81 FR 17765 - Oil Spill Response Planning Workshop
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 61 (March 30, 2016)
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 61 (March 30, 2016)
| Page Range | 17765-17766 | |
| FR Document | 2016-07096 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 61 (Wednesday, March 30, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 17765-17766] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-07096] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket No. PHMSA-2016-0021] Oil Spill Response Planning Workshop AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of public workshop. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice is to announce a public workshop to discuss Oil Spill Response Plans covered by PHMSA's Part 130 and Part 194 regulations. The purpose of the workshop is to bring federal regulators, interested members of the public, industry, and other stakeholders together to share knowledge and experiences with oil spill response planning and preparedness, gather ideas for harmonizing PHMSA's regulations with other agencies, and discuss practical ways regulated entities can better plan and prepare for an oil spill. DATES: The public workshop will held on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. Changes to start and finish times will be updated on the PHMSA meeting Web site (https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/MtgHome.mtg?mtg=112). ADDRESSES: The workshop will be held at the National Transportation Safety Board, 490 L'Enfant Plaza East, Southwest, Washington, DC. The workshop agenda and any additional information will be published on the PHMSA home page Web site at (http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/pipeline), and on the PHMSA meeting page Web site https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/MtgHome.mtg?mtg=112. Presentations will also be available online at the [[Page 17766]] meeting page Web site within 30 days following the workshop. Registration: Members of the public may attend this free workshop. Please note that the public workshop will be webcast. The details on this meeting, including the location, times, agenda items, and link to the webcast, will be available on the meeting page (https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/MtgHome.mtg?mtg=112) as they become available. Attendees, both in person and by webcast, are strongly encouraged to register in advance at (https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/MtgHome.mtg?mtg=112) to help ensure accommodations are adequate. Comments: Members of the public may also submit written comments either before or after the workshop. Comments should reference Docket No. PHMSA-2016-0021. Comments may be submitted in the following ways:E-Gov Web site: http://www.regulations.gov. This site allows the public to enter comments on any Federal Register notice issued by any agency. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 1-202-493-2251. Mail: Docket Management System, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: DOT Docket Management System, Room W12-140, on the ground floor of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. Instructions: Identify the docket number at the beginning of your comments. If you submit your comments by mail, submit two copies. If you wish to receive confirmation that PHMSA has received your comments, include a self-addressed stamped postcard. Internet users may submit comments at http://www.regulations.gov. Note: Comments will be posted without changes or edits to http://www.regulations.gov including any personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act Statement heading below for additional information. Privacy Act Statement Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments received for any of our dockets. You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published April 11, 2000, (65 FR 19476). Information on Services for Individuals With Disabilities For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, please contact Kristen Beer, Office of Pipeline Safety, at 202-366-8405 or by email at [email protected]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Lehman, Director, Emergency Support and Security Division, at 202-366-4439 or [email protected], regarding the subject matter in this notice. Introduction The federal pipeline oil spill response plan regulations (49 CFR 194) require operators to prepare and submit a response plan in order to minimize the harm caused to the environment due to the discharge of oil into or on any inland navigable waters of the United States or adjoining shorelines. This workshop will focus on multi-agency alignment, operator compliance, and participation in required drills and exercises. Additionally, attendees and commenters will be given the opportunity to provide suggestions and recommendations for possible changes to the oil spill response regulations. Background PHMSA wishes to gather information about the efficacy of the oil spill response plan regulations. PHMSA is aware that regulated entities and members of the public have requested greater direction and regulatory interpretation. PHMSA is also aware that its oil spill response plan regulations do not fully align with the regulations of other federal agencies that have been delegated jurisdiction under 42 U.S.C. 1321(j)(5). PHMSA is exploring ways to reduce redundancy, clarify language and improve efficacy of its oil spill response plan regulations. PHMSA believes improving the response plan preparation and submission process is important for improving response actions, ensuring response capabilities, and minimizing harm to the environment. In particular, PHMSA is interested in collaboration with other jurisdictional federal agencies, operators, and oil spill response organizations. Issued in Washington, DC, on March 24, 2016, under authority delegated in 49 CFR 1.97. Alan K. Mayberry, Deputy Associate Administrator for Policy and Programs. [FR Doc. 2016-07096 Filed 3-29-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-60-P
