[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 155 (Monday, August 13, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45301-45302]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-3941]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

[Docket: PHMSA-98-4957]


Request for Public Comments and Office of Management and Budget 
Approval of Existing Information Collections (2137-0578 and 2137-0579)

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), 
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION:  Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 
this notice announces that PHMSA has forwarded two Information 
Collection Requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
the renewal and extension of two information collections: ``Reporting 
of Safety-Related Conditions on Gas, Hazardous Liquid and Carbon 
Dioxide Pipelines and Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities'' (2137-0578) 
and ``Drug and Alcohol Testing of Pipeline Operators'' (2137-0579). The 
purpose of this notice is to invite the public to submit comments on 
the requests to OMB.

DATES: Submit comments on or before September 12, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Send comments directly to the Office of Management and 
Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Desk Office 
for the Department of Transportation, 725 17th Street, N.W., 
Washington, DC 20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger Little at (202) 366-4569, or by 
e-mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice identifies two existing 
information collections PHMSA is submitting to OMB for renewal and 
extension. These information collections are found in 49 CFR Parts 192, 
195, and 199 of the pipeline safety regulations. PHMSA has revised the 
burden estimates, where appropriate, to reflect current reporting 
levels or adjustments based on changes made since the last information 
collection approvals. PHMSA is now requesting that OMB grant a three-
year term of approval for both information collections.
    Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, PHMSA is required 
to obtain OMB approval for information collections. The term 
``information collection'' includes all work related to preparing and 
disseminating information related to these information collection 
requirements including completing paperwork, gathering information, and 
conducting telephone calls. PHMSA published a notice providing a 60-day 
period for comments on the renewal of information in the Federal 
Register on Friday 8, 2007 (72 FR 31896-31897), and received no 
comments. PHMSA invites comments on whether the proposed information 
collections are necessary for DOT's proper performance. The comments 
may include (1) whether the information will have practical utility; 
(2) the accuracy of DOT's estimate of the burden of the proposed 
information collections; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and 
clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to minimize the 
burden of the information collection on respondents, including the use 
of automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    Title of Information Collection Request: Reporting of Safety-
Realted Conditions ono Gas, Hazardous Liquid and Carbon Dioxide 
Pipelines and Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities.

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    OMB Control Number: 2137-0578.
    Summary: Operators of a gas, hazardous liquid, and carbon dioxide 
pipeline (except master meter) or a liquefied natural gas facility are 
required to submit to DOT a written report on any safety-related 
condition that cause a significant change or restriction in the 
operation of facilities or a condition that is a hazard to life, 
property, or the environment (49 U.S.C. 60102). PHMSA uses the 
information collected to identify safety-related trends and takes 
action to reduce pipeline accidents and incidents.
    Type of Information Collection Request: Renewal of Existing 
Collection.
    Respondents: 127.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 762 hours.
    Estimated Cost: $49,340.
    Titel of Information Collection Request: Drug and Alcohol Testing 
of Pipeline Operators.
    OMB Control Number: 2137-0579.
    Summary: Operators are required to conduct drug and alcohol testing 
of covered employees who perform operation, maintenance, or emergency-
response functions regulated by 49 CFR Pars 192, 193, or 195 (49 CFR 
Part 199 and 49 CFR Part 40). PHMSA uses this information to deter and 
detect illegal drug use and alcohol misuse in the pipeline industry.
    Type of Information Collection Request: Renewal of Existing 
Collection.
    Respondents: 2,419.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 2,963 hours.
    Estimated Cost: $153,314.

    Issued in Washington, DC on August 7, 2007.
Florence L. Hamn,
Director of Regulations, Office of Pipeline Safety.
[FR Doc. 07-3941 Filed 8-10-07; 8:45 am]
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