Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training & Planning Grants

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2137-0586 Justification.doc Supporting Statement A	2016-06-24
30 Day Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-05-08
60 Day Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-05-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26795	Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training & Planning Grants	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2137-0586	ICR Reference No: 201605-2137-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201505-2137-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/PHMSA	Agency Tracking No: 2137-0586
Title: Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training & Planning Grants
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: 06/29/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/29/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2019	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2018
Responses	62	0	68
Time Burden (Hours)	5,160	0	5,290
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This program implements a reimbursable grant that enhances existing state and local emergency response training programs. It increases knowledge of emergency responders and their effectiveness in handling incidents involving hazardous materials.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 5101-5127 Name of Law: Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR 171-180)
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 112 - 141 33016 Name of Law: Moving Ahead of 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 72972	12/04/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 58031	09/26/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training & Planning Grants

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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	62	68	0	0	-6	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,160	5,290	337	0	-467	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The number of responses was reduced due to a reduction in the number of participants in the PHMSA grants program. PHMSA is also making revisions to the questions being asked of grantees as required by the Moving Ahead of Progress in the 21st Century Act.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $145,920

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: 06/29/2016

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