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OMB Control No:
2130-0010
ICR Reference No:
201303-2130-002
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201001-2130-005
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/FRA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Track Safety Standards (Inspection of Continuous Welded Rail)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
06/21/2013
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/24/2013
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
06/30/2016
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2013
Responses
2,813,624
0
2,813,581
Time Burden (Hours)
3,761,468
0
1,957,927
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Qualified persons inspect track and take action to allow safe passage of trains. FRA is amending the CWR Rule to promulgate specific requirments for the qualification of persons designated to inspect CWR track, or supervise the installation, adjustment, or maintenance of CWR track. FRA is also clarifying the procedures associated with the submission of CWR plans. The information collected will be used by FRA to ensure persons designated by railroads/track owners as qualified to inspect CWR track meet the criteria spelled out in this final rule.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
49 USC 20103
Name of Law: Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
2130-AC09
Final or interim final rulemaking
78 FR 16052
03/13/2013
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Track Safety Standards (Vehicle/Track Interaction Safety Standards: High Speed and High Cant Deficiency Operations)
FRA F 6180.124
CWR Joint Bar Fracture Report
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
2,813,624
2,813,581
0
-6
49
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
3,761,468
1,957,927
0
2,252
1,801,289
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The total burden for this information collection has increased by 1,803,541 hours from the last approved submission. The increase is the result of both adjustments and program changes. *** Please see adjustment and program change tables in the answer to question #15 of the Supporting Justification for a complete breakdown of responses and hours. The current OMB inventory shows a total burden of 1,957,927 hours, while the present submission exhibits a total burden of 3,761,468 hours. Hence, there is a total increase of 1,803,541 hours. There is a change/increase in cost to respondents of $292,000 from the last submission for upgrading track inspection vehicle software. This is a program change.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$1,134,951
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
John Mardente 2024931335 john.mardente@dot.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(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;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date:
04/24/2013
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