{"operation":"document","citation":"91 FR 26245","title":"Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for New Special Permits","source_type":"rulemaking","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"historical","official":true,"published_on":"2026-05-12","effective_on":null,"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, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/federal-register-2026-09392.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/federal-register-2026-09392.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/federal-register-2026-09392","source_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/12/2026-09392/hazardous-materials-notice-of-applications-for-new-special-permits","body":"Federal Register, Volume 91 Issue 91 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Federal Register Volume 91, Number 91 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Notices] [Pages 26245-26247] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] [FR Doc No: 2026-09392] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for New Special Permits AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. ACTION: List of applications for special permits. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein. DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 11, 2026. 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: Donald Burger, Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Safety Special Permits Program, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, East Building, PHH-6, 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20590-0001, (202) 366-4535. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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. Copies of the applications are available for inspection in the Records Center, East Building, PHH-6, 1200 [[Page 26246]] New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington DC. 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 May 4, 2026. Donald P. Burger, Director, Special Permits Program. Special Permits Data ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nature of the Application No. Applicant Regulation(s) Special Permits affected thereof ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 22234-N......... The Battery 173.185(f)..... To authorize the one- Network Inc. way transportation of damaged lithium- ion battery modules for disposal and or recycling in UN specification packagings containing more than one battery module per package. (mode 1). 22246-N......... Western Digital 172.203(k), To authorize the Technologies, 172.301(b), transportation in Inc. 173.232(f). commerce of certain hazardous material in non-DOT specification packaging. (modes 1, 4). 22251-N......... Cirba Solutions 49 CFR Part 172 To authorize the Services US, Subparts C-H, manufacture, mark, LLC. 173.185(f)(1). sale, and use, of specially designed packagings for the transportation in commerce of damaged, defective, or recalled lithium- ion batteries using alternative hazard communication and alternative training. (modes 1, 2, 5). 22255-N......... Our Next Energy 172.101(j)..... To authorize the Inc. transportation in commerce of lithium- ion batteries that exceed 35 kg net weight aboard cargo- only aircraft. (mode 4). 22258-N......... Veolia ES 173.21(b), To authorize one- Technical 173.51, time, one-way Solutions, LLC. 173.54(a), transportation of 173.56(b). an unapproved fire extinguisher ball for disposal. (mode 1). 22260-N......... Trinity 172.203(a), To authorize the re- Industries, 173.244(a)(2), stenciling of DOT Inc. 173.314(c). 105J600W as DOT 105H600W permitting their continued TIH/ PIH service for a 50-year lifespan provided they meet the design requirements. (mode 2). 22264-N......... Union Pacific 174.26(b), To authorize the Railroad 174.28(a). transportation in Company. commerce of hazardous materials by rail utilizing a near real-time off- train electronic consist technology. (mode 2). 22265-N......... Cedar River 174.26(b), To authorize the Railroad 174.28(a). transportation in Company. commerce of rail freight during temporary cellular service interruptions that delay electronic updating of train consist information. (mode 2). 22266-N......... Grand Trunk 174.26(b), To authorize the Western 174.28(a). transportation in Railroad commerce of rail Company. freight during temporary cellular service interruptions that delay electronic updating of train consist information. (mode 2).. 22267-N......... Iowa Northern 174.26(b), To authorize the Railway 174.28(a). transportation in Company. commerce of rail freight during temporary cellular service interruptions that delay electronic updating of train consist information. (mode 2). 22268-N......... Illinois 174.26(b), To authorize the Central 174.28(a). transportation in Railroad commerce of rail Company. freight during temporary cellular service interruptions that delay electronic updating of train consist information. (mode 2). 22269-N......... Wisconsin 174.26(b), To authorize the Central Ltd. 174.28(a). transportation in commerce of rail freight during temporary cellular service interruptions that delay electronic updating of train consist information. (mode 2). 22271-N......... Compagnie Des 174.26(b), To authorize the Chemins De Fer 174.28(a). transportation in Nationaux Du commerce of rail Canada. freight during temporary cellular service interruptions that delay electronic updating of train consist information. (mode 2). 22272-N......... Chicago, 174.26(b), To authorize the Central & 174.28(a). transportation in Pacific commerce of rail Railroad freight during Company. temporary cellular service interruptions that delay electronic updating of train consist information. (mode 2). 22273-N......... Bessemer and 174.26(b), To authorize the Lake Erie 174.28(a). transportation in Railroad commerce of rail Company. freight during temporary cellular service interruptions that delay electronic updating of train consist information. (mode 2). 22274-N......... BNSF Railway 174.26(b), To authorize the Company. 174.28(a). transportation in commerce of rail freight during temporary cellular service interruptions that delay electronic updating of train consist information. (mode 2). 22275-N......... Anduril 172.101(j), To authorize the Industries, 173.185(a). transportation in Inc. commerce of a prototype lithium- ion battery pack exceeding 35 kilograms by cargo- only aircraft. (mode 4). 22279-N......... Arkedge Space 173.185(a)..... To authorize Inc. transportation in commerce of a prototype lithium- ion battery by cargo-only aircraft. (mode 4). [[Page 26247]] 22280-N......... Impulse Space, 173.301(f), To authorize the Inc. 173.304a(a)(1). transportation in commerce of non-DOT specification Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPVs) that are not equipped with pressure relief devices for use within a spacecraft propulsion system. (mode 1). 22281-N......... Mott 172.101(j), To authorize the Corporation. 173.2, transportation in 173.212, commerce of certain 173.241, Division 4.2 solid 176.83. materials in non- DOT specification gas purification equipment. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4). 22282-N......... Cirba Solutions 172.102(b)(1), To authorize the Services US, 172.200, manufacture, mark, LLC. 172.300, sale and use of non- 172.400, DOT specification 172.500, packaging for the 172.600, transportation in 172.700(a), commerce of end-of- 173.159a(c)(2) life lithium-ion , cells and batteries 173.185(c)(1)( and lithium metal v). cells and batteries and those contained in and packed with equipment for recycling, reuse, refurbishment, repurposing or evaluation. (modes 1, 2, 3, 5). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [FR Doc. 2026-09392 Filed 5-11-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-60-P","truncated":false,"body_characters":8271}