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OMB Control No:
2137-0635
ICR Reference No:
202308-2137-001
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202301-2137-004
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/PHMSA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Incident Reports for Natural Gas Pipeline Operators
Type of Information Collection:
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
09/26/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
08/04/2023
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
06/30/2026
06/30/2026
06/30/2026
Responses
999
0
999
Time Burden (Hours)
4,456
0
4,456
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Operators of natural gas pipelines and LNG facilities are required to report incidents, on occasion, to PHMSA per the requirements in 49 CFR Part 191. This mandatory information collection covers the collection of incident report data from natural gas pipeline operators. The reports contained within this information collection support the Department of Transportation’s strategic goal of safety. This information is an essential part of PHMSA’s overall effort to minimize natural gas transmission, gathering, and distribution pipeline failures.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
49 USC 60124
Name of Law: Transportation Biennial Reports
US Code:
49 USC 60117
Name of Law: Transportation Pipeline Safety
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
87 FR 14092
03/11/2022
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
87 FR 65642
10/31/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
5
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Immediate Notice of Incidents
Incident Report - Gas Distribution System
PHMSA F 7100.1
Incident Report - Gas Distribution Systems
Incident Report - Gas Transmission and Gathering Systems
PHMSA F 7100.2
Incident Report - Gas Transmission, Gas Gathering , and Underground Natura Gas Storage Facilities
Incident Report - Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Facilities
PHMSA F7100.3
Incident Report - Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Facilities
TYPE R (Reporting-Regulated) Gas Gathering Systems
PHMSA F 7100.2.2
Incident Report—TYPE R (Reporting-Regulated) Gas Gathering Pipelines
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
999
999
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
4,456
4,456
0
0
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$184,445
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:
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:
08/04/2023
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