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OMB Control No:
2137-0600
ICR Reference No:
201507-2137-004
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
201502-2137-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/PHMSA
Agency Tracking No:
2137-0600
Title:
Qualification of Pipeline Safety Training
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:
04/26/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
02/25/2016
Terms of Clearance:
If PHMSA decides to issue a final rule making changes to this collection, it is reminded to follow the requirements in 5 CFR 1320.11.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
07/31/2018
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2018
Responses
29,167
0
29,167
Time Burden (Hours)
7,292
0
7,292
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
All individuals responsible for the operation and maintenance of pipeline facilities are required to maintain records that verify that they are properly qualified to safely perform their tasks. As a result of the new gathering line requirements and newly covered tasks proposed in this rule, 16,008 new employees would be required to comply with operator qualification requirements.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
49 USC 60102
Name of Law: Federal Pipeline Safety Laws
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
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
Qualification of Pipeline Safety, Training
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:
As a result of the changes proposed in this NPRM, PHMSA estimates a total of 16,008 new employees will be subject to participate in an OQ plan either as a result of new gathering line requirements or because of newly covered tasks. Participation in an OQ plan necessitates the retention of records associated with those plans. This proposal will require those newly covered employees to keep records according those required for Operator Qualifications. Each of these 16,008 newly covered employees will be allotted .25 hours recordkeeping purposes according to the burden of the existing information collection.
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]?
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:
02/25/2016
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