[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 14, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18251-18252]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-9838]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Research and Special Programs Administration
[Docket No. RSPA-98-3722]
Renewal of Information Collection and request for Public comment
AGENCY: Research and Special Programs Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Research and Special Programs Administration's
(RSPA) intention to renew for three years its information collection in
support of the Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) for Transportation of
Hazardous Liquids by Pipeline: Recordkeeping and Accident Reporting.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by June 15, 1998.
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ADDRESSES: Copies of this information collection can be reviewed at the
Dockets Unit, Plaza 401, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
Street, SW, Washington, D.C., Monday through Friday 10:00 A.M. to 4:00
P.M. except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marvin Fell, Office of Pipeline Safety
Research and Special Programs Administration, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20590, (202)
366-6205, or fax (202) 36604566 or by electronic mail to
marvin.fell@rspa.dot.gov'.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipeline:
Recordkeeping and Accident Reporting.
OMB Number: 2137-0047.
Type of Request: Renewal of existing information collection.
Abstract: Federal statue requires that hazardous liquid pipeline
operators prepare and maintain written records and reports and to make
them available to the Department of Transportation on request.
Additionally, 49 CFR 195 requires hazardous liquid operators report
accidents to the Department of Transportation.
Estimate of Burden: Approximately 234 hours per operator per year.
Respondents: Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Operators.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 49,219 hours.
Frequency of Reporting: On occasion.
Use: To ensure compliance with regulations and provide information
on liquid pipeline incidents.
Comments are invited on (a) the need for the proposed collection of
information for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the
accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information including the validity of the methodology and
assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on those who respond including the use of
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques. Send comments to Dockets Unit, Plaza 401, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, D.C.
20590-0001 or by electronic mail to ``[email protected]'. All
responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request
for OMB approval. All comments will also be a matter of public record.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5103, 60102, 60104, 60108, 60109, 60118,
and 49 CFR 1.53.
Issued in Washington, D.C. on April 8, 1998.
Richard D. Huriaux,
Director for Technology and Standards, Office of Pipeline Safety.
[FR Doc. 98-9838 Filed 4-13-98; 8:45 am]
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