Change Requests

What is an ICR?

An Information Collection Request (ICR) is a federal agency's request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), agencies must justify why the information is needed and how it will be used.

When are they submitted?

Federal agencies are required to submit an ICR whenever they create, renew, modify an information collection. Each ICR includes a description of the collection, supporting materials and documentation (such as forms, surveys, or scripts), and proof that the agency has met the requirements of the PRA.

The ICR is submitted to the The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within OMB for review and approval. OIRA grants approval for a maximum of three years, after which the collection must be renewed through a new ICR submission.

Where to find an ICR?

ICRs are publicly available on RegInfo.gov, and additional guidance can be found in the FAQs.

Note: Presidential Action influences are notated for ICRs received between January 20, 2025 and July 19, 2025.

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Title
Reference Number
OMB Control Number
Agency
Received
Concluded
Action
Status
Request Type
Presidential Action

Title:

Information Collection for Document Delivery Services

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0518-0027

Agency:

USDA/ARS

Received:

2025-01-27

Concluded:

2025-02-28

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Information Collection for Document Delivery Services

Key Information

Abstract

The collection will be used to collect names, address, and phone/fax numbers from library customers. The data will be used to locate deliver material, bill track fees, and copyright compliance.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

7 USC U.S. Dept of Agriculture

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

U.S. Caribbean Commercial Fishermen Census

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0648-0716

Agency:

DOC/NOAA

Received:

2025-01-27

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
U.S. Caribbean Commercial Fishermen Census

Key Information

Abstract

This is a request for an extension to a standard information collection. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS or NOAA Fisheries) is seeking to extend its data collection on small-scale fishers in the United States (U.S.) Caribbean, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The data collection aims to gather cultural, economic, and social information from 1,500 fishers across these regions. This up-to-date socio-economic data will support current management actions by informing fishery management plans and amendments, constructing social indicators, and aids developing and assessing regulatory proposals. The information will strengthen fishery management decision-making and help satisfy legal mandates under various statutes, including the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, Executive Order 12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act. This extension request ensures continued access to crucial data for effective fisheries management in the U.S. Caribbean.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 4321 et seq.
16 USC 1801 et seq.

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Rule 15c3-3, Customer Protection - Reserves and Custody of Securities

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3235-0078

Agency:

SEC

Received:

2025-01-24

Concluded:

2025-07-21

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Rule 15c3-3, Customer Protection - Reserves and Custody of Securities

Key Information

Abstract

Rule 15c3-3 (17 CFR 240.15c3-3) provides for the protection of customer funds and securities in the custody of a broker-dealer. The Rule sets forth standards for (i) a broker-dealer's acceptance, custody, and use of customer securities, and (ii) the maintenance of reserves with respect to customer deposits and monies obtained from the use of customer securities. Rule 15c3-3 also contains requirements for broker-dealers that hold security futures products for customers. The Commission is revising the collection of information in connection with a recent rulemaking to amend the reserve computation requirements for certain broker-dealers pursuant to its authority under Section 15(c)(3)(A) of the Exchange Act.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 78b
15 USC 78c
15 USC 78o
15 USC 78o-4
15 USC 78q
15 USC 78w

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Quality Payment Program (QPP)/Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) (CMS-10621)

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0938-1314

Agency:

HHS/CMS

Received:

2025-01-24

Concluded:

2025-06-17

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Quality Payment Program (QPP)/Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) (CMS-10621)

Key Information

Abstract

Section 1848(q) of the Social Security Act, as amended by section 101 of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, authorizes the establishment of a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) for eligible clinicians. Beginning in CY 2017, eligible clinicians are required to collect and submit data on four performance categories to CMS (quality, cost, advancing care information and improvement activities). This program replaces and consolidates portions of the PQRS, Value-based Modifier, and the Medicare EHR Incentive Program. The Act also establishes a second track, Advanced Alternative Payment Models (APMs) for clinicians to participate in instead of MIPS.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 1395w-4

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Application for a Farm Labor Contractor or Farm Labor Contractor Employee Certificate of Registration

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1235-0016

Agency:

DOL/WHD

Received:

2025-01-24

Concluded:

2025-02-21

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Application for a Farm Labor Contractor or Farm Labor Contractor Employee Certificate of Registration

Key Information

Abstract

The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act provides that no individual may perform farm labor contracting activities without a certificate of registration. Form WH-530 is the application form that provides the Department of Labor with the information necessary to issue certificates specifying the farm labor contracting activities authorized. In addition, certain vehicle and safety standards are required of farm labor contractor applicants and such data is collected via Forms WH-514, WH-514a, WH-515, WH-530, WH-535, and WH-540.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

29 USC 1812, 1815, 1861

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Recordkeeping and Disclosure Requirements Associated with CFPB's Regulation B

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

7100-0201

Agency:

