The National Registry of Pipeline and LNG Operators will serve as the storehouse for the reporting requirements for an operator regulated or subject to reporting requirements under 49 CFR Parts 192, 193, or 195. This registry will incorporate the use of two new forms. The forms for assigning and maintaining Operator Identification (OPID) information are the Operator Assignment Request Form (PHMSA F 1000.1) and Operator Registry Notification Form (PHMSA F 1000.2).
US Code:
49 USC 60102
Name of Law: Federal Pipeline Safety Laws
PHMSA recently added provisions to the Pipeline Safety Regulations (49 CFR Parts 190-199)to establish a National Registry of Pipeline and LNG Operators via a rulemaking titled "Pipeline Safety: Updates to Pipeline and Liquefied Natural Gas Reporting" (One Rule) that was published as a Final rule on November 26, 2010 (75 FR 72878). The language was promulgated in 49 CFR 191.22 and 195.64.
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:
(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;
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.