Operator Notifications –Alternate Pressure Testing Method

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
New Collection_OperatorNotificationsAlternatePressureTest.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2015-10-14	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
218568	Operator Notifications – Alternate Pressure Testing Methods		New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2137-0630	ICR Reference No: 201510-2137-005
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/PHMSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Operator Notifications –Alternate Pressure Testing Method
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 01/20/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/24/2015
Terms of Clearance: If PHMSA decides to include this collection of information in the final rule, PHMSA is reminded to follow the procedures in 5 CFR 1320 for collections associated with final rules. PHMSA should also consider providing a voluntary template that operators can use to provide notifications to PHMSA.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Owners and operators of non-High Consequence Area hazardous liquid pipelines will be required to provide PHMSA with notifications when unable to assess their pipeline via an in-line inspection.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 60104 Name of Law: Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2137-AE66	Proposed rulemaking	80 FR 61610	10/13/2015

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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
Operator Notifications – Alternate Pressure Testing Methods

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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: According to the provisions proposed in the Pipeline Safety: Safety of Hazardous Liquid Pipelines NPRM, owners and operators of non-High Consequence Area hazardous liquid pipelines that are not subject to the integrity management requirements in 49 CFR §195.452 will be required to provide PHMSA with notifications when they are unable to assess their pipeline via an in-line inspection.

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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: 11/24/2015

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