Request for Public Comments and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Approval of an Existing Information Collection (2137-0596), 13858-13859 [07-1439]

Download as PDF sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 13858 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 56 / Friday, March 23, 2007 / Notices required to keep a record, for each applicable vehicle, listing which standards, or portions thereof, no longer comply with the Federal motor vehicle safety standards and to provide a copy to the owner of the vehicle modified (see 49 CFR 595.7 (b) and (e) as published in the final rule). We estimate that: 1. There are approximately 2,800 vehicles modified for persons with disabilities per year by 579 businesses, therefore 2. The burden for producing the record required by 49 CFR 595.7 in accordance with paragraph (e) for those vehicles will be 933 hours per year nationwide. In the final rule we anticipated that the least costly way for a repair business to comply with this portion of the new rule would be to annotate the vehicle modification invoice as to the exemption, if any, involved with each item on the invoice. The cost of preparing the invoice is not a portion of our burden calculation, as that preparation would be done in the normal course of business. The time needed to annotate the invoice, we estimate, is 20 minutes. Therefore, the burden hours for a full year are calculated as: 2,800 vehicles x 20 minutes/vehicle = 933.3 hours. This burden includes the calculation required by 49 CFR 595.7(e)5, but not the gathering of the information required for the calculation. That information would be gathered in the normal course of the vehicle modification. The only extra burden required by the rule is the calculation of the reduction in loading carrying capacity and conveying this information to the vehicle owner. Again we are assuming that annotation on the invoice is the least burdensome way to accomplish this customer notification. There will be no additional material cost associated with compliance with this requirement since no additional materials need be used above those used to prepare the invoice in the normal course of business. We are assuming it is normal and customary in the course of vehicle modification business to prepare an invoice, to provide a copy of the invoice to the vehicle owner, and to keep a copy of the invoice for five years after the vehicle is delivered to the owner in finished form. We seek comment on whether our assumptions about the following are reasonable: 1. The document required by 49 CFR 595.7(b) and specified in paragraph (e) will need to be prepared for approximately 2800 vehicles modified nationwide per year, VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:41 Mar 22, 2007 Jkt 211001 2. Annotation of each vehicle modification invoice as to which exemptions were used will take an average of 20 minutes, and 3. It is normal in the course of vehicle modification business to prepare an invoice, to provide a copy of the invoice to the vehicle owner, and to keep a copy of the invoice for five years after the vehicle is delivered to the owner in finished form. Estimated Annual Burden: 933 hours, and $14.21. Number of Respondents: 579. 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. Issued on: March 20, 2007. Stephen R. Kratzke, Associate Administrator for Rulemaking. [FR Doc. E7–5409 Filed 3–22–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–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 (2137–0596) 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 for the renewal of an existing National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS) information collection. PHMSA is requesting OMB approval for renewal of this information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). With this notice as required by the PRA, PHMSA invites the public to submit comments over the next 60 days on whether the existing information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department. PO 00000 Frm 00124 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Comments must be submitted on or before May 22, 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: Identify the docket number, PHMSA–98–4957, at the beginning of your comments. If you mail your comments, send two copies. If you wish to receive confirmation that PHMSA received your comments, 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. DATES: Note: PHMSA posts all comments without changes or edits to https://dms.dot.gov including any personal information provided. Privacy Act Anyone can search the electronic form of all comments received in response to 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.). DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement is published in the Federal Register on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477), and on the Web at 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: Pursuant to § 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, PHMSA is inviting comments on whether the renewal of the existing NPMS information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions E:\FR\FM\23MRN1.SGM 23MRN1 sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 56 / Friday, March 23, 2007 / Notices of the Department. The comments may include (1) Whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the Department’s estimate of the burden of the proposed 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. Federal pipeline safety law (49 U.S.C. 60132) requires an operator of a pipeline facility (except distribution lines and gathering lines) to submit geospatial data appropriate for use in the Department’s NPMS. A complete data submission includes geospatial data, attribute data, metadata, public contact information for all liquefied natural gas, hazardous liquid, and gas transmission pipeline systems operated by a company. The operator must submit information in accordance with guidelines detailed in the NPMS operator standards document. Operators must update their submissions on an annual basis. Currently operators are able to submit data in paper and electronic formats. After September 30, 2007, PHMSA will cease accepting paper submissions. PHMSA is working with the approximately 2.2 percent of operators who submit paper maps to assist them in making the transition to an electronic format. A copy of the standards document is available in the docket. PHMSA uses the NPMS as a tool to support various regulatory programs, pipeline inspections, and authorized external customers. Periodic updates of operator pipeline data informs the NPMS of any changes to the data over the previous year and allows PHMSA to maintain and improve the accuracy of the information. As used in this notice, the term ‘‘information collection’’ includes all work related to preparing and disseminating information in accordance with recordkeeping requirements. Type of Information Collection Request: Renewal of Existing Collection. Title of Information Collection: National Pipeline Mapping System. Respondents: 894 pipeline operators mapping 420,117 pipeline miles. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 16,312 hours. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:41 Mar 22, 2007 Jkt 211001 Issued in Washington, DC, on March 19, 2007. Jeffrey D. Wiese, Acting Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety. [FR Doc. 07–1439 Filed 3–20–07; 1:36 pm] BILLING CODE 4910–60–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket No. PHMSA–98–4470] Pipeline Safety: Meetings of the Technical Pipeline Safety Standards Committee and the Technical Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Standards Committee Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of meeting and public workshop. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces public meetings of PHMSA’s Technical Pipeline Safety Standards Advisory Committee (TPSSC) and Technical Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Standards Committee (THLPSSC). The committees will discuss regulatory issues independently and in joint session. Each committee will vote on one regulatory proposal. The THLPSSC will vote on a proposal to extend pipeline safety regulations to the unregulated hazardous liquid gathering lines and low-stress pipelines. The TPSSC will vote on a proposal to relax regulatory requirements governing public awareness programs conducted by operators of master meter systems and certain operators of petroleum gas systems. PHMSA will also conduct a public workshop to discuss the possible use of special permits to allow variance from the seven-year reassessment interval required as part of a gas transmission integrity management program. The meetings will be on Wednesday, April 25 and Thursday, April 26, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. ADDRESSES: The committees will meet at the Washington Marriott, 1221 22nd Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037. The phone number for reservations at the hotel is 202–872–1500. Attendees staying at the hotel must make reservations as soon as possible. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information regarding this meeting contact Cheryl Whetsel at (202) DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00125 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13859 366–4431, or by e-mail at cheryl.whetsel@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Meeting Details Members of the public may attend the meetings. Lodging is available at the Washington Marriott, 1221 22nd Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037. The phone number for reservations is 202–872– 1500. The hotel will give priority to the Committee members and to the State Pipeline Safety Representatives for rooms blocked under ‘‘DOT Technical Advisory Committee Meetings.’’ PHMSA will post any additional information or changes on its Web page (https://www.phmsa.dot.gov) approximately 15 days before the meeting date. Members of the public who want to make an oral statement should notify Cheryl Whetsel before April 18. The presiding officer at the meeting may deny any request to present an oral statement and may limit the time of any presentation. Comments should reference Docket No. PHMSA–98–4470 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: Identify the docket number, PHMSA–98–4470, at the beginning of your comments. If you submit your comments by mail, submit two copies. If you wish to receive confirmation that PHMSA received your comments, 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, E:\FR\FM\23MRN1.SGM 23MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 56 (Friday, March 23, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13858-13859]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-1439]