FRS

Received:

2025-01-24

Concluded:

2025-01-24

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Recordkeeping and Disclosure Requirements Associated with CFPB's Regulation B

Key Information

Abstract

Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) was enacted in 1974 and is implemented by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) Regulation B for institutions the Board supervises. The ECOA prohibits discrimination in any aspect of a credit transaction because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, receipt of public assistance, or the fact that the applicant has in good faith exercised any right under the Consumer Credit Protection Act. Since 2011, the CFPB has been responsible for issuing ECOA regulations that apply to institutions the Board supervises. However, the Board continues to be responsible under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) for renewing every three years the information collections mandated by the regulation for institutions supervised by the Board.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 1691b(a)
15 USC 1691b(d)

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0935-0179

Agency:

HHS/AHRQ

Received:

2025-01-24

Concluded:

2025-03-07

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery

Key Information

Abstract

This collection of information is necessary to enable the Agency to garner customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with our commitment to improving service delivery. The information collected from our customers and stakeholders will help ensure that users have an effective, efficient, and satisfying experience with the Agency's programs.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 299

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Rule 17a-5, Form X-17A-5 (FOCUS REPORT)

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3235-0123

Agency:

SEC

Received:

2025-01-24

Concluded:

2025-02-26

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Rule 17a-5, Form X-17A-5 (FOCUS REPORT)

Key Information

Abstract

Rule 17a-5(a)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act requires broker-dealers to file periodic reports on Form X-17A-5, the Financial and Operational Combined Uniform Single Report (“FOCUS Report”). The SEC recently made conforming amendments to the FOCUS Report to reflect a change in other SEC rules to permit certain broker-dealers to use a 2 percent rather than a 3 percent haircut on customer-related receivables

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 78a

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Statement Regarding Contributions and Support of Children

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3220-0195

Agency:

RRB

Received:

2025-01-24

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Statement Regarding Contributions and Support of Children

Key Information

Abstract

Dependency on the employee for at least one-half support is a condition affecting eligibility for increasing an employee or spouse annuity under the social security overall minimum provisions on the basis of the presence of a dependent child, the employee’s natural child in limited situations, adopted children, stepchildren, grandchildren and step-grandchildren. The information collected solicits financial information needed to determine entitlement to a child’s annuity based on actual dependency.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Ventilation Plans, Tests, and Examinations in Underground Coal Mines

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1219-0088

Agency:

DOL/MSHA

Received:

2025-01-24

Concluded:

2025-02-28

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Ventilation Plans, Tests, and Examinations in Underground Coal Mines

Key Information

Abstract

Under Section 101(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the Mine Act), the Secretary may by rule in accordance with procedures set forth in this section and in accordance with section 553 of Title 5, United States Code (without regard to any reference in such section to sections 556 and 557 of such title), develop, promulgate, and revise as may be appropriate, improved mandatory health or safety standards for the protection of life and prevention of injuries in coal or other mines. In addition, Section 303 requires that all coal mines be ventilated by mechanical ventilation equipment installed and operated in a manner approved by an authorized representative of the Secretary and such equipment be examined daily and a record be kept of such examination. Underground coal mines usually present harsh and hostile working environments. The ventilation system is the most vital life support system in underground mining and a properly operating ventilation system is essential for maintaining a safe and healthful working environment. Lack of adequate ventilation in underground mines has resulted in fatalities from asphyxiation and explosions. An underground mine is a maze of tunnels that must be adequately ventilated with fresh air to provide a safe environment for miners. Methane is liberated from the strata, and noxious gases and dusts from blasting and other mining activities may be present. The explosive and noxious gases and dusts must be diluted, rendered harmless, and carried to the surface by the ventilating currents. Sufficient air must be provided to maintain the level of respirable dust at or below 2 milligrams per cubic meter of air and air quality must be maintained in accordance with MSHA standards. Mechanical ventilation equipment of sufficient capacity must operate at all times while miners are in the mine. Ground conditions are subject to frequent changes, thus sufficient tests and examinations are necessary to ensure the integrity of the ventilation system and to detect any changes that may require adjustments in the system. Records of tests and examinations are necessary to ensure that the ventilation system is being maintained and that changes which could adversely affect the integrity of the system or the safety of the miners are not occurring. These examination, reporting and recordkeeping requirements of §§ 75.310, 75.312, 75.342, 75.351, 75.360 through 75.364, 75.370, 75.371, and 75.382 also incorporate examinations of other critical aspects of the underground work environment such as roof conditions and electrical equipment which have historically caused numerous fatalities if not properly maintained and operated.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

30 USC 813(h)
30 USC 811

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Agricultural Aircraft Operations

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

2120-0049

Agency:

DOT/FAA

Received:

2025-01-23

Concluded:

