The collection of information enables
FRA to develop a county-by- county profile of what there is to
inspect, and how much inspection activity is done by Federal and
State railroad inspectors each year nationwide. The objective of
the collection is to maximize limited inspector resources in order
to produce more targeted inspection activities, which facilitates
catching and correcting problems early, and thus serves to enhance
overall safety on the nation's rail system.
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.