Agency Reorganization: Nomenclature Change and Technical Amendments, 11135-11140 [05-4123]

Agencies

• Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
• DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 8, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 11135-11140]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-4123]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

49 CFR Parts 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 198, and 199

RIN 2137-AD77


Agency Reorganization: Nomenclature Change and Technical 
Amendments

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Norman Y. Mineta Research and Special 
Programs Improvement Act, which reorganized the Department's pipeline 
and hazardous materials safety programs into the new Pipeline and 
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), this document 
revises all references to the former Research and Special Programs 
Administration (RSPA) in 49 CFR parts 190 through 199 to reflect the 
creation of PHMSA. This document also updates the Office of Pipeline 
Safety's internet and mailing addresses, docket procedures, titles, 
section numbers, penalty considerations and cap adjustments, 
terminology, and other changes conforming part 190 with the Pipeline 
Safety Improvement Act of 2002. The amendments made by this rule 
reflect the changed organizational posture of the agency and update the 
part 190 enforcement procedures to reflect current public law. This 
rule does not impose any new operating requirements on pipeline owners 
and operators.

DATES: This final rule is effective March 8, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lawrence White, Attorney-Advisor, 
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Office of the 
Chief Counsel, 400 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Tel: (202) 
366-4400. Fax: (202) 366-7041. E-mail: lawrence.white@dot.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background and Summary

    In accordance with the Norman Y. Mineta Research and Special 
Programs Improvement Act (Pub. L. 108-426, 118 Stat. 2423; Nov. 30, 
2004) (the ``Mineta Act''), which reorganized the Department's pipeline 
and hazardous materials safety programs into the new PHMSA, this 
document revises all references to the former RSPA in 49 CFR parts 190-
199 to reflect the creation of PHMSA. This document also makes 
conforming changes reflecting the enactment of the Pipeline Safety 
Improvement Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-355, 116 Stat. 2985; Dec. 17, 
2002) (the ``PSI Act'') including changes to the Office of Pipeline 
Safety's (OPS') Internet and mailing addresses, docket procedures, 
titles, section numbers, penalty considerations and cap adjustments, 
terminology, and other editorial changes to enhance the clarity and 
consistency of the part 190 enforcement procedures used by the agency. 
The amendments made by this rule reflect the changed organizational 
posture of the agency and update the part 190 enforcement procedures to 
reflect current public law. This rule does not impose any new operating

