Testing Requirements for Non-Bulk Packaging (Formerly: Testing Requirements for Packaging).

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
HM-215O 2137-0572 Renewal ICR Breakdown.xlsx Supplementary Document	2020-07-06
2137-0572 Justification HM-215O 6.24.20.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-07-06

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26776	Testing Requirements for Non-Bulk Packaging	Modified
231275	Closure Instructions (Recordkeeping)	Unchanged
231274	Closure Instructions	Unchanged
231273	Test Reports (Recordkeeping)	Unchanged
231272	Additional Test Reports	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2137-0572	ICR Reference No: 202007-2137-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201804-2137-008
Agency/Subagency: DOT/PHMSA	Agency Tracking No: 2137-0572
Title: Testing Requirements for Non-Bulk Packaging (Formerly: Testing Requirements for Packaging).
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/30/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/17/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2023	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2021
Responses	32,610	0	32,610
Time Burden (Hours)	32,750	0	32,500
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information collected is mandatory for those persons manufacturing and testing performance-oriented packaging. This information collection includes both reporting and recordkeeping requirements, which must be completed following manufacture of a new package and provided to a representative of the DOT, upon request. Hazmat shippers, enforcement inspectors, and carriers use this information to ensure that the packaging is meeting the requirements of the regulations and to ensure that it has passed all appropriate tests. Performance-oriented packaging are packages (i.e. boxes, drums, jerricans, etc.) that are designed and tested to appropriate standards. When used correctly in transportation, they should ensure that the hazardous materials will be transported in a safe manner. Following manufacture of each packaging type, a test report and closure instructions must be created, signifying that the packaging type met the appropriate standards and detailing requirements for a shipper to replicate the method in which the package was tested. On May 11, 2020, PHMSA published a final rule titled “Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards” [HM-215O, 85 FR 27810]. In this final rule, PHMSA added a requirement that the water temperature be marked on the test report for plastic non-bulk packagings. Based on this new requirement, PHMSA estimates an increase in estimated burden hours.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 5101-5127 Name of Law: Hazardous Materials Transportaton Law
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2137-AF32	Final or interim final rulemaking	85 FR 27810	05/11/2020

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 60970	11/27/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 27810	05/11/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Closure Instructions (Recordkeeping)
Testing Requirements for Non-Bulk Packaging
Closure Instructions
Additional Test Reports
Test Reports (Recordkeeping)

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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	32,610	32,610	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	32,750	32,500	0	250	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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: On May 11, 2020, PHMSA published a final rule titled “Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards” [HM-215O, 85 FR 27810]. In this final rule, PHMSA added a requirement that the water temperature be marked on the test report for plastic non-bulk packagings. Based on this new requirement, PHMSA estimates an increase in estimated burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $66,902

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

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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: 07/17/2020

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