In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved. However,
the agency should ensure that this form includes a paperwork burden
statement that 1) clarifies that respondents are not required to
respond unless the form contains a valid OMB control number and 2)
includes an estimate of the burden imposed by the form.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2006
12/31/2006
12/31/2003
27,431,563
0
27,431,566
3,294,736
0
4,067,432
111,000
0
1,000
The Hours of Service Act specifies the
maximum hours and conditions of proper rest for employees engaged
in one or more critical categories of work. FRA uses the
information collected to both monitor compliance with and to
enforce these safety regulations.
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:
(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;
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.