This information collection covers the collection of information from Gas pipeline operators for Incidents and Annual reports. This request is being submitted to OMB to add the Annual Reports for Gas Distribution and Gas Transmission (both unchanged)which were inadvertenly removed in the last approved submission for this information collection. This submission also includes updated incident report forms/instructions. The updates include the expiration dates of the information collection and revised e-mail addresses. On the Distribution incident report, a number fix was implemented under Question 4.
US Code:
49 USC 60124
Name of Law: Transportation Biennial Reports
US Code:
49 USC 60117
Name of Law: Transportation Pipeline Safety
PHMSA is revising the Incident forms for Gas Distribution and Transmission Operators to enhance incident data provided by such operators in response to recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
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.