Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers & Emergency Response Information

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2137-0034 Supporting Statement for HM-259 2.14.19.doc Supporting Statement A	2019-02-22
2137-0034 Calculation Data HM-259 Included.xlsx Supplementary Document	2019-02-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
42028	Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers & Emergency Response Information	Unchanged
234955	Notice of Pilot in Command	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2137-0034	ICR Reference No: 201902-2137-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201804-2137-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/PHMSA	Agency Tracking No: 2137-0034
Title: Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers & Emergency Response Information
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: 05/29/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/22/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2022	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2021
Responses	177,210,968	0	175,234,493
Time Burden (Hours)	4,604,175	0	4,598,685
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection request requires persons who offer hazardous materials in transportation to prepare a shipping paper and provide an emergency response telephone number. Unless excepted, a shipping paper is required to accompany every hazardous materials shipment to communicate with carriers, enforcement officials, and first responders the hazardous materials in transportation. Each shipping paper contains specific information about the hazardous material(s) being transported, including identification number, proper shipping name, hazard class, and packing group (if applicable), as well as number and type of packages. Additionally, a shipper must provide and clearly communicate a 24-hour emergency response telephone number that is capable of being answered without delay. In the event of an incident involving hazardous materials, emergency responders use the emergency response telephone number listed on the shipping paper to obtain more information about the hazardous properties of each material. Each shipping paper is developed in approximately 1 minute and 34 seconds and must be retained for 2 or 3 years depending on the type of hazardous material present. An official of the United States Department of Transportation, such as an enforcement officer, or another State-related enforcement agency may request copies of a shipping paper to verify compliance. PHMSA published a Final Rule on October 18, 2018, to align the U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulations with current international standards for the air transportation of hazardous materials. In this final rule air operators are required to obtain the pilot-in-command's confirmation via signature or other appropriate indication that the no damaged or leaking packages or packages showing evidence of damage or leakage were loaded on the aircraft. This confirmation accounts for the increased burden in this information collection request.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 5010-5127 Name of Law: HazMat Transportaton Law
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: US Code: 49 USC 5107-5127 Name of Law: Hazardous Materials Regulations

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2137-AF10	Final or interim final rulemaking	83 FR 52878	10/18/2018

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 52878	10/18/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 87510	12/05/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Notice of Pilot in Command
Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers & Emergency Response Information

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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	177,210,968	175,234,493	1,976,475	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,604,175	4,598,685	5,490	0	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The burdens under this OMB control number are being revised due to regulatory changes associated with the final rule issued by PHMSA on October 18, 2018. The final rule aligns the Hazardous Materials Regulations with current international standards for the air transportation of hazardous materials. In this final rule air operators are required to obtain the pilot-in-command's confirmation via signature or other appropriate indication that the no damaged or leaking packages or packages showing evidence of damage or leakage were loaded on the aircraft. This confirmation accounts for the increased burden in this information collection request.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 03/22/2019

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