[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 30 (Friday, February 13, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 7283]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-3275]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Research and Special Programs Administration

[Docket RSPA-98-4957; Notice 04-03]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, 
and Approvals

ACTION: Request for Extension of Existing Information Collection.

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AGENCY: Research and Special Programs Administration, DOT.
SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Research and Special Program Administration (RSPA) is publishing this 
notice seeking public comments on a proposed renewal of an information 
collection, ``Reporting of Safety-Related Conditions on Gas, Hazardous 
Liquid and Carbon Dioxide Pipelines and Liquefied Natural Gas 
Facilities.''

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received no later than April 13, 
2004 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: You must identify the docket number RSPA-98-4957; Notice 04-
03, at the beginning of your comments. Comments can be mailed to the 
U.S. Department of Transportation, Dockets Facility, Plaza 401, 400 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Comments can also be sent 
electronically by visiting http://dms.dot.gov">dms.dot.gov.
    Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments 
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual 
submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf 
of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's 
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on 
April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477-78) of you may visit 
http://dms.dot.gov.

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, DC 20590, (202) 
366-6205, by fax at (202) 366-4566, or via electronic mail at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    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: Renewal of existing information collection.
    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 a pipeline facility or a condition that is a hazard to 
life, property or the environment.
    Estimate of Burden: The average burden hour per response is 6 
hours.
    Respondents: Pipeline and Liquefied Natural Gas facility operators.
    Estimated response per year: 65.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 390 hours.
    Use: To alert RSPA of hazardous conditions that might continue 
uncorrected.
    Copies of this information can be reviewed at the Dockets Unit, 
Plaza 401, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday excluding 
Federal Holidays or through the internet at http://dms.dot.gov">dms.dot.gov.
    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 respond including the use 
of the appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other 
technological collection techniques. Send written comments in duplicate 
to Dockets Facility, Plaza 401, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Please be sure to include 
the docket number RSPA-98-4957 Notice 04-03. Comments can also be sent 
electronically by visiting http://dms.dot.gov">dms.dot.gov.

    Issued in Washington, DC on February 9, 2004.
Richard D. Huriaux,
Regulations Manager, Office of Pipeline Safety.
[FR Doc. 04-3275 Filed 2-12-04; 8:45 am]
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