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Temperatures,’’ approved October 1, § 195.106 [AMENDED] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 2009, (ASTM A672/A672M), IBR ■ 23. In § 195.106(b)(1)(i) and (e)(1) approved for § 195.106(e). (7) ASTM Pipeline and Hazardous Materials remove the words ‘‘ANSI/API Spec 5L’’ A691/A691M–19, ‘‘Standard Safety Administration and add, in their place, the words ‘‘API Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Spec 5L’’. Pipe, Electric-Fusion-Welded for High- 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195 Pressure Service at High Temperatures,’’ § 195.110 [AMENDED] [Docket No. PHMSA–2020–0086] November 1, 2019, (ASTM A691/ ■ A691M), IBR approved for § 195.106(e). 24. In § 195.110 remove the words Pipeline Safety: Operator Qualification (f) Manufacturers Standardization ‘‘ASME/ANSI B31.4’’ and add, in their Frequently Asked Questions Society of the Valve and Fittings place, the words ‘‘ASME B31.4’’. AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Industry, Inc. (MSS), 127 Park St. NE, § 195.116 [AMENDED] Vienna, VA 22180, phone: 703–281– Materials Safety Administration 6613, website: http://www.mss-hq.org/. ■ 25. In § 195.116(d) remove the words (PHMSA), DOT. ACTION: (1) MSS SP–75–2019 Standard ‘‘ANSI/API Spec 6D’’ and add, in their Notification and request for Practice, ‘‘High-Test, Wrought, Butt- place, the words ‘‘API Spec 6D’’. comments. Welding Fittings,’’ December 2019, ■ 26. In § 195.307, paragraph (c) is SUMMARY: PHMSA is making available (MSS SP–75), IBR approved for revised to read as follows: for public comment a revised set of § 195.118(a). operator qualification frequently asked (2) [Reserved] § 195.307 Pressure testing aboveground breakout tanks. questions (FAQs) that will replace its (g) NACE International (NACE), 1440 current operator qualification FAQs. South Creek Drive, Houston, TX 77084, * * * * * The proposed revisions will provide phone: 281–228–6223 or 800–797–6223, (c) For aboveground breakout tanks greater clarity regarding PHMSA’s website: http://www.nace.org/ built to API Standard 650 (incorporated operator qualification regulations. The Publications/. by reference, see § 195.3), that were first revised FAQs would replace current * * * * * placed into service after October 2, FAQs that are outdated or no longer (4) NACE SP0204–2015, ‘‘Standard 2000, testing must be in accordance relevant, and will ensure that each FAQ Practice, Stress Corrosion Cracking with sections 7.3.6 and 7.3.7 of API is tied to a specific regulatory (SSC) Direct Assessment Methodology’’ Standard 650. requirement. March 14, 2015, (NACE SP0204), IBR * * * * * DATES: Individuals who are interested in approved for § 195.588(c). submitting comments on the proposed § 195.406 [AMENDED] revisions to the FAQs must do so by § 195.5 [AMENDED] ■ 27. In § 195.406(a)(1)(i) remove the February 16, 2021. ■ 19. In § 195.5(a)(1)(i), remove the words ‘‘ASME/ANSI B31.8’’ and add, in ADDRESSES: You may submit comments words ‘‘ASME/ANSI B31.8’’ and add, in their place, the words ‘‘ASME B31.8’’. identified by Docket No. PHMSA–2020– their place, the words ‘‘ASME B31.8’’. 0086 by any of the following methods: ■ 20. In § 195.58, revise paragraph (a) to § 195.428 [AMENDED] • E-Gov Web: http:// read as follows, www.regulations.gov. This site allows ■ 28. In § 195.428(c) remove the words the public to enter comments on any § 195.58 Reporting submission ‘‘API RP 2350’’ and add, in their place, requirements Federal Register notice issued by any the words ‘‘API Std 2350’’. agency. Follow the online instructions (a) General. Except as provided in § 195.565 [AMENDED] for submitting comments. paragraphs (b) and (e) of this section, an • Mail: Comments may be submitted operator must submit each report ■ 29. Amend § 195.565 to remove the by mailing them to: U.S. Department of required by this part electronically to words ‘‘ANSI/API RP 651’’ and add in Transportation, Docket Management PHMSA at https://portal.phmsa.dot.gov their place the words ‘‘API RP 651’’ System—Docket Operations (M–30), unless an alternative reporting method 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room § 195.588 [AMENDED] is authorized in accordance with W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. paragraph (d) of this section. ■ 30. In § 195.588, amend paragraph (c) • Hand Delivery: Comments may be * * * * * to remove the words ‘‘NACE SP0204– hand-delivered to the U.S. Department ■ 21. In § 195.59, amend paragraph (a) 2008’’ and add in their place the words of Transportation at 1200 New Jersey by revising the second sentence to read ‘‘NACE SP0204’’ in each instance they Avenue SE, Room W12–140, as follows, appear. Washington, DC 20590–0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through § 195.59 Abandonment and deactivation of Issued in Washington, DC, on December Friday, except federal holidays. facilities 22, 2020, under authority delegated in 49 • Instructions: Identify Docket No. * * * * * CFR 1.97. PHMSA–2020–0086 at the beginning of (a) * * * To obtain a copy of the Alan K. Mayberry, your comments. You must provide two NPMS Standards, please refer to the Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety. copies of your comments if you submit NPMS homepage at https:// [FR Doc. 2020–28785 Filed 1–14–21; 8:45 am] by mail. If you would like confirmation www.npms.phmsa.dot.gov. *** BILLING CODE 4910–60–P that PHMSA received your comments, please include a self-addressed stamped § 195.64 [AMENDED] postcard. Internet users should submit ■ 22. In § 195.64(b) and (c) remove the comments at https:// words ‘‘http://opsweb.phmsa.dot.gov’’ www.regulations.gov. and add, in their place, the words • Privacy Act Statement: In ‘‘https://www.portal.phmsa.dot.gov’’. accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), the

