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OMB Control No:
2130-0509
ICR Reference No:
201902-2130-004
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201701-2130-003
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/FRA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
State Safety Participation Regulations and Remedial Actions
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
05/06/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
02/13/2019
Terms of Clearance:
The agency corrected an error in their burden calculations.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
05/31/2022
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2019
Responses
23,603
0
22,352
Time Burden (Hours)
9,346
0
9,240
Cost Burden (Dollars)
32,000
0
31,000
Abstract:
The collection of information is set forth under 49 CFR part 212, and requires qualified state inspectors to provide various reports to FRA for monitoring and enforcement purposes concerning state investigative, inspection, and surveillance activities regarding railroad compliance with Federal railroad safety laws and regulations. Additionally, railroads are required to report to FRA actions taken to remedy certain alleged violations of law.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
49 USC 20105
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
83 FR 56909
11/14/2018
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
84 FR 5811
02/22/2019
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
State Safety Participation Regulations and Remedial Actions
FRA F 6180.96a, FRA F 6180.33, FRA F 6180.96, FRA F 6180.109, FRA F 6180.111, FRA F 6180.112, FRA F 6180.144, FRA F 6180.61, FRA F 6180.67, FRA FA 6180.110
Railroad Safety Inspector’s Report, Violation of Hours of Service Law
,
Inspection Report
,
Inspection Report (Continuation sheet)
,
Motive Power & Equipment Violation Report Form
,
Hazardous Materials Violation Report Form
,
Track Violation Report Form
,
Signal &Train Control Violation Report Form
,
State Rail Safety Accident Investigation Participation Agreement
,
Accident /Incident Reporting Rules Violation Report Form
,
Operating Practices Violation Report Form
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
23,603
22,352
0
0
1,251
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
9,346
9,240
0
0
106
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
32,000
31,000
0
0
1,000
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The burden for this information collection has increased by 106 hours from the last approved submission. The increase in burden is solely due to adjustments, which are listed in the provided table in the answer to question number 15 of the attached Supporting Justification. . Adjustments shown in the attached Supporting Justification increased the burden by 106 hours and increased the number of responses by 1,251. The current inventory shows a burden total of 9,240 hours and 22,352 responses, while the present submission reflects a burden total of 9,346 hours and 23,603 responses. Hence, there is a total burden increase of 106 hours and 1,251 responses. Due to an adjustment in the total number of participating States (from 31 to 32), the cost to respondents has increased by $1,000 (from $31,000 to $32,000).
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$273,009
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
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:
Melvin Strong 678 459-7301 melvin.strong@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:
02/13/2019
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