2025-04-11

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Agricultural Aircraft Operations

Key Information

Abstract

The information on FAA Form 8710-3, Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate Application, is required from applicants who wish to be issued a commercial or private agricultural aircraft operator certificate. Aviation Safety Inspectors in FAA Flight Standards District Offices (FSDO) review the submitted information to determine certificate eligibility. If the information were not collected, the FAA could not discharge its responsibilities directed to the safety of agricultural aircraft operations and the dispensing of materials during such operations.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

49 USC 44702
49 USC 106
49 USC 40103
49 USC 40113

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Fire and Aviation Management Medical Qualifications Program

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0596-0164

Agency:

USDA/FS

Received:

2025-01-23

Concluded:

2025-03-14

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Fire and Aviation Management Medical Qualifications Program

Key Information

Abstract

Medical history, which is provided by completing the Health Screening Questionaire, Medical Qualifications Program Medical Exam and Self-Certification Statement supplies information needed to determine certification of suitability, any special medical or medication needs, and a file record to protect both the Federal Government and individuals.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

16 USC 594

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Blasting Operations and the Use of Explosives (29 CFR part 1926, subpart U)

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1218-0217

Agency:

DOL/OSHA

Received:

2025-01-23

Concluded:

2025-02-28

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Blasting Operations and the Use of Explosives (29 CFR part 1926, subpart U)

Key Information

Abstract

Section 29 CFR part 1926, subpart U and its collections of information provide protection to employees who work with and around blasting operations. In addition, inventories of explosives must be maintained to assure employer and blaster accountability for explosives.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

29 USC 657
29 USC 655
29 USC 651

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Stormwater Discharges

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

-

Agency:

EPA/OW

Received:

2025-01-23

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Stormwater Discharges

Key Information

Abstract

This Information Collection Request (ICR) calculates the burden and costs associated with information collection and reporting activities associated with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. The burden associated with the entire NPDES program, including the administration of the 2021 MSGP, are accounted for in the 2023 NPDES Program ICR (EPA ICR number 0229.25, OMB control no. 2040-0004). Consistent with the past approach of changes to an NPDES program, EPA is reflecting the paperwork burden associated with the difference between the 2021 MSGP and 2026 MSGP in this ICR. All references to assumptions used in the 2021 MSGP ICR in the burden calculations were previously approved and unchanged and have been consolidated into the 2023 NPDES programmatic ICR.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 92 - 500 301(h)

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Gas Pipeline Safety Program Performance Progress Report and Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Program Performance Progress Report

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

2137-0584

Agency:

DOT/PHMSA

Received:

2025-01-23

Concluded:

2025-06-10

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Gas Pipeline Safety Program Performance Progress Report and Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Program Performance Progress Report

Key Information

Abstract

Section 60105 of 49 U.S.C. sets forth specific requirements a state must meet to qualify for certification status to assume regulatory and enforcement responsibility for intrastate pipelines, i.e., state adoption of minimum federal safety standards, state inspection of pipeline operators to determine compliance with the standards, and state provision for enforcement sanctions substantially the same as those authorized by Chapter 601, 49 U.S.C. A state must submit an annual certification to assume responsibility for regulating intrastate pipelines, and states who receive Federal grant funding must have adequate damage prevention plans and associated records in place. PHMSA uses this information to evaluate a state's eligibility for Federal grants and to enforce regulatory compliance. This information collection request requires a participating state to annually submit a Gas Pipeline Safety Program Certification and/or a Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Program Certification to PHMSA's Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) signifying compliance with the terms of the certification and to maintain records detailing a damage prevention plan for PHMSA inspectors whenever requested. The purpose of the collection is to exercise oversight of the grant program and to ensure that states are compliant with federal pipeline safety regulations. The requested revision updates the annual certification tool to streamline data fields and to update the civil penalty amount to current DOT levels.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

49 USC 60102

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Postmarketing Adverse Drug Experience Reporting

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0910-0230

Agency:

HHS/FDA

Received:

2025-01-23

Concluded:

2025-07-31

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Postmarketing Adverse Drug Experience Reporting

Key Information

Abstract

FDA regulations require the reporting to FDA of important adverse drug experience information associated with the use of unapproved-marketed prescription drug product. This information is used by FDA to determine at the earliest possible time whether to request a manufacturer, packer, or distributor to recall a product from the market or to recommend a seizure or injunction action to halt the marketing of the product and to remove it from the market. Such action, initiated promptly, may avert further adverse effects that may be associated with the use of the product.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 109 - 462 2(e)(3)
21 USC 321, 352, 355, 371, 379aa

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Independent Contractor Registration and Identification

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1219-0040

Agency:

DOL/MSHA

Received:

2025-01-23

Concluded:

2025-02-28

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Independent Contractor Registration and Identification

Key Information

Abstract

Title 30 CFR part 45, Independent Contractors, sets forth information requirements and procedures for independent contractors to obtain a Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) identification number and procedures for service of documents upon independent contractors. The information collections associated with this information collection support the appropriate assessment of fines for violations by independent contractors and the deterrent effect of MSHA enforcement actions on independent contractors.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

30 USC 813(h)
30 USC 811

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Personnel Vetting Questionnaire

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3206-0279

Agency:

SSA

Received:

2025-01-23

Concluded:

2025-02-03

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

RCF New
Personnel Vetting Questionnaire

Key Information

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Walnuts Grown in California, Marketing Order No. 984.

