Please note that OMB updated the ICR data to (1) "not associated with rulemaking" and (2) "yes" to the question: "Does this ICR contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?" to more accurately reflect the information provided in the supporting statement. In the future, these errors in submission can be grounds for returning the ICR to the agency as "improperly submitted." OMB also removed the cost burdens because they were a monetization of the burden hours. The agency is reminded to avoid such double-counting of burden.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2011
36 Months From Approved
158
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2,528
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The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is proposing to conduct a one time survey of rural onshore low-stress pipelines. The Pipeline Inspection Protection Enforcement and Safety (PIPES Act) Act of 2006 requires PHMSA to extend regulations to these lines. The survey results will assist regulators to make more informed decisions regarding LSP
US Code:
49 USC 60102 et seq
Name of Law: Pipeline Inspection Protection Enforcement and Safety (PIPES Act) Act of 2006.
US Code: 49 USC 60102 et seq Name of Law: Pipeline Safety Acts.
PHMSA is proposing to extend the safety rules for the transportation of hazardous liquids by pipeline to rural onshore low-stress pipelines within 1/2 mile of unusually sensitive areas. 49 Part 195 requires the following reporting and record keeping actions: annual reports, accident reports, safety-related condition reports, digital mapping, create public awareness programs, and all the record keeping duties associated with a procedural manual.
According to the Regulatory Flexibility Analysis for the proposed rule, 35 major pipeline operators with gathering lines would be impacted by the proposed rule. Furthermore, according to the same analysis, between 30 and 40 major pipeline operators with low stress pipelines would be impacted by the proposed rule. Thus, between 35 and 75 major pipeline operators would be impacted by the proposed rule. Because of the nature of the pipeline impacted by the proposed rule, no small pipeline operators are expected to be impacted. For the purposes of this analysis, PHMSA assumes that 35 operators would be impacted by the proposed rule.
This survey would capture information on low stress pipelines not covered by this proposed rule, those not in proximity to unusually sensitive areas. PHMSA will use the information gained from the survey to inform subsequent regulatory actions.
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.
Form PHMSA Form # Rural Low-Stress Pipelines Survey
LSP Survey and Supporting Statement Rev 052208.doc
LSP - Survey -30 day niotice.pdf
Rural Low-Stress Pipelines Survey