Pipeline Safety: Information Collection Activities: Mitigation of Ruptures on Onshore Gas Transmission and Gathering, Hazardous Liquid, and Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Segments Using Rupture-Mitigation Valves or Alternative Equivalent Technologies and Blending of Hydrogen Gas and Natural Gas within Gas Pipelines, 37281 [2024-09742]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 88 / Monday, May 6, 2024 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket No: PHMSA–2022–0085] Pipeline Safety: Information Collection Activities: Mitigation of Ruptures on Onshore Gas Transmission and Gathering, Hazardous Liquid, and Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Segments Using Rupture-Mitigation Valves or Alternative Equivalent Technologies and Blending of Hydrogen Gas and Natural Gas within Gas Pipelines Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice and extension of comment period. AGENCY: On March 25, 2024, PHMSA published a notice in the Federal Register inviting public comments on its intent to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval of changes to PHMSA forms to collect data on the use of rupture mitigation valves, or alternative equivalent technologies, and the blending of hydrogen gas with other natural gases within gas pipelines. In response to a petition, PHMSA is extending the deadline to submit comments. SUMMARY: The comment submission deadline for the notice published March 25, 2024 at 89 FR 20751 is extended from May 24, 2024, to June 24, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Angela Hill by phone at 202–366–1246 or by email at Angela.Hill@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 25, 2024, PHMSA published a notice in the Federal Register (89 FR 20751) inviting public comments on its intent to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval of changes to existing information collections under OMB control numbers 2137–0627 (National Registry of Pipeline and LNG Operators), 2137–0635 (Pipeline Operators), 2137–0635 (Incident Reports for Natural Gas Pipeline Operators), 2137–0629 (Annual Report for Gas Distribution Operators), 2137–0522 (Annual Reports for Gas Pipeline Operators), 2137–0614 (Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Operator Annual Reports), and 2137–0596 (National Pipeline Mapping Program). The proposed information collection changes would provide data necessary to demonstrate an alternative approach to the implementation of Recommendation P–11–11 made by the ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:02 May 03, 2024 Jkt 262001 National Transportation Safety Board and allow PHMSA to identify trends related to the blending of hydrogen gas and natural gas within gas pipelines from operator-submitted data. Comments on the proposed data collection are due on May 24, 2024. On April 1, 2024, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers, the American Gas Association, the American Petroleum Institute, the American Public Gas Association, and the GPA Midstream Association (the Associations) requested PHMSA extend the May 24, 2024, deadline to submit comments. Specifically, the Associations requested an additional 119 days to provide comments on the information collection proposal. PHMSA believes the allotted time is sufficient to provide comments on the proposed changes, however, PHMSA acknowledges the Associations request for additional time due to them also providing comments on pending rulemaking actions. PHMSA will extend the comment submission deadline from May 24, 2024, to June 24, 2024. Consistent with 49 CFR 190.323, PHMSA will consider late-filed comments to the extent practicable. Issued in Washington, DC, on April 30, 2024, under authority delegated in 49 CFR 1.97. Alan K. Mayberry, Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety. [FR Doc. 2024–09742 Filed 5–3–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–60–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of persons and vessels that have been placed on OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC’s determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons, including the identified vessels, are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for applicable date(s). SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00122 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 37281 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Bradley T. Smith, Director, tel.: 202–622–2490; Associate Director for Global Targeting, tel.: 202–622–2420; Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202–622–2480; Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, tel.: 202–622–4855; or the Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202–622– 2490. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Availability The Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions programs are available on OFAC’s website (https://www.treasury.gov/ofac). Notice of OFAC Action(s) A. On November 16, 2023, OFAC determined that the property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following persons are blocked under the relevant sanctions authority listed below: Entities 1. GALLION NAVIGATION INCORPORATED, 80 Broad Street, Monrovia, Liberia; Unit 27610–001, Building A1, IFZA Business Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Identification Number IMO 4112088 [RUSSIA–EO14024]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of Executive Order 14024 of April 15, 2021, ‘‘Blocking Property With Respect To Specified Harmful Foreign Activities of the Government of the Russian Federation,’’ 86 FR 20249, 3 CFR, 2021 Comp., p. 542 (Apr. 15, 2021) (E.O. 14024) for operating or having operated in the marine sector of the Russian Federation economy. 2. KAZAN SHIPPING INCORPORATED, Office OT 17–32, 17th Floor, Office Tower, Central Park Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Unit 27610–001, Building A1, IFZA Business Park, DDP, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Identification Number IMO 1142781 [RUSSIA–EO14024]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of E.O. 14024 for operating or having operated in the marine sector of the Russian Federation economy. 3. PROGRESS SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED, 80 Broad Street, Monrovia, Liberia; Unit 27610–001, Building A1, IFZA Business Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Identification Number IMO 4075276 [RUSSIA–EO14024]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of E.O. 14024 for operating or having operated in the marine sector of the Russian Federation economy. On November 16, 2023, OFAC also identified the following vessels as property in which a blocked person has an interest, under the relevant sanctions authority listed below: Vessels 1. NS CENTURY (A8IJ8) Crude Oil Tanker Liberia flag; Vessel Registration Identification E:\FR\FM\06MYN1.SGM 06MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 88 (Monday, May 6, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 37281]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09742]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