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0581-0344

Agency:

USDA/AMS

Received:

2025-01-23

Concluded:

2025-02-25

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Walnuts Grown in California, Marketing Order No. 984.

Key Information

Abstract

This form would allow walnut handlers to voluntarily report deliveries of walnuts exempt from assessments.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

7 USC 601-674

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1219-0146

Agency:

DOL/MSHA

Received:

2025-01-23

Concluded:

2025-02-24

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines

Key Information

Abstract

Each underground coal mine has an emergency response plan and refuge alternative(s) that protect miners when escape from a mine during a mine emergency is not possible by providing secure spaces with isolated atmospheres that create life-sustaining environments. This ICR covers the refuge alternatives portion of emergency response plans and records for examination, maintenance and repair of refuge alternatives and components.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

30 USC 813(h)
30 USC 811

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

SF 270 Request for Advance or Reimbursement

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

4040-0012

Agency:

USDA/RBS

Received:

2025-01-22

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

RCF New
SF 270 Request for Advance or Reimbursement

Key Information

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Application for Consent to Exercise Trust Powers

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3064-0025

Agency:

FDIC

Received:

2025-01-22

Concluded:

2025-05-28

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Application for Consent to Exercise Trust Powers

Key Information

Abstract

Banks submit applications to the FDIC for consent to exercise trust powers. Applications are evaluated to verify qualifications of bank management to administer a trust department to ensure that bank's financial condition is not jeopardized.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

12 USC 1816 sec. 6

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Computer Security Incident Notification Requirements

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3064-0214

Agency:

FDIC

Received:

2025-01-22

Concluded:

2025-02-24

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Computer Security Incident Notification Requirements

Key Information

Abstract

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) (collectively, the agencies) are issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking (the proposal or proposed rule) that would require a banking organization to notify its primary federal regulator upon the occurrence of a significant computer security incident. This notification requirement is intended to serve as an early alert to a banking organization’s primary federal regulator and is not intended to include an assessment of the incident. The proposed rule would allow a banking organization to authorize or contract with a bank service provider to allow the bank service provider to make the relevant notifications to the banking organization’s primary federal regulator on the banking organization’s behalf. Moreover, a bank service provider as defined herein and in accordance with the Bank Service Company Act (BSCA) would be required to notify affected banking organization customers within four hours of when it experiences a computer-security incident that it reasonably believes could disrupt, degrade, or impair services provided subject to the BSCA for four or more hours. “Bank service providers” would include both bank service companies and third-party service providers, under the BSCA.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

12 USC 1811
12 USC 1813
12 USC 1817
12 USC 1819
12 USC 1861-1867
12 USC 1463

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

SF LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

4040-0013

Agency:

USDA/RBS

Received:

2025-01-22

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

RCF New
SF LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

Key Information

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Assessment Requirements

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

2137-0605

Agency:

DOT/PHMSA

Received:

2025-01-22

Concluded:

2025-06-10

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Assessment Requirements

Key Information

Abstract

Operators of Hazardous Liquid Pipelines are required to document the continual assessment and evaluation of their pipelines' integrity through inspection or testing, as well as remedial preventive, and mitigative actions. In cases where a determination about pipeline threats has not been obtained within 180 days following the date of inspection, pipeline operators must notify PHMSA in writing and provide an expected date when adequate information will become available. Operators must also notify PHMSA if they are unable to assess their pipeline via an in-line inspection. Operators who choose to use an alternate assessment method must demonstrate that their pipeline is not capable of accommodating an in-line inspection tool and that the use of an alternative assessment method will provide a substantially equivalent understanding of the condition of the pipeline. This mandatory record keeping requirement supports the U.S. Department of Transportation’s “SAFETY STRATEGIC GOAL” which targets three main strategic initiatives: managing risk and integrity, sharing responsibility, and providing effective stewardship. This goal enhances public health and safety by working toward the elimination of transportation-related deaths and injuries. This information is used by PHMSA to determine compliance with federal pipeline safety regulations and is also used by Agency and State Officials to assist federal and state pipeline safety inspectors who audit this information when they conduct compliance inspections and to provide background for failure investigations.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

49 USC 60102

Presidential Action:

-
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