Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers & Emergency Response Information

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
2137-0034 Supporting Statement for HM-215R NPRM.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-06-08	Available
2137-0034 Calculation Data HM-215R NPRM.xlsx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
42028	Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers & Emergency Response Information		Modified
280380	Sodium Ion Battery Test Reports - Recordkeeping		New
280379	Sodium Battery Test Summary - Reporting		New
266819	NOPIC Checks for Lithium Batteries Shipped by Air		Unchanged
261649	Air Transportation Discrepancy Reports		Unchanged
242581	Lithium Battery Test Summary - Recordkeeping		Unchanged
242580	Lithium Battery Test Summary - Reporting		Unchanged
234955	Notice of Pilot in Command		Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2137-0034	ICR Reference No: 202605-2137-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202404-2137-002
Agency/Subagency: DOT/PHMSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers & Emergency Response Information
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/09/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2027
Responses	177,317,517	177,308,957
Time Burden (Hours)	4,611,553	4,611,213
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This is to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a revision of previously approved information collection titled, “Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers and Emergency Response Information,” under OMB Control No. 2137-0034. This information collection is currently due to expire on November 30, 2026. This OMB Control Number covers hazardous materials shipping papers and emergency response information, which in accordance with the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180), are required to accompany each shipment of hazardous materials in commerce. On April 10, 2024, PHMSA published the HM-215Q final rule titled “Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards” [89 FR 25434]. This final rule revises §â€‰173.185(c)(4) to require that shippers and carriers of small lithium batteries not contained in equipment have shipping papers and perform Notice of Pilot in Command (NOPIC) checks when transported by air.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 5010-5127 Name of Law: HazMat Transportaton Law
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2137-AF64	Proposed rulemaking	91 FR 5996	02/10/2026

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 8

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Air Transportation Discrepancy Reports
Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers & Emergency Response Information
Lithium Battery Test Summary - Recordkeeping
Lithium Battery Test Summary - Reporting
NOPIC Checks for Lithium Batteries Shipped by Air
Notice of Pilot in Command
Sodium Battery Test Summary - Reporting
Sodium Ion Battery Test Reports - Recordkeeping

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	177,317,517	177,308,957	0	8,560	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,611,553	4,611,213	0	340	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: This information collection request reflects a increase in responses, burden hours and salary cost. The increase stems from the HM-215R NPRM titled “Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards.” This NPRM proposes to revise § 173.185(a)(3) to change the applicability in §â€‰173.185(a)(3) to apply to sodium ion cells and batteries. This will result in sodium ion battery manufacturers having to produce and to share a test summary document that is currently only required by lithium cells and batteries. The inclusion of sodium ion batteries will also result in a slight increase in the overall shipping paper burden.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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: 06/09/2026

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