Pechiney World Trade U.S.A., Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation

Page 1of Transportation U.S. Department Washington, D.C. 400 Seventh Street, S.W. 20590 Research and Special Programs Administration DEC 2 1 2000 Mr. Court Ferderber Pechiney World Trade Ref. No. 00-0322 475 Steamboat Road U.S.A., Inc. Greenwich, CT 06830-7190 Dear Mr. Ferderber: the applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 This is in response to your November 13, 2000, letter regarding CFR Parts 171-180) to ferrosilicon with 75 percent silicon. The HMR govern the transportation of hazardous materials in Under 49 CFR 173.22, it is the shipper's responsibility to properly classify a hazardous material. determinations are not required to be verified by this office. Based on the test results you provided, it is our opinion that the ferrosilicon imported by your company does not meet the criteria of a Division 4.3 and provided it does not meet any other hazard class, it is not subject to the HMR. I hope this satisfies your request. Sincerely, Tot A tal John / Transportation Regulations Specialist Office of Hazardous Materials Standards#

Page 2BAH U.S. AGENCIES Pechiney World Trade (U.S.A.), Inc WORLE TRADE USA Greenwich, CT 06830 475 Steamboat Roac §112.10! telefax: (203) 869-603i tel: (203) 863-5032 4119000 WORLD ATRADE 13328300 Applicability Kef. No. 00-U322 November 13, 2000 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Special Programs Administration 400 Seventh Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20590 FAX NO.: 202-366-3012 Dear Sir or Madam, My company, Pechiney World Trade (U.S.A.) Inc., is currently engaged in the importation of 75% Ferrosilicon from Venezuela. This material is produced by Ferroatlantica de Venezuela in Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela. Jeffrey A. Nunes Laboratories, Inc. tested this product in accordance with the test method described in Appendix E to Part 173, and found it does not meet the definition of a Division 4.3 (Dangerous When Wet) material. We therefore request that this product be not subject to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HIMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, out tedech Čourt Ferderber Product Manager Pechiney World Trade (U.S.A.) Inc. Attachement: Certificate of Assay#

Page 3JEFFREY A. NUNES LABORATORIES, INC. 2992 GRAND AVE. • NEVILLE ISLAND, PA 15225 • 412/771/6074 • 412/771/1880 nuneslab1@worldnet.att.net ASSAYERS • SAMPLERS • CONSULTANTS CERTIFICATE OF ASSAY CLIENT Pechiney World Trade REF.# DATE U.S.A. Services, Inc. 11351 Pearl Road 23677 10/30/00 Strongsville, OH 44136 A sample of 75% FeSi from Lot 6001333B was tested in accordance as follows; • DOT Standard 173, Appendix E, Division 4.3. The results are Spontaneous Ignition Test 1 Sponțaneous Ignition Test 2 No Ignition Spontaneous Ignition Test 3 No Ignition No Ignition Gas Evolution Rate: <0:01 liter/hour/kilogram IN ITS ENTIRETY WITH PERMISSION OF JEFFREY A. NUNES LABORATORIES, INC. THIS REPORT MAY NOT BE ALTERED IN ANY WAY AND CAN ONLY BE COPIED#