Rural Low-Stress Pipelines - Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form PHMSA Form # Rural Low-Stress Pipelines Survey Form and Instruction	New
LSP Survey and Supporting Statement Rev 052208.doc Supporting Statement B	2008-06-17
LSP Survey and Supporting Statement Rev 052208.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-06-16
LSP - Survey -30 day niotice.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-11-21

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
45373	Rural Low-Stress Pipelines Survey Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2137-0623	ICR Reference No: 200608-2137-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/PHMSA	Agency Tracking No: 2003-15864
Title: Rural Low-Stress Pipelines - Survey
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 06/24/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/27/2008
Terms of Clearance: 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
Expiration Date	06/30/2011	36 Months From Approved
Responses	158	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,528	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: 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

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 60102 et seq Name of Law: Pipeline Inspection Protection Enforcement and Safety (PIPES Act) Act of 2006.
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: US Code: 49 USC 60102 et seq Name of Law: Pipeline Safety Acts.

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 52504	09/06/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 51489	09/07/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Rural Low-Stress Pipelines Survey	PHMSA Form #	Low Stress Pipeline Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	158	0	0	158	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,528	0	0	2,528	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: 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.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $11,060

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 03/27/2008

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