This information will be used by PHMSA as state pipeline operators to identify trends in hazardous liquid pipeline accidents and identify operators who have poor safety records.
US Code:
49 USC 60104
Name of Law: Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety
PHMSA estimates that there are now 298 operators (vs. 218 previously) filing 447 Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Annual Reports. Additionally, the time estimate to fill out the annual reports has been reduced to match the annual report estimates for gas pipeline operators.
The cost of the regulation was previously left out of OMB databases. The $347,319 burden cost is a reduction from the 2004 ICR despite the increase in the number of operators. The reason for this decrease is due to a lower hourly wage used for senior engineers and the reduction in time for each report from 24 hours down to 12.
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.