[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 105 (Thursday, May 30, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27126-27128]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-13570]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Research and Special Programs Administration
Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information
Collection Activity Under OMB Review
AGENCY: Department of Transportation (DOT), Research and Special
Programs Administration (RSPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (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 comment. The ICR describes
the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and
burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period
soliciting comments on the following collections of information was
published on March 5, 1996 (61 FR 8706, 8707, 8708, and 8709).
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before June 22, 1996.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jackie Smith at RSPA, (202) 366-8553,
and refer to the OMB Control Number.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Inspection and Testing of Portable Tanks and Immediate Bulk
Containers [Former Title: Portable Tank Inspection and Testing]. This
is a request for reinstatement with change of a previously approved
collection for which approval has expired.
OMB Control Number: 2137-0018
Abstract: This collection consolidates provisions for documenting
qualifications, inspections and tests pertaining to the manufacture and
use of portable tanks and intermediate bulk containers under various
provisions in parts 173, 178 and 180 of the HMR.
It is needed 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 portable tanks and
intermediate bulk containers meet required performance standards prior
to being authorized for initial use or reuse as bulk packaging for
hazardous materials.
Respondents: Manufacturers and owners of portable tanks and
intermediate bulk containers.
Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: The number of
respondents is 314. The total annual responses are 51,220. The total
annual burden hours are 51,340.
Frequency: Design qualification testing is performed at the start
of
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production for each new or different design type, periodic design type
retesting is performed at one year intervals for intermediate bulk
containers only, and periodic requalification of tanks in use is
performed every 2-5 years, depending on the type of testing required
and the tank specification.
Title: Testing, Inspection, and Marking Requirements for Cylinders
[Former title: Recordkeeping and Information Collection for Cylinders].
OMB Control Number: 2137-0022.
Abstract: This information collection consolidates provisions for
documenting qualifications, inspections and tests pertaining to the
manufacture and use of cylinders under various provisions in parts 173,
178 and 180 of the HMR.
It is needed to ascertain whether cylinders have been qualified,
inspected and retested in accordance with the HMR. For example,
provisions 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 also address registration of retesters and
marking of cylinders by retesters and recertifiers.
The information is used to verify that cylinders meet required
manufacturing standards prior to being authorized for initial use, and
that once manufactured the cylinders are maintained and used in
compliance with applicable requirements of the HMR as packaging for
hazardous materials.
Respondents: Fillers, owners, users and retesters of reusable
cylinders.
Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: The number of
respondents 139,352. The total annual responses are 153,287. The total
annual burden hours 171,681.
Frequency: Collection Reports are required for cylinders as they
are manufactured and initially tested. Cylinders are required to be
marked after manufacture with specific information. Inspection reports
are also required to verify compliance with the provisions of the HMR,
including verification that the cylinders passed the required tests.
Registration of retesters is performed on a one-time basis. Retester
marking on a cylinder is performed once every 5 to 20 years depending
on cylinder specification and type of service. Pressure verification
for acetylene cylinders is performed daily.
Title: Hazardous Materials Incident Reports.
OMB Control Number: 2137-0039.
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 F 5800.1, must be
completed by a carrier of hazardous materials after a hazardous
material transportation incident occurs, such as a release of material,
serious accident, evacuation or highway shutdown. Serious incidents
meeting criteria in 49 CFR 171.15 also require a telephonic report by
the carrier.
This information collection enhances RSPA'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 requirement applies to all carriers
engaged in the transportation of hazardous materials by rail, air,
water and highway.
Respondents: Each carrier who transports hazardous materials.
Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: The number of
respondents is 700. The total annual responses are 16,600.
The total annual burden hours are 24,190.
Frequency: Reports are required upon occurrence of a reportable
incident.
Title: Flammable Cryogenic Liquids [Previous title: Cryogenic
Liquids Requirements].
OMB Control Number: 2137-0542.
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. Sections 173.318(g),
177.840(h), and 180.405(h) specify 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.
This information is used to ensure safe transportation of flammable
cryogenic liquids and that proper proactive mitigation measures are
taken if necessary to preclude an uncontrolled breach of the cargo
tank.
Respondents: Carriers of flammable cryogenic liquids in bulk.
Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: The number of
respondents are 65. The total annual responses are 18,200. The total
annual burden hours are 1,213.
