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OMB Control No:
2137-0559
ICR Reference No:
202007-2137-005
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202003-2137-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/PHMSA
Agency Tracking No:
2137-0559
Title:
Rail Carrier and Tank Car Tanks Requirements, Rail Tank Car Tanks - Transportation of Hazardous Materials by Rail
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:
09/30/2020
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
07/17/2020
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
09/30/2023
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2021
Responses
21,653
0
21,761
Time Burden (Hours)
4,472
0
4,985
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
This information collection is mandatory when the requirements are applicable. There are a number of entities that are required to respond to this information collection, all of which are connected to the transportation of hazardous materials by rail. These entities include shippers, rail operators, tank car owners, and tank car facilities. These requirements are reporting and are submitted either annually or as needed, depending on the requirements. PHMSA requests a wide range of information, including, but not limited to, requiring a shipper to notify the FRA when a tank containing a flammable cryogenic liquid has not been received within 20 days of shipment and requirements for tank car facilities to create and submit to the AAR a quality assurance program. The information in this burden is collected by PHMSA, FRA, AAR, as well as the required entities, varying based on the specific requirement. This information is used to ensure the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail and is designed to ensure the tank cars transporting hazardous materials meet the required specifications. This information collection is being revised based on PHMSA’s final rule published on May 11, 2020, titled “Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards” [HM-215O, 85 FR 27810]. This final rule recognized Transport Canada issued Temporary Certificates for one time movements of non-compliant tank cars, in lieu of a DOT-issued One-Time Movement Approvals (OTMAs) when the tank car shipment's origin or destination is in Canada. Because of this recognition, PHMSA anticipates a reduction in the estimated OTMA burden in this OMB Control Number.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
49 USC 5101-5127
Name of Law: HazMat Transportation Law
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
2137-AF32
Final or interim final rulemaking
85 FR 27810
05/11/2020
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
83 FR 60970
11/27/2018
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
85 FR 27810
05/11/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
11
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
AAR approval required when a tank car is proposed for commodity service other than specified on a certificate of construction
Annual tank car owner progress report to FRA
Compressed Gases and Cyrogenic Liquids in Tank Cars and Multi Unit Tank Cars Reporting
Division 1.1 or 1.2 explosive material inspection and Car Certificate requirements
FRA Approval for transportation of bulk packages containing a hazardous material in COFC or TOFC service
Initial marking, requalification marking, and requalification reporting requirements
Nonconforming bulk packages must be repaired or approved from movement by the FRA
Quality Assurance Program
Record when a car seal is changed when the car is placarded with Division 1.1 or 1.2 explosive materials
Reporting to the Bureau of Explosives regarding any restrictions over any portion of its lines
Tank Car Approvals
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
21,653
21,761
0
-108
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
4,472
4,985
0
-513
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
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 information collection is being revised based on PHMSA’s final rule published on May 11, 2020, titled “Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards” [HM-215O, 85 FR 27810]. This final rule recognized Transport Canada issued Temporary Certificates for one time movements of non-compliant tank cars, in lieu of a DOT-issued One-Time Movement Approvals (OTMAs) when the tank car shipment's origin or destination is in Canada. Because of this recognition, PHMSA anticipates a reduction in the estimated OTMA burden in this OMB Control Number.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$896,356
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Steven Andrews 202 366-6199 steven.andrews@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:
07/17/2020
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