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INDUSTRIES To: Dr. Z. G. Bell I INTER-OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE Date: July 26, 1974 From: Joseph F. Knott Location: 6 North Subject: Vinyl Chloride Proposed Carriage Requirements Coast Guard Hearing August 15` 1974 Who should attend the August 15 meeting and/or should submit written infor mation regarding the attached? Attachment cc: Mr. W. L. Haitmond Mr. L. F. Sargert --Mr. F. J. Trunzo Mr. G. M. Zapp FORM 503.A REV 6-1.70 RECEIVED JUL2 91974 LAW DilFART^ENT SL 074085 applicant will "be the date of the loan 4. In section 3(a)(2) In Appendix A,1 Bldg., 400 Seventh Street, SW, Wash and the date from which Interest accrues. , (20 TX.S.C. 446(3).) 142.43 Repayment. - ' (a) Schedule of repayments. Repay- ments of principal with accrued Interest shall be made on those dates as may be agreed upon by- the Commissioner and - .the applicant. ' (b) Date of maturity. A loan may be v " made for any period'of time except that /" the date of maturity shall be not more than ten years after the date on which the loan is made. <c) Prepayments. Loans may be pre paid In full or in part at any time, with accrued interest to the date of payment, without penalty for prepayment. (20 TDS.C. 446(4)). ' 142.44 Reports and records. (a) Reports. Each applicant receiving a loan shall furnish a completion report upon completing the approved project, and shall furnish such progress or other reports as the Commissioner may from time to- time require regarding the use of loan funds. The completion report - shall be submitted by the last day of the fiscal year following the fiscal year In which the application was approved un less the Commissioner extends the pe riod upon: the written request of the applicant. 1 (b) Records. Each applicant receiving - a loan shall keep the loan in a separate appearing at page 24156, the formula in the. definition for K> should read 5. In section-3(b) in Appendix A, ap pearing at page 24156, the formula in the definition for S< should read "1- 1'., 1, * 6. In section 3(c)(2) in Appendix A, appearing at page 24156, the word "is" should be added, after "hi" in the second sentence. 7. In section (3) (c) in Appendix B, ap pearing at page 24156, the first sentence should read as follows: Where damage Involves transverse bulk heads as specified In paragraphs (a) (1) and (2) of this section, transverse water tight bulkheads must -be spaced at least at a distance equal to the longitudinal extent of the assumed damage specified In paragraph <b) of this section In order to be considered effective, ,. : Dated;.July 18..1974. ' " D. H. Clifton, 7,,, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Act- 1 ing Chief, Office of Merchant Marine Safety, (FR Doc.74-16787 Filed 7-2a-74;B:46 am] * [46.CFR Parts 40,151J ington, D.C. Interested persons are In vited to attend the hearing and present oral or written statements on this .pro posal. It is requested that "anyone de siring to attend the hearing notify the Executive Secretary at least ten days In advance of the time needed for his pres entation. Written summaries or copies of oral presentations are encouraged. Closing date for comments. All com munications received before September 6, 1974, will be evaluated before final action Is taken on this proposal. The proposed regulations may be changed in the light of comments received. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor announced in the Federal Register of Friday, April 5, 1974 (39 FR 12342) that vinyl chloride Is carcinogenic for humans and that the new exposure standard for vinyl chloride is 50 ppm. OSHA also an nounced in the Federal Register of Fri day. May 10, 1974 (39 FR 16896) that a new level of exposure standard of "no detectable level" is proposed. Present Coast Guard regulations for vinyl chlo ride permit restricted gauging and vent ing of vinyl chloride to the atmosphere during cargo transfer operations." Since both the use of a restricted gauge and the venting of vinyl chloride vapors to the atmosphere during cargo transfer operations result In vinyl Chloride con centrations in excess of 50 ppm, action was necessary to provide protection to bank account or maintain a separate ac : ICGD 74-167) personnel from this danger. counting of all such funds sufficient read ily to Identify all transactions with the VINYL CHLORIDE Accordingly, the Coast Guard dissemi nated by message (131513Z May 1974) loan funds. Each applicant shall also maintain Intact all records supporting the use of loan funds for three years after the loan has been repaid in full. Such records shall be made available to fiscal representatives of the Government for audit purposes. (20 tlJS.C. 1232c(b) (2), (3)) * IFRDoc.74-16764 Filed 7-22-74;8:46 am) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 157 ] [CGD 74--32) TANK VESSELS ENGAGED IN DOMESTIC TRADE Protection of Marine Environment; Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Correction In FR Doc. 74-14884 appearing at pages 24150-7 in the issue for Friday, June 28, . Proposed Carriage Requirements The Coast Guard Is considering amending the bulk dangerous cargoes regulations for the carriage' of vinyl chloride (vinyl chloride monomer) by requiring venting, gauging and cargo transfer systems-which