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OMB Control No:
2137-0034
ICR Reference No:
202511-2137-001
Status:
Received in OIRA
Previous ICR Reference No:
202404-2137-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/PHMSA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers & Emergency Response Information
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
Date Submitted to OIRA:
11/25/2025
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2027
Responses
177,311,157
177,308,957
Time Burden (Hours)
4,611,231
4,611,213
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
Abstract:
This is to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a revision of previously approved information collection titled, “Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers and Emergency Response Information,” under OMB Control No. 2137-0034. This information collection is currently due to expire on November 30, 2026. This OMB Control Number covers hazardous materials shipping papers and emergency response information, which in accordance with the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180), are required to accompany each shipment of hazardous materials in commerce. On July 1, 2025, PHMSA published the HM-268P Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled “Hazardous Materials: Adoption of Department of Transportation Special Permit 21478” [90 FR 28566]. This NPRM proposes to revise § 173.29(d) to allow for the transportation of residue IBCs as “empty.” As a part of this proposed exception shippers will need a document to indicate the number of IBCs being shipped and the hazard classes present.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
49 USC 5010-5127
Name of Law: HazMat Transportaton Law
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
2137-AG18
Proposed rulemaking
90 FR 28566
07/01/2025
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
7
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Air Transportation Discrepancy Reports
Documentation of Empty IBCs
Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers & Emergency Response Information
Lithium Battery Test Summary - Recordkeeping
Lithium Battery Test Summary - Reporting
NOPIC Checks for Lithium Batteries Shipped by Air
Notice of Pilot in Command
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Request
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
177,311,157
177,308,957
0
2,200
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
4,611,231
4,611,213
0
18
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 request reflects a increase in responses, burden hours and salary cost. The increase stems from the HM-268P NPRM titled “Hazardous Materials: Adoption of Department of Transportation Special Permit 21478” [90 FR 28566]. This NPRM revises § 173.29(d) to provide exceptions for the transportation of IBCs containing a residue of a hazardous material. In order to take this exception, carrier must document the number of IBCs and hazard classes present on the transport vehicle.
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:
11/25/2025
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