraft, in remote areas of the US only, without being subject to hazard communication requirements, quantity limitations and certain loading and stowage requirements. (modes 1, 4) To authorize the one-time transportation in commerce of an ISO tank without the required hydrostatic pressure being performed after repair. (mode 1) To authorize the one-time transportation in commerce of certain explosives that are forbidden for transportation by cargo only aircraft. (mode 4) To authorize the manufacture, mark and sale of non-DOT specification tanks cars similar to DOT113C120W for the transportation in commerce of certain refrigerated liquids. (mode 2) To authorize the transportation in commerce of non-DOT specification pressure receptacles containing nitrogen, compressed. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4) To authorize the manufacture, marking, sale and use of non-DOT specification cargo tanks meeting all requirements for DOT 400 series cargo tanks except for the use of UNS S32101 (LDX 2101) as a material of construction and the head and shell thicknesses are less than required. (mode 1) To authorize the transportation in commerce of certain empty packagings containing residues of Class 1 smokeless powders without complete shipping papers and placarding. (modes 1, 2) To authorize the manufacture, mark, sale and use of non-DOT specification cylinders for use as components of automotive vehicle safety systems. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) E:\FR\FM\26SEN1.SGM 26SEN1 59422 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 187 / Thursday, September 26, 2013 / Notices [FR Doc. 2013–23461 Filed 9–25–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4909–60–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Notice of Applications for Modification of Special Permit Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. ACTION: List of applications for modification of special permits. AGENCY: 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 SUMMARY: Application No. Docket No. 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 modification of special permits (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 application for special permits to facilitate processing. DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 11, 2013. ADDRESSES: Address Comments To: Record Center, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Applicant 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://regulations.gov. This notice of receipt of applications for modification of 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 September 19, 2013. Donald Burger, Chief, General Approvals and Permits. Regulation(s) affected Nature of special permit thereof MODIFICATION SPECIAL PERMITS 11827–M ........... .............................. .............................. Moses Lake Industries, Inc., Moses Lake, WA. Weldship Corporation, Bethlehem, PA. 49 CFR 180.605(c) (1) and 180.352(b) (3). 49 CFR 180.209(a), 180.205(c), (f), (g) and (i), 173.302a (b) (2), (3), (4) and (5), and 180.213. 12184–M ........... 14232–M ........... .............................. Luxfer Gas Cylinders, Riverside, CA. 15642–M ........... .............................. Praxair Distribution, Inc., Danbury, CT. 49 CFR 173.302a(a), 173.304a(a), and 180.205. 49 CFR 180.205 and 180.209(a)(b), 180.213(b), and 180.213(f)(2). 15723–M ........... .............................. Entegris, Chaska, MN ......... 15854–M ........... .............................. Colmac Coil Manufacturing, Inc., Colville, WA. 49 CFR 173.222(c) (1) and 176.83. 49 CFR 173.222, IMDG Code, Special Provision 301. List of applications delayed more than 180 days. ACTION: [FR Doc. 2013–23460 Filed 9–25–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4909–60–P In accordance with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5117(c), PHMSA is publishing the following list of special permit applications that have been in process for 180 days or more. The reason(s) for delay and the expected completion date for action on each application is provided in association with each identified application. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ryan Paquet, Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Special Permits SUMMARY: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Delayed Applications Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:19 Sep 25, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 To modify the special permit to authorize a dual hazard material. To modify the special permit to authorize UN cylinders manufactured in accordance with ISO 11120, update the minimum wall thickness table, and update the rejection criteria table to include outside diameters of 18’’ to 22’’ for DOT 3AAX cylinders. To modify the special permit to authorize a 30 year service life as specified in ISO 11119–2 and update the acceptance criteria. To modify the special permit to waive the requirement for the special permit number being marked on shipping papers, modification of the proper shipping names, modification of wording to clarify authorized locations of UE testing, and waive the requirement for the special permit to be carried on each motor vehicle. To modify the special permit to authorize a crate with smaller external dimensions. To modify the special permit orginally issued on an emergency basis to routine with a two year renewal. and Approvals, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, East Building, PHH–30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20590–0001, (202) 366–4535. Key to ‘‘Reason for Delay’’ 1. Awaiting additional information from applicant 2. Extensive public comment under review 3. Application is technically complex and is of significant impact or E:\FR\FM\26SEN1.SGM 26SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 187 (Thursday, September 26, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59420-59422]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-23461]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Notice of Application for Special Permits

AGENCY: Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, 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

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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 October 28, 2013.

