[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 204 (Friday, October 22, 1999)] [Notices] [Pages 57182-57183] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-27666] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Research and Special Programs Administration [Docket RSPA-98-4957; Notice 10] Notice of New Information Collection Comments
Agency
Research and Special Programs Administration, DOT.
Action
Notice and request for comments.
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Summary
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Research and Special Programs Administration's (RSPA) is publishing its intention to create a new information collection in support of the Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) Damage Prevention Grant Program. The purpose of this notice is to allow the public 60 days from the date of this notice to send in their comments. Congress authorized the Department of Transportation to create a Damage Prevention Grant Program to assist the States. The Department is requiring that states requesting grants must provide a written proposal to RSPA for approval.
Dates
Comments on this notice must be received by December 21, 1999 to be assured of consideration.
Addresses
Comments should identify the docket number of this notice, RSPA-98-4957, and be mailed to the Dockets Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Plaza 401, 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590- 0001. You should submit the original and one copy. If you wish to receive confirmation of receipt of your comments, you must include a stamped, self-addressed postcard. The Dockets facility is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays. In addition, the public may also submit or review comments by accessing the Docket Management System's home page at dms.dot.gov.
dms.dot.govFor Further Information Contact
Marvin Fell, Office of Pipeline Safety, Research and Special Programs Administration, Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20590, (202) 366-6205 or by electronic mail at marvin.fell@rspa.dot.gov.
Supplementary Information
Title: Damage Prevention Grant Program. Type of Request: New. Abstract: Third party damage is a leading cause of pipeline accidents. Congress has allocated funds to provide states grants to develop one-call notification programs which will reduce the amount of third party damage. States will be required to submit proposals for these grants that will be evaluated by RSPA. Estimate of Burden: The average burden hours per response is 40 hours. Respondents: States. Estimated Number of Respondents: 30 the first year and 40 the second year. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1 per year. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1200-1600 hours. Copies of this information collection can be reviewed at the Dockets Facility, Plaza 401, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday except Federal holidays. They also can be viewed over the Internet at dms.dot.gov. Comments are invited on: (a) The need for the proposed 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 October 15, 1999. Richard B. Felder, Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety. [FR Doc. 99-27666 Filed 10-21-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-60-P