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OMB Control No:
2130-0539
ICR Reference No:
202203-2130-002
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201907-2130-004
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/FRA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Railroad Workplace Safety (Formerly titled: Roadway Worker Protection: Roadway Maintenance Machines)
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:
05/31/2022
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
03/17/2022
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
05/31/2025
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2022
Responses
105,751
0
106,482
Time Burden (Hours)
5,619
0
6,359
Cost Burden (Dollars)
200,355
0
200,255
Abstract:
In this final rule, FRA is revising its regulations governing railroad workplace safety to: allow for the use of alternative cybersecurity standards for electronic display systems used to view track authority information for roadway worker safety, and exempt certain remotely operated roadway maintenance machines from existing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) requirements for enclosed cabs. FRA uses the information that it collects under 49 CFR part 214 to monitor and enforce requirements relating to the safety of roadway workers and ensure that railroads fulfill their responsibilities to keep roadway workers secure and free from unnecessary and avoidable hazards. This collection of information is mandatory, collected as needed, and it involves both reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Additionally, Form FRA F 6180.119 is used by FRA/State inspectors to cite rule violations of Part 214 and to recommend civil penalties for serious infractions.
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-AC78
Final or interim final rulemaking
87 FR 15137
03/17/2022
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
Roadway Worker Protection: Roadway Maintenance Machines
FRA F 6180.119
Part 214 Railroad Workplace Safety 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
105,751
106,482
0
10
-741
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
5,619
6,359
0
1
-741
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
200,355
200,255
0
100
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:
Currently, the OMB inventory for this collection of information shows a total annual burden of 6,359 hours and 106,482 responses, while this updated submission reflects a total annual burden of 5,619 hours and 105,751 responses. The change in burden is due both to a program change (an increase) and one adjustment (a decrease). Additionally, the cost to respondents has increased by $100 from $200,255 to $200,355 due to program change. FRA provided a thorough review of this package and determined the burden associated with the on-track safety manual, under ยง 241.309(b), has been fulfilled. The tables listed under question 15 of the supporting justification provide the specifics on any burden estimates that have changed from the previous submission.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Lance Hawks 678 633-7400
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:
03/17/2022
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