[Federal Register: May 23, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 99)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
[Docket No. PHMSA-2007-27181 (Notice No. 07-2)]
Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review
AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA),
DOT.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces that the Information Collection Requests (ICR)
abstracted below will be forwarded to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and comments. The ICRs describe the nature of
the information collections and their expected burden. A Federal
Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the
following collections of information was published on February 26, 2007
[72 FR 8421]. In response to our Notice, we received one comment
concerning the renewal of OMB Control No. 2137-0586, ``The Hazardous
Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants.'' A summary of
the comment and our response can be found under the abstract for OMB
Control No. 2137-0586.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
June 22, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Because of the recent relocation of the Department of
Transportation's Docket Operations facility, which manages the Document
Management System (DMS), comments to this notice may be submitted as
follows:
1. During the office closure May 25, 2007, through May 29, 2007:
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a. Electronically through the DMS at http://dms.dot.gov, which is
available 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Click on ``Help & Information''
to obtain instructions for filing the document electronically.
b. By mail through the U.S. Postal Service after Thursday, May 24,
2007, addressed to: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Ave SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Mail will be forwarded to the new building during this transition
period.
2. When the DMS computer is down from June 13, 2007, through June
17, 2007:
a. By mail addressed to: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Ave SE., Washington, DC 20590.
b. By hand delivery to the U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Ave SE., Washington, DC 20590.
In every case, the comment should refer to the Docket Number PHMSA-
2007-27181 (Notice No. 07-2).
Requests for a copy of an information collection should be directed
to Deborah Boothe or T. Glenn Foster, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards (PHH-11),
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE, East Building, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001,
Telephone (202) 366-8553.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deborah Boothe or T. Glenn Foster,
U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Hazardous Materials
Standards (PHH-11), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., East Building, 2nd Floor,
Washington, DC. 20590-0001, Telephone (202) 366-8553.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 1320.8 (d), Title 5, Code of Federal
Regulations requires PHMSA to provide interested members of the public
and affected agencies an opportunity to comment on information
collection and recordkeeping requests. This notice identifies
information collection requests that PHMSA will be submitting to OMB
for renewal and extension. These information collections are contained
in 49 CFR parts 110 and 130 and the Hazardous Materials Regulations
(HMR; 49 CFR parts 171-180). PHMSA has revised burden estimates, where
appropriate, to reflect current reporting levels or adjustments based
on changes in proposed or final rules published since the information
collections were last approved. The following information is provided
for each information collection: (1) Title of the information
collection, including former title if a change is being made; (2) OMB
control number; (3) abstract of the information collection activity;
(4) description of affected public; (5) estimate of total annual
reporting and recordkeeping burden; and (6) frequency of collection.
PHMSA will request a three-year term of approval for each information
collection activity and, when approved by OMB, publish notice of the
approval in the Federal Register.
PHMSA requests comments on the following information collections:
Title: Requirements for Cargo Tanks.
OMB Control Number: 2137-0014.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: This information collection consolidates and describes
the information collection provisions in parts 178 and 180 of the HMR
involving the manufacture, qualification, maintenance and use of all
specification cargo tank motor vehicles. It also includes the
information collection and recordkeeping requirements for persons who
are engaged in the manufacture, assembly, requalification and
maintenance of DOT specification cargo tank motor vehicles. The types
of information collected include:
(1) Registration Statements: Cargo tank manufacturers and
repairers, and cargo tank motor vehicle assemblers are required to be
registered with DOT by furnishing information relative to their
qualifications to perform the functions in accordance with the HMR. The
registration statements are used to identify these persons in order for
DOT to ensure that they possess the knowledge and skills necessary to
perform the required functions and they are performing the specified
functions in accordance with the applicable regulations.
(2) Requalification and maintenance reports: These reports are
prepared by persons who requalify or maintain cargo tanks. This
information is used by cargo tank owners, operators and users, and DOT
compliance personnel to verify that the cargo tanks are requalified,
maintained and are in proper condition for the transportation of
hazardous materials.
