83 FR 17703 - Pipeline Safety: Information Collection Activities
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 78 (April 23, 2018)
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 78 (April 23, 2018)
| Page Range | 17703-17704 | |
| FR Document | 2018-08365 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 78 (Monday, April 23, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 17703-17704] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-08365] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket No. PHMSA-2018-0008] Pipeline Safety: Information Collection Activities AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: On February 12, 2018, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a notice in the Federal Register (83 FR 6088) inviting comments on the information collection identified by OMB control number 2137-0049 that expires on April 30, 2018. PHMSA is requesting an extension with no change for this information collection. During the public comment period, PHMSA received no comments in response to the information collection. PHMSA received six comments that did not pertain to the information collection request. PHMSA is publishing this notice to provide the public with an additional 30 days to comment on the renewal of the information collection referenced above and to announce that the Information Collection Request will be submitted to OMB for approval. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before May 23, 2018 to be assured of consideration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Angela Dow by telephone at 202-366- 1246, by email at [email protected], by fax at 202-366-4566, or by mail at U.S. Department of Transportation, PHMSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, PHP-30, Washington, DC 20590-0001. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the docket number PHMSA-2018-0008 by any of the following methods:Fax: 1-202-395-5806. Mail: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Records Management Center, Room 10102 NEOB, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503, ATTN: Desk [[Page 17704]] Officer for the U.S. Department of Transportation\PHMSA. Email: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, at the following email address: [email protected]. Requests for a copy of the Information Collection should be directed to Angela Dow by telephone at 202-366-1246, by fax at 202-366- 4566, by email at [email protected], or by mail at U.S. Department of Transportation, PHMSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, PHP-30, Washington, DC 20590-0001. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 1320.8(d), Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, requires PHMSA to provide interested members of the public and affected agencies an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping requests. This notice identifies an information collection request that PHMSA will submit to OMB for renewal. The following information is provided for this information collection: (1) Title of the information collection; (2) OMB control number; (3) Current expiration date; (4) Type of request; (5) Abstract of the information collection activity; (6) Description of affected public; (7) Estimate of total annual reporting and recordkeeping burden; and (8) Frequency of collection. PHMSA will request a three- year term of approval for this information collection activity. PHMSA requests comments on the following information collection: 1. Title: Recordkeeping Requirements for Gas Pipeline Operators. OMB Control Number: 2137-0049. Current Expiration Date: 4/30/2018. Type of Request: Renewal of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: A person owning or operating a natural gas pipeline facility is required to maintain records, make reports, and provide information to the Secretary of Transportation at the Secretary's request. Affected Public: Owners and Operators of natural gas pipeline facilities. Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: Estimated number of responses: 12,300. Estimated annual burden hours: 940,454. Frequency of collection: On occasion. Comments are invited on: (a) The need for the renewal of this collection of information for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques. Issued in Washington, DC, on April 17, 2018, under authority delegated in 49 CFR 1.97. John A. Gale, Director, Standards and Rulemaking Division. [FR Doc. 2018-08365 Filed 4-20-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-60-P
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Æ Establish the smallest limits attention to those main track switches (65 FR 19477), or you may visit http://
possible for the signal suspension (if where employees report clear of the www.regulations.gov/#!privacyNotice.
possible, no more than three (3) control main track to the train dispatcher. Issued in Washington, DC, on April 18,
points or use phased limits to allow 4. Increase supervisory operational 2018.
restoration of the signal system as work oversight and conduct operational Ronald Louis Batory,
is completed); testing on the applicable operating rules Administrator.
Æ Minimize the duration of the signal pertaining to the operation of hand-
[FR Doc. 2018–08406 Filed 4–20–18; 8:45 am]
suspension to the shortest time period operated main track switches. This
possible (if possible, no more than BILLING CODE 4910–06–P
should include face-to-face initial job
twelve (12) hours); and briefings with all train and engine (T&E)
Æ Take all practical measures to crews that will operate in any area
ensure only through traffic is allowed to DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
where the signal system will be
operate within the limits (avoiding any temporarily suspended. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
train meets or any moves requiring the 5. Enhance instruction on the relevant Safety Administration
manipulation of switches within the operating rules concerning the operation
suspension limits). of hand-operated main track switches in [Docket No. PHMSA–2018–0008]
• If any switches within the non-signaled areas, including the
suspension limits are manipulated, Pipeline Safety: Information Collection
operating rules required by 49 CFR Activities
consistent with 49 CFR 218.105(d),
218.105(d) during both initial and
establish an effective means of verifying AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous
periodic instruction required by 49 CFR
that all switches have been returned to Materials Safety Administration, DOT.
