[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 120 (Tuesday, June 23, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34210-34211]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-16662]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of The Secretary


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

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. Chapter 35), 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 ICRs 
describe the nature of the information collection and their expected 
burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period 
soliciting comments on (1) Incident and Annual Reports for Gas Pipeline 
Operators 2137-0522, was published on April 14, 1998 [63 FR 18251-
18252]; (2) Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipeline: 
Recordkeeping and Accident Reporting 2137-0047, was published on April 
14, 1998 [63 FR 18251-18252]; and (3) Reporting of Safety-Related 
Conditions on Gas, Hazardous Liquid, and Carbon Dioxide Pipelines and 
Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities 2137-0578, was published on April 14, 
1998 [63 FR 18251-18252].

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received on or before July 23, 
1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marvin Fell, Office of Pipeline Safety 
Research and Special Programs Administration, U.S. Department of 
Transportation 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590, (202) 
366-6205, or fax (202) 36604566 or by electronic mail 
``[email protected]''.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA)
    (1). Title: Incident and Annual Reports for Gas Pipeline Operators.
    OMB Control Number: 2137-0522.
    Form(s): 7100.1, 7100.2, 7100.1-1, 7100.2-1.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Gas pipeline operators.
    Abstract: 49 CFR 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.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 6717 hours.
    (2). Title: Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipeline: 
Recordkeeping and Accident Reporting.
    OMB Number: 2137-0047.
    Form(s): DOT 7000-1.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Operators.
    Abstract: Federal statute requires that hazardous liquid pipeline 
operators prepare and maintain written records

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and reports and to make them available to the Department of 
Transportation on request. Additional 49 CFR 195 requires hazardous 
liquid operators report accidents to the Department of Transportation.
    Annual Estimate of Burden: 49,210 hours.
    (3). Title: Reporting of Safety-Related Conditions on Gas, 
Hazardous Liquid, and Carbon Dioxide Pipelines and Liquefied Natural 
Gas Facilities.
    OMB Number: 2137-0578.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Form(s): N/A.
    Affected Public: Pipeline and Liquefied Natural Gas facility 
operators.
    Abstract: 49 U.S.C. 60102 requires each operator of a pipeline 
facility (except master meter) to submit to the Department of 
Transportation a written report on any safety-related condition that 
causes or has caused a significant change or restriction in the 
operation of pipeline facility or a condition that is a hazard to life, 
property or the environment.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 282.
    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. Comments are invited on: whether 
the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper 
performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the 
information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the 
Department's estimate of the burden of the proposed information 
collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    A comment to OMB is best assured of having its full effect if OMB 
receives it within 30 days of publication.

    Issued in Washington, DC on June 16, 1998.
Phillip A. Leach,
Clearance Officer, United States Department of Transportation.
[FR Doc. 98-16662 Filed 6-22-98; 8:45 am]
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