(3) Manufacturers' data reports, certificates and related papers:
These reports are prepared by cargo tank manufacturers and certifiers,
and are used by cargo tank owners, operators, users and DOT compliance
personnel to verify that a cargo tank motor vehicle was designed and
constructed to meet all requirements of the applicable specification.
Affected Public: Manufacturers, assemblers, repairers,
requalifiers, certifiers and owners of cargo tanks.
Recordkeeping:
Estimated Number of Respondents: 41,366.
Estimated Number of Responses: 132,600.
Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 102,021.
Frequency of Collection: Periodically.
Title: Inspection and Testing of Portable Tanks and Intermediate
Bulk Containers.
OMB Control Number: 2137-0018.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: This information collection consolidates provisions for
documenting qualifications, inspections, tests and approvals pertaining
to the manufacture and use of portable tanks and intermediate bulk
containers under various provisions of the Hazardous Materials
Regulations (49 CFR parts 171-180). It is necessary to ascertain
whether portable tanks and intermediate bulk containers have been
qualified, inspected, and retested in accordance with the HMR. The
information is used to verify that certain portable tanks and
intermediate bulk containers meet required performance standards prior
to their being authorized for use, and to document periodic
requalification and testing to ensure the packagings have not
deteriorated due to age or physical abuse to a degree that would render
them unsafe for the transportation of hazardous materials. Applicable
sections include, but are not limited to: Sec. 173.32--requirements
for the use of portable tanks; Sec. 173.38--hazardous materials in
intermediate bulk containers; Sec. 178.273--approval of specification
IM portable tanks and UN portable tanks; Sec. 178.801--general
requirements for intermediate bulk containers; Sec. 180.352--
requirements for retest and inspection of intermediate bulk containers;
and Sec. 180.605--requirements for periodic testing, inspection and
repair of portable tanks.
Affected Public: Manufacturers and owners of portable tanks and
intermediate bulk containers.
Recordkeeping:
Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,770.
Estimated Number of Responses: 86,100.
Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 66,390.
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Frequency of collection: On occasion.
Title: Hazardous Materials Incident Reports.
OMB Control Number: 2137-0039.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: This collection is applicable upon occurrence of
incidents as prescribed in Sec. Sec. 171.15 and 171.16. A Hazardous
Materials Incident Report, DOT Form F 5800.1, must be completed by a
person in physical possession of a hazardous material at the time a
hazardous material incident occurs in transportation, such as a release
of materials, serious accident, evacuation or closure of a main artery.
Incidents meeting criteria in Sec. 171.15 also require a telephonic
report. This information collection enhances the Department's ability
to evaluate the effectiveness of its regulatory program, determine the
need for regulatory changes, and address emerging hazardous materials
transportation safety issues. The requirements apply to all interstate
and intrastate carriers engaged in the transportation of hazardous
materials by rail, air, water, and highway.
Affected Public: Shippers and carriers of hazardous materials.
Recordkeeping:
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,781.
Estimated Number of Responses: 17,810.
Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 23,746.
Frequency of collection: On occasion.
Title: Flammable Cryogenic Liquids.
OMB Control Number: 2137-0542.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: Provisions in Sec. 177.840 specify certain safety
procedures and documentation requirements for drivers of motor vehicles
transporting flammable cryogenic liquids. This information allows the
driver to take appropriate remedial actions to prevent a catastrophic
release of the flammable cryogenics should the temperature of the
material begin to rise excessively or if the travel time will exceed
the safe travel time. These requirements are intended to ensure a high
level of safety when transporting flammable cryogenics due to their
extreme flammability and high compression ratio when in a liquid state.
Affected Public: Carriers of cryogenic materials.
Recordkeeping:
Estimated Number of Respondents: 65.
Estimated Number of Responses: 18,200.
Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 1,213.
Frequency of collection: On occasion.
Title: Container Certification Statement.
