Annual Report for Gas Distribution Operators

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form PHMSA F7100 1-1 Gas Distribution Annual Report Form and Instruction	Modified
2014_EFV Rule 2137_0629 Supporting Statement Part B.docx Supporting Statement B	2015-07-23
2137_0629_EFV_Supporting StatementA.doc Supporting Statement A	2015-07-23

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
212905	Gas Distribution Annual Report Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2137-0629	ICR Reference No: 201507-2137-006
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201408-2137-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/PHMSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Annual Report for Gas Distribution Operators
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 11/17/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/31/2015
Terms of Clearance: The agency is reminded to adhere to all PRA requirements related to collections associated with final rules and should provide a summary of public comments and explain the reasons why any weren't adopted.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2018	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2018
Responses	1,440	0	1,440
Time Burden (Hours)	23,040	0	23,040
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information covers the collection of annual report data for gas distribution pipeline operators. PHMSA proposes to revise the Gas Distribution Annual report to collect the number of EFVs installed on multi-family dwellings and small commercial businesses. PHMSA also proposes to collect the number of curb valves installed. Currently, operators are required to submit the total number of excess flow valves installed on single family residences and the total number of EFVs within their system.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 60117 Name of Law: Transportation Pipeline Safety
   US Code: 49 USC 60124 Name of Law: Transportation Biennial Reports
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2137-AE71	Proposed rulemaking	80 FR 41460	07/15/2015

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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
Gas Distribution Annual Report	PHMSA F7100 1-1	Gas Distribution Annual Report

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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: 08/31/2015

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