Frequency: A response is required for each shipment of a flammable
cryogenic material.
Title: Approvals for Hazardous Materials. This is a request for
reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection for which
approval has expired.
OMB Control Number: 2137-0557.
Abstract: The Department shippers and manufacturers use these
approvals to assure the safe transportation of hazardous material which
pose specific packing requirements.
Pursuant to section 49 CFR Part 107, Hazardous Material Procedures
and Hazardous Materials Regulations, Part 171-180, requires RSPA to
collect this information.
This information is used by RSPA to determine whether applicants
who apply to become designated approval agencies are qualified to
evaluate package design, test packages, classify hazardous materials,
etc.
Respondents: The respondents are individuals, businesses, not-for-
profit institutions, Federal Government and State, local or tribal
Government.
Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: The number of
respondents are 3,503. The total annual responses are 3,853. The total
annual burden hours are 18,302.
Frequency: On occasion of application for a benefit.
Title: Testing Requirements for Packaging.
OMB Control Number: 2137-0572.
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 HMR require proof that packaging
meet these testing requirements. Manufacturers must retain records of
design qualification tests and periodic retests. Manufacturers must
notify, in writing, persons to whom packaging 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 packaging.
Respondents: Each non-bulk packaging manufacturer that tests
packaging to ensure the safe transportation of hazardous materials.
Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: The number of
respondents are 5,000. The total annual responses are 15,000. The total
annual burden hours are 30,000.
Frequency: Tests are performed at start of production of a
packaging design type and repeated at one or two-year
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intervals, depending on the type of packaging. Written notification is
provided at time of first transfer, to each person to whom a packaging
is transferred.
Title: Container Certification Statement [Previous title: Statement
of Structural Serviceability for Freight Containers to be used for
Class 1.1 and 1.2 Explosives].
OMB Control Number: 2137-0582.
Abstract: As required in Sec. 176.27, shippers of hazardous
materials, in freight containers or transport vehicles by vessel, are
required to certify that the freight container or transport vehicle is
serviceable, that the hazardous materials are properly marked, labeled,
or placarded, loaded and secured. For explosives in Division 1.1 and
1.2, shippers are required to certify on shipping documentation that
the freight container or transport vehicle meets minimal structural
serviceability requirements (see Sec. 176.172).
These requirements are intended to ensure an adequate level of
safety for transport of hazardous materials aboard vessel and ensure
consistency with similar requirements in international standards.
Respondents: Shippers of hazardous materials, including explosives
in freight containers or transport vehicles by vessel.
Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: The number of
respondents are 530. The total annual responses are 604,000. The total
annual burden hours are 15,100.
Frequency: The statement is required for each shipment of hazardous
material in a freight container or transport vehicle aboard a vessel.
Title: Hazardous Materials Public Sector Planning and Training
Grants.
OMB Control Number: 2137-0586.
Abstract: Part 110 of 49 CFR sets forth 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.
Respondents: State and local governments, Indian tribes.
Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: The number of
respondents are 66. The total annual responses are 66. The total annual
burden hours are 4,082.
Frequency: Application for a grant is at the discretion of the
applicant and can be made as frequently as every annual grant cycle.
Financial status reports are submitted quarterly. Grantees must
complete a performance report at the end of the grant period.
Title: Response Plans for Shipments of Oil [Previous title:
Preparation of Response Plans for Shipments of Oil].
OMB Control Number: 2137-0591.
Abstract: In recent years several major oil discharges damaged the
marine environment of the United States. As required by the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act, as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of
1990, RSPA has issued regulations that require preparation of written
spill response plans and, in certain instances, submission of these
plans to RSPA for the transportation of oil in bulk by motor vehicle or
rail car. These plans are intended to aid in the mitigation of the
effects of unintended discharges of oil to the environment.
Respondents: Carriers that transport oil in bulk, by motor vehicle
or rail.
Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: The number of
respondents are 8,000. The total annual responses are 8,000. The total
annual burden hours are 10,560.
Frequency: One time report, plus notification of changes when
needed.
Send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget, 725-17th Street, NW, Washington, DC
20503, Attention RSPA Desk Officer.
Issued in Washington, DC, on May 21, 1996.
Phillip A. Leach,
Clearance Officer, United States Department of Transportation.
[FR Doc. 96-13570 Filed 5-29-96; 8:45 am]
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