AGENCY:
Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA), DOT.
ACTION:
Notice and request for comments.
SUMMARY:
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Requests (ICRs) abstracted below have been 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. The Federal Register Notice, with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collections of information, was published on June 7, 2001, [30786-30787].
DATES:
Comments must be submitted on or before September 14, 2001.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Deborah Boothe, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards (DHM-10), Research and Special Programs Administration, Room 8422, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001, Telephone (202) 366-8553.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Testing, Inspection and Marking Requirements for Cylinders.
OMB Control Number: 2137-0022.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: Requirements in 49 CFR 173.34 for qualification, maintenance and use of cylinders require that cylinders be periodically inspected and retested to ensure continuing compliance with packaging standards. Information collection requirements address registration of retesters and marking of cylinders by retesters with their identification number and retest date following conduct of tests. Records showing the results of inspections and retests must be kept by the cylinder owner or designated agent until expiration of the retest period or until the cylinder is reinspected or retested, whichever occurs first. These requirements are intended to ensure that retesters have the qualifications to perform tests and to identify to cylinder fillers and users that cylinders are qualified for continuing use. Information collection requirements in § 173.303 require that fillers of acetylene cylinders keep, for at least 30 days, a daily record of the representative pressure to which cylinders are filled.
Affected Public: Fillers, owners, users and retesters of reusable cylinders.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 139,352.
Estimated Number of Responses: 153,287.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 168,431.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
Title: Hazardous Materials Incident Reports.
OMB Control Number: 2137-0039.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: This collection is applicable upon occurrence of incidents as prescribed in 49 CFR 171.15 and 171.16. Basically, a Hazardous Materials Incident Report, DOT Form F5800.1, must be completed by a carrier of hazardous materials when a hazardous material transportation incident occurs, such as a release of materials, serious accident, evacuation or highway shutdown. Serious incidents meeting criteria in § 171.15 also require a telephonic report by the carrier. 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: Carriers of hazardous materials.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 825.
Estimated Number of Responses: 20,600.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 30,942.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
Title: Flammable Cryogenic Liquids.
OMB Control Number: 2137-0542.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: Provisions in 49 CFR 177.818 require the carriage on a motor vehicle of written procedures for venting flammable cryogenic liquids and for responding to emergencies. 49 CFR 177.840 (h) specifies certain safety procedures and documentation requirements for drivers of these motor vehicles. 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.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 65.
Estimated Number of Responses: 18,200.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 1,213.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
Title: Testing Requirements for Non-bulk Packaging.
OMB Control Number: 2137-0572.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: Detailed packaging manufacturing specifications have been replaced by a series of performance tests that a non-bulk packaging must be capable of passing before it is authorized to be used for transporting hazardous materials. The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), 49 CFR parts 171-180 require proof that packagings meet these testing requirements.
Manufacturers must retain records of design qualification tests and periodic retests. Manufacturers must notify, in writing, persons to whom packagings are transferred of any specification requirements that have not been met at the time of transfer. Subsequent distributors, as well as manufacturers must provide written notification. Performance-oriented packaging standards allow manufacturers and shippers much greater flexibility in selecting more economical packagings.
Affected Public: Each non-bulk packaging manufacturer that tests packagings to ensure compliance with the HMR.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000.
Estimated Number of Responses: 15,000.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 30,000.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
Title: Container Certification Statement.
OMB Control Number: 2137-0582.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved 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.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 650.
Estimated Number of Responses: 860,000 HM Containers & 4400 Explosive Containers.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 14,409.
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 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 deal with hazardous materials emergencies, particularly those involving transportation. Sections in this part address information collection and recordkeeping with regard to applying for grants, monitoring expenditures, reporting and requesting modifications.
Affected Public: State and local governments, Indian tribes.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 66.
Estimated Number of Responses: 1.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 4,082.
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 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, RSPA 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.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,000.
Estimated Number of Responses: 8,000.
Annual Estimated 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 collection.
Abstract: These information collection and recordkeeping requirements pertain to the manufacture, certification, inspection, repair, maintenance, and operation of DOT specification MC 330, MC 331, and certain nonspecification cargo tank motor vehicles used to transport liquefied compressed gases. These information collection and recordkeeping requirements ensure that certain cargo tank motor vehicles used to transport liquefied compressed gases are operated safely and 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 unloading operations and carry them 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 49 CFR 180.416(b)(d)(f); 180.405; 180.407(h); 177.840(l); 173.315(n)).
Affected Public: Carriers in liquefied compressed gas service, manufacturers and repairers.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,958.
Estimated Number of Responses: 920,530.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 200,615.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
ADDRESSES:
Send comments regarding the burden estimate, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for RSPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503.
Comments are invited on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
A comment to OMB is most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication.
Issued in Washington, DC on August 10, 2001.
Edward T. Mazzullo,
Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards.
[FR Doc. 01-20520 Filed 8-14-01; 8:45 am]
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