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Notice of receipt of the petition was Nitto has additionally informed decision only applies to the subject tires
published, with a 30-day public NHTSA that it has corrected the that Nitto no longer controlled at the
comment period, on December 14, 2015 noncompliance so that future time it determined that the
in the Federal Register (80 FR 77415). production of the subject tires will noncompliance existed. However, the
No comments were received. To view comply with all applicable labeling granting of this petition does not relieve
the petition and all supporting requirements of FMVSS No. 139. equipment distributors and dealers of
documents log onto the Federal Docket In summation, Nitto believes that the the prohibitions on the sale, offer for
Management System (FDMS) Web site described noncompliance of the subject sale, or introduction or delivery for
at: http://www.regulations.gov/. Then tires is inconsequential to motor vehicle introduction into interstate commerce of
follow the online search instructions to safety, and that its petition, to exempt the noncompliant tires under their
locate docket number ‘‘NHTSA–2015– Nitto from providing recall notification control after Nitto notified them that the
0113.’’ of noncompliance as required by 49 subject noncompliance existed.
U.S.C. 30118 and remedying the recall Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120:
II. Tires Involved noncompliance as required by 49 U.S.C. delegations of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and
Affected are approximately 1,059 30120 should be granted. 501.8.
Nitto NT05 size 295/35ZR18 99W
passenger car tires manufactured NHTSA’S Decision Jeffrey M. Giuseppe,
between December 14, 2014 and August NHTSA’S Analysis: The agency agrees Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
1, 2015. with Nitto that the noncompliances are [FR Doc. 2016–07142 Filed 3–29–16; 8:45 am]
inconsequential to motor vehicle safety. BILLING CODE 4910–59–P
III. Noncompliance The agency believes that the true
Nitto explains that the noncompliance measure of inconsequentiality to motor
is that the sidewall markings on the vehicle safety in this case is that there DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
subject tires do not include the correct is no effect of the noncompliances on
generic name for the plies in the tread the operational safety of vehicles on Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
and sidewall area of the tires as required which these tires are mounted. Safety Administration
by paragraph S5.5(e) of FMVSS No. 139. Although tire construction affects the [Docket No. PHMSA–2016–0021]
Specifically, the subject tires are marked strength and durability, neither the
with ‘‘Tread 2 Steel 2 Rayon 1 Nylon; agency nor the tire industry provides Oil Spill Response Planning Workshop
Sidewall 3 Rayon.’’ The correct marking information relating tire strength and
should be ‘‘Tread 2 Steel 2 Polyester 1 durability to the ply cord material in the AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous
Nylon; Sidewall 3 Polyester.’’ tread and sidewall. Therefore, tire Materials Safety Administration, DOT.
dealers and customers should consider ACTION: Notice of public workshop.
IV. Rule Text
the tire construction information along SUMMARY: This notice is to announce a
Paragraph S5.5(e) of FMVSS No. 139 with other information such as load
requires in pertinent part: public workshop to discuss Oil Spill
capacity, maximum inflation pressure, Response Plans covered by PHMSA’s
S5.5 Tire markings. Except as specified in and tread wear, temperature, and Part 130 and Part 194 regulations. The
paragraphs (a) through (i) of S5.5, each tire traction ratings, to assess performance
must be marked on each sidewall with the
purpose of the workshop is to bring
capabilities of various tires. federal regulators, interested members
information specified in S5.5(a) through (d) In the agency’s judgement, the
and on one sidewall with the information of the public, industry, and other
incorrect labeling of the tire
specified in S5.5(e) through (i) according to stakeholders together to share
the phase-in schedule specified in S7 of this
construction information will have an
knowledge and experiences with oil
standard. . . . inconsequential effect on motor vehicle
spill response planning and
(e) The generic name of each cord material safety because most consumers do not
preparedness, gather ideas for
used in the plies (both sidewall and tread base tire purchases or vehicle operation
area) of the tire; . . .
harmonizing PHMSA’s regulations with
parameters on the ply material in a tire.
