Passenger Train Emergency Systems

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
49CFR1.49.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2006-08-25	Repair queued
P.L.103-440A.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2006-08-25	Repair queued
PTESNPRMFR.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2006-08-24	Repair queued
49 CFR 238.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2006-08-24	Repair queued
49 CFR 223A.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2006-08-24	Available
PTESNPRMFR.pdf	Proposed Rule Document	Uploaded 2006-08-24	Repair queