[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 105 (Thursday, May 30, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27126-27128]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-13570]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Research and Special Programs Administration


Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information 
Collection Activity Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Department of Transportation (DOT), Research and Special 
Programs Administration (RSPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 
et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection 
Requests (ICRs) abstracted below have been forwarded to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes 
the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and 
burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period 
soliciting comments on the following collections of information was 
published on March 5, 1996 (61 FR 8706, 8707, 8708, and 8709).

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before June 22, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jackie Smith at RSPA, (202) 366-8553, 
and refer to the OMB Control Number.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Title: Inspection and Testing of Portable Tanks and Immediate Bulk 
Containers [Former Title: Portable Tank Inspection and Testing]. This 
is a request for reinstatement with change of a previously approved 
collection for which approval has expired.
    OMB Control Number: 2137-0018
    Abstract: This collection consolidates provisions for documenting 
qualifications, inspections and tests pertaining to the manufacture and 
use of portable tanks and intermediate bulk containers under various 
provisions in parts 173, 178 and 180 of the HMR.
    It is needed to ascertain whether portable tanks and intermediate 
bulk containers have been qualified, inspected and retested in 
accordance with the HMR.
    The information is used to verify that portable tanks and 
intermediate bulk containers meet required performance standards prior 
to being authorized for initial use or reuse as bulk packaging for 
hazardous materials.
    Respondents: Manufacturers and owners of portable tanks and 
intermediate bulk containers.
    Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: The number of 
respondents is 314. The total annual responses are 51,220. The total 
annual burden hours are 51,340.
    Frequency: Design qualification testing is performed at the start 
of

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production for each new or different design type, periodic design type 
retesting is performed at one year intervals for intermediate bulk 
containers only, and periodic requalification of tanks in use is 
performed every 2-5 years, depending on the type of testing required 
and the tank specification.
    Title: Testing, Inspection, and Marking Requirements for Cylinders 
[Former title: Recordkeeping and Information Collection for Cylinders].
    OMB Control Number: 2137-0022.
    Abstract: This information collection consolidates provisions for 
documenting qualifications, inspections and tests pertaining to the 
manufacture and use of cylinders under various provisions in parts 173, 
178 and 180 of the HMR.
    It is needed to ascertain whether cylinders have been qualified, 
inspected and retested in accordance with the HMR. For example, 
provisions in 49 CFR 173.34 for qualification, maintenance and use of 
cylinders require that cylinders be periodically inspected and retested 
to ensure continuing compliance with packaging standards. Information 
collection requirements also address registration of retesters and 
marking of cylinders by retesters and recertifiers.
    The information is used to verify that cylinders meet required 
manufacturing standards prior to being authorized for initial use, and 
that once manufactured the cylinders are maintained and used in 
compliance with applicable requirements of the HMR as packaging for 
hazardous materials.
    Respondents: Fillers, owners, users and retesters of reusable 
cylinders.
    Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: The number of 
respondents 139,352. The total annual responses are 153,287. The total 
annual burden hours 171,681.
    Frequency: Collection Reports are required for cylinders as they 
are manufactured and initially tested. Cylinders are required to be 
marked after manufacture with specific information. Inspection reports 
are also required to verify compliance with the provisions of the HMR, 
including verification that the cylinders passed the required tests. 
Registration of retesters is performed on a one-time basis. Retester 
marking on a cylinder is performed once every 5 to 20 years depending 
on cylinder specification and type of service. Pressure verification 
for acetylene cylinders is performed daily.
    Title: Hazardous Materials Incident Reports.
    OMB Control Number: 2137-0039.
    Abstract: This collection is applicable upon occurrence of 
incidents as prescribed in 49 CFR 171.15 and 171.16. Basically, a 
Hazardous Materials Incident Report, DOT Form F 5800.1, must be 
completed by a carrier of hazardous materials after a hazardous 
material transportation incident occurs, such as a release of material, 
serious accident, evacuation or highway shutdown. Serious incidents 
meeting criteria in 49 CFR 171.15 also require a telephonic report by 
the carrier.
    This information collection enhances RSPA's ability to evaluate the 
effectiveness of its regulatory program, determine the need for 
regulatory changes and address emerging hazardous materials 
transportation safety issues. The requirement applies to all carriers 
engaged in the transportation of hazardous materials by rail, air, 
water and highway.
    Respondents: Each carrier who transports hazardous materials.
    Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: The number of 
respondents is 700. The total annual responses are 16,600.
    The total annual burden hours are 24,190.
    Frequency: Reports are required upon occurrence of a reportable 
incident.
    Title: Flammable Cryogenic Liquids [Previous title: Cryogenic 
Liquids Requirements].

    OMB Control Number: 2137-0542.
    Abstract: Provisions in 49 CFR 177.818 require the carriage on a 
motor vehicle of written procedures for venting flammable cryogenic 
liquids and for responding to emergencies. Sections 173.318(g), 
177.840(h), and 180.405(h) specify certain safety procedures and 
documentation requirements for drivers of these motor vehicles. These 
requirements are intended to ensure a high level of safety when 
transporting flammable cryogenics due to their extreme flammability.
    This information is used to ensure safe transportation of flammable 
cryogenic liquids and that proper proactive mitigation measures are 
taken if necessary to preclude an uncontrolled breach of the cargo 
tank.
    Respondents: Carriers of flammable cryogenic liquids in bulk.
    Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: The number of 
respondents are 65. The total annual responses are 18,200. The total 
annual burden hours are 1,213.
    Frequency: A response is required for each shipment of a flammable 
cryogenic material.
    Title: Approvals for Hazardous Materials. This is a request for 
reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection for which 
approval has expired.

