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OMB Control No:
2137-0018
ICR Reference No:
202007-2137-006
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202004-2137-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/PHMSA
Agency Tracking No:
2137-0018
Title:
Inspection and Testing of Portable Tanks and Intermediate Bulk Containers
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:
07/15/2020
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
09/30/2023
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2023
Responses
202,775
0
202,775
Time Burden (Hours)
56,176
0
56,143
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The information collections request (ICRs) within this OMB control number are mandatory for the manufacturers of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) and Portable Tanks. Manufacturers of IBCs and Portable Tank will be the primary entities that respond to these ICRs. This OMB control number includes both reporting and recordkeeping requests. These ICRs are typically conducted on an as-needed basis. The information in these ICRs consist of testing reports conducted by the entities and approvals submitted to PHMSA. The information within these ICRs may be requested by PHMSA for enforcement purposes. The purpose of these ICRs are to ensure that IBCs and Portable tanks transporting hazardous materials are tested in compliance with the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) ensuring their safe transportation. Revisions to the ICRs within this control number were due to PHMSA going from one broad ICR to several ICRs in order to more accurately quantify the burdens under this OMB control number. 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]. In harmonizing with international standards, PHMSA added a requirement that the water temperature during the hydraulic pressure test be recorded on the test report for rigid plastic and composite IBCs. PHMSA estimates that this change will result in an increase in burden hours.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
49 USC USC 5101-5127
Name of Law: Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR: 49 CFR 171-180)
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
Applications for Approval of Equivalent Packaging - IBCs
Applications for Modifications to Portable Tank Designs
Approval Applications for Specification UN portable tank Design.
Design qualification testing for IBCs - Applications for the Certification Mark
Manufacturers Data Report (ASME) for Portable Tanks
Periodic design requalification testing of IBCs - Submission of Changes to test frequency to the Associate Administrator
Portable Tanks - Approval Agency Retention of Documents
Portable Tanks - Manufacturers Retention of Documents
Recordkeeping for IBC Testing
Recordkeeping for the Testing of Portable Tanks
Reporting Requirements for retest and inspection of IBCs
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
202,775
202,775
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
56,176
56,143
0
33
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
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:
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]. In harmonizing with international standards, PHMSA revised the reporting requirements for IBCs, by requiring that the water temperature during a hydraulic pressure test for rigid plastic and composite IBCs be reported. PHMSA estimates that this change will result in an increase in 33 burden hours.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
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:
07/15/2020
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