NHTSA’S Decision: In consideration other agencies, and discuss practical
V. Summary of Nitto’s Analyses ways regulated entities can better plan
of the foregoing, NHTSA finds that Nitto
Nitto stated its belief that the subject has met its burden of persuasion that and prepare for an oil spill.
noncompliance is inconsequential to the subject FMVSS No. 139 DATES: The public workshop will held
motor vehicle safety for the following noncompliance in the affected tires is on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, from 9:00
reasons: inconsequential to motor vehicle safety. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. Changes to start
(1) Nitto believes that in the Safety Act Accordingly, Nitto’s petition is hereby and finish times will be updated on the
Congress acknowledged that there are cases granted and Nitto is consequently PHMSA meeting Web site (https://
where a vehicle or equipment may fail to exempted from the obligation of primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/
comply with a safety standard, but that the providing notification of, and a free MtgHome.mtg?mtg=112).
impact on motor vehicle safety is so slight remedy for, that noncompliance under ADDRESSES: The workshop will be held
that an exemption from the notice and
remedy requirements of the Safety Act is 49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120. at the National Transportation Safety
justified. NHTSA notes that the statutory Board, 490 L’Enfant Plaza East,
(2) Nitto states that the subject tires meet provisions (49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and Southwest, Washington, DC.
30120(h)) that permit manufacturers to The workshop agenda and any
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all other performance and regulatory
requirements of FMVSS No. 139. file petitions for a determination of additional information will be
(3) Nitto has not received any complaints, inconsequentiality allow NHTSA to published on the PHMSA home page
claims, or warranty adjustments related to exempt manufacturers only from the Web site at (http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/
this noncompliance. duties found in sections 30118 and pipeline), and on the PHMSA meeting
(4) Nitto believes that NHTSA has
previously granted inconsequential 30120, respectively, to notify owners, page Web site https://
noncompliance petitions for noncompliances purchasers, and dealers of a defect or primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/
that it believes are similar to the subject noncompliance and to remedy the MtgHome.mtg?mtg=112. Presentations
noncompliance. defect or noncompliance. Therefore, this will also be available online at the
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meeting page Web site within 30 days Information on Services for Individuals DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
following the workshop. With Disabilities
Registration: Members of the public For information on facilities or Office of the Secretary
may attend this free workshop. Please services for individuals with Transportation Research and
note that the public workshop will be disabilities, or to request special Development Strategic Plan
webcast. The details on this meeting, assistance at the meeting, please contact
including the location, times, agenda Kristen Beer, Office of Pipeline Safety, AGENCY: Office of the Assistant
items, and link to the webcast, will be at 202–366–8405 or by email at Secretary for Research and Technology
available on the meeting page (https:// kristen.beer@dot.gov. (OST–R), Department of Transportation
primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (DOT).
MtgHome.mtg?mtg=112) as they become David Lehman, Director, Emergency ACTION: Request for Information (RFI).
available. Attendees, both in person and Support and Security Division, at 202–
by webcast, are strongly encouraged to SUMMARY: Section 6019 of the Fixing
366–4439 or david.lehman@dot.gov,
register in advance at (https:// regarding the subject matter in this America’s Surface Transportation Act
primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/ notice. (FAST Act; Pub. L. 114–94; December 4,
MtgHome.mtg?mtg=112) to help ensure 2015; codified at 49 U.S.C. 6503)
accommodations are adequate. Introduction requires that the Secretary develop a
The federal pipeline oil spill response 5-year transportation research and
Comments: Members of the public development strategic plan to guide
may also submit written comments plan regulations (49 CFR 194) require
operators to prepare and submit a future Federal transportation research
either before or after the workshop. and development activities. The FAST
Comments should reference Docket No. response plan in order to minimize the
harm caused to the environment due to Act states that the strategic plan shall
PHMSA–2016–0021. Comments may be ‘‘describe how the plan furthers the
submitted in the following ways: the discharge of oil into or on any
inland navigable waters of the United primary purpose of the transportation
• E-Gov Web site: http:// States or adjoining shorelines. This research and development program.
www.regulations.gov. This site allows workshop will focus on multi-agency DATES: Comments must be received by
the public to enter comments on any alignment, operator compliance, and April 29, 2016.
