Class Location Change Notification Requirements

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Class Location Change Notification Requirements Final Rule Supporting Statement.docx Supporting Statement A	2026-01-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
243565	Use of Integrity Management Protocols Notifications	Modified
243564	Alternate Pressure Testing Methods	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2137-0639	ICR Reference No: 202601-2137-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202009-2137-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/PHMSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Class Location Change Notification Requirements
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 01/14/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	364	0
Time Burden (Hours)	719	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Pipeline Safety: Class Location Change Requirements Final Rule requires natural gas transmission pipeline operators to notify PHMSA if they choose to use an alternative to either an inline-inspection device or when conducting pressure tests on their pipelines. This information collection allows operators who choose to use a different method of pressure testing to demonstrate that the alternative method is sufficient and for the Office of Pipeline Safety to ensure that the technology is suitable for use. Operators will also be required to notify PHMSA if they use Integrity Management protocols to manage pipeline segments that have changed from a Class 1 to a Class 3 location. This prompt notification would provide PHMSA an opportunity to oversee the operator’s implementation of the proposed Class 1 to Class 3 location segment regulations. This information collection promotes the US DOT’s Safety Strategic Goals. The PHMSA delegation of authority is found in 49 CFR 1.97 which allows for PHMSA to exercise the authority vested in the Secretary in under Chapter 601 of title 49, U.S.C.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 601 Name of Law: Pipeline Safety Laws
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2137-AF29	Final or interim final rulemaking	91 FR 1608	01/14/2026

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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: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Alternate Pressure Testing Methods
Use of Integrity Management Protocols Notifications

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	364	0	0	364	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	719	0	0	719	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Pipeline Safety: Class Location Change Requirements final rule requires natural gas transmission pipeline operators to notify PHMSA if they choose to use an alternative to either an inline-inspection device or when conducting pressure tests on their pipelines. This information collection allows operators who choose to use a different method of pressure testing to demonstrate that the alternative method is sufficient and for the Office of Pipeline Safety to ensure that the technology is suitable for use. Operators are also required to notify PHMSA if they use Integrity Management protocols to manage pipeline segments that have changed from a Class 1 to a Class 3 location. This prompt notification provides PHMSA an opportunity to oversee the operator’s implementation of the proposed Class 1 to Class 3 location segment regulations. These new requirements will result in an increased notification burden for operators of gas transmission pipelines who are impacted.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government:

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? No

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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: 01/14/2026

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