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OMB Control No:
2130-0526
ICR Reference No:
201606-2130-007
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201508-2130-004
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/FRA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Title Control of Alcohol and Drug Use in Railroad Operations
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:
10/03/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
07/05/2016
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
10/31/2019
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2018
Responses
863,408
0
133,818
Time Burden (Hours)
22,672
0
31,797
Cost Burden (Dollars)
1,485,825
0
0
Abstract:
The Federal Railroad Administration and the railroad industry use the information to determine the extent of alcohol and drug abuse on railroad property as well as to curtail widespread alcohol and drug use. In response to Congress’ mandate in the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (RSIA), FRA is expanding the scope of its drug and alcohol regulation to cover MOW employees. This final rule also codifies guidance from FRA compliance manuals, responds to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations, and adopts substantive amendments based upon FRA’s regulatory review of 30 years of implementation of this part. FRA will use the new information collected under this revised rule to ensure that railroads comply with all part 219 requirements that now will cover maintenance-of-way (MOW) employees. Specifically, FRA will use the information collected to ensure that MOW employees are subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
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-AC10
Final or interim final rulemaking
81 FR 37894
06/10/2016
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
Title Control of Alcohol and Drug Use in Railroad Operations
FRA F 6180.73, FRA F 6180.74, FRA F6180.75
Accident Information Required for Post-Accident Toxicological Testing
,
FRA Post-Accident Testing Blood/Urine Custody and Control Form
,
FRA Collection of Post-Mortem Toxicology Samples Required by 49 CFR Part 219
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
863,408
133,818
0
610,847
118,743
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
22,672
31,797
0
-15,286
6,161
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
1,485,825
0
0
1,485,825
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
The burden for this collection of information has decreased by 9,125 hours from the last submission. The decrease in burden is due both to program changes and adjustments. The first table provided in answer to question number 15 of the attached Supporting Justification depicts the program changes. Program changes shown in this table decreased the burden amount by 15,286 hours, and increased the number of responses by 610,847. Adjustments depicted in the second table in answer to question number 15 of the attached Supporting Justification increased the burden amount by 6,161 hours, and increased the number of responses by 118,743. The current inventory shows a burden total of 31,797 hours, while the present submission exhibits a burden total of 22,672 hours. Hence, there is a burden decrease of 9,125 hours. Total cost to respondents under the final rule amounts to/has increased by $1,485,825 from the last submission. This is a program change entirely associated with the requirements of this final rule.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$213,650
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:
Gerald Powers 202 492-6313 gerald.powers@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:
07/05/2016
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