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. This information
collection is being revised based on PHMSA’s final rule published
on May 11, 2020, titled “Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With
International Standards” [HM-215O, 85 FR 27810]. This final rule
recognized Transport Canada issued Temporary Certificates for one
time movements of non-compliant tank cars, in lieu of a DOT-issued
One-Time Movement Approvals (OTMAs) when the tank car shipment's
origin or destination is in Canada. Because of this recognition,
PHMSA anticipates a reduction in the estimated OTMA burden in this
OMB Control Number.
This information collection is
being revised based on PHMSA’s final rule published on May 11,
2020, titled “Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International
Standards” [HM-215O, 85 FR 27810]. This final rule recognized
Transport Canada issued Temporary Certificates for one time
movements of non-compliant tank cars, in lieu of a DOT-issued
One-Time Movement Approvals (OTMAs) when the tank car shipment's
origin or destination is in Canada. Because of this recognition,
PHMSA anticipates a reduction in the estimated OTMA burden in this
OMB Control Number.
$896,356
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
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.
2137-0559 HM-215O ICR Breakdown.xlsx
2137-0559 HM-215O Justification.docx
Quality Assurance Program