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requirements on pipeline owners and operators.
    The following is a summary of the nomenclature changes, updates to 
the enforcement procedures in part 190, and other technical amendments 
made to the affected sections of 49 CFR under this final rule. It does 
not include all editorial and typographical corrections and other minor 
amendments that were made to enhance the clarity and consistency of the 
enforcement procedures used by the agency.
     In 49 CFR parts 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 198, and 
199, the term ``Research and Special Programs Administration'' is 
changed to ``Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration'' 
everywhere it appears, and the abbreviation ``RSPA'' is changed to 
``PHMSA'' everywhere it appears (see Mineta Act, Sec. 2; 49 U.S.C. 
108).
     In Sec.  190.203, the procedure used by OPS to request 
that pipeline operators afford their assistance with pipeline incident 
investigations is specified in paragraph (e) (see PSI Act Sec. 10(a); 
49 U.S.C. 60118(e)).
     In Sec. Sec.  190.213 and 190.215, the time period within 
which the Administrator issues final orders and takes action on 
petitions for reconsideration is updated to reflect the Administrator's 
policy of issuing such orders and decisions expeditiously and providing 
notice if substantial delays are expected.
     In Sec.  190.223, paragraph (a) is amended to reflect the 
statutory increase in the maximum civil penalty amount of $25,000 per 
violation per day, with a $500,000 cap for any related series of 
violations, to $100,000 per violation per day with a $1,000,000 cap 
(see PSI Act Sec. 8(b); 49 U.S.C. 60122(a)(1)).
     In Sec.  190.223, the civil penalty of up to $1,000 for 
violation of the whistleblower protection provisions is specified in 
paragraph (d) (see PSI Act Sec. 6(b); 49 U.S.C. 60122(a)).
     In Sec.  190.225, the penalty assessment considerations 
are amended by specifying environmental impact as a factor that must be 
considered, and any economic benefit from the violation as a factor 
that may be considered (see PSI Act Sec. 8(b); 49 U.S.C. 60122(b)).
     In Sec.  190.229, paragraph (c) is amended by specifying 
intentional damage to intrastate pipeline facilities as an act subject 
to criminal penalties (see PSI Act Sec. 8(c); 49 U.S.C. 60123(b)).
     In Sec.  190.229, knowingly and willfully engaging in 
excavation activity that results in property damage, serious injury, or 
death, without first using an available One-Call notification system is 
specified as an act subject to criminal penalties in paragraph (e) (see 
PSI Act Sec. 3(c); 49 U.S.C. 60123(d)).
     In Sec.  190.233, the term ``hazardous facility order'' is 
changed to ``corrective action order'' everywhere it appears and the 
title of the section is amended (see PSI Act Sec. 8(a); 49 U.S.C. 
60112(d)).
     In Sec.  190.233, wherever the phrase ``* * * hazardous to 
life or property'' appears, the phrase ``or the environment'' is added 
after the word property (see PSI Act Sec. 8(a); 49 U.S.C. 60112(a)).
     In Sec.  190.235, civil penalties are specified as an 
available U.S. District Court remedy, and the title of the section is 
amended. Operators should note that OPS believes that the caps that 
apply to civil penalties that are assessed in administrative 
proceedings would not apply to civil penalties assessed in U.S. 
District Court actions (see PSI Act Sec. 8(b); 49 U.S.C. 60120(a)).

Public Notice and Effective Date

    This final rule reflects the changed organizational posture of the 
Department due to the establishment of PHMSA, changes nomenclature, and 
updates the part 190 enforcement procedures to reflect current public 
law. As such, this final rule is ministerial in nature and relates only 
to agency organization, procedure and practice. This final rule does 
not impose substantive requirements on the public and the agency does 
not expect to receive substantive comments on the rule. Accordingly, 
notice and comment on this rule is unnecessary under 5 U.S.C. 553(b).
    With respect to the effective date, because this rule relates only 
to agency organization, procedure and practice, does not impose 
substantive requirements on the public, and its expeditious issuance 
facilitates the Department's ability to meet the statutory 
implementation requirements of the Mineta Act, we find that there is 
good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(d) to make this rule effective on March 
8, 2005.

Rulemaking 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 under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 
11034; Feb. 26, 1979). Because this rule only changes nomenclature to 
reflect the organizational posture of the agency and updates the part 
190 enforcement procedures to reflect current public law, it has no 
economic impact on regulated entities and preparation of a regulatory 
impact analysis was not warranted.

B. Executive Order 13132

    This final rule has been analyzed in accordance with the principles 
and criteria contained in Executive Order 13132 (``Federalism''). This 
rule does not introduce any regulation that: (1) Has substantial direct 
effects on the states, the relationship between the national government 
and the states, or the distribution of power and responsibilities among 
the various levels of government; (2) imposes substantial direct 
compliance costs on state and local governments; or (3) preempts state 
law. Therefore, the consultation and funding requirements of Executive 
Order 13132 do not apply. Further, this rule does not have sufficient 
impacts on federalism to warrant the preparation of a federalism 
assessment.

C. Executive Order 13175

    This final rule has been analyzed in accordance with the principles 
and criteria contained in Executive Order 13175 (``Consultation and 
Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments''). Because this rule does 
not significantly or uniquely affect the communities of the Indian 
tribal governments, the funding and consultation requirements of 
Executive Order 13175 do not apply.

D. Executive Order 13211

    This final rule is not a significant energy action under Executive 
Order 13211. It is not a significant regulatory action under Executive 
Order 12866 and is not likely to have a significant adverse effect on 
the supply, distribution, or use of energy. Further, this rule has not 
been designated by the Administrator of the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs as a significant energy action.

E. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    Because this final rule only changes nomenclature to reflect the 
organizational posture of the agency, amends agency internal practice 
and procedure, and will have no direct or indirect economic impacts for 
government units, businesses, or other organizations, I certify that 
this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities.

F. Paperwork Reduction Act

    This final rule contains no new information collection requirements 
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additional paperwork burdens. Therefore, submitting an analysis of the 
burdens to OMB pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act was unnecessary.

G. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    This final 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, as adjusted for inflation, 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.

H. Environmental Assessment

    Because this final rule involves agency practices and procedures 
and does not impose any new requirements on pipeline operators, there 
are no significant environmental impacts associated with this rule.

List of Subjects

49 CFR Part 190

    Administrative practice and procedure, Penalties.

49 CFR Part 191

    Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

49 CFR Part 192

    Pipeline safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

49 CFR Part 193

    Pipeline safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

49 CFR Part 194

    Oil Pollution, Pipeline safety, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

49 CFR Part 195

    Pipeline safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

49 CFR Part 198

    Grant programs-transportation, Pipeline safety, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements.

49 CFR Part 199

    Drug testing, Pipeline safety, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.


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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Pipeline and Hazardous 
Materials Safety Administration amends 49 CFR parts 190, 191, 192, 193, 
194, 195, 198, and 199 as follows:

PART 190--PIPELINE SAFETY PROGRAMS AND RULEMAKING PROCEDURES

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

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321; 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127, 60101 et seq.; 
49 CFR 1.53.


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2. In 49 CFR part 190, remove the words ``Research and Special Programs 
Administration'' and add, in their place, the words ``Pipeline and 
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration'' in the following places:
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a. Section 190.1(a);
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b. Section 190.3 in three places;
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c. Section 190.9(b)((1)(ii) and (b)(2);
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d. Section 190.211(c); e. Section 190.231 in two places;
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f. Section 190.233(c)(3);
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g. Section 190.301;
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h. Section 190.303;
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i. Section 190.305(a);
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j. Section 190.307; and
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k. Section 190.309.

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3. In 49 CFR part 190, remove the abbreviation ``RSPA'' and add, in its 
place, the abbreviation ``PHMSA'' in the following places:
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a. Section 190.3;
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b. Section 190.7(a) in three places, (h), (i) in two places, and (j) in 
two places;
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c. Section 190.11(a)(1) in two places, (a)(2), (b), and (b)(2);
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d. Section 190.203(a), (b)(6), and (d) in two places; and
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e. Section 190.235.

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4. Amend Sec.  190.203 by revising the section heading, redesignating 
paragraph (e) as paragraph (f), and adding a new paragraph (e) to read 
as follows:


Sec.  190.203  Inspections and investigations.

* * * * *
    (e) If a representative of the DOT investigates an incident 
involving a pipeline facility, OPS may request that the operator make 
available to the representative all records and information that 
pertain to the incident in any way, including integrity management 
plans and test results, and that the operator afford all reasonable 
assistance in the investigation.
    (f) When the information obtained from an inspection or from other 
appropriate sources indicates that further OPS action is warranted, the 
OPS may issue a warning letter under Sec.  190.205 or initiate one or 
more of the enforcement proceedings prescribed in Sec. Sec.  190.207 
through 190.235.

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5. Amend Sec.  190.213 by revising paragraph (e) to read as follows:


Sec.  190.213  Final order.

* * * * *
    (e) It is the policy of the Associate Administrator, OPS to issue a 
final order under this section expeditiously. In cases where a 
substantial delay is expected, notice of that fact and the date by 
which it is expected that action will be taken is provided to the 
respondent upon request and whenever practicable.

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6. Amend Sec.  190.215 by revising paragraph (f) to read as follows:


Sec.  190.215  Petitions for reconsideration.

* * * * *
    (f) It is the policy of the Associate Administrator, OPS to issue 
notice of the action taken on a petition for reconsideration 
expeditiously. In cases where a substantial delay is expected, notice 
of that fact and the date by which it is expected that action will be 
taken is provided to the respondent upon request and whenever 
practicable.

