[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 14, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 18252]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-9840]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Research and Special Programs Administration
[Docket No. RSPA-98-3722]


Agency Information Collection Activities; 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 renewal of an information collection in 
support of the Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) for Incident and Annual 
Reports for Gas Pipeline Operators.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by June 15, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Copies of this information collection can be reviewed at the 
Dockets Unit, Plaza 401, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh 
Street, SW, Washington, D.C., 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through 
Friday excluding Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marvin Fell, Office of Pipeline 
safety, Research and Special Programs Administration, Department of 
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20950, (202) 
366-6205 or by electronic mail to `[email protected]'.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Incident and Annual Reports for Gas Pipeline Operators.
    OMB Number: 2137-0522.
    Type of Request: Renewal of existing information collection.
    Abstract: 49 CFR part 191 requires that gas pipeline operators 
report certain pipeline incidents that involve injuries, fatalities, 
fires, property damage or environmental damage. Additionally, gas 
pipeline operators must submit annual reports on their operations to 
the Department of Transportation.
    Estimate of Burden: Approximately 2.5 hours per operator.
    Respondents: Gas pipeline operators.
    Estimated responses per year: 4,469.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 6,717.
    Frequency: Yearly and on occasion.
    Use: To identify and evaluate existing and potential pipeline 
safety problems.

    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 the appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other 
technological collection techniques. Send comments to Dockets Unit, 
Plaza 401, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW, 
Washington, D.C. 20590-0001, or by electronic mail to 
`[email protected] gov'.
    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.

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5121, 60102, 60103, 60104, 60108, 60117, 
60118, 60124, and 49 CFR 1.53.

    Issued in Washington, DC on April 8, 1998.
Richard D. Huriaux,
Director for Technology and Regulations, Office of Pipeline Safety.
[FR Doc. 98-9840 Filed 4-13-98; 8:45 am]
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