The information collections request
(ICRs) within this OMB control number are mandatory for cargo tank
motor vehicles in natural gas service. Entities that deliver
natural gas will be most likely to respond to these ICRs. This OMB
control number includes both reporting and recordkeeping requests.
These ICRs are typically conducted on an as-needed basis. The
information in these ICRs consist of testing reports conducted by
the entities and provided to enforcement personnel. The information
within these ICRs may be requested by PHMSA for enforcement
purposes. The purpose of these ICRs are to ensure that equipment
used in the delivery of flammable compressed gases is done so in
compliance with the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) ensuring
their safe transportation. Revisions to the ICRs within this
control number were due to PHMSA going from one broad ICR to
several ICRs in order to more accurately quantify the burdens under
this OMB control number. During PHMSA’s review of the burden, it
was noted that historically the information collections were
grouped into a single collection. Following this review, PHMSA has
adjusted this burden to eleven different information collections.
Because of this adjustment, there has been a change to the number
of respondents and responses and a slight change to the number of
annual burden hours due to a better accounting of current burden
hours.
US Code:
49 USC USC 5101-5127 Name of Law: Hazardous Materials
Regulations (HMR: 49 CFR 171-180)
During PHMSA’s review of the
burden, it was noted that historically the information collections
were grouped into a single collection. Following this review, PHMSA
has adjusted this burden to eleven different information
collections. Because of this adjustment, there has been a change to
the number of respondents and responses and a slight change to the
number of annual burden hours due to a better accounting of current
burden hours.
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.