Hazardous Materials: Information Collection Activities
Published Date: 1/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is asking for public feedback on renewing seven important paperwork approvals related to transporting hazardous materials. This affects companies and workers who handle dangerous goods, ensuring the rules stay clear and up-to-date. Comments are open until March 31, 2026, with no new costs expected—just keeping things running smoothly!
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 6 costs, 0 mixed.
Portable Tanks and IBCs Paperwork
PHMSA is asking to renew the information collection for inspection, testing, approvals, and recordkeeping for portable tanks and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) (OMB Control No. 2137-0018). The collection lists 1,470 respondents, 202,775 annual responses, and 56,143 total annual burden hours for activities like annual requalification tests (at least once every 12 months) and manufacturers retaining some records for at least 5 years.
Liquefied Compressed Gas Tank Vehicle Rules
PHMSA requests renewal of requirements for cargo tank motor vehicles in liquefied compressed gas service (OMB Control No. 2137-0595). The collection includes required operating procedures, inspections, testing, registration/certification by Registered Inspectors, and many recordkeeping items totaling 34,450 respondents, 906,168 annual responses, and 182,232 total annual burden hours.
Hazardous Materials Incident Reporting
PHMSA seeks renewal of the Hazardous Materials Incident Report collection (OMB Control No. 2137-0039) that applies when an incident occurs and requires form F 5800.1 or a telephonic report as prescribed in 49 CFR 171.15 and 171.16. The notice lists 518 respondents, 23,328 annual responses, and 20,455 total annual burden hours for telephone notifications and paper or electronic incident reports.
Non-Bulk Packaging Testing Rules
PHMSA proposes renewing the testing and recordkeeping requirements for non-bulk packaging (OMB Control No. 2137-0572), covering testing, test reports, and closure instructions. The notice lists 21,690 respondents, 32,610 annual responses, and 32,750 total annual burden hours for manufacturers and testers.
Public Sector Grants Application Burden
PHMSA will renew information collections for Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants (OMB Control No. 2137-0586), which cover grant applications, monitoring expenditures, and reporting for States, Indian tribes, and local governments. The notice reports 68 respondents, 68 annual responses, and 5,661 total annual burden hours for grant applicants.
Rail Tank Car Reporting and Approvals
PHMSA will request renewal of reporting and approval requirements for rail carriers and tank car manufacturers/owners (OMB Control No. 2137-0559). The collection covers items like tank car approvals, AAR approvals for commodity service changes, annual owner progress reports to FRA, and quality assurance programs, totaling 795 respondents, 21,653 annual responses, and 4,472 total annual burden hours.
Meter Prover Inspection and Testing
PHMSA plans to renew inspection and testing requirements for mechanical meter provers used to measure liquid hazardous materials (OMB Control No. 2137-0620). Owners must do an annual external visual inspection and a hydrostatic pressure test at least every 5 years, mark the equipment, and retain records. The notice lists 500 respondents, 500 annual responses, and 175 total annual burden hours.
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