National Pipeline Mapping Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2137-0596 Supporting[1].Statement2.DOC Supporting Statement A	2007-08-31

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26822	National Pipeline Mapping Program	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2137-0596	ICR Reference No: 200708-2137-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200402-2137-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/PHMSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Pipeline Mapping Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/27/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/31/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2010	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2007
Responses	894	0	900
Time Burden (Hours)	16,312	0	157,112
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The operator of a pipeline facility (except distribution lines and gathering lines) provides information to the Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration (PHMSA) on the characteristics of their pipeline system. The Information collection informs annual mapping information updates for each mile of pipeline.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 355 60132 Name of Law: The Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 13858	03/23/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 30430	05/31/2007
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
National Pipeline Mapping Program

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	894	900	0	-6	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	16,312	157,112	0	-140,800	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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: Using Information Technology

Short Statement: Operators were required in the initial information collection to provide detailed maps of their pipeline systems. This required extensive efforts on their part. The Operators are now required to update the information on the maps annually. Because the national pipeline transportation system is generally static and does not experience substantial changes from year to year, information updates represent consideralble reduction in annual burden.

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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: 08/31/2007

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