[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 48 (Wednesday, March 12, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 11748-11750]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-5922]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Research and Special Programs Administration

49 CFR Parts 107, 190, 191, 192, 193, 195, 198 and 199

RIN 2137-AD43


Revisions; Definition of Administrator

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: In this final rule, RSPA modifies or adds the definition of 
Administrator in several sections of the Code of Federal Regulations. 
RSPA has determined that there is a need to change or add the 
definition of Administrator for clarification purposes and for 
consistency between the RSPA regulations.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule is effective March 12, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Astrid Lopez-Goldberg, Attorney, 
Research and Special Programs Administration, Office of Chief Counsel, 
Room 8407, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: 
(202)366-4400, Fax: (202)366-7041, e-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: After a review of the RSPA regulations, RSPA 
has determined that there is a need to change or add the definition of 
Administrator for clarification purposes and for consistency between 
the RSPA regulations.

Regulatory Analyses and Notices

A. Executive Order 12866 and DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures

    This final rule is not considered a significant regulatory action 
under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 and, therefore, was not 
subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget. This rule is 
not significant according to the Regulatory Policies and Procedures of 
the Department of Transportation (44 FR 11034). Because of the minimal 
economic impact of this rule, preparation of a regulatory impact 
analysis or a regulatory evaluation is not warranted.

B. Executive Order 12612

    This regulation would not have substantial direct effect on states, 
on the relationship between the Federal Government and the states, or 
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various 
levels of Government. Therefore, in accordance with Executive Order 
12612 (52 FR 41685; October 30, 1987), RSPA has determined that this 
regulation would not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant 
preparation of a federalism assessment.

C. Executive Order 13084

    Because this regulation would not significantly or uniquely affect 
the communities of the Indian tribal governments, the funding and 
consultation requirements of this Executive Order do not apply.

D. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    RSPA certifies, under section 605 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act 
(5 U.S.C.), that this rule will not have a significant economic impact 
on a substantial number of small entities.

E. Paperwork Reduction Act

    There are no new information collection requirements in this final 
rule.

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F. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995

    This rule does not impose unfunded mandates under the Unfunded 
Mandates Reform Act of 1995. It does not result in costs of $100 
million or more to either State, local, or tribal governments, in the 
aggregate, or to the private sector, and is the least burdensome 
alternative that achieves the objective of the rule.

G. Impact on Business Processes and Computer Systems (Year 2000)

    Many computers that use two digits to keep track of dates may, on 
January 1, 2000, recognize ``double zero'' not as 2000 but as 1900. The 
Year 2000 problem could cause computers to stop running or start 
generating erroneous data. The Year 2000 problem poses a threat to the 
global economy in which Americans live and work. With the help of the 
President's Council on Year 2000 conversion, federal agencies are 
reaching out to increase awareness of the problem and to offer support. 
We do not want to impose new requirements that would mandate business 
process changes when the resources necessary to implement those 
requirements would otherwise be applied to the Year 2000 problem. This 
final rule does not impose business process changes or require 
modification to computer systems. Because the final rule does not 
affect organizations' ability to respond to the Year 2000 problem, we 
do not intend to delay the effectiveness of the requirements of this 
final rule.

H. Regulation Identifier Number (RIN)

    A regulation identifier number (RIN) is assigned to each regulatory 
action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations. The 
Regulatory Information Service Center publishes the Unified Agenda in 
April and October of each year. The RIN number contained in the heading 
of this document can be used to cross-reference this action with the 
Unified Agenda.

I. National Environmental Policy Act

    For purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 
4321 et seq.) this action will not significantly affect the quality of 
the human environment.

List of Subjects in 49 CFR Parts 107, 190, 191, 192, 193, 195, 198 
and 199

    Administrative practice and procedure, Pipeline safety.


    For the reasons stated in the preamble, RSPA amends 49 CFR parts 
107, 190, 191, 192, 193, 195, 198 and 199 as follows:

PART 107--HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAM PROCEDURES

    1. The authority citation for part 107 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127, 44701; Sec. 212-213, Pub. L. 
104-121, 110 Stat. 857; and 49 CFR 1.45, 1.53.


    2. In section 107.1, revise the definition of Administrator to read 
as follows:


Sec.  107.1  Definitions.

* * * * *
    Administrator means the Administrator, Research and Special 
Programs Administration or his or her delegate.
* * * * *

PART 190--PIPELINE SAFETY PROGRAMS AND RULEMAKING PROCEDURES

    1. The authority citation for part 190 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321; 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127, 60101 et seq.; 
Sec. 212-213, Pub. L. 104-121, 110 Stat. 857; and 49 CFR 1.53.


    2. In section 190.3, add the definition of Administrator in 
alphabetical order, to read as follows:


Sec.  190.3  Definitions.

* * * * *
    Administrator means the Administrator, Research and Special 
Programs Administration or his or her delegate.
* * * * *

PART 191--TRANSPORTATION OF NATURAL AND OTHER GAS BY PIPELINE; 
ANNUAL REPORTS, INCIDENT REPORTS, AND SAFETY RELATED CONDITION 
REPORTS

    1. The authority citation for part 191 continues to read as 
follows:

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

    2. In section 191.3, revise the definition of Administrator to read 
as follows:


Sec.  191.3  Definitions.

* * * * *
    Administrator means the Administrator, Research and Special 
Programs Administration or his or her delegate.
* * * * *

PART 192--TRANSPORTATION OF NATURAL AND OTHER GAS BY PIPELINE: 
MINIMUM FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS

    1. The authority citation for part 192 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5103, 60102, 60104, 60108, 60109, 60110, 
60113, and 60118 and 49 CFR 1.53.


    2. In section 192.3, revise the definition of Administrator to read 
as follows:


Sec.  192.3  Definitions.

* * * * *
    Administrator means the Administrator, Research and Special 
Programs Administration or his or her delegate.
* * * * *

PART 193--LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FACILITIES: FEDERAL SAFETY 
STANDARDS

    1. The authority citation for part 193 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5103, 60102, 60103, 60104, 60108, 60109, 
60110, 60113, and 60118, and 49 CFR 1.53.


    2. In section 193.2007, revise the definition of Administrator to 
read as follows:


Sec.  193.2007  Definitions.

* * * * *
    Administrator means the Administrator, Research and Special 
Programs Administration or his or her delegate.
* * * * *

PART 195--TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS BY PIPELINE

    1. The authority citation for part 195 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5103, 60102, 60104, 60108, 60109, and 
60118; and 49 CFR 1.53.


    2. In section 195.2, revise the definition of Administrator to read 
as follows:


Sec.  195.2  Definitions.

* * * * *
    Administrator means the Administrator, Research and Special 
Programs Administration or his or her delegate.
* * * * *

PART 198--REGULATIONS FOR GRANTS TO AID STATE PIPELINE SAFETY 
PROGRAMS

    1. The authority citation for part 198 continues to read as 
follows:


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    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60105, 60106 and 60114; and 49 CFR 1.53.


    2. In Section 198.3, add the definition of Administrator in 
alphabetical order, to read as follows:


Sec.  198.3  Definitions.

* * * * *
    Administrator means the Administrator, Research and Special 
Programs Administration or his or her delegate.
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PART 199--DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING

    1. The authority citation for part 199 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5103, 60102, 60104, 60108, 60117, and 
60118; and 49 CFR 1.53.

    2. In section 199.3, revise the definition of Administrator to read 
as follows:


Sec.  199.3  Definitions.

* * * * *
    Administrator means the Administrator, Research and Special 
Programs Administration or his or her delegate.
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Ellen G. Engleman,
Administrator.
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