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OMB Control No:
2130-0529
ICR Reference No:
202204-2130-004
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201903-2130-003
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/FRA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Disqualification Proceedings
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 without change
Conclusion Date:
07/19/2022
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/15/2022
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
07/31/2025
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2022
Responses
22
0
3
Time Burden (Hours)
41
0
5
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
FRA regulations at 49 CFR part 209, subpart D, explain FRA’s responsibilities, and the rights and responsibilities of railroads and railroad employees, regarding disqualification procedures. FRA uses the information collected to promote and maintain rail safety by ensuring that disqualified individuals do not serve in safety-sensitive positions. This collection of information is mandatory, collected as needed, and it involves reporting requirements.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
49 USC 20103
Name of Law: Transportation Rail Programs
PL:
Pub.L. 100 - 342 3
Name of Law: Rail Safety Improvement Act of 1988
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:
87 FR 5933
02/02/2022
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
87 FR 22618
04/15/2022
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
Disqualification Proceedings
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
22
3
0
0
19
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
41
5
0
0
36
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The current OMB inventory for this information collection shows a total burden of 5 hours and 4 responses, while the requesting inventory estimates a total burden of 41 hours and 22 responses. Overall, the burden for this submission has increased by 36 hours and increased by 19 responses. There is no change in the method of the collection. The increase in burden is solely the result of adjustments.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$5,926
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:
Michael Masci 202 493-6037
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:
04/15/2022
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