Annual Report for Gas Distribution Operators

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form PHMSA F7100.1-1 Gas Distribution Annual Report Form and Instruction	Modified
2137-0629 Supporting Statement_2017 Revision.doc Supporting Statement A	2018-01-25
83 FR 3461.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-01-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
212905	Gas Distribution Annual Report Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2137-0629	ICR Reference No: 201801-2137-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201609-2137-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/PHMSA	Agency Tracking No: GD AR REV
Title: Annual Report for Gas Distribution Operators
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/11/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/31/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2021	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2018
Responses	1,446	0	1,446
Time Burden (Hours)	24,582	0	24,582
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection request would require operators of gas distribution pipeline systems to submit annual report data to the Office of Pipeline Safety in accordance with the regulations stipulated in 49 CFR Part 191 by way of form PHMSA F 7100.1-1. The form is to be submitted once for each calendar year. The annual report form collects data about the pipe material, size, and age. The form also collects data on leaks from these systems as well as excavation damages. PHMSA uses the information to track the extent of gas distribution systems and normalize incident and leak rates. The requested revision would revise form PHMSA F 7100.1-1 and it's instructions to remove “Other” as a selection for Operator Type in Part A7 and add guidance for the proper selection to the instructions. The revision will also change the instructions related to how the percent of LAUF gas is calculated. PHMSA will calculate the percent of LAUF gas by dividing the LAUF volume by the gas consumption volume. PHMSA will allow a negative value to be reported for percent LAUF gas. These changes will harmonize the PHMSA and Energy Information Administration (EIA) methodologies for calculating percent LAUF gas.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 60117 Name of Law: Transportation Pipeline Safety
   US Code: 49 USC 60124 Name of Law: Transportation Biennial Reports
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 48574	10/18/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 3461	01/25/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Gas Distribution Annual Report	PHMSA F7100.1-1	Annual Report for Gas Distribution Pipeline Systems

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,446	1,446	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	24,582	24,582	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $76,700

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 01/31/2018

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