[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 96 (Tuesday, May 18, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28191-28193]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-11202]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Research and Special Programs Administration

[Docket No. RSPA-2004-16964 (Notice No. 04-4)]


Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

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

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), 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 comments. The ICRs 
describe the nature of the information collections and their expected 
burden. The Federal Register notice with a 60-day comment period 
soliciting comments on the following collections of information was 
published on March 8, 2004, 69 FR 10808-10811.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before June 17, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deborah Boothe or T. Glenn Foster, 
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards (DHM-10), Research and Special 
Programs Administration, Room 8430, 400 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20590-0001, telephone (202) 366-8553.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Requirements for Cargo Tanks.
    OMB Control Number: 2137-0014.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: This information collection consolidates and describes 
the information collection provisions in parts 178 and 180 of the HMR 
involving the manufacture, qualification, maintenance and use of all 
specification cargo tank motor vehicles. It also includes the 
information collection and recordkeeping requirements for persons who 
are engaged in the manufacture, assembly, requalification and 
maintenance of DOT specification cargo tank motor vehicles. The types 
of information collected include:
    (1) Registration Statements: Cargo tank manufacturers and 
repairers, and cargo tank motor vehicle assemblers are required to 
register with DOT by furnishing information relative to their 
qualifications to perform the functions in accordance with the HMR. The 
registration statements are used by DOT to ensure that these persons 
possess the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the required 
functions and that they are performing the specified functions in 
accordance with the applicable regulations.
    (2) Requalification and maintenance reports: These reports are 
prepared by persons who requalify or maintain cargo tanks. This 
information is used by cargo tank owners, operators and users, and DOT 
compliance personnel to verify that the cargo tanks are requalified, 
maintained and are in proper condition for the transportation of 
hazardous materials in accordance with the HMR.
    (3) Manufacturers' data reports, certificates and related papers: 
These reports are prepared by cargo tank manufacturers and certifiers, 
and are used by cargo tank owners, operators, users and DOT compliance 
personnel to verify that a cargo tank motor vehicle was designed and 
constructed to meet all requirements of the applicable specification.
    Affected Public: Manufacturers, assemblers, repairers, 
requalifiers, certifiers and owners of cargo tanks.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 41,366.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 132,600.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 102,021.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.

    Title: Inspection and Testing of Portable Tanks and Intermediate 
Bulk Containers.
    OMB Control Number: 2137-0018.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: This information collection consolidates provisions for 
documenting qualifications, inspections, tests and approvals pertaining 
to the manufacture and use of portable tanks and intermediate bulk 
containers under various provisions of the HMR. It is necessary to 
ascertain whether portable tanks and intermediate bulk containers have 
been qualified, inspected and retested in accordance with the HMR. The 
information is used to verify that certain portable tanks and 
intermediate bulk containers meet required performance standards prior 
to their being authorized for use, and to document periodic 
requalification and testing to ensure the packagings have not 
deteriorated due to age or physical abuse to a degree that would render 
them unsafe for the transportation of hazardous materials. Applicable 
sections are as follows: Sec.  173.32--requirements for the use of 
portable tanks; Sec.  173.35--hazardous materials in

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intermediate bulk containers; Sec.  178.245-6--certification markings 
for DOT-51 portable tanks; Sec.  178.245-7--manufacturer's data report 
for DOT-51 portable tanks: Sec.  178.255-14--certification markings for 
DOT-60 portable tanks; Sec.  178.255-15--manufacturer's data report for 
DOT-60 portable tanks; Sec.  178.270-14--certification marking of IM 
portable tanks; Sec.  178.801--testing, retesting and recordkeeping for 
intermediate bulk containers; and Sec.  180.352--periodic retests and 
inspections for intermediate bulk containers.
    Affected Public: Manufacturers and owners of portable tanks and 
intermediate bulk containers.
    Recordkeeping:
    Number of Respondents: 8,770.
    Total Annual Responses: 86,100.
    Total Annual Burden Hours: 66,390.
    Frequency of collection: On occasion.

    Title: Hazardous Materials Incident Reports.
    OMB Control Number: 2137-0039.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: This collection is applicable when an incident occurs in 
transportation as prescribed in Sec. Sec.  171.15 and 171.16 of the 
HMR. A Hazardous Materials Incident Report, DOT Form F 5800.1, must be 
completed by the person in physical possession of the hazardous 
material at the time a hazardous material incident occurs in 
transportation, such as a release of materials, serious accident, 
evacuation, or closure of a major transportation artery. Incidents 
meeting criteria in Sec.  171.15 also require a telephonic report. This 
information collection enhances the Department's ability to evaluate 
the effectiveness of its regulatory program, determine the need for 
regulatory changes, and address emerging hazardous materials 
transportation safety issues. The requirements apply to all interstate 
and intrastate carriers engaged in the transportation of hazardous 
materials by rail, air, water, and highway.
    Affected Public: Person in physical possession of a hazardous 
material at the time an incident occurs in transportation.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,781.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 17,810.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 23,746.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.

