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OMB Control No:
2130-0035
ICR Reference No:
201603-2130-003
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
201407-2130-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/FRA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Railroad Operating Rules
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Comment filed on proposed rule and continue
Conclusion Date:
07/05/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/01/2016
Terms of Clearance:
OMB defers approval of the proposed changes to this collection that are associated with the train crew staffing proposed rule. If FRA decides to finalize this rule and amend this collection in that rule, FRA is reminded to follow the PRA procedures at 5 CFR 1320.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
12/31/2017
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2018
Responses
188,659,926
0
188,659,926
Time Burden (Hours)
4,797,428
0
4,797,428
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Each railroad is required to maintain one copy of its operating rules, timetables, and timetable special instructions at each division and system headquarters. Through these rules, FRA learns the condition of operating rules and practices with respect to trains and instructions provided by the railroads to their employees in operating practices. FRA proposes new regulations establishing minimum requirements for the size of train crew staffs depending on the type of operation. A minimum requirement of two crew members is proposed for all railroad operations, with exceptions proposed for those operations that FRA believes do not pose significant safety risks to RR employees, the general public, and the environment by using fewer than two-person crews. This proposed rule would also establish minimum requirements for the roles and responsibilities of the second train crew member on a moving train, and promote safe and effective teamwork.
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-AC48
Proposed rulemaking
81 FR 13917
03/15/2016
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Railroad Operating Rules
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 burden for this collection of information has increased by 12,252 hours. The increase in burden is due both to program changes and adjustments. The tables provided in the answer to question number 15 of the submitted Supporting Justification depicts both the program changes and adjustments. Program changes shown in the provided table increased the burden by 12,240 hours and increased the number of responses by 542, while adjustments shown in the provided table increased the burden amount by 12 hours, and increased the number of responses by 24. The correct current inventory exhibits a burden total of 4,797,428 hours, while the present submission reflects a burden total of 4,809,680 hours. Hence, there is a total burden increase of 12,252 hours. The annual cost to respondents has increased by $1,382,486 from the last approved submission. The increase is solely due to a program change resulting from the proposed rule’s new § 218.135, Special Approval Procedures, related to the purchase of additional technology. The previous submission had no additional cost to respondents.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$5,500
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:
Joseph Riley 202 493-6318 joseph.riley@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:
04/01/2016
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