Testing Requirements for
Non-Bulk Packaging (Formerly: Testing Requirements for
Packaging).
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
08/30/2023
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2023
32,610
32,610
32,750
32,750
0
0
This is a request for the approval
with change of an existing approval under OMB Control No. 21370572,
applicable to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR;
49 CFR parts 171-180). This information collection supports the
Departmental Strategic Goal for Safety. The HMR are promulgated in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 5110, the Federal hazardous materials
transportation law. The strength and integrity of non-bulk
packaging (maximum 119-gallon capacity) is established by a series
of performance tests. Depending on the HMR requirements, the
packaging must pass or be capable of passing specified tests to be
authorized for the carriage of hazardous materials. For example, a
Class 3, Flammable liquid, packing group (PG) II material must be
placed in a packaging that has been built to certain specifications
and has passed all appropriate tests, including specific tests for
liquid hazardous material (such as leakproofness testing). In
addition, the package must be rated to a PG I or II strength, which
is related to the strength of the packaging—a higher hazard for a
material, requires a high/stronger packaging integrity. The HMR
allows for a variety of materials and sizes/types of packaging,
such as steel drums, aluminum drums, and aluminum jerricans. Unless
specifically excepted in the HMR, all hazardous materials
transported in a package with a capacity less than 119 gallons must
meet these standards and pass appropriate testing to ensure that
the package will be capable of transporting the hazardous materials
safely.
US Code:
49 USC 5101-5127 Name of Law: Hazardous Materials Transportaton
Law
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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.