217.11. In doing so, railroads should
the proper position prior to any train
emphasize the applicability of the rules ACTION: Notice and request for
traffic operating through the limits. (For
to area(s) where the signal system is comments.
example, require spiking or clamping of
temporarily suspended and the need to
switches followed by locking for SUMMARY: On February 12, 2018, in
ensure and verify that all hand-operated
through movement after use; utilize a accordance with the Paperwork
main track switches manipulated within
signal employee to tend the switch and Reduction Act of 1995, the Pipeline and
to establish agreement between assigned any suspension limits have been
returned to the proper position prior to Hazardous Materials Safety
crewmembers and the switch tender Administration (PHMSA) published a
that the switch is properly lined; and/ operating any trains through the limits.
6. Stress to T&E employees the notice in the Federal Register (83 FR
or require the first train through the 6088) inviting comments on the
limits after the manipulation of any importance of thorough and accurate job
briefings when operating hand-operated information collection identified by
switch to operate at restricted speed). OMB control number 2137–0049 that
Recommendations: Considering the main track switches, particularly in
areas where the signal system is expires on April 30, 2018. PHMSA is
accidents discussed above, and to requesting an extension with no change
ensure the safety of the Nation’s temporarily suspended, and specifically
when releasing main track authority. for this information collection.
railroads, their employees, and the During the public comment period,
public, FRA recommends that railroads Ensure adequate processes and
procedures are in place enabling clear PHMSA received no comments in
take actions consistent with the response to the information collection.
following: and timely communication of switch
positions between and among all PHMSA received six comments that did
1. Develop and implement procedures not pertain to the information collection
and practices consistent with the dispatching, T&E, and train control
employees responsible for operating, request. PHMSA is publishing this
industry best practices discussed above notice to provide the public with an
for rail operations conducted under performing work, or authorizing trains
to operate through areas where the additional 30 days to comment on the
temporary signal suspensions. renewal of the information collection
2. Inform employees of the signal system is temporarily suspended,
including processes and procedures for referenced above and to announce that
circumstances surrounding the February
communicating switch position the Information Collection Request will
4, 2018, accident in Cayce, South
information during shift handovers. be submitted to OMB for approval.
Carolina, and the March 14, 2016,
accident near Granger, Wyoming, Encourage employees, in case of any DATES: Interested persons are invited to
discussed above, emphasizing the doubt or uncertainty regarding the submit comments on or before May 23,
potential consequences of misaligned position of such switches, to 2018 to be assured of consideration.
switches and the relevant Federal immediately contact the train dispatcher FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
regulations and railroad operating rules or take other appropriate action to Angela Dow by telephone at 202–366–
intended to prevent such accidents. confirm the position of the switch prior 1246, by email at angela.dow@dot.gov,
3. Review, and as appropriate, revise to authorizing a train to operate through by fax at 202–366–4566, or by mail at
all operating rules related to operating the limits of the area. U.S. Department of Transportation,
hand-operated main track switches FRA requests public comment on all PHMSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
(including operating rules required by aspects of this draft Safety Advisory. PHP–30, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
49 CFR 218.105(d)), to enhance them to Privacy Act Statement: Anyone can ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
ensure (a) train crews and others restore search the electronic form of all identified by the docket number
switches to their normal position after comments received into any of DOT’s PHMSA–2018–0008 by any of the
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use, and (b) the position of switches are dockets by the name of the individual following methods:
clearly communicated to train control submitting the comment (or signing the • Fax: 1–202–395–5806.
employees and/or dispatcher(s) comment, if submitted on behalf of an • Mail: Office of Information and
responsible for the movement of trains association, business, labor union, etc.). Regulatory Affairs, Records
through the area where the signal You may review DOT’s complete Management Center, Room 10102
system is temporarily suspended. In Privacy Act Statement in the Federal NEOB, 725 17th Street NW,
doing so, railroads should pay particular Register published on April 11, 2000 Washington, DC 20503, ATTN: Desk
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Officer for the U.S. Department of Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Transportation’s Hazardous Material
Transportation\PHMSA. Burden: Regulations, notice is hereby given that
• Email: Office of Information and Estimated number of responses: the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety
Regulatory Affairs, OMB, at the 12,300. has received the application described
following email address: OIRA_ Estimated annual burden hours: herein. Each mode of transportation for
Submission@omb.eop.gov. 940,454. which a particular special permit is
Requests for a copy of the Information Frequency of collection: On occasion. requested is indicated by a number in
Collection should be directed to Angela Comments are invited on: the ‘‘Nature of Application’’ portion of
Dow by telephone at 202–366–1246, by (a) The need for the renewal of this the table below as follows: 1—Motor
fax at 202–366–4566, by email at collection of information for the proper vehicle, 2—Rail freight, 3—Cargo vessel,
angela.dow@dot.gov, or by mail at U.S. performance of the functions of the 4—Cargo aircraft only, 5—Passenger-
Department of Transportation, PHMSA, agency, including whether the carrying aircraft.
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, PHP–30, information will have practical utility;
Washington, DC 20590–0001. (b) The accuracy of the agency’s DATES: Comments must be received on
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section estimate of the burden of the proposed or before May 23, 2018.
1320.8(d), Title 5, Code of Federal collection of information, including the ADDRESSES: Record Center, Pipeline and
Regulations, requires PHMSA to provide validity of the methodology and Hazardous Materials Safety
interested members of the public and assumptions used; Administration, U.S. Department of
affected agencies an opportunity to (c) Ways to enhance the quality, Transportation, Washington, DC 20590.
comment on information collection and utility, and clarity of the information to
recordkeeping requests. This notice be collected; and Comments should refer to the
identifies an information collection (d) Ways to minimize the burden of application number and be submitted in
request that PHMSA will submit to the collection of information on those triplicate. If confirmation of receipt of
OMB for renewal. The following who are to respond, including the use comments is desired, include a self-
information is provided for this of appropriate automated, electronic, addressed stamped postcard showing
information collection: (1) Title of the mechanical, or other technological the special permit number.
information collection; (2) OMB control collection techniques. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
number; (3) Current expiration date; (4) Issued in Washington, DC, on April 17, Ryan Paquet, Director, Office of
Type of request; (5) Abstract of the 2018, under authority delegated in 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Approvals and
information collection activity; (6) 1.97. Permits Division, Pipeline and
Description of affected public; (7) John A. Gale, Hazardous Materials Safety
Estimate of total annual reporting and Director, Standards and Rulemaking Division. Administration, U.S. Department of
recordkeeping burden; and (8) Transportation, East Building, PHH–30,
[FR Doc. 2018–08365 Filed 4–20–18; 8:45 am]
Frequency of collection. PHMSA will 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast,
BILLING CODE 4910–60–P
request a three-year term of approval for Washington, DC 20590–0001, (202) 366–
this information collection activity. 4535.
PHMSA requests comments on the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
following information collection: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of
1. Title: Recordkeeping Requirements the applications are available for
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
for Gas Pipeline Operators. inspection in the Records Center, East
Safety Administration
OMB Control Number: 2137–0049. Building, PHH–30, 1200 New Jersey
Current Expiration Date: 4/30/2018. Hazardous Materials: Notice of Avenue Southeast, Washington DC or at
Type of Request: Renewal of a Applications for Special Permits http://regulations.gov.
currently approved information This notice of receipt of applications
collection. AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous
for special permit is published in
Abstract: A person owning or Materials Safety Administration
accordance with part 107 of the Federal
operating a natural gas pipeline facility (PHMSA), DOT.
hazardous materials transportation law
is required to maintain records, make ACTION: List of applications for special (49 U.S.C. 5117(b); 49 CFR 1.53(b)).
reports, and provide information to the permits.
Secretary of Transportation at the Issued in Washington, DC, on April 3,
Secretary’s request. SUMMARY: In accordance with the 2018.
Affected Public: Owners and procedures governing the application Donald Burger,
Operators of natural gas pipeline for, and the processing of, special Chief, General Approvals and Permits
facilities. permits from the Department of Branch.
Application Applicant Regulation(s) affected Nature of the special permits thereof
No.
SPECIAL PERMITS DATA
20618–N ....... National Aeronautics and 172.400, 172.300, 173.1 ......... To authorize the transportation in commerce of explosives
Space Administration. contained in spacecraft by motor vehicle. (mode 1)
20619–N ....... Globaltech Environmental .................................................. To authorize the manufacture, mark, sale, and use of pack-
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Corp. agings, intended to contain batteries of mixed chemistries,
as not subject to certain hazard communication require-
ments. (mode 1)
20620–N ....... Southern States, LLC .............. 173.302(a) ............................... To authorize the manufacture, mark, sale, and use of non-
DOT specification pressure receptacles containing sulfur
hexafluoride. (mode 1, 2, 3, 4)
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| Action | Notice and request for comments. | |
| Dates | Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before May 23, 2018 to be assured of consideration. | |
| Contact | Angela Dow by telephone at 202-366- 1246, by email at [email protected], by fax at 202-366-4566, or by mail at U.S. Department of Transportation, PHMSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, PHP-30, Washington, DC 20590-0001. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 17703 |
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