[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 96 (Thursday, May 16, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 24854]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-12233]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Research and Special Programs Administration
[Docket PS-149]


Notice of Request for Reinstatement of an Expired Information 
Collection

AGENCY: Research and Special Programs Administration, DOT.

SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Research and Special Programs Administration's 
(RSPA) intention to request reinstatement of an information collection 
in support of the Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) for Response Plans 
for Onshore Oil Pipelines.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by July 15, 1996 to be 
assured of consideration.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marvin Fell, Office of Pipeline 
Safety, Research and Special Programs Administration, Department of 
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20950,(202) 
366-1640.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Title: Response Plans for Onshore Oil Pipelines.
    OMB Number: 2137-0589.
    Type of Request: Reinstatement of an information collection. 
Abstract: The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) requires that certain 
pipelines that transport oil must develop a response plan to minimize 
the impact of an oil discharge in the case of an accident. These 
response plans enhance the spill response capability of pipeline 
operators.
    Estimate of Burden: The average burden hours per response is 120.
    Respondents: Oil Pipeline operators.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,215.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 140,300 hours.
    Frequency: Every three years.
    Use: To enhance response capability in the event of an oil spill.
    Copies of this information collection can be reviewed at the 
Dockets Unit, Room 8421, Research and Special Programs Administration, 
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC 
20590.
    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. Send comments to Marvin Fell, OPS, 
RSPA, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh St., SW., 
Washington, DC 20590.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval. All comments will also be a matter of public 
record.

    Issued in Washington, DC on May 8, 1996.
Richard B. Felder,
Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety.
[FR Doc. 96-12233 Filed 5-15-96; 8:45 am]
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