This information collection is
mandatory when the requirements are applicable. There are a number
of entities that are required to respond to this information
collection, all of which are connected to the transportation of
hazardous materials by rail. These entities include shippers, rail
operators, tank car owners, and tank car facilities. These
requirements are reporting and are submitted either annually or as
needed, depending on the requirements. PHMSA requests a wide range
of information, including, but not limited to, requiring a shipper
to notify the FRA when a tank containing a flammable cryogenic
liquid has not been received within 20 days of shipment and
requirements for tank car facilities to create and submit to the
AAR a quality assurance program. The information in this burden is
collected by PHMSA, FRA, AAR, as well as the required entities,
varying based on the specific requirement. This information is used
to ensure the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail
and is designed to ensure the tank cars transporting hazardous
materials meet the required specifications.
PHMSA and FRA identified that
the number of one-time movement approvals (OTMAs) were out of date
and not reflective of current estimates. These estimates were
determined based on FRA data on the number of OTMA applications
received. Therefore, PHMSA is adjusting these numbers to reflect
the accurate number of OTMAs that FRA is approving each year.
$2,473,424
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Steven Andrews 202 366-6199
steven.andrews@dot.gov
No
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:
(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;
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.
Justfication for Change.docx
Quality Assurance Program