Flammable Hazardous Materials
by Rail Transportation
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
05/24/2022
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2022
4,773
4,450
34,757
77,195
0
0
This is a mandatory information
collection for railroads who transport high-hazard flammable
liquids that exceed certain thresholds by rail. This burden
contains both reporting and recordkeeping requirements. The
information collection ranges from a one-time collection, to
monthly, annually, and on occasion collection. The information
collected is specific to additional requirements for railroads when
transporting large amounts of high-hazard flammable liquids by
rail. For example, railroads are required to develop a
comprehensive oil spill response plan to ensure that if there is an
accident, proper procedures are in place to deal with mitigation,
response, and clean-up of the hazardous material. The development,
maintenance, and submission of these plans are captured within this
information collection. While another information collection
requires a person, who offers mined gases and liquids, including
crude oil, to developing a sampling and testing plan to ensure the
proper classification of the material, ensuring selection of the
most appropriate rail car for shipment. In addition, many of these
records may be requested at a reasonable time and location by DOT
enforcement entities for review.
US Code:
49 USC 5107-5127 Name of Law: Hazardous Materials Regulations
(49 CFR 171-180)
US Code: 49 USC 5107-5127 Name of Law:
Hazardous Materials Transportation Law (49 CFR 171-180)
The notifications pertaining to
COSRPs and HFFTs under this OMB control number have transitioned
from the initial development stage to the maintenance stage. This
evolution results in a reduction in burden hours due to less time
needed to maintain already developed plans. Additionally, other
burdens under this OMB control number are being adjusted because of
updated estimates which have recently become available. As such,
these revisions account for an overall decrease in this information
collection burden request.
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.
2137-0628 Supporting Statement 2022.docx
2137-0628 ROCIS Burden.xlsx
Oil Spill Response Plans - Class III - Maintenance