    OMB Control Number: 2137-0557.
    Abstract: The Department shippers and manufacturers use these 
approvals to assure the safe transportation of hazardous material which 
pose specific packing requirements.
    Pursuant to section 49 CFR Part 107, Hazardous Material Procedures 
and Hazardous Materials Regulations, Part 171-180, requires RSPA to 
collect this information.
    This information is used by RSPA to determine whether applicants 
who apply to become designated approval agencies are qualified to 
evaluate package design, test packages, classify hazardous materials, 
etc.
    Respondents: The respondents are individuals, businesses, not-for-
profit institutions, Federal Government and State, local or tribal 
Government.
    Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: The number of 
respondents are 3,503. The total annual responses are 3,853. The total 
annual burden hours are 18,302.
    Frequency: On occasion of application for a benefit.
    Title: Testing Requirements for Packaging.

    OMB Control Number: 2137-0572.
    Abstract: Detailed packaging manufacturing specifications have been 
replaced by a series of performance tests that a non-bulk packaging 
must be capable of passing before it is authorized to be used for 
transporting hazardous materials. The HMR require proof that packaging 
meet these testing requirements. Manufacturers must retain records of 
design qualification tests and periodic retests. Manufacturers must 
notify, in writing, persons to whom packaging are transferred of any 
specification requirements that have not been met at the time of 
transfer. Subsequent distributors, as well as manufacturers must 
provide written notification. Performance-oriented packaging standards 
allow manufacturers and shippers much greater flexibility in selecting 
more economical packaging.
    Respondents: Each non-bulk packaging manufacturer that tests 
packaging to ensure the safe transportation of hazardous materials.
    Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: The number of 
respondents are 5,000. The total annual responses are 15,000. The total 
annual burden hours are 30,000.
    Frequency: Tests are performed at start of production of a 
packaging design type and repeated at one or two-year

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intervals, depending on the type of packaging. Written notification is 
provided at time of first transfer, to each person to whom a packaging 
is transferred.
    Title: Container Certification Statement [Previous title: Statement 
of Structural Serviceability for Freight Containers to be used for 
Class 1.1 and 1.2 Explosives].

    OMB Control Number: 2137-0582.
    Abstract: As required in Sec. 176.27, shippers of hazardous 
materials, in freight containers or transport vehicles by vessel, are 
required to certify that the freight container or transport vehicle is 
serviceable, that the hazardous materials are properly marked, labeled, 
or placarded, loaded and secured. For explosives in Division 1.1 and 
1.2, shippers are required to certify on shipping documentation that 
the freight container or transport vehicle meets minimal structural 
serviceability requirements (see Sec. 176.172).
    These requirements are intended to ensure an adequate level of 
safety for transport of hazardous materials aboard vessel and ensure 
consistency with similar requirements in international standards.
    Respondents: Shippers of hazardous materials, including explosives 
in freight containers or transport vehicles by vessel.
    Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: The number of 
respondents are 530. The total annual responses are 604,000. The total 
annual burden hours are 15,100.
    Frequency: The statement is required for each shipment of hazardous 
material in a freight container or transport vehicle aboard a vessel.
    Title: Hazardous Materials Public Sector Planning and Training 
Grants.

    OMB Control Number: 2137-0586.
    Abstract: Part 110 of 49 CFR sets forth procedures for reimbursable 
grants for public sector planning and training in support of the 
emergency planning and training efforts of States, Indian tribes and 
local communities to deal with hazardous materials emergencies, 
particularly those involving transportation. Sections in this part 
address information collection and recordkeeping with regard to 
applying for grants, monitoring expenditures, reporting and requesting 
modifications.
    Respondents: State and local governments, Indian tribes.
    Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: The number of 
respondents are 66. The total annual responses are 66. The total annual 
burden hours are 4,082.
    Frequency: Application for a grant is at the discretion of the 
applicant and can be made as frequently as every annual grant cycle. 
Financial status reports are submitted quarterly. Grantees must 
complete a performance report at the end of the grant period.
    Title: Response Plans for Shipments of Oil [Previous title: 
Preparation of Response Plans for Shipments of Oil].

    OMB Control Number: 2137-0591.
    Abstract: In recent years several major oil discharges damaged the 
marine environment of the United States. As required by the Federal 
Water Pollution Control Act, as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 
1990, RSPA has issued regulations that require preparation of written 
spill response plans and, in certain instances, submission of these 
plans to RSPA for the transportation of oil in bulk by motor vehicle or 
rail car. These plans are intended to aid in the mitigation of the 
effects of unintended discharges of oil to the environment.
    Respondents: Carriers that transport oil in bulk, by motor vehicle 
or rail.
    Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: The number of 
respondents are 8,000. The total annual responses are 8,000. The total 
annual burden hours are 10,560.
    Frequency: One time report, plus notification of changes when 
needed.
    Send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget, 725-17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 
20503, Attention RSPA Desk Officer.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on May 21, 1996.
Phillip A. Leach,
Clearance Officer, United States Department of Transportation.
[FR Doc. 96-13570 Filed 5-29-96; 8:45 am]
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