provide greater protection to personnel than those pres ently permitted. These amended regu lations will apply to all tank vessels, both existing and new construction, carrying vinyl chloride. Written comments. Interested persons are Invited to participate In this pro posed rulemaking by submitting written data, views, or arguments to the Execu tive Secretary. Marine Safety Council, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters (CCMC/82), Room 8234, 400 Seventh Street, 8W,, Washington. D.C. 20590. (Telephone 202 426-1477). Each person submitting comments should Include his name and address. Identify the notice Interim measures to prevent exposure of personnel to vapors during cargo transfer operations. These Interim meas ures are proposed to be superseded by the following regulations; (a) Prohibition of liquid level gauges, other than closed gauges, on cargo tanks containing vinyl chloride. (b) Prohibition of venting of vinyl chloride vapors to the atmosphere dur ing cargo transfer operations (require ment of vapor return to a. shore process stream). (c) Requirement of continuous detec tion for vinyl chloride vapor leaks aboard tank vessels undergoing vinyl chloride transfer operations. (d) Discontinuing of transfer opera tions whenever vinyl chloride vapor con centrations In excess of 50 ppm are de tected. (e) Requirement of purging of cargo ' lines to a shore process stream following completion of cargo transfer operations 1974, the following corrections should be (CGD 74-167), and give reasons for any before disconnecting cargo piping to re made; recommendations. Comments received duce vinyl chloride vapor concentrations ir, 1. In 1 157.03(e) (1), appearing at page 24153, the- word ``bisible" should read "visible". will be available for examination by In terested persons in Room 8234, Depart to 50 ppm or less. The proposed exposure limit of 50 ppm may be changed as a result of OSHA's 2. Following $ 157.11, appearing at page - 25154, a note should be added reading, as ment of Transportation, Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, 8W, Washington, exposure limit determined after its June 25, 1974 hearing, and comments on the . follows: D.C. Copies will be furnished upon pay following proposed regulations should'be Nora: An existing vessel must comply with ment of fees prescribed In 49 CFR 7.81. made with this fact in mind. the requirements In { 167.11 before Decem- Publtc hcaring^Ptap7joa.st "SiIttrL_wni In consideration of the foregoing. It Is ber.31,1977. hold' a hearing(pn August 15, I974?skt proposed to amend Parts 40 and 151 of 3. In 5157.29(a), appearing at page 9:30 am. in Confbrcnce Room 8334. DC- Chapter I, Title 46, Code of Federal Reg 24155, the word "and" should read."or". partment of Transportation, Nassif ulations as follows: FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL 39, NO. 142--TUESDAY, JULY 23, 1974 SL Q74086 \s-mm ><*-" lx.-- - PROPOSED RULES 26753 1. By amending Part 40 of Chapter I. Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations by adding a new Subpart 40.15--Vinyl Chloride, applicable to all tankships car rying vinyl chloride In bulk, as follows: Federal Aviation Administration [ 14 CFR Part 71 ] (Airspace Docket No. 74-GL-15) CONTROL ZONE - Issued In Des Plaines,- Illinois, on July 3, 1974. ` .. R. O. Ziegler. \ i ` Acting Director, ` ' . Great Lakes Region. Subpart 40.15--Vinyl Chloride (Vinyl Proposed Designation (FR Doc.74-16725 Filed 7-22-74;8:46 am] Chloride Monomer) The Federal Aviation Administration 40.15--1 . General--T/ALL. Is considering amending Part 71 of the [14 CFR Part 71] (a) A tank containing vinyl chloride may not have any liquid level gauges, other than closed gauges. <b) The person In charge of cargo transfer shall ensure: (1) That cargo vapors are returned to Federal Aviation Regulations so ns to designate a control zone at Aurora, Illinois. Interested persons may participate in the proposed rule making by submitting such written data, views or arguments as (Airspace Docket No. 74-GL-24J TRANSITION AREA Proposed Alteration . The Federal Aviation Administration Is considering amending Part 71 of the Fed a shore process stream during cargo transfer operations; (2) That continuous detection for vi nyl chloride vapor leaks Is conducted aboard a tankship underoing vinyl chlor ide transfer operations,- with detection capability of 1 ppm0.5 ppm; (3) That cargo transfer operation Is they may desire. Communications should be submitted In triplicate to the Director. Great Lakes Region. Attention: Chief,. Air Traffic Division, Federal Aviation Ad ministration, 2300 East Devon Avenue. Des Plaines, Illinois 60018. All commu nications received on or before August 22, 1974, will be considered before action is eral Aviation Regulations so as to alter the transition area at Sandusky, Ohio. . Interested persons may participate In the proposed rule making by submitting such written data, views or arguments as they may desire. Communications should be submitted in triplicate to the Direc tor, Great Lakes Region. Attention: aboard a tankship undergoing vinyl taken oh the proposed amendment. No Chief, Air Traffic Division, Federal Avia chloride vapor concentration In excess of public hearing Is contemplated at this tion Administration, 2300 East Devon. '<4 