[Docket No: PHMSA-2022-0085]


Pipeline Safety: Information Collection Activities: Mitigation of 
Ruptures on Onshore Gas Transmission and Gathering, Hazardous Liquid, 
and Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Segments Using Rupture-Mitigation Valves or 
Alternative Equivalent Technologies and Blending of Hydrogen Gas and 
Natural Gas within Gas Pipelines

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

ACTION: Notice and extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: On March 25, 2024, PHMSA published a notice in the Federal 
Register inviting public comments on its intent to request the Office 
of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of changes to PHMSA forms to 
collect data on the use of rupture mitigation valves, or alternative 
equivalent technologies, and the blending of hydrogen gas with other 
natural gases within gas pipelines. In response to a petition, PHMSA is 
extending the deadline to submit comments.

DATES: The comment submission deadline for the notice published March 
25, 2024 at 89 FR 20751 is extended from May 24, 2024, to June 24, 
2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Angela Hill by phone at 202-366-1246 
or by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 25, 2024, PHMSA published a notice 
in the Federal Register (89 FR 20751) inviting public comments on its 
intent to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval 
of changes to existing information collections under OMB control 
numbers 2137-0627 (National Registry of Pipeline and LNG Operators), 
2137-0635 (Pipeline Operators), 2137-0635 (Incident Reports for Natural 
Gas Pipeline Operators), 2137-0629 (Annual Report for Gas Distribution 
Operators), 2137-0522 (Annual Reports for Gas Pipeline Operators), 
2137-0614 (Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Operator Annual Reports), and 
2137-0596 (National Pipeline Mapping Program). The proposed information 
collection changes would provide data necessary to demonstrate an 
alternative approach to the implementation of Recommendation P-11-11 
made by the National Transportation Safety Board and allow PHMSA to 
identify trends related to the blending of hydrogen gas and natural gas 
within gas pipelines from operator-submitted data. Comments on the 
proposed data collection are due on May 24, 2024.
    On April 1, 2024, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of 
America, the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers, the 
American Gas Association, the American Petroleum Institute, the 
American Public Gas Association, and the GPA Midstream Association (the 
Associations) requested PHMSA extend the May 24, 2024, deadline to 
submit comments. Specifically, the Associations requested an additional 
119 days to provide comments on the information collection proposal.
    PHMSA believes the allotted time is sufficient to provide comments 
on the proposed changes, however, PHMSA acknowledges the Associations 
request for additional time due to them also providing comments on 
pending rulemaking actions. PHMSA will extend the comment submission 
deadline from May 24, 2024, to June 24, 2024. Consistent with 49 CFR 
190.323, PHMSA will consider late-filed comments to the extent 
practicable.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 30, 2024, under authority 
delegated in 49 CFR 1.97.
Alan K. Mayberry,
Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety.
[FR Doc. 2024-09742 Filed 5-3-24; 8:45 am]
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