OMB Control Number: 2137-0582.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: Shippers of explosives, in freight containers or
transport vehicles by vessel, are required to certify on shipping
documentation that the freight container or transport vehicle meets
minimal structural serviceability requirements. This requirement is
intended to ensure an adequate level of safety for transport of
explosives aboard vessel and ensure consistency with similar
requirements in international standards.
Affected Public: Shippers of explosives in freight containers or
transport vehicles by vessel.
Recordkeeping:
Estimated Number of Respondents: 650.
Estimated Number of Responses: 890,000 HM Containers & 4,400
Explosive Containers.
Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 14,908.
Frequency of collection: On occasion.
Title: Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning
Grants.
OMB Control Number: 2137-0586.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: Part 110 of 49 CFR sets forth the procedures for
reimbursable grants for public sector planning and training in support
of the emergency planning and training efforts of States, Indian tribes
and local communities to manage hazardous materials emergencies,
particularly those involving transportation. Sections in this part
address information collection and recordkeeping with regard to
applying for grants, monitoring expenditures, and reporting and
requesting modifications.
PHMSA received one comment from the Interested Parties for
Hazardous Materials Transportation urging us to require grant
applicants to report on the hazardous materials information fees they
collect in accordance with Sec. 5125(f) of the Federal hazmat law. The
commenter states that such information is important for policy
considerations or to determine the appropriateness and necessity of
HMEP grant awards.
We have reviewed this request and, based on our findings, will
submit a revised information collection to OMB for review and comments
in the near future. When we revise the information collection burden
for this ICR, we will provide interested members of the public and
affected agencies an opportunity to comment by publishing a 60-Day and
30-Day notice in the Federal Register describing the nature of the
revised information collection and its expected burden.
Affected Public: State and local governments, Indian tribes.
Recordkeeping:
Estimated Number of Respondents: 66.
Estimated Number of Responses: 66.
Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 4,080.
Frequency of collection: On occasion.
Title: Response Plans for Shipments of Oil.
OMB Control Number: 2137-0591.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: In recent years, several major oil discharges damaged the
marine environment of the United States. Under authority of the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act, as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of
1990, PHMSA issued regulations in 49 CFR part 130 that require
preparation of written spill response plans.
Affected Public: Carriers that transport oil in bulk, by motor
vehicle or rail.
Recordkeeping:
Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,000.
Estimated Number of Responses: 8,000.
Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 10,560.
Frequency of collection: On occasion.
Title: Cargo Tank Motor Vehicles in Liquefied Compressed Gas
Service.
OMB Control Number: 2137-0595.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: These information collection and recordkeeping
requirements pertain to the manufacture, certification, inspection,
repair, maintenance, and operation of certain DOT specification and
non-specification cargo tank motor vehicles used to transport liquefied
compressed gases. These requirements are intended to ensure certain
cargo tank motor vehicles used to transport liquefied compressed gases
are operated safely, and to minimize the potential for catastrophic
releases during unloading and loading operations. They include: (1)
Requirements for operators of cargo tank motor vehicles in liquefied
compressed gas service to develop operating procedures applicable to
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unloading operations and carry the operating procedures on each
vehicle; (2) inspection, maintenance, marking, and testing requirements
for the cargo tank discharge system, including delivery hose
assemblies; and (3) requirements for emergency discharge control
equipment on certain cargo tank motor vehicles transporting liquefied
compressed gases that must be installed and certified by a Registered
Inspector. (See sections 173.315(n); 177.840(l); 180.405; 180.407(h);
and 180.416(b), (d) and (f))
Affected Public: Carriers in liquefied compressed gas service,
manufacturers and repairers.
Recordkeeping:
Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,958.
Estimated Number of Responses: 920,530.
Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 200,615.
Frequency of collection: On occasion.
Issued in Washington, DC on May 16, 2007.
Theodore L. Willke,
Acting Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety.
[FR Doc. E7-9872 Filed 5-22-07; 8:45 am]
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