50 ppm Is detected; and (4) That upon completion of cargo time, but arrangements for Informal con ferences with Federal Aviation Adminis Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018, All communications received on or before , transfer, before disconnecting cargo pip- tration officials may be made by contact August 22, 1974. will be considered before !P:lng, all cargo lines are purged to a shore process stream to reduce , vinyl chloride ing the Regional Air Traffic Division Chief. Any data, views or arguments pre vapor concentrations to 50 ppm or less. sented during such conferences must also ' 2. By changing the requirement for L/T gauging In Table 151.05--Summary of Minimum, Requirements for vinyl chlo- | ride from restricted to closed. : ;,u. 3. to S By adding paragraphs (g) 151.50-34 containing special and <h> requlre- ents for the carriage of vinyl chloride: - be submitted In writing in accordance with this notice in order to become part of the record for consideration. The pro posal contained In this notice may be changed In the light of comments received. A public docket will be available for examination by Interested persons in the 151.50--34 Vinyl chloride (vinyl chlo Office of the Regional Counsel, Federal action Is taken on the proposed amend-. ment. No public hearing is contemplated at this time, but arrangements for in formal conferences with Federal Aviation Administration officials may be made by contacting the Regional Air Traffic Divi sion Chief. Any data, views or arguments presented during such conferences must also be submitted in writing In accord ance with this notice In order to become part of the record for consideration. The proposal contained In this notice may ride monomer). . (g) A tank containing vinyl chloride may not have any liquid level gauges, other than closed gauges. (h) The person In charge of cargo j .t transfer shall ensure: (1) That cargo vapors are returned to fi. a chore process stream transfer operations; during cargo (2) That continuous'detection for vi -Vv- nyl chloride vapor leaks Is conducted aboard a tank barge undergoing vinyl chloride transfer operations, with detec Aviation Administration, 2300 ' East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018. An FAA control tower will be commis sioned at the Aurora Municipal Airport, Aurora, Illinois. A control zone will be required when the control tower is In operation and will have tire same effective hours of the tower. In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration pro poses to amend Part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations as hereinafter set be changed In the light of comments received. .. A public docket will be available for examination by Interested persons In the Office of the Regional Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018. :. A standard Instrument approach pro-' cedure has been developed based upon, the relocated Sandusky VOR. According ly, It Is necessary to alter the Sandusky, Ohio transition area to adequately pro tect the aircraft executing this procedure. tion capability of 1 ppm 0.5 ppm; forth: In consideration of the foregoing, the (3) That cargo transfer operation is In 5 71,171 (39 FR 354). the following Federal Aviation Administration pro discontinued whenever a vinyl chloride control zone Is added: poses to amend Part 71 of the Federal vapor concentration In excess of 50 ppm c,- Is detected; and (4) That upon completion of cargo transfer, before disconnecting cargo pip ing, all cargo lines are purged to a shore ` process stream to reduce vinyl chloride Aurora. Illinois That airspace within a 6-mUe radius of the Aurora Municipal Airport (latitude 41*48'20" N.. longitude 88`28'20" W.), and within 1 % miles either side of the DuPage VOR 217* radial extending from the flve-mlle Aviation Regulations as hereinafter set forth: In S 71.181 (39 FR 440), the following transition area is amended to read: Sandusky, Ohio t` " vapor concentrations to 50 ppm or less. radius to 714 miles NE of the Aurora Airport. That airspace extending upward from 700 (80 Stat, 937; 46 UB.C. 170. 391a, 37S. 416 (49 UJS.C. 1655(b) (1)); 49 CFR 1.46 (b) and ()(4)) Dated: July 18,1974. This control zone 13 effective during the specific dates and times established In ad vance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter he continuously published In the Airman's Information feet above the surface with a G-mlle radius of the Grlfflng Sandusky Airport (latitude 41*26'01" N., longitude 82*39*08" W,): within 3 miles either side of the Sandusky VOR 090* radial extending from the five mile D. H. Clifton, . Captain, U.S. Coast Guard. Act ing Chief, Office of Merchant Marine Safety. (FR Doc.74-16788 Filed 7-S2-74; 8:45 am | MonuaL (Sec. 307(a) of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 D.S.C. 134B). and sec. 6(c) of the Department of Transportation Act (49 UJS.C. 1655(c))) radius to *7VI* miles east of the airport ex* eluding that portion that overlies the Fort Clinton transition area* (Sec, 307(a) of the Federal Aviation Act of 1968 (49 U.S.C. 1348), and sec. 6(c) of the I EJ* fHri. fe Irig % * Jfi jag; ,-lp & asc ;C,'> No. 142--Pt, I----- 8 FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL, 39, NO. M2--TUESDAY, JULV 23, 1974 L?;' : SL 074087 Ml-"'' 1