What does 49 CFR 171.6 (Control numbers under the Paperwork Reduction Act) require?

Short answer

49 CFR 171.6 requires the display of control numbers assigned by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for collections of information in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). The section lists the control numbers and the corresponding report titles and parts or sections of 49 CFR where identified and described.

The rule says

"The table in paragraph (b)(2) of this section sets forth the control numbers assigned to collection of information in the HMR by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995." (49 CFR 171.6(b))

"Column 1 lists the OMB control number assigned to the HMR collections of information." (49 CFR 171.6(b)(1))

"Column 2 contains the Report Title of the approved collection of information." (49 CFR 171.6(b)(1))

"Column 3 lists the part(s) or section(s) in 49 CFR identified or described in the collection of information." (49 CFR 171.6(b)(1))

In plain English

This section is about transparency and compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. It means that the Hazardous Materials Regulations must clearly show the control numbers assigned by the OMB for various information collections. In practice, this section helps to prevent unnecessary paperwork and ensures that the regulations are implemented efficiently.

What to do

• Review the table in 49 CFR 171.6(b)(2) to understand the control numbers and corresponding report titles and parts or sections of 49 CFR.
• Ensure that your organization is using the correct control numbers for information collections under the HMR.
• Verify that your organization is complying with the Paperwork Reduction Act and the OMB's regulations.
• Consult with regulatory experts or legal counsel if you have questions about the control numbers or the Paperwork Reduction Act.