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7. Amend Sec.  190.223 by redesignating paragraph (d) as paragraph (e), 
adding a new paragraph (d), and revising paragraph (a) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  190.223  Maximum penalties.

    (a) Any person who is determined to have violated a provision of 49 
U.S.C. 60101 et seq., or any regulation or order issued thereunder, is 
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $100,000 for each violation 
for each day the violation continues except that the maximum civil 
penalty may not exceed $1,000,000 for any related series of violations.
* * * * *
    (d) Any person who is determined to have violated any standard or 
order under 49 U.S.C. 60129 shall be subject to a civil penalty not to 
exceed $1,000, which shall be in addition to any other penalties to 
which such person may be subject under paragraph (a) of this section.
    (e) No person shall be subject to a civil penalty under this 
section for the violation of any requirement of this subchapter and an 
order issued under Sec.  190.217, Sec.  190.219, or Sec.  190.233 if 
both violations are based on the same act.

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8. Revise Sec.  190.225 to read as follows:


Sec.  190.225  Assessment considerations.

    In determining the amount of a civil penalty under this part,
    (a) The Associate Administrator, OPS shall consider:
    (1) The nature, circumstances and gravity of the violation, 
including adverse impact on the environment;
    (2) The degree of the respondent's culpability;
    (3) The respondent's history of prior offenses;
    (4) The respondent's ability to pay;
    (5) Any good faith by the respondent in attempting to achieve 
compliance;
    (6) The effect on the respondent's ability to continue in business; 
and

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    (b) The Associate Administrator, OPS may consider:
    (1) The economic benefit gained from violation, if readily 
ascertainable, without any reduction because of subsequent damages; and
    (2) Such other matters as justice may require.

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9. Amend Sec.  190.227 by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows:


Sec.  190.227  Payment of penalty.

    (a) Except for payments exceeding $10,000, payment of a civil 
penalty proposed or assessed under this subpart may be made by 
certified check or money order (containing the CPF Number for the 
case), payable to ``U.S. Department of Transportation,'' to the Federal 
Aviation Administration, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, Financial 
Operations Division (AMZ-120), P.O. Box 25770, Oklahoma City, OK 73125, 
or by wire transfer through the Federal Reserve Communications System 
(Fedwire) to the account of the U.S. Treasury. Payments exceeding 
$10,000 must be made by wire transfer.
* * * * *

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10. Amend Sec.  190.229 by redesignating paragraph (e) as paragraph 
(f), adding a new paragraph (e), and revising paragraph (c) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  190.229  Criminal penalties generally.

* * * * *
    (c) Any person who willfully and knowingly injures or destroys, or 
attempts to injure or destroy, any interstate transmission facility, 
any interstate pipeline facility, or any intrastate pipeline facility 
used in interstate or foreign commerce or in any activity affecting 
interstate or foreign commerce (as those terms are defined in 49 U.S.C. 
60101 et seq.) shall, upon conviction, be subject for each offense to a 
fine of not more than $25,000, imprisonment for a term not to exceed 15 
years, or both.
* * * * *
    (e) Any person who willfully and knowingly engages in excavation 
activity without first using an available one-call notification system 
to establish the location of underground facilities in the excavation 
area; or without considering location information or markings 
established by a pipeline facility operator; and
    (1) Subsequently damages a pipeline facility resulting in death, 
serious bodily harm, or property damage exceeding $50,000;
    (2) Subsequently damages a pipeline facility and knows or has 
reason to know of the damage but fails to promptly report the damage to 
the operator and to the appropriate authorities; or
    (3) Subsequently damages a hazardous liquid pipeline facility that 
results in the release of more than 50 barrels of product; shall, upon 
conviction, be subject for each offense to a fine of not more than 
$5,000, imprisonment for a term not to exceed 5 years, or both.
    (f) No person shall be subject to criminal penalties under 
paragraph (a) of this section for violation of any regulation and the 
violation of any order issued under Sec.  190.217, Sec.  190.219 or 
Sec.  190.229 if both violations are based on the same act.

