[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 174 (Tuesday, September 9, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 53216]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-22925]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Research and Special Programs Administration

[Docket Number: RSPA-98-4957]


Pipeline Safety: Renewal of information Collection: Comment 
Request

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

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This notice requests public participation in the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) approval process for the renewal of an 
existing RSPA information collection. This information collection 
concerns a pipeline safety regulation that requires hazardous liquid 
pipeline operators who operate more than 500 miles of pipeline to 
follow certain protocols in areas designated as high consequence areas 
(HCAs). RSPA intends to request OMB approval for renewal of this 
information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and 5 
CFR part 1320. The purpose of this notice is to allow the public 60 
days from the date of this notice to send in their comments.
    Abstract: RSPA pipeline safety regulation 49 CFR 195.452 designates 
certain environmentally sensitive areas that are particularly 
vulnerable to the consequences of hazardous liquid pipeline accidents 
as high consequence areas (HCAs). The rule was promulgated in on 
December 1, 2000 (65 FR 75378) to provide for thorough assessment and 
repair of pipeline segments that, in the event of a leak or failure, 
could affect populated areas, areas unusually sensitive to 
environmental damage, and commercially navigable waterways. RSPA now 
requires hazardous liquid pipeline operators with more than 500 miles 
of pipeline to develop and follow an integrity management program that 
provides for continually assessing the integrity of all pipeline 
segments that could affect these high consequence areas.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by November 10, 2003, 
to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to send comments in duplicate 
to the Research and Special Programs Administration, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Dockets Facility, Plaza 401, 400 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20590-0001 or e-mail to dms.dot.gov. Comments can be 
reviewed at the dockets facility which is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays, when the facility is 
closed. Comments must identify docket number of this notice. Persons 
should submit the original documents and one (1) copy. Persons wishing 
to receive confirmation of receipt of their comments must include a 
stamped, self-addressed postcard. Please identify the docket number 
shown in the heading of this notice. Documents pertaining to this 
notice can be viewed in this docket. The docket can also be viewed 
electronically at dms.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marvin Fell, (202) 366-6205, to ask 
questions about this notice; or write by e-mail to 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Abstract: Certain areas are particularly environmentally sensitive 
from hazardous liquid pipeline failures. These areas are called high 
consequence areas (HCA's).
    Respondents: Gas and hazardous liquid pipeline operators.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 66.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours on Respondents: 54,780.
    OMB Control Number: 2137-0604.
    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 
technological collection techniques.
    All timely written comments to this notice will be summarized and 
included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also be 
available to the public in the docket.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 29, 2003.
Stacey L. Gerard,
Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety.
[FR Doc. 03-22925 Filed 9-8-03; 8:45 am]
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