This is to request approval from the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a three-year renewal with
adjustments for the information collection titled, "Flammable
Cryogenic Liquids", OMB Control No. 2137-0542, which is currently
due to expire on May 31, 2018. This information collection is
mandatory for cargo tank carriers transporting flammable cryogenic
liquids. This reporting and recordkeeping requirements is required
each time a carrier transports a cargo tank carrying flammable
cryogenic liquids. The carrier must create a written record
indicating details such as the one-way travel time, the pressure of
the tank at discharge, ambient (outside) temperature, and
indications of valve pressures during loading and unloading
operations. This report is provided to subsequent drivers to ensure
that they are aware of the cargo tank integrity from previous
trips. These reports ensure that the integrity of the cargo tank is
maintained and appropriate actions are taken by a driver in the
event of an accident or incident, excessive pressure, or delayed
transport. Furthermore, they ensure that a driver can determine
that the cargo tank was loaded within its proper limits and that
the cargo tank or its insulation has not been compromised.
Historically, PHMSA grouped the burden into a single information
collection. Upon review, PHMSA has revised the burden from a single
information collection to two information collections. The
adjustment increases the number of respondents and responses, but
does not alter the total burden hours because there was no change
in requirements.
US Code:
49 USC 5107-5127 Name of Law: Federal Hazardous Materials
Transportation Law
The change is due to PHMSA’s
reevaluation of a single information collection, and its separation
into multiple information collections. There is no change in burden
hours (except for one hour due to rounding) because no new program
activities have been revised in this burden. However, there is a
change in the number of responses. During review of this burden,
PHMSA noted it has historically consolidated of all reporting and
recordkeeping requirements into one information collection. As
demonstrated throughout this justification, there are 2 different
reporting and recordkeeping requirements, which PHMSA is now
identifying.
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.