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OMB Control No:
2130-0639
ICR Reference No:
202307-2130-002
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/FRA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Class I Freight-Train Length Reporting
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
03/04/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
01/23/2024
Terms of Clearance:
The agency provided a fuller response to comment and detailed plans to release the data publicly.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
03/31/2027
36 Months From Approved
Responses
72
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
576
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
FRA is initiating a new ICR to gather train length data from Class I freight railroads as the safety concerns of long trains is largely an issue particular to these railroads. Specifically, the proposed information collection would require Class I freight railroads to provide FRA, on a monthly basis, with data regarding the total number of trains operated, the total number of cars in those trains, as well as the total trailing tonnage in specified train length categories (e.g., less than or equal to 7,500 feet, greater than 7,500 feet). The requested data will be collected monthly using an Excel-based form (Form FRA F 6180.277). This data collection is necessary to allow objective findings to be made that can be used to either justify the status quo or to provide justification for further recommendations or agency action.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
49 USC 20103(a)
Name of Law: General authority
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:
88 FR 47233
07/21/2023
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 3984
01/22/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Class I Freight-Train Length Reporting
FRA F 6180.277
Class I Freight-Train Length Reporting
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
72
0
0
72
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
576
0
0
576
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
This is a new collection of information. The total requested burden for this information collection is 576 hours and 72 responses on an annual basis. By definition, this entire submission is a program change.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
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:
John Mayser 202 493-8008
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:
01/23/2024
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