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DOT solicits comments from the public (816) 329–3814 or via email at and the requirements of the code. to better inform its rulemaking process. [email protected]. PHMSA SMEs reviewed the 63 current The DOT posts these comments without SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PHMSA FAQs to determine whether any should edit, including any personal information uses FAQs and other guidance materials be revised, added, or deleted. As a result the commenter provides, to https:// to clarify the Federal pipeline safety of this review, PHMSA proposes www.regulations.gov, as described in regulations (PSRs) found in 49 CFR publishing a total of 40 FAQs for public the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– parts 190–199. PHMSA-developed notice. The draft FAQs are available 14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at FAQs include operator qualification online on the Federal eRulemaking https://www.dot.gov/privacy. FAQs that address the PSRs in 49 CFR Portal, https://www.regulations.gov; • Confidential Business Information: part 192, subpart N, and 49 CFR part search for Docket No. PHMSA–2020– Confidential Business Information (CBI) 195, subpart G. These FAQs are 0086. Once finalized, PHMSA will post is commercial or financial information currently available at https:// the revised FAQs on its public website that is both customarily and actually www.phmsa.dot.gov/pipeline/operator- in place of the current FAQs. treated as private by its owner. Under qualifications/oq-frequently-asked- Issued in Washington, DC, on January 5, the Freedom of Information Act (5 questions. 2021, under authority delegated in 49 CFR U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public PHMSA proposes revisions to the 1.97. disclosure. If your comments in operator qualification FAQs by Alan K. Mayberry, response to this document contain modifying and eliminating some of the Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety. commercial or financial information current FAQs. PHMSA requests public [FR Doc. 2021–00152 Filed 1–14–21; 8:45 am] that is customarily treated as private, comment on the proposed revisions, BILLING CODE 4910–60–P that you actually treat as private, and which were developed by a team of that is relevant or responsive to this PHMSA operator qualification subject document, it is important that you matter experts (SMEs). The proposed DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION clearly designate the submitted revisions are intended to tie each FAQ comments as CBI. Pursuant to 49 CFR to a specific operator qualification Federal Railroad Administration 190.343, you may ask PHMSA to regulatory requirement and to eliminate provide confidential treatment to obsolete FAQs. 49 CFR Part 232 information you give to the agency by PHMSA created these FAQs to help taking the following steps: (1) Mark each the regulated community better [Docket No. FRA–2019–0072; Notice No. 1] page of the original document understand how to comply with the RIN 2130–AC82 submission containing CBI as PSRs. Like all PHMSA guidance, FAQs ‘‘Confidential;’’ (2) send PHMSA a copy are not rules, nor do they create legally Amendments to Brake System Safety of the original document with the CBI enforceable rights, assign duties, or Standards Governing Operations deleted along with the original, impose new obligations that are not Using an Electronic Air Brake Slip unaltered document; and (3) explain contained in the existing regulations System why the information you are submitting and standards. Pipeline operators must is CBI. Unless you are notified comply with the underlying safety AGENCY: Federal Railroad otherwise, PHMSA will treat such standards referred to in the FAQs. Administration (FRA), Department of marked submissions as confidential PHMSA’s operator qualification PSRs Transportation (DOT). under the Freedom of Information Act are codified in 49 CFR part 192, subpart ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking and they will not be placed in the N, and 49 CFR part 195, subpart G. (NPRM). public docket of this notification. PHMSA originally developed pipeline Submissions containing CBI should be operator qualification FAQs following a SUMMARY: FRA proposes to amend its sent to James Reynolds, 1200 New series of public meetings in 2003. The brake system safety standards to address Jersey Avenue SE, E24–452, FAQs address PHMSA’s operator operations using an electronic air brake Washington, DC 20590–0001, or qualification PSRs, which help to slip (eABS) system, which is a system emailed to [email protected]. ensure that qualified individuals that tracks details related to individual Any commentary PHMSA receives that perform covered tasks on pipeline freight car brake tests. The proposed is not specifically designated as CBI will facilities and reduce the probability and rule would provide an alternative be placed in the public docket for this consequences of pipeline incidents regulatory framework for railroads to guidance. caused by human error. The PSRs state utilize when choosing to use an eABS • Docket: For access to the docket or that each pipeline operator is system, but would not require railroads to read background documents or responsible for developing and to use such a system. The NPRM comments, go to https:// following an operator qualification proposes to extend the distance certain www.regulations.gov. Alternatively, you program, establishing a covered task list individual rail cars may travel (from may review the documents in person at that is applicable to their system, and 1,500 to 2,500 miles) without stopping the U.S. Department of Transportation defining the training and qualification for brake and mechanical tests, if the at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room requirements for personnel who perform cars have a valid eABS record. The W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001, covered tasks on pipeline facilities. NPRM also proposes to allow railroads between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday Each operator is responsible for to add or remove multiple cars from a through Friday, except federal holidays. ensuring that its contractors and train without conducting additional FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: vendors comply with the requirements brake tests, if the train is solely made up General: James Reynolds, General of the operator’s qualification program. of cars with eABS records. Engineer, Office of Pipeline Safety, by PHMSA assembled a team of SMEs to DATES: Comments are requested no later phone at (202) 366–2786 or via email at develop the revised operator than March 16, 2021. FRA will consider [email protected]. Technical: qualification FAQs based on the existing comments received after that date to the Gregory Ochs, Central Region Director, FAQs, the compliance questions extent possible without incurring Office of Pipeline Safety, by phone at received from operators and the public, additional expense or delay.

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