Hazardous Materials Security Plans

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
HM-232F NPRM Justification2137-0612.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-09-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26850	Hazardous Materials Security Plans	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2137-0612	ICR Reference No: 200809-2137-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200804-2137-002
Agency/Subagency: DOT/PHMSA	Agency Tracking No: HM-232F NPRM
Title: Hazardous Materials Security Plans
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: 01/13/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/30/2008
Terms of Clearance: DOT will address public comments.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2011	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2011
Responses	54,999	0	54,999
Time Burden (Hours)	427,719	0	427,719
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Hazardous materials are identified to ensure safe and appropriate handling, and facilitate emergency response during transportation; security threats are not specifically addressed. Security plans will enable shippers and carriers to reduce the possibility that a hazardous material shipment will be used as a weapon of opportunity by terrorists.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 5101-5125 Name of Law: Hazardous Materials Transportation Law
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: US Code: 49 USC 5101-5125 Name of Law: null

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2137-AE22	Proposed rulemaking	73 FR 52557	09/09/2008

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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
Hazardous Materials Security Plans

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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: Changing Regulations

Short Statement: Under an NPRM entitled “Hazardous Materials: Risk-Based Adjustment of Transportation Security Plan Requirements,” Docket PHMSA-06-25885 (HM-232F), PHMSA, in consultation with the TSA, is proposing to modify its current security plan requirements governing the commercial transportation of hazardous materials by air, rail, vessel, and highway. Based on an evaluation of the security threats associated with specific types and quantities of hazardous materials, the proposed rule would narrow the list of materials subject to security plan requirements and reduce associated regulatory costs and paperwork burden. The proposed rule also would clarify certain requirements related to security planning, training, and documentation and incorporate and build on recent international standards governing hazardous materials security.

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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: 09/30/2008

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