TEST CRITERIA AND PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS ESTABLISHED FOR NON-BULK PACKAGING MANUFACTURERS TO
ASSURE TRANSPORTATION SAFETY OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. THE DEPARTMENT
USES THESE REQUIREMENTS TO DETERMINE WHETHER SHIPPERS ARE SHARING
RESPONSIBILITY WITH MANUFACTURERS TO THE DEGREE THAT THEY
COOPERATIVELY DEVELOP SAFETY IN TRANSPORT THROUGH
PERFORMANCE-ORIENTED PACKAGING.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.