Rail Carrier and Tank Car Tanks Requirements, Rail Tank Car Tanks -Transportation of Hazardous Materials by Rail

Forms and Documents

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IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26771	Rail Carrier and Tank Car Tanks Requirements, Rail Tank Car Tanks -Transportation of Hazardous Materials by Rail	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2137-0559	ICR Reference No: 200408-2137-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200304-2137-005
Agency/Subagency: DOT/PHMSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Rail Carrier and Tank Car Tanks Requirements, Rail Tank Car Tanks -Transportation of Hazardous Materials by Rail
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 11/08/2004
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/12/2004
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB advises DOT to correct its inaccurate statement in the PRA section of the NPRM that the Bureau of Explosives (BOE) no longer exists. In addition, the agency should complete the following actions prior to resubmitting this information collection: 1) quantify additions or subtractions of burden hours associated with 49 CFR 172.205, 49 CFR 172.504, 49 CFR 173.301(a)(9), and 49 CFR 180.212; 2)explain and justify why dual submission of certain required reports to the AAR is necessary and appropriate; and 3) summarize any comments received pertaining to the information collection and reporting burdens and indicate any changes made as a result of these comments.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2006	11/30/2007	05/31/2006
Responses	16,640	0	16,640
Time Burden (Hours)	2,759	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: (HM-218C NPRM) This information collection assures safe transpor- tation of hazardous materials by rail by verifying that rail tank car tanks are manufactured, maintained, and operated in a safe manner that they will safely contain hazardous materials during transportation, and promote compliance with the HMR.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Rail Carrier and Tank Car Tanks Requirements, Rail Tank Car Tanks -Transportation of Hazardous Materials by Rail

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 08/12/2004

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