[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 156 (Monday, August 12, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41820-41821]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-20516]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Research and Special Programs Administration


Notice of Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Research and Special Programs Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Research and Special Programs Administration's 
(RSPA) intention to request extension of an existing information 
collection in support of the Office of Pipeline Safety's (OPS) Alcohol 
Misuse Prevention Program for Pipeline Operators.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received on or before October 
11, 1996 to be assured of consideration.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marvin Fell, Office of Pipeline 
Safety, Research and Special Programs Administration, Department of 
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590, (202) 
366-1640.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of this information collection can be 
reviewed at the Dockets Unit, Room 8421, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh St., S.W., 
Washington, D.C. 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marvin Fell, Office of Pipeline 
Safety, Research and Special Programs Administration, Department of 
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590, (202) 
366-1640.
    Comments are invited on: (a) The need for the proposed collection 
of information for the proper performance of the functions of the 
agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; 
(b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed 
collection of information including the validity of the methodology and 
assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity 
of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden 
of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including 
the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other

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technological collection techniques. Send comments to Dockets Unit, 
Room 8421, Research and Special Programs Administration, Department of 
Transportation, 400 Seventh St., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590.
    Title: Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program.
    OMB Number: 2137-0587.
    Expiration Date of Approval: 2/28/00.
    Type of Request: Extension of an existing information collection.
    Abstract: Alcohol misuse has been identified by the Federal 
Government as a significant danger to safety in the United States today 
and it is reasonable to assume that the problem exists in the pipeline 
industry. The potential harmful effect of alcohol misuse on safe 
pipeline operations warrants the comprehensive alcohol misuse testing 
regulation imposed on the pipeline industry. These rules (49 CFR 199) 
require information collection in the form of an alcohol misuse 
prevention plan and record keeping.
    Respondents: Pipeline Operators.
    Estimate of Burden: 6 hours per operator.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Burden: 10,278 hours.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,713.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval. All comments will also be a matter of public 
record.

    Issued in Washington, DC on August 7, 1996.
Cesar DeLeon,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety.
[FR Doc. 96-20516 Filed 8-9-96; 8:45 am]
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