{"operation":"document","citation":"91 FR 50919","title":"Hazardous Materials: Notice of Actions on Special Permits","source_type":"rulemaking","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"historical","official":true,"published_on":"2026-08-06","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 granted or denied the application described herein.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/federal-register-2026-15973.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/federal-register-2026-15973.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/federal-register-2026-15973","source_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/06/2026-15973/hazardous-materials-notice-of-actions-on-special-permits","body":"Federal Register, Volume 91 Issue 150 (Thursday, August 6, 2026) [Federal Register Volume 91, Number 150 (Thursday, August 6, 2026)] [Notices] [Pages 50919-50920] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] [FR Doc No: 2026-15973] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Hazardous Materials: Notice of Actions on Special Permits AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of actions on special permit applications. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 granted or denied the application described herein. DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 8, 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: Copies of the applications are available for inspection in the Records Center, East Building, PHH-6, 1200 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 August 3, 2026. Andrew David Eckenrode, Acting Director, Special Permits Program. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nature of the special permits Application No. Applicant Regulation(s) affected thereof ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Permits Data--Granted ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7573-M....................... Department of Defense 172.1, 175.1............ To modify the special permit (Military Surface to authorize fueling Deployment & operations under certain Distribution Command). conditions. 14784-M...................... Weldship LLC............ 180.209(a), 180.209(b), To modify the special permit 180.209(b)(1)(iv). to authorize an additional hazardous material. 20275-M...................... Helicopter Applicators, 172.101(j)(1), 172.200, To modify the special permit Inc. 172.300, 172.400, to authorize additional 175.1, 175.33. hazardous materials. 21129-M...................... Northrop Grumman Systems 173.301, 173.302........ To modify the special permit Corp. to update it with the new part numbers. 21442-M...................... CellBlock FCS, LLC...... 172.200, 172.300, To modify the special permit 172.400, 172.700(a), to specify that lithium ion 173.185(c), 173.185(f). batteries including those contained in equipment, and packaging that do not conform to the 1,800 Wh limit in paragraph 7.a.(1)(ii)(B) of the special permit are subject to 49 CFR Part 172, Subparts C through H. [[Page 50920]] 21739-M...................... G-Shang Metal 173.301b(a)............. To modify the special permit Corporation. to authorize the manufacture of an additional new cylinder variant. 22042-M...................... Jaguar Land Rover 172.101(j).............. To modify the special permit Limited. to authorize additional lithium ion batteries that exceed 35 kg net weight aboard cargo-only aircraft. 22153-N...................... Amazon.com , Inc......... 173.185(c)(3), To authorize the 173.185(c)(3)(i)(B). transportation of packages bearing a smaller lithium battery mark and hatching which is black in color. 22210-N...................... Amtec Corporation....... 172.320, 173.54(a), To authorize the transport of 173.56(b), 173.58, solid explosive or 175.57. pyrotechnic substances or certain articles, with up to a 500 gram TNT equivalency, classed as Division 1.4S when packaged in a DGM Explosafe 500 shipping container. 22220-N...................... Zhejiang Weihua Can 173.304(a), 173.304(d).. To authorize the manufacture, Making Co., Ltd. mark, sale and use of non- DOT specification, non- refillable containers conforming with all regulations to DOT Specification 2Q for the transportation of the hazardous materials authorized by the special permit. 22240-N...................... Atlas Chemical Corp..... 173.56(b)............... To authorize the transportation in commerce of Division 1.4S articles approved under EX2021052085 as Division 4.1 flammable solids that qualify for the limited quantity exception in 49 CFR 173.151. 22244-N...................... Radnostix, Inc.......... 172.200, 172.300, To authorize the 172.400, 172.500, transportation of 172.602(c)(1), radioactive hazardous 172.604(a)(3). materials across a public road, between manufacturing facilities, without being subject to the hazard communication requirements of Part 172. 22258-N...................... Veolia ES Technical 172.320, 173.54(a), To authorize one-time, one- Solutions, LLC. 173.56(b). way transportation in commerce of an unapproved fire extinguisher ball for disposal. 22263-M...................... Space BD Inc............ 173.185(a)(1)........... To modify the special permit to authorize the transportation in commerce of lithium ion batteries contained in equipment. 22275-N...................... Anduril Industries, Inc. 173.185(a)(1)........... To authorize the transportation in commerce of prototype lithium ion batteries pack exceeding 35 kg aboard by cargo-only aircraft. 22315-N...................... Scandinavian Medical 172.101(j), 172.301(c), To authorize the Solutions A/S. 173.232(g)(3). transportation in commerce of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment (classified as UN3538) via cargo-only aircraft. 22325-N...................... Agito Medical A/S....... 172.101(j).............. To authorize the transportation in commerce of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment (classified as UN3538) via cargo-only aircraft. 22344-N...................... Space BD Inc............ 173.185(a)(1)........... To authorize the transportation in commerce of prototype lithium ion batteries contained in equipment (satellite), which have not passed the criteria in Part III, subsection 38.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Permits Data--Denied ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22235-N...................... Zipline International 172.301(c).............. To authorize the Inc. transportation of in commerce of UN3556, vehicle, lithium ion battery powered. 22279-N...................... Arkedge Space Inc....... 173.185(a)(1)........... To authorize transportation in commerce of a prototype lithium ion battery which has not passed UN Manual of Tests and Criteria UN 38.3 testing. 22288-N...................... Commercial Transport 172.201(a)(2), To authorize the use of Solutions Ltd. 172.204(a), 172.606(b), electronic shipping papers 177.817(a), 177.817(e), in lieu of paper copies for 177.817(e)(2)(ii). the transportation in commerce of hazardous materials by motor vehicle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Permits Data--Withdrawn ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22326-N...................... Thaan, LLC.............. 172.101(c), 172.101(d), To authorize the 172.101(e), 172.101(f), transportation in commerce 172.101, 172.504, of UN1362, Carbon, Division 173.124. 4.2, PG III as not subject to the requirements of the Hazardous Materials Regulations. 22339-N...................... Wheeling & Lake Erie 174.28(a), 174.28(b).... To authorize the Railway Company. transportation in commerce of hazardous materials with paper train consist information within the regional service area of a Class II Railroad. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [FR Doc. 2026-15973 Filed 8-5-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-60-P","truncated":false,"body_characters":8971}