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OMB Control No:
2130-0010
ICR Reference No:
202408-2130-002
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
202310-2130-014
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/FRA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Rail Integrity and Track Safety Standards
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Withdrawn and continue
Conclusion Date:
10/25/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
10/25/2024
Terms of Clearance:
Withdran on 10/25 at request of FRA program office due to errors in burden estimate
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
02/28/2027
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2027
Responses
1,432,181
0
1,432,181
Time Burden (Hours)
234,294
0
234,294
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Track Safety Standards regulations under 49 CFR part 213 prescribe minimum safety requirements for railroad track that is part of the general railroad system of transportation. FRA uses this information collection to ensure and enhance rail safety by monitoring complete compliance with all regulatory requirements. While the requirements prescribed in this part generally apply to specific track conditions existing in isolation, a combination of track conditions, none of which individually amounts to a deviation from the requirements in this part, may require remedial action to provide safe operations over that track. Qualified persons inspect track and take action to allow safe passage of trains and ensure compliance with the prescribed standards. This information collection is mandatory, submitted as needed, and there is a requirement for recordkeeping.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
49 USC 20103
Name of Law: Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
2130-AC96
Proposed rulemaking
89 FR 84845
10/24/2024
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
Rail Integrity and Track Safety Standards
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
This information collection request is a revision to the last approved submission. The current OMB agency inventory exhibits a total burden of 234,294 hours and 1,432,181 responses, while the present submission reflects a total burden of 245,261 hours and 1,468,429 responses. Program change increased the burden for this submission has by 10,488 hours and 36,220 responses. FRA made adjustments that increased the burden by 479 hours and responses by 28. Overall, total burden decreased by 10,967 hours and 36,248 responses.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$236,180
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:
Yujiang Zhang 202 493-6460
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:
10/25/2024
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