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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 (2137-0596)

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 for the renewal of an existing National Pipeline Mapping System 
(NPMS) information collection. PHMSA is requesting OMB approval for 
renewal of this information collection under the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (PRA). With this notice as required by the PRA, PHMSA 
invites the public to submit comments over the next 60 days on whether 
the existing information collection is necessary for the proper 
performance of the functions of the Department.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 22, 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: Identify the docket number, PHMSA-98-4957, at the 
beginning of your comments. If you mail your comments, send two copies. 
If you wish to receive confirmation that PHMSA received your comments, 
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: PHMSA posts all comments without changes or edits to 
https://dms.dot.gov including any personal information provided.

Privacy Act

    Anyone can search the electronic form of all comments received in 
response to 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.). DOT's complete Privacy Act 
Statement is published in the Federal Register on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 
19477), and on the Web at 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: Pursuant to Sec.  3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, 
PHMSA is inviting comments on whether the renewal of the existing NPMS 
information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the 
functions

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of the Department. The comments may include (1) Whether the information 
will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the Department's 
estimate of the burden of the proposed 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.
    Federal pipeline safety law (49 U.S.C. 60132) requires an operator 
of a pipeline facility (except distribution lines and gathering lines) 
to submit geospatial data appropriate for use in the Department's NPMS. 
A complete data submission includes geospatial data, attribute data, 
metadata, public contact information for all liquefied natural gas, 
hazardous liquid, and gas transmission pipeline systems operated by a 
company. The operator must submit information in accordance with 
guidelines detailed in the NPMS operator standards document. Operators 
must update their submissions on an annual basis. Currently operators 
are able to submit data in paper and electronic formats. After 
September 30, 2007, PHMSA will cease accepting paper submissions. PHMSA 
is working with the approximately 2.2 percent of operators who submit 
paper maps to assist them in making the transition to an electronic 
format. A copy of the standards document is available in the docket.
    PHMSA uses the NPMS as a tool to support various regulatory 
programs, pipeline inspections, and authorized external customers. 
Periodic updates of operator pipeline data informs the NPMS of any 
changes to the data over the previous year and allows PHMSA to maintain 
and improve the accuracy of the information.
    As used in this notice, the term ``information collection'' 
includes all work related to preparing and disseminating information in 
accordance with recordkeeping requirements.
    Type of Information Collection Request: Renewal of Existing 
Collection.
    Title of Information Collection: National Pipeline Mapping System.
    Respondents: 894 pipeline operators mapping 420,117 pipeline miles.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 16,312 hours.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on March 19, 2007.
Jeffrey D. Wiese,
Acting Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety.
[FR Doc. 07-1439 Filed 3-20-07; 1:36 pm]
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