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11. Revise Sec.  190.233 to read as follows:


Sec.  190.233  Corrective action orders.

    (a) Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this section, if the 
Associate Administrator, OPS finds, after reasonable notice and 
opportunity for hearing in accord with paragraph (c) of this section 
and Sec.  190.211(a), a particular pipeline facility to be hazardous to 
life, property, or the environment, the Associate Administrator, OPS 
shall issue an order pursuant to this section requiring the owner or 
operator of the facility to take corrective action. Corrective action 
may include suspended or restricted use of the facility, physical 
inspection, testing, repair, replacement, or other appropriate action.
    (b) The Associate Administrator, OPS may waive the requirement for 
notice and opportunity for hearing under paragraph (a) of this section 
before issuing an order pursuant to this section when the Associate 
Administrator, OPS determines that the failure to do so would result in 
the likelihood of serious harm to life, property, or the environment. 
However, the Associate Administrator, OPS shall provide an opportunity 
for a hearing as soon as is practicable after the issuance of a 
compliance order. The provisions of paragraph (c)(2) of this section 
apply to an owner or operator's decision to exercise its opportunity 
for a hearing. The purpose of such a post-order hearing is for the 
Associate Administrator, OPS to determine whether a compliance order 
should remain in effect or be rescinded or suspended in accord with 
paragraph (g) of this section.
    (c) Notice and hearing:
    (1) Written notice that OPS intends to issue an order under this 
section shall be served upon the owner or operator of an alleged 
hazardous facility in accordance with Sec.  190.5. The notice shall 
allege the existence of a hazardous facility and state the facts and 
circumstances supporting the issuance of a corrective action order. The 
notice shall also provide the owner or operator with the opportunity 
for a hearing and shall identify a time and location where a hearing 
may be held.
    (2) An owner or operator that elects to exercise its opportunity 
for a hearing under this section must notify the Associate 
Administrator, OPS of that election in writing within 10 days of 
service of the notice provided under paragraph (c)(1) of this section, 
or under paragraph (b) of this section when applicable. The absence of 
such written notification waives an owner or operator's opportunity for 
a hearing and allows the Associate Administrator, OPS to issue a 
corrective action order in accordance with paragraphs (d) through (h) 
of this section.
    (3) A hearing under this section shall be presided over by an 
attorney from the Office of Chief Counsel, Pipeline and Hazardous 
Materials Safety Administration, acting as Presiding Official, and 
conducted without strict adherence to formal rules of evidence. The 
Presiding Official presents the allegations contained in the notice 
issued under this section. The owner or operator of the alleged 
hazardous facility may submit any relevant information or materials, 
call witnesses, and present arguments on the issue of whether or not a 
corrective action order should be issued.
    (4) Within 48 hours after conclusion of a hearing under this 
section, the Presiding Official shall submit a recommendation to the 
Associate Administrator, OPS as to whether or not a corrective action 
order is required. Upon receipt of the recommendation, the Associate 
Administrator, OPS shall proceed in accordance with paragraphs (d) 
through (h) of this section. If the Associate Administrator, OPS finds 
the facility is or would be hazardous to life, property, or the 
environment, the Associate Administrator, OPS shall issue a corrective 
action order in accordance with this section. If the Associate 
Administrator, OPS does not find the facility is or would be hazardous 
to life, property, or the environment, the Associate Administrator 
shall withdraw the allegation of the existence of a hazardous facility 
contained in the notice, and promptly notify the owner or operator in 
writing by service as prescribed in Sec.  190.5.
    (d) The Associate Administrator, OPS may find a pipeline facility 
to be hazardous under paragraph (a) of this section:
    (1) If under the facts and circumstances the Associate

