Request for Public Comments and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Approval of an Existing Information Collection (2137-0614), 6664-6665 [E7-2223]

Download as PDF 6664 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 28 / Monday, February 12, 2007 / Notices 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 an Existing Information Collection (2137–0522) Note: All comments will be posted without changes or edits to https://dms.dot.gov including any personal information provided. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice requests public participation in the OMB approval process for the renewal of an existing PHMSA information collection. This renewal of information complies with the natural gas pipeline operator’s reporting requirements. PHMSA is requesting OMB approval for renewal of this information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. With this notice, PHMSA invites the public to submit comments over the next 60 days on ways to minimize the burden associated with the collection of information related to natural gas pipelines operator’s reports. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 13, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments should reference Docket No. PHMSA–98–4957 and may be submitted in the following ways: • DOT Web Site: https://dms.dot.gov. To submit comments on the DOT electronic docket site, click ‘‘Comment/ Submissions,’’ click ‘‘Continue,’’ fill in the requested information, click ‘‘Continue,’’ enter your comment, then click ‘‘Submit.’’ • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. • Mail: Docket Management System: U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– 0001. • Hand Delivery: DOT Docket Management System; Room PL–401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • E-Gov Web Site: https:// www.Regulations.gov. This site allows the public to enter comments on any Federal Register notice issued by any agency. Instructions: You should identify the docket number, PHMSA–98–4957, at the beginning of your comments. If you mail your comments, you should send two copies. If you wish to receive confirmation that PHMSA received your VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:52 Feb 09, 2007 Jkt 211001 comments, you should include a selfaddressed stamped postcard. Internet users may submit comments at https:// www.regulations.gov, and may access all comments received by DOT at https:// dms.dot.gov by performing a simple search for the docket number. Privacy Act Statement: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments received for any of our dockets. You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477) or you may visit https://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: L.E. Herrick at (202) 366–5523, or by e-mail at le.herrick@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments are invited on whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department. These include (1) Whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the Department’s estimate of the burden of the information collections; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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. PHMSA collects information on distribution, transmission, and gathering pipeline incidents as part of its efforts to minimize natural gas pipeline failures. The requirements for reporting are found in 49 CFR Part 191. PHMSA requires the immediate telephonic notification (§ 191.5) to address potentially significant safety issues related to an incident. The follow-up individual reports for each incident (§§ 191.9 and 191.15) are submitted within 30 days of the incident. PHMSA also requires operators to submit an annual report containing system information. These reports enable PHMSA to identify and evaluate existing and potential pipeline safety problems and to develop statistical and data/safety reports. A copy of these report forms can be found in the docket for this information collection renewal. As used in this notice, the term ‘‘information collection’’ includes all work related to preparing and disseminating information related to these recordkeeping requirements including completing paperwork, PO 00000 Frm 00148 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 gathering information, and conducting telephone calls. Type of Information Collection Request: Renewal of existing collection. Title of Information Collection: Incident and Annual Reports for Gas Pipeline Operators. Respondents: 2100 gas pipeline operators. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 36,105 hours. Issued in Washington, DC, on February 6, 2007. Florence L. Hamn, Director of Regulations, Office of Pipeline Safety. [FR Doc. E7–2222 Filed 2–9–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–60–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket: PHMSA–98–4957] Request for Public Comments and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Approval of an Existing Information Collection (2137–0614) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice requests public participation in the OMB approval process regarding the renewal of an existing PHMSA information collection. This renewal of information complies with the hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipeline operator’s annual report requirement. PHMSA is requesting OMB approval for renewal of this information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. With this notice, PHMSA invites the public to submit comments over the next 60 days on ways to minimize the burden associated with the collection of information related to the hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipelines operator’s annual report. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 13, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments should reference Docket No. PHMSA–98–4957 and may be submitted in the following ways: • DOT Web Site: https://dms.dot.gov. To submit comments on the DOT electronic docket site, click ‘‘Comment/ Submissions,’’ click ‘‘Continue,’’ fill in the requested information, click ‘‘Continue,’’ enter your comment, then click ‘‘Submit.’’ • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. E:\FR\FM\12FEN1.SGM 12FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 28 / Monday, February 12, 2007 / Notices • Mail: Docket Management System: U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– 0001. • Hand Delivery: DOT Docket Management System; Room PL–401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • E-Gov Web Site: https:// www.Regulations.gov. This site allows the public to enter comments on any Federal Register notice issued by any agency. Instructions: You should identify the docket number, PHMSA–98–4957, at the beginning of your comments. If you mail your comments, you should send two copies. If you wish to receive confirmation that PHMSA received your comments, you should include a selfaddressed stamped postcard. Internet users may submit comments at https:// www.regulations.gov, and may access all comments received by DOT at https:// dms.dot.gov by performing a simple search for the docket number. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Note: All comments will be posted without changes or edits to https://dms.dot.gov, including any personal information provided. Privacy Act Statement: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments received for any of our dockets. You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477) or you may visit https://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: L.E. Herrick at (202) 366–5523, or by e-mail at le.herrick@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments are invited on whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department. These include (1) Whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the Department’s estimate of the burden of the information collections; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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. PHMSA requires operators to complete and submit an annual report (49 CFR 195.49). The operator provides details about the crude oil, highly volatile liquid (including anhydrous ammonia), petroleum products, or carbon dioxide pipeline systems operated at the end of the previous year. VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:52 Feb 09, 2007 Jkt 211001 These reports enable PHMSA to identify and evaluate existing and potential pipeline safety problems and to develop statistical and data/safety reports. A copy of this report (Form PHMSA F7000.1.1) is available in the docket for this information collection renewal. As used in this notice, the term ‘‘information collection’’ includes all work related to preparing and disseminating information related to this recordkeeping requirement including completing paperwork, gathering information, and conducting telephone calls. Type of Information Collection Request: Renewal of existing collection. Title of Information Collection: Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Operator Annual Reports. Respondents: 298 hazardous liquid pipeline operators completing 447 annual reports. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 5,364 hours. Issued in Washington, DC, on February 6, 2007. Florence L. Hamn, Director of Regulations, Office of Pipeline Safety. [FR Doc. E7–2223 Filed 2–9–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–60–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Research and Innovative Technology Administration [Docket No. BTS–2005–22232] Notice of Request for Clearance of a New Information Collection: Omnibus Household Survey Program Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the BTS to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB’s) approval for a new information collection related to the use of and satisfaction with the nation’s transportation system. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 13, 2007. ADDRESSES: You can mail or handdeliver comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Dockets Management System (DMS). You may submit your comments by mail PO 00000 Frm 00149 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6665 or in person to the Docket Clerk, Docket No. BTS–2005–22232, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–0001. Comments should identify the docket number; paper comments should be submitted in duplicate. The DMS is open for examination and copying, at the above address, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. If you wish to receive confirmation of receipt of your written comments, please include a selfaddressed, stamped postcard with the following statement: ‘‘Comments on Docket BTS–2005–22232.’’ The Docket Clerk will date stamp the postcard prior to returning it to you via the U.S. mail. Please note that due to delays in the delivery of U.S. mail to Federal offices in Washington, DC, we recommend that persons consider an alternative method (the Internet, fax, or professional delivery service) to submit comments to the docket and ensure their timely receipt at U.S. DOT. You may fax your comments to the DMS at (202) 493– 2251. If you wish to file comments using the Internet, you may use the DOT DMS Web site at https://dms.dot.gov. Please follow the online instructions for submitting an electronic comment. You can also review comments on-line at the DMS Web site at https://dms.dot.gov. The electronic docket is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. Please follow the instructions online for more information and help. An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded using a modem and suitable communications software from the Government Printing Office Electronic Bulletin Board Service at telephone number 202–512–1661. Internet users may reach the Federal Register’s home page at https:// www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/ and the Government Printing Office’s database at https://www.gpoaccess.gov/ nara/. Please note that anyone is able to electronically search all comments received into our docket management system 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 19475– 19570) or you may review the Privacy Act Statement at https://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. June Taylor Jones, (202) 366–4743, Passenger Travel Program Manager, BTS, RITA, Department of E:\FR\FM\12FEN1.SGM 12FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 28 (Monday, February 12, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6664-6665]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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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 
(OMB) Approval of an Existing Information Collection (2137-0614)

