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OMB Control No:
2137-0628
ICR Reference No:
201407-2137-003
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/PHMSA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Flammable Hazardous Materials by Rail Transportation
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Comment filed on proposed rule
Conclusion Date:
04/02/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/09/2014
Terms of Clearance:
OMB is filing comment on this proposed collection in accordance with 5 CFR 1320. The agency is reminded to follow the procedures in 5 CFR 1320 for any collection(s) associated with the final rule.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
36 Months From Approved
Responses
0
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
0
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
This is a request for a new information collection for information and recordkeeping requirements pertaining to the sampling and testing certification, routing analysis, and incident reporting for flammable liquids by rail transportation.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
49 USC 5107-5127
Name of Law: Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR 171-180)
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
2137-AE91
Proposed rulemaking
78 FR 66326
08/01/2014
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
6
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Incident Reporting for Flammable Liquids by Rail
Routing - Collection by Line Segment - Class II Railroads
Routing - Collection by Line Segment - Class III Railroads
Routing Security Analysis - Class II Railroads
Routing Security Analysis - Class III Railroads
Sampling and Testing Plan
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 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is proposing revisions of the general requirements for offerors to ensure proper classification and characterization of mined gases and liquids. These new proposed requirements are designed to lessen the frequency and consequences of train accidents/incidents (train accidents) involving the unintentional release of ethanol or petroleum crude oil (crude oil) and certain trains transporting a large volume of any combination of flammable gases, flammable liquids, or combustible liquids.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
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:
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:
12/09/2014
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