Request for Public Comments and Office of Management and Budget Approval of Existing Information Collection Requirements (2137-0578 and 2137-0579), 31896-31897 [E7-11077]

Download as PDF 31896 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 110 / Friday, June 8, 2007 / Notices collections that solicit voluntary opinions and will not involve information that is required by regulations. Respondents: State and local government, public and private transit operators, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), transit constituents, and other stakeholders. Estimated Annual Burden on Respondents: 1 hour for each of the 1,800 respondents. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 1,800 hours. Frequency: Annual. Issued: June 5, 2007. Ann M. Linnertz, Associate Administrator for Administration. [FR Doc. E7–11117 Filed 6–7–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–57–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Information Collection abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The nature of the information collection is described as well as its expected burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on March 5, 2007. No comments were received. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 9, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Ann Thomas, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: (202) 366–2646; Fax: (202) 493–2180, or e-mail: patricia.thomas@dot.gov. Copies of this collection also can be obtained from that office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Maritime Administration (MARAD) Title: Merchant Marine Medals and Awards. OMB Control No.: 2133–0506. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection. Affected Public: Masters, officers and crew members of U.S. ships. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:14 Jun 07, 2007 Jkt 211001 Forms: None. Abstract: This information collection provides a method of awarding merchant marine medals and decorations to masters, officers, and crew members of U.S. ships in recognition of their service in areas of danger during the operations by the Armed Forces of the United States in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Operation Desert Storm. Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 900 hours. Addressee: Send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: MARAD Desk Officer. Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency’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 best assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. Dated: June 4, 2007. Daron T. Threet, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E7–11128 Filed 6–7–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P 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 Collection Requirements (2137–0578 and 2137–0579) approval process for the renewal and extension of two information collection requirements: ‘‘Reporting of SafetyRelated Conditions on Gas, Hazardous Liquid, and Carbon Dioxide Pipelines and Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities’’ and ‘‘Drug and Alcohol Testing of Pipeline Operators.’’ PHMSA invites the public to submit comments over the next 60 days on whether the collection of this information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of DOT. DATES: Submit comments on or before August 7, 2007. ADDRESSES: Reference Docket PHMSA– 98–4957 and submit comments in one of 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, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W12– 140, Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: DOT Docket Management System; 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 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. To receive confirmation that PHMSA received your comments, 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. AGENCY: Note: PHMSA posts all comments without changes or edits to https://dms.dot.gov, including any personal information provided. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice requests public participation in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 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 was published in the Federal Register on Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice and request for comments. PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\08JNN1.SGM 08JNN1 31897 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 110 / Friday, June 8, 2007 / Notices April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477), and is on the Web at https://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger Little at (202) 366–4569, or by e-mail at roger.little@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice identifies two existing information collection requirements PHMSA is submitting to OMB for renewal and extension. These collection requirements are in 49 CFR parts 192, 193, 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 OMB approvals. PHMSA is now requesting that OMB grant a three-year term of approval for each requirement. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, PHMSA invites comments on whether the renewal and extension of the existing information collection requirements are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of DOT. Information collection includes all work related to preparing and disseminating information related to this information collection requirements, including completing paperwork, gathering information, and conducting telephone calls. 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 requirements on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Number of respondents OMB control No. Regulation title 2137–0578 ........ 127 762 2419 2,963 Reporting of Safety-Related Conditions on Gas, Hazardous Liquid and Carbon Dioxide Pipelines and Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities. Drug and Alcohol Testing of Pipeline Operators ...................................................................... 2137–0579 ........ Title 49 of the United States Code § 60102 requires operators of gas, hazardous liquid, and carbon dioxide pipelines, or liquefied natural gas facilities to submit a written report on any safety-related conditions that cause a significant operational change or restriction that presents a hazard to life, property, or the environment. PHMSA uses this information to identify safetyrelated trends and take action to reduce pipeline accidents and incidents. Part 199 require pipeline operators to conduct drug and alcohol testing of employees who perform operation, maintenance, or emergency-response functions. PHMSA uses this information to reduce pipeline accidents and incidents by deterring and detecting illegal drug use and alcohol misuse in the pipeline industry. Issued in Washington, DC on June 4, 2007. Florence L. Hamn, Director of Regulations, Office of Pipeline Safety. [FR Doc. E7–11077 Filed 6–7–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–60–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [STB Finance Docket No. 34989] pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Estimated total annual burden (hours) Ozark Valley Railroad—Acquisition and Operation Exemption—The Kansas City Southern Railway Company Ozark Valley Railroad (OVRR), a noncarrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.31 to: (1) Acquire by purchase from The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCSR) VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:14 Jun 07, 2007 Jkt 211001 and to operate a portion of the KCSR Fulton Branch between milepost 3.0 near Mexico, MO, and milepost 24.99 at Fulton, MO; 1 (2) lease from KCSR and to operate the portion of the Fulton Branch between milepost 0.0 and milepost 3.0; and (3) acquire from KCSR and to operate over incidental and overhead trackage rights to interchange over the portion of the KCSR Roodhouse Subdivision from milepost 321.0 near Arthur, MO, to milepost 329.0 near Mexico, including the connection with the Fulton Branch at milepost 326.3 at Mexico, and designated yard tracks at Mexico. The lines total of approximately 24.99 miles of acquired or leased line and approximately 8 miles of overhead or incidental trackage rights and are located in Audrain and Callaway Counties, MO. KCSR certifies that its projected revenues as a result of this transaction will not exceed those that would qualify it as a Class III rail carrier, and further certifies that its projected annual revenues will not exceed $5 million. The earliest this transaction may be consummated is June 24, 2007, the effective date of the exemption (30 days after the exemption was filed). If the verified notice contains false or misleading information, the exemption is void ab initio. Petitions to revoke the exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) may be filed at any time. The filing of a petition to revoke will not automatically stay the transaction. Petitions to stay must be filed no later 1 The transaction will also include acquisition and operation of the Arthur Industrial Spur (approximately 2.565 miles in length connecting to the KCSR Roodhouse Subdivision at the siding located at milepost 322.9 at Arthur, MO). PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 than June 15, 2007 (at least 7 days before the exemption becomes effective). An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to STB Finance Docket No. 34989 must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423– 0001. In addition, one copy of each pleading must be served on Charles H. Montange, 426 NW 162nd St., Seattle, WA 98177. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at https:// www.stb.dot.gov. Decided: June 1, 2007. By the Board, David M. Konschnik, Director, Office of Proceedings. Vernon A. Williams, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–11101 Filed 6–7–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request June 4, 2007. The Department of the Treasury has submitted the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the E:\FR\FM\08JNN1.SGM 08JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 110 (Friday, June 8, 2007)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E7-11077]


