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OMB Control No:
2137-0034
ICR Reference No:
200706-2137-006
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200602-2137-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/PHMSA
Agency Tracking No:
2137-0034 Consolidated IC
Title:
Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers & Emergency Response Information
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
05/05/2008
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
02/29/2008
Terms of Clearance:
In its next submission, the agency should remove the cost burdens because they are a monetization of the burden hours. The agency is reminded to avoid such double-counting of burden in the future.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
05/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2008
Responses
260,000,000
0
260,000,000
Time Burden (Hours)
6,500,834
0
6,536,111
Cost Burden (Dollars)
6,510,000
0
0
Abstract:
Shipping papers and emergency response information identifies the presence of hazardous materials to assist carrier personnel and emergency responders in the proper safety procedures and incident mitigation. NOTE: This ICR is affected by one rulemaking which has two RINs: RIN 2137-AD48 and RIN 2137-AE05. See Justification for explanation.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
49 USC 5010-5127
Name of Law: HazMat Transportaton Law
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
2137-AD48
Final or interim final rulemaking
72 FR 44929
08/09/2007
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers & Emergency Response Information
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
260,000,000
260,000,000
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
6,500,834
6,536,111
0
-35,277
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
6,510,000
0
0
6,510,000
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Changing Regulations
Short Statement:
This renewal with change of this IC is necessary due to several rulemakings that affect this information collection. These specific rulemakings are as follows: HM-215F: Revision and Reformatting of Requirements for the Authorization To Use International Transport Standards and Regulations; HM-224C: Transportation of Lithium Batteries; HM-224E: Prohibition on the Transportation of Primary Lithium Batteries and Cells Aboard Passenger Aircraft; and HM-224C/E: Transportation of Lithium Batteries.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
T. Foster 202 366-8553 rules@rspa.dot.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
02/29/2008
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