ADDRESSES: 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://regulations.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 September 19, 2013.
Donald Burger,
Chief, General Approvals and Permits.

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Regulation(s) Nature of special permits
Application No. Docket No. Applicant affected thereof
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NEW SPECIAL PERMITS
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15892-N............... ................ Department of Energy, 49 CFR 173.302a..... To authorize the
Washington, DC. transportation in
commerce of certain
radiation detectors
containing methane,
which are constructed of
aluminum and stainless
steel. (mode 1)
15954-N............... ................ Rooney Oilfield 49 CFR 173.202, To authorize the
Services, Odessa, TX. 173.203, 173.241, manufacture, mark, and
173.242 and 173.243. sale of non-UN standard
containers that are
manifolded together
within a frame and
securely mounted on a
truck chassis for
transportation by motor
vehicle. (mode 1)
15962-N............... ................ U.S. Department of 49 CFR 171.22(e) and To authorize the
Defense (DOD) Scott 173.62. transportation in
AFB, IL. commerce of certain
Division 1.2 explosives
in alternative
packaging. (modes 1, 2,
3, 4)
15963-N............... ................ Jack Harter 49 CFR 49 CFR Table To authorize the
Helicopters, Inc., Sec. 172.101, transportation in
Lihue, HI. Column(9B), Sec. commerce of certain
172.204(c)(3), Sec. hazardous materials by
173.27(b)(2) Sec. 14 CFR Part 133
175.30(a)(1) Sec. Rotorcraft External Load
172.200, 172.300, Operations transporting
and 172.400. hazardous materials
attached to or suspended
from an aircraft, in
remote areas of the US
only, without being
subject to hazard
communication
requirements, quantity
limitations and certain
loading and stowage
requirements. (modes 1,
4)
15964-N............... ................ ICL Performance 49 CFR 180.605...... To authorize the one-time
Products LP, St. transportation in
Louis, MO. commerce of an ISO tank
without the required
hydrostatic pressure
being performed after
repair. (mode 1)
15965-N............... ................ Korean Air, Los 49 CFR 172.101 To authorize the one-time
Angeles, CA. Column (9B), transportation in
172.204(c)(3), commerce of certain
173.27, and explosives that are
175.30(a)(1). forbidden for
transportation by cargo
only aircraft. (mode 4)
15967-N............... ................ Chart Industries, New 49 CFR 173.315...... To authorize the
Prague, MN. manufacture, mark and
sale of non-DOT
specification tanks cars
similar to DOT113C120W
for the transportation
in commerce of certain
refrigerated liquids.
(mode 2)
15971-N............... ................ National Aeronautics 49 CFR To authorize the
and Space 173.301(a)(1), transportation in
Administration 173.301(a)(2), commerce of non-DOT
(NASA), Houston, TX. 173.301(f)(1, specification pressure
173.302(a) and receptacles containing
173.302a(a). nitrogen, compressed.
(modes 1, 2, 3, 4)
15972-N............... ................ Heil Trailer 49 CFR 178.345-2, To authorize the
International, Co., 178.346-2, 178.347- manufacture, marking,
Athens, TN. 2, 178.348-2 and sale and use of non-DOT
178.345-3. specification cargo
tanks meeting all
requirements for DOT 400
series cargo tanks
except for the use of
UNS S32101 (LDX 2101) as
a material of
construction and the
head and shell
thicknesses are less
than required. (mode 1)
15984-N............... ................ Alliant Techsystems 49 CFR Sec. To authorize the
Operations LLC, 172.201(a)(1), transportation in
Independence, MI. Subpart F of Part commerce of certain
172, 174.59 and empty packagings
174.61(a). containing residues of
Class 1 smokeless
powders without complete
shipping papers and
placarding. (modes 1, 2)
15987-N............... ................ TG Missouri Corp., 49 CFR To authorize the
Perryville, MO. 173.301(a)(1), manufacture, mark, sale
173.302(a)(1), and use of non-DOT
178.65(f)(2) and specification cylinders
178.65(i)(3). for use as components of
automotive vehicle
safety systems. (modes
1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
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