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.
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