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OMB Control No:
ICR Reference No:
202312-2140-001
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
STB
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Expedited Relief for Service Emergencies
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Emergency
Approval Requested By:
03/01/2024
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Withdrawn
Conclusion Date:
02/15/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
02/12/2024
Terms of Clearance:
Withdrawn at the request of the agency.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
6 Months From Approved
Responses
0
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
0
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
In response to service challenges in the rail sector, the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) proposes to new and amended emergency service regulations. (This is an existing collection without an OMB control number.) Based on additional review of the feedback received during hearings and the informal stakeholder communications, consideration of the current service problems, the Board issued a notice of proposed rulemaking. Revisions to Reguls. for Expedited Relief for Serv. Emergencies (NPRM), EP 762. Under the rules, affected shippers or railroads may file a petition for relief before the Board when there has been a substantial, measurable deterioration or other demonstrated inadequacy in rail service provided by the incumbent carrier. It must include a full explanation and supporting evidence, a summary of discussion with the incumbent carrier and why it is unlikely to restore adequate service, identification of alternative rail service (if sought), the specific and detailed remedy being sought, and certification of service.
Emergency Justfication:
This is an existing collection without an OMB Control Number, but it is being filed late. The late filing appears to require that we seek initial approval under the emergency review process. Please let us know how we may best get approval for this matter, and we will comply. Thank you.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
49 USC 11123(c)(2)
Name of Law: Situations requiring immediate action to serve the public
US Code:
49 USC 10101
Name of Law: Rail Transportation Policy
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
2140-AB57
Final or interim final rulemaking
89 FR 4564
01/24/2024
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
5
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Appeal to Entire Board
Petition (accelerated relief)
Petition for Emergency Relief
Petition to Terminate Relief
Stay of Relief
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:
Increase is due to this being a collection without an OMB Control Number
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$7,825
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:
Christopher Oehrle 202 245-0375 Christopher.Oehrle@stb.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:
02/12/2024
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