Federal Register notice issued by any participation in required drills and ADDRESSES: To ensure that you do not
agency. Follow the instructions for exercises. Additionally, attendees and duplicate your docket submissions,
submitting comments. commenters will be given the please submit them by only one of the
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251. opportunity to provide suggestions and following means:
• Mail: Docket Management System, recommendations for possible changes • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
U.S. Department of Transportation to the oil spill response regulations. http://www.regulations.gov and follow
(DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., the online instructions for submitting
Background
Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. comments.
PHMSA wishes to gather information • Mail: U.S. Department of
• Hand Delivery: DOT Docket about the efficacy of the oil spill Transportation, Dockets Management
Management System, Room W12–140, response plan regulations. PHMSA is Facility, Room W12–140, 1200 New
on the ground floor of the West aware that regulated entities and Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20590–
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., members of the public have requested 0001.
Washington, DC between 9:00 a.m. and greater direction and regulatory • Hand Delivery: West Building
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, interpretation. PHMSA is also aware Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
except federal holidays. that its oil spill response plan New Jersey Ave. SE., between 9 a.m. 5
Instructions: Identify the docket regulations do not fully align with the p.m., Monday through Friday, except
number at the beginning of your regulations of other federal agencies that Federal holidays. The telephone number
comments. If you submit your have been delegated jurisdiction under is (202) 366–9329.
comments by mail, submit two copies. 42 U.S.C. 1321(j)(5). PHMSA is All comments must include the
If you wish to receive confirmation that exploring ways to reduce redundancy, docket number DOT–OST–2016–0044 at
PHMSA has received your comments, clarify language and improve efficacy of the beginning of the submission. All
include a self-addressed stamped its oil spill response plan regulations. comments received will be posted
postcard. Internet users may submit PHMSA believes improving the without change to http://
comments at http:// response plan preparation and www.regulations.gov, including any
www.regulations.gov. submission process is important for personal information provided.
improving response actions, ensuring FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Note: Comments will be posted without response capabilities, and minimizing
changes or edits to http://
Aaron Jette, Community Planner, U.S.
harm to the environment. In particular, DOT Volpe Center, Attn: Aaron Jette;
www.regulations.gov including any personal PHMSA is interested in collaboration
information provided. Please see the Privacy Office 460; 55 Broadway, Cambridge,
with other jurisdictional federal MA 02142. Telephone (617) 494–2335
Act Statement heading below for additional agencies, operators, and oil spill
information. or Email RDTPlan@dot.gov.
response organizations.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAST
Privacy Act Statement Issued in Washington, DC, on March 24, Act states that the strategic plan shall
2016, under authority delegated in 49 CFR ‘‘describe how the plan furthers the
Anyone may search the electronic 1.97. primary purpose of the transportation
form of all comments received for any Alan K. Mayberry, research and development program,
of our dockets. You may review DOT’s Deputy Associate Administrator for Policy which shall include—
complete Privacy Act Statement in the and Programs. (A) Improving mobility of people and
Federal Register published April 11, [FR Doc. 2016–07096 Filed 3–29–16; 8:45 am] goods;
2000, (65 FR 19476). BILLING CODE 4910–60–P (B) Reducing congestion;
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| Dates | The public workshop will held on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. Changes to start and finish times will be updated on the PHMSA meeting Web site (https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/ meetings/MtgHome.mtg?mtg=112). | |
| Contact | David Lehman, Director, Emergency Support and Security Division, at 202-366-4439 or [email protected], regarding the subject matter in this notice. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 17765 |
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