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Administrator, OPS determines the particular facility is hazardous to 
life, property, or the environment; or
    (2) If the pipeline facility or a component thereof has been 
constructed or operated with any equipment, material, or technique 
which the Associate Administrator, OPS determines is hazardous to life, 
property, or the environment, unless the operator involved demonstrates 
to the satisfaction of the Associate Administrator, OPS that, under the 
particular facts and circumstances involved, such equipment, material, 
or technique is not hazardous.
    (e) In making a determination under paragraph (d) of this section, 
the Associate Administrator, OPS shall consider, if relevant:
    (1) The characteristics of the pipe and other equipment used in the 
pipeline facility involved, including its age, manufacturer, physical 
properties (including its resistance to corrosion and deterioration), 
and the method of its manufacture, construction or assembly;
    (2) The nature of the materials transported by such facility 
(including their corrosive and deteriorative qualities), the sequence 
in which such materials are transported, and the pressure required for 
such transportation;
    (3) The characteristics of the geographical areas in which the 
pipeline facility is located, in particular the climatic and geologic 
conditions (including soil characteristics) associated with such areas, 
and the population density and population and growth patterns of such 
areas;
    (4) Any recommendation of the National Transportation Safety Board 
issued in connection with any investigation conducted by the Board; and
    (5) Such other factors as the Associate Administrator, OPS may 
consider appropriate.
    (f) A corrective action order shall contain the following 
information:
    (1) A finding that the pipeline facility is hazardous to life, 
property, or the environment.
    (2) The relevant facts which form the basis of that finding.
    (3) The legal basis for the order.
    (4) The nature and description of any particular corrective action 
required of the respondent.
    (5) The date by which the required corrective action must be taken 
or completed and, where appropriate, the duration of the order.
    (6) If the opportunity for a hearing was waived pursuant to 
paragraph (b) of this section, a statement that an opportunity for a 
hearing will be available at a particular time and location after 
issuance of the order.
    (g) The Associate Administrator, OPS shall rescind or suspend a 
corrective action order whenever the Associate Administrator, OPS 
determines that the facility is no longer hazardous to life, property, 
or the environment. When appropriate, however, such a rescission or 
suspension may be accompanied by a notice of probable violation issued 
under Sec.  190.207.
    (h) At any time after a corrective action order issued under this 
section has become effective, the Associate Administrator, OPS may 
request the Attorney General to bring an action for appropriate relief 
in accordance with Sec.  190.235.
    (i) Upon petition by the Attorney General, the District Courts of 
the United States shall have jurisdiction to enforce orders issued 
under this section by appropriate means.

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12. Revise Sec.  190.235 to read as follows:


Sec.  190.235  Civil actions generally.

    Whenever it appears to the Associate Administrator, OPS that a 
person has engaged, is engaged, or is about to engage in any act or 
practice constituting a violation of any provision of 49 U.S.C. 60101 
et seq., or any regulations issued thereunder, the Administrator, 
PHMSA, or the person to whom the authority has been delegated, may 
request the Attorney General to bring an action in the appropriate U.S. 
District Court for such relief as is necessary or appropriate, 
including mandatory or prohibitive injunctive relief, interim equitable 
relief, civil penalties, and punitive damages as provided under 49 
U.S.C. 60120 and 49 U.S.C. 5123.

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13. Amend Sec.  190.305 by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows:


Sec.  190.305  Regulatory dockets.

* * * * *
    (b) Any person may examine public docket material, once a docket is 
established, at the offices of the Dockets Management System, U.S. 
Department of Transportation, 400 7th Street, SW., Room PL-401, 
Washington, DC 20590, and may obtain a copy of it upon payment of a 
fee, at any time between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, excluding Federal holidays, with the exception of material 
which the Administrator, PHMSA determines should be withheld from 
public disclosure under applicable provisions of any statute 
administered by the Administrator and section 552(b) of title 5, United 
States Code. Public comments may also be submitted and reviewed by 
accessing the Dockets Management System's Web site at https://
dms.dot.gov. Inquiries and comment submissions must identify the Docket 
Number. The Dockets Management System is located on the Plaza Level of 
the Nassif Building at the above address.

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

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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.


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2. In 49 CFR part 191, remove the words ``Research and Special Programs 
Administration'' and add, in their place, the words ``Pipeline and 
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration'' in the following places:
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a. Section 191.3;
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b. Section 191.7; and
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c. Section 191.27(b).

