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OMB Control No:
2130-0620
ICR Reference No:
202401-2130-002
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202303-2130-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/FRA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus (EEBA) Standards
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 without change
Conclusion Date:
03/22/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
01/29/2024
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
03/31/2027
36 Months From Approved
Responses
32,962
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
1,670
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
FRA is amending its regulations related to occupational noise exposure in three ways. First, in response to a Congressional mandate, FRA is expanding those regulations to require that railroads provide an appropriate atmosphere-supplying emergency escape breathing apparatus to every train crew member and certain other employees while they are occupying a locomotive cab of a freight train transporting a hazardous material that would pose an inhalation hazard in the event of release during an accident. Second, FRA is changing the name of this part of its regulations from “Occupational Noise Exposure” to “Occupational Safety and Health in the Locomotive Cab” to reflect the additional subject matter of this final rule and to make other conforming amendments. Third, FRA is removing the provision stating the preemptive effect of this part of FRA’s regulations because it is unnecessary. The information collection will enable FRA to ensure compliance with the Congressional mandate requiring railroads to provide suitable emergency escape breathing apparatus that covers the head and neck and offers respiratory protection for all covered employees. Additionally, FRA will use the collected information to verify that railroads properly inspect, maintain, repair, and replace EEBAs and provide the necessary EEBA instruction/training to all employees covered by this regulation. This information collection is mandatory, submitted to FRA as needed, and there is a requirement for reporting and recordkeeping.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 432 413
Name of Law: Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
PL: Pub.L. 110 - 432 413 Name of Law: Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
2130-AC14
Final or interim final rulemaking
89 FR 5113
01/26/2024
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
Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus (EEBA) Standards
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
32,962
0
32,962
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
1,670
0
1,670
0
0
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 a new collection of information associated with FRA's final rule that adds a new subpart C under 49 CFR part 227. The total burden for this submission amounts to 1,670 hours and the total number of responses requested is 32,962. The entire requested burden is a program change.
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:
MIchael Watson 202 493-1388 michael.watson@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:
01/29/2024
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