    Title: Flammable Cryogenic Liquids.
    OMB Control Number: 2137-0542.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Paragraph (h) of Sec.  177.840 specifies certain safety 
procedures and documentation requirements for drivers of these motor 
vehicles. Provisions in Sec.  177.840(l) of the HMR require the 
carriage on a motor vehicle of written procedures for venting flammable 
cryogenic liquids and for emergency response. These requirements are 
intended to ensure a high level of safety when transporting flammable 
cryogenics, which are characterized by extreme flammability and high 
compression ratio when in a liquid state.
    Affected Public: Carriers of cryogenic materials.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 65.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 18,200.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 1,213.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.

    Title: Testing Requirements for Non-bulk Packaging.
    OMB Control Number: 2137-0572.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Detailed packaging manufacturing specifications have been 
replaced by a series of performance tests that a non-bulk packaging 
must be capable of passing before it is authorized to be used for 
transporting hazardous materials. The HMR require proof that packagings 
meet these testing requirements. Manufacturers must retain records of 
design qualification tests and periodic retests. Manufacturers must 
notify, in writing, persons to whom packagings are transferred of any 
specification requirements that have not been met at the time of 
transfer; and the type and dimensions of any closures, including 
gaskets, needed to satisfy performance test requirements. Subsequent 
distributors must also provide written notification. Performance-
oriented packaging standards allow manufacturers and shippers much 
greater flexibility in selecting more economical packagings.
    Affected Public: Each non-bulk packaging manufacturer that tests 
packagings to ensure compliance with the HMR.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 15,000.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 30,000.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.

    Title: Container Certification Statement.
    OMB Control Number: 2137-0582.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Shippers of explosives, in freight containers or 
transport vehicles by vessel, are required to certify on shipping 
documentation that the freight container or transport vehicle meets 
minimal structural serviceability requirements. This requirement is 
intended to ensure an adequate level of safety for transport of 
explosives aboard vessel and ensure consistency with similar 
requirements in international standards.
    Affected Public: Shippers of explosives in freight containers or 
transport vehicles by vessel.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 650.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 890,000 HM Containers & 4400 
Explosive Containers.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 14,908.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.

    Title: Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning 
Grants.
    OMB Control Number: 2137-0586.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Part 110 of 49 CFR sets forth the procedures for 
reimbursable grants for public sector planning and training in support 
of the emergency planning and training efforts of States, Indian tribes 
and local communities to manage hazardous materials emergencies, 
particularly those involving transportation. Sections in this part 
address information collection and recordkeeping with regard to 
applying for grants, monitoring expenditures, and reporting and 
requesting modifications.
    Affected Public: State and local governments, Indian tribes.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 66.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 66.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 4,082.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.

    Title: Response Plans for Shipments of Oil.
    OMB Control Number: 2137-0591.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: In recent years, several major oil discharges have 
damaged the marine environment of the United States. Under the 
authority of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended by the 
Oil Pollution Act of 1990, RSPA issued regulations in 49 CFR Part 130 
that require preparation of written spill response plans.
    Affected Public: Carriers that transport oil in bulk, by motor 
vehicle or rail.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,000.

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    Estimated Number of Responses: 8,000.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 10,560.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.

    Title: Cargo Tank Motor Vehicles in Liquefied Compressed Gas 
Service.
    OMB Control Number: 2137-0595.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: These information collection and recordkeeping 
requirements pertain to the manufacture, certification, inspection, 
repair, maintenance, and operation of DOT specification MC 330, MC 331, 
and certain nonspecification cargo tank motor vehicles used to 
transport liquefied compressed gases. These information collection and 
recordkeeping requirements are intended to ensure certain cargo tank 
motor vehicles used to transport liquefied compressed gases are 
operated safely, and to minimize the potential for catastrophic 
releases during unloading and loading operations. They include: (1) 
Requirements for operators of cargo tank motor vehicles in liquefied 
compressed gas service to develop operating procedures applicable to 
unloading operations and carry the operating procedures on each 
vehicle; (2) inspection, maintenance, marking and testing requirements 
for the cargo tank discharge system, including delivery hose 
assemblies; and (3) requirements for emergency discharge control 
equipment on certain cargo tank motor vehicles transporting liquefied 
compressed gases that must be installed and certified by a Registered 
Inspector. (See sections 180.416(b)(d)(f); 180.405;180.407(h); 
177.840(l); and 173.315(n)).
    Affected Public: Carriers in liquefied compressed gas service, 
manufacturers and repairers.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,958.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 965,596.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 200,615.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.

ADDRESSES: Send comments regarding the burden estimate, including 
suggestions for reducing the burden, to Office of Management and 
Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for RSPA, 725 17th Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20503. 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 most 
effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on May 12, 2004.
Edward T. Mazzullo,
Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards.
[FR Doc. 04-11202 Filed 5-17-04; 8:45 am]
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