Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers & Emergency Response Information

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
HM-215K Fina Rule.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-07-09
Supporting_Statement_HM-Access_Pilot_Part B_062414.docx Supporting Statement B	2014-06-27
Supporting Statement HM-Access Pilot Intro and Part A.doc Supporting Statement A	2014-07-09
Federal Register 30-Day Paperless Hazard Communications Pilot Program.mht Supplementary Document	2013-12-11
Federal Register 60-Day Notice Paperless Hazard Communications Pilot Program.mht Supplementary Document	2013-12-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
42028	Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers & Emergency Response Information	Modified
212123	Emergency Responders - Pilot Test	New
212122	Inspectors - Pilot Test	New
212121	Shippers and Carriers - Pilot Test	New
212120	Pilot Test Webinar Orientation Meetings	New
212115	Email Script - Follow Up Other-Email Script - Follow Up	New
212114	Email Script - Initial Other-Email Script - Initial	New
212113	Webinar - Consent Form Other-Webinar - Consent Form	New
212112	Law Enforcement Inspectors - Consent Form Other-Law Enforcement Inspectors - Consent Form	New
212111	Impact Analysis - Consent Form Other-Impact Analysis - Consent Form	New
212110	Emergency Responders - Consent Form Other-Emergency Respondres - Consent Form	New
212109	Shippers and Carriers - Consent Form Other-Shipper and Carrier Consent Form	New
212108	Shipper and Carrier Particapant Questions Other-Shipper and Carrier Questions	New
212107	Inspection Simulation Questions Other-Inspection Simulation Questions	New
212106	Impact Analysis Questions Other-Impact Analysis Questions	New
212105	Emergency Response Questions Other-Emergency Response Questions	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2137-0034	ICR Reference No: 201312-2137-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201010-2137-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/PHMSA	Agency Tracking No: 2137-0034
Title: Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers & Emergency Response Information
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 09/08/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/19/2013
Terms of Clearance: PHMSA will revise this collection at the end of the program pilot period.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2015	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2015
Responses	185,002,305	0	260,000,000
Time Burden (Hours)	4,627,385	0	4,625,846
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Shipping papers and emergency response information identifies the presence of hazardous materials to assist carrier personnel and emergency responders in the proper safety procedures and incident mitigation.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 5010-5127 Name of Law: HazMat Transportaton Law
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 112 - 141 33005 Name of Law: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act’’

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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:
	78 FR 43263	07/19/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 70399	11/25/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 16

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers & Emergency Response Information
Inspection Simulation Questions
Shippers and Carriers - Consent Form
Emergency Responders - Consent Form
Impact Analysis - Consent Form
Law Enforcement Inspectors - Consent Form
Webinar - Consent Form
Email Script - Initial
Email Script - Follow Up
Pilot Test Webinar Orientation Meetings
Shippers and Carriers - Pilot Test
Inspectors - Pilot Test
Emergency Responders - Pilot Test
Shipper and Carrier Particapant Questions
Emergency Response Questions
Impact Analysis Questions

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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	185,002,305	260,000,000	2,305	-75,000,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,627,385	4,625,846	1,539	0	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: This information collection is being revised to reflect an increase in burden hours as a result of pilot tests PHMSA intends to conduct to determine the feasibility of allowing for the optional use of e-systems for conveying HM shipping paper information. This pilot program is required as a part of the MAP-21 statute.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $20,156

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 12/19/2013

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