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OMB Control No:
2130-0621
ICR Reference No:
202311-2130-004
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202010-2130-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/FRA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Workforce Development (WFD) Survey
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:
06/06/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
01/16/2024
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
06/30/2027
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2024
Responses
258
0
213
Time Burden (Hours)
107
0
89
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
FRA is proposing the continuation of this qualitative study which is intended to survey a select group of railroad industry personnel to gain insight into the current workforce development practices and challenges. The survey data will be published in an update to the Modal Profile Report. The update is estimated for publication approximately 6-9 months after the completion of data collection. Primary users of the information will be personnel within FRA Workforce Development Team (WDT) whose charge it is to promote and standardize workforce development practices to address the railroad industry’s workforce talent requirements and ensure safe operations. This is a voluntary collection.
Authorizing Statute(s):
None
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 75368
11/02/2023
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 2710
01/16/2024
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
Workforce Development Survey
FRA F 240
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Workforce Development (WFD) Survey
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
258
213
0
0
45
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
107
89
0
0
18
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:
This is an extension without change (with changes in estimates) to the currently approved information collection request (ICR). The OMB inventory for this ICR previously indicated a total burden of 89 hours and 213 responses. The requested inventory for this ICR shows an increase in the total burden to 107 hours and 258 responses. The requested burden has increased by 18 hours and 45 responses. Overall, the burden has increased primarily due to the increase in stakeholder outreach and extension of the survey response period. In addition, the increase in the sample size will allow for quantitative analysis that were not appropriate with lower numbers of respondents.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$15,360
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
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:
Joanne Swafford 757 897-9908 joanne.swafford@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:
01/16/2024
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