The National Registry of Pipeline and
LNG Operators serves as the storehouse for the reporting
requirements for an operator regulated or subject to reporting
requirements under 49 CFR Parts 192, 193, or 195. This mandatory
information collection would require jurisdictional pipeline
operators to submit the required data to register with the National
Registry of Pipeline and LNG Operators and notify PHMSA when they
experience significant asset changes, including new construction,
that affect PHMSA’s ability to accurately monitor and assess
pipeline safety performance. Certain types of changes to, or
within, an operator’s facilities or pipeline network represent
potential safety-altering activities for which PHMSA may need to
inspect, investigate, or otherwise oversee to ensure that any
public safety concerns are adequately and proactively addressed. .
The forms for assigning and maintaining Operator Identification
(OPID) information are the Operator Assignment Request Form (PHMSA
F 1000.1) and Operator Registry Notification Form (PHMSA F 1000.2).
The purposes of the collection is to maintain an accurate
assessment of the nations pipeline infrastructure and to be kept
abreast of conditions that could potentially compromise the safety
and economic viability of the U.S. pipeline system. The requested
revision would require change the name of PHMSA Form F 1000.2 from
the Operator Registry Notification Form to the National Registry
Notification Form to be consistent with the requirements in the
Pipeline Safety Regulations. The revision also includes
"Underground Natural Gas Storage" as a facility type.
US Code:
49
USC 60102 Name of Law: Federal Pipeline Safety Laws
Due to the revisions to the
National Registry Notification form, PHMSA expects to receive 10
more responses, annually, for this information collection.
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.