This request is being submitted to OMB to incorporate revisions to the Gas Transmission Annual Report to collect MAOP record verification, pressure test data, and ability to utilize in-line inspection devices. These amendendments resulted from the recently passed 2011 Pipeline Legislation that was signed on January 3, 2012. Gas Transmission Incident Report was also revised to collect additional information on girth welds.
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.