Federal Register #PHMSA-2026-0199

PHMSA Request for Comments: Hazardous Materials Information Collection Activities

This opportunity from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) seeks public input on renewing and extending information collection activities related to hazardous materials transportation safety. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) - Standards and Rulemaking Division - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; requirements apply to manufacturers, owners, shippers, and carriers of hazardous materials packaging - Products/Services Requested: - Inspection and testing of portable tanks and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) - Hazardous materials incident reporting (DOT Form F 5800.1) - Testing requirements for non-bulk packaging - Public sector training and planning grants for hazardous materials emergencies - Manufacture, certification, inspection, repair, maintenance, and operation of cargo tank motor vehicles for liquefied compressed gas service - Inspection and testing of meter provers for measuring liquid hazardous materials - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) - Design qualification testing, periodic requalification, approval of equivalent packaging - Reporting and recordkeeping obligations for packaging and incidents - Annual visual inspection and hydrostatic pressure testing every five years for meter provers - Procedures for reimbursable grants to support emergency planning and training - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are requested; focus is on regulatory compliance and administrative burden.

Description

This notice announces that the Information Collection Requests (ICRs) related to hazardous materials will be forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewal and extension. The ICRs describe the nature of the information collections and their expected burdens under various provisions of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). The collections include requirements for design qualification testing, periodic requalification, approval of equivalent packaging, reporting and recordkeeping for intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and portable tanks. Comments on the proposed information collection are invited by July 1, 2026.

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