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OMB Control No:
2137-0522
ICR Reference No:
201507-2137-003
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
201311-2137-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/PHMSA
Agency Tracking No:
2137-0522 OQ NPRM
Title:
Incident and Annual Reports for Gas Pipeline Operators
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Comment filed on proposed rule and continue
Conclusion Date:
07/11/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
03/02/2016
Terms of Clearance:
OMB is filing comments on this proposed collection in accordance with 5 CFR 1320. PHMSA is reminded to follow the requirements in 5 CFR 1320.11 if it chooses to revise this control number in the final rule.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
10/31/2017
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2017
Responses
12,164
0
12,164
Time Burden (Hours)
92,321
0
92,321
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
This information collection covers the collection of information from Gas pipeline operators for Incidents and Annual reports. This action would modify the Gas Distribution Incident Report form, the Gas Transmission and Gas Gathering Incident report form, and the LNG Incident report to to allow operators to submit data on "confirmed discovery" as proposed in this rule.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
49 USC 60117
Name of Law: Transportation Pipeline Safety
US Code:
49 USC 60124
Name of Law: Transportation Biennial Reports
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
PL: Pub.L. 112 - 90 9 Name of Law: Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
2137-AE94
Proposed rulemaking
80 FR 39916
07/10/2015
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
Incident and Annual Reports for Gas Pipeline Operators
PHMS F7100.1, PHMSA F7100.2, PHMSA F7100.3
Gas Distribution Incident Report
,
Gas Transmission and Gas Gathering Incident Report
,
LNG Incident Report
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The proposed regulation requires operators to note the date and time they confirm the discovery of an incident. The burden increase was granted to account for the time it takes operators to collect and report that information.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$405,101
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]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Angela Dow 202 366-1246 angela.dow@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:
03/02/2016
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