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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 Collection Requirements (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 requests public participation in the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) approval process for the renewal and extension of two 
information collection requirements: ``Reporting of Safety-Related 
Conditions on Gas, Hazardous Liquid, and Carbon Dioxide Pipelines and 
Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities'' and ``Drug and Alcohol Testing of 
Pipeline Operators.'' PHMSA invites the public to submit comments over 
the next 60 days on whether the collection of this information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of DOT.

DATES: Submit comments on or before August 7, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Reference Docket PHMSA-98-4957 and submit comments in one of 
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, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W12-140, Washington, 
DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: DOT Docket Management System; 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 
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. 
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 was published in the Federal Register on

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April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477), and is on the Web at https://dms.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger Little at (202) 366-4569, or by 
e-mail at roger.little@dot.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice identifies two existing 
information collection requirements PHMSA is submitting to OMB for 
renewal and extension. These collection requirements are in 49 CFR 
parts 192, 193, 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 
OMB approvals. PHMSA is now requesting that OMB grant a three-year term 
of approval for each requirement.
    Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, PHMSA invites 
comments on whether the renewal and extension of the existing 
information collection requirements are necessary for the proper 
performance of the functions of DOT. Information collection includes 
all work related to preparing and disseminating information related to 
this information collection requirements, including completing 
paperwork, gathering information, and conducting telephone calls. 
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 requirements on 
respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.

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                                                                                                     Estimated
            OMB control No.                          Regulation title                Number of     total annual
                                                                                    respondents   burden (hours)
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2137-0578..............................  Reporting of Safety-Related Conditions              127             762
                                          on Gas, Hazardous Liquid and Carbon
                                          Dioxide Pipelines and Liquefied
                                          Natural Gas Facilities.
2137-0579..............................  Drug and Alcohol Testing of Pipeline               2419           2,963
                                          Operators.
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    Title 49 of the United States Code Sec.  60102 requires operators 
of gas, hazardous liquid, and carbon dioxide pipelines, or liquefied 
natural gas facilities to submit a written report on any safety-related 
conditions that cause a significant operational change or restriction 
that presents a hazard to life, property, or the environment. PHMSA 
uses this information to identify safety-related trends and take action 
to reduce pipeline accidents and incidents. Part 199 require pipeline 
operators to conduct drug and alcohol testing of employees who perform 
operation, maintenance, or emergency-response functions. PHMSA uses 
this information to reduce pipeline accidents and incidents by 
deterring and detecting illegal drug use and alcohol misuse in the 
pipeline industry.

    Issued in Washington, DC on June 4, 2007.
Florence L. Hamn,
Director of Regulations, Office of Pipeline Safety.
[FR Doc. E7-11077 Filed 6-7-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-60-P
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