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3. In 49 CFR part 191, remove the abbreviation ``RSPA'' and add, in its 
place, the abbreviation ``PHMSA'' in the following places:
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a. Section 191.1(b)(2) in two places; and
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b. Section 191.3.

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

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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.


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2. In 49 CFR part 192, remove the words ``Research and Special Programs 
Administration'' and add, in their place, the words ``Pipeline and 
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration'' in the following places:
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a. Section 192.3;
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b. Section 192.7(b);
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c. Section 192.727(g)(1) and (2);
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d. Section 192.949; and
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e. Section 192.951.

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3. In 49 CFR part 192, remove the abbreviation ``RSPA'' and add, in its 
place, the abbreviation ``PHMSA'' in the following places:
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a. Section 192.1(b)(2) in two places; and
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b. Section 192.10.

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4. In Sec.  192.727(g)(1) and (2), remove the e-mail address 
``roger.little@rspa.dot.gov'' and add, in its place, the e-mail address 
``roger.little@dot.gov''.

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

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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, 60118; and 49 CFR 1.53.


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2. In 49 CFR part 193, remove the words ``Research and Special Programs 
Administration'' and add, in their place, the words ``Pipeline and 
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration'' in the following places:
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a. Section 193.2007; and
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b. Section 193.2013.

PART 194--RESPONSE PLANS FOR ONSHORE OIL PIPELINES

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1. The authority citation for part 194 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231, 1321(j)(1)(C), (j)(5) and (j)(6); 
sec. 2, E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; 49 CFR 
1.53.

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2. In 49 CFR part 194, remove the words ``Research and Special Programs 
Administration'' and add, in their place, the words ``Pipeline and 
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration'' in Sec.  194.119(a).

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3. In 49 CFR part 194, remove the abbreviation ``RSPA'' and add, in its 
place, the abbreviation ``PHMSA'' in the following places:
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a. Section 194.101(a) in two places;
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b. Section 194.119(b) in two places, (c) in five places, (d) in two 
places, (e) in two places, and (f) in four places; and
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c. Section 194.121(b), (c) in two places, and (d) in four places.

PART 195--TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS BY PIPELINE

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

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


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2. In 49 CFR part 195, remove the words ``Research and Special Programs 
Administration'' and add, in their place, the words ``Pipeline and 
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration'' in the following places:
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a. Section 195.2;
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b. Section 195.3(b);
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c. Section 195.57(b);
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d. Section 195.58;
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e. Section 195.59(a) and (b); and
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f. Section 195.452(m).

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3. In 49 CFR part 195, remove the abbreviation ``RSPA'' and add, in its 
place, the abbreviation ``PHMSA'' in the following places:
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a. Section 195.1; and
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b. Section 195.9.

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4. In Sec.  195.59(a) and (b), remove the e-mail address 
``roger.little@rspa.dot.gov'' and add, in its place, the e-mail address 
``roger.little@dot.gov''.

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

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

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

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2. In 49 CFR part 198, remove the words ``Research and Special Programs 
Administration'' and add, in their place, the words ``Pipeline and 
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration'' in Sec.  198.3.
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3. In 49 CFR part 198, remove the abbreviation ``RSPA'' and add, in its 
place, the abbreviation ``PHMSA'' in Sec.  198.13(e).

PART 199--DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING

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

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


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2. In 49 CFR part 199, remove the words ``Research and Special Programs 
Administration'' and add, in their place, the words ``Pipeline and 
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration'' in the following places:
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a. Section 199.3;
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b. Section 199.7;
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c. Section 199.119(b); and
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d. Section 199.229(c).

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3. In 49 CFR part 199, remove the abbreviation ``RSPA'' and add, in its 
place, the abbreviation ``PHMSA'' in the following places:
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a. Section 199.119(a) in two places;
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b. Section 199.225(b)(4); and
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c. Section 199.229(a) in two places.

    Issued in Washington, DC on February 25, 2005.
Elaine E. Joost,
Acting Deputy Administrator.
[FR Doc. 05-4123 Filed 3-7-05; 8:45 am]
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