Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

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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