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), 
DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This notice requests public participation in the OMB approval 
process regarding the renewal of an existing PHMSA information 
collection. This renewal of information complies with the hazardous 
liquid and carbon dioxide pipeline operator's annual report 
requirement. PHMSA is requesting OMB approval for renewal of this 
information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. With 
this notice, PHMSA invites the public to submit comments over the next 
60 days on ways to minimize the burden associated with the collection 
of information related to the hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide 
pipelines operator's annual report.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 13, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Comments should reference Docket No. PHMSA-98-4957 and may 
be submitted in the following ways:
     DOT Web Site: https://dms.dot.gov. To submit comments on 
the DOT electronic docket site, click ``Comment/Submissions,'' click 
``Continue,'' fill in the requested information, click ``Continue,'' 
enter your comment, then click ``Submit.''
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.

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     Mail: Docket Management System: U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, 
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: DOT Docket Management System; Room PL-401 
on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays.
     E-Gov Web Site: https://www.Regulations.gov. This site 
allows the public to enter comments on any Federal Register notice 
issued by any agency.
    Instructions: You should identify the docket number, PHMSA-98-4957, 
at the beginning of your comments. If you mail your comments, you 
should send two copies. If you wish to receive confirmation that PHMSA 
received your comments, you should include a self-addressed stamped 
postcard. Internet users may submit comments at https://
www.regulations.gov, and may access all comments received by DOT at 
https://dms.dot.gov by performing a simple search for the docket number.

    Note: All comments will be posted without changes or edits to 
https://dms.dot.gov, including any personal information provided.

    Privacy Act Statement: Anyone may search the electronic form of all 
comments received for any of our dockets. You may review DOT's complete 
Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 
2000 (65 FR 19477) or you may visit https://dms.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: L.E. Herrick at (202) 366-5523, or by 
e-mail at le.herrick@dot.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments are invited on whether the proposed 
information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the 
functions of the Department. These include (1) Whether the information 
will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the Department's 
estimate of the burden of the information collections; (3) ways to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and (4) 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.
    PHMSA requires operators to complete and submit an annual report 
(49 CFR 195.49). The operator provides details about the crude oil, 
highly volatile liquid (including anhydrous ammonia), petroleum 
products, or carbon dioxide pipeline systems operated at the end of the 
previous year. These reports enable PHMSA to identify and evaluate 
existing and potential pipeline safety problems and to develop 
statistical and data/safety reports. A copy of this report (Form PHMSA 
F7000.1.1) is available in the docket for this information collection 
renewal.
    As used in this notice, the term ``information collection'' 
includes all work related to preparing and disseminating information 
related to this recordkeeping requirement including completing 
paperwork, gathering information, and conducting telephone calls.
    Type of Information Collection Request: Renewal of existing 
collection.
    Title of Information Collection: Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Operator 
Annual Reports.
    Respondents: 298 hazardous liquid pipeline operators completing 447 
annual reports.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 5,364 hours.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 6, 2007.
Florence L. Hamn,
Director of Regulations, Office of Pipeline Safety.
[FR Doc. E7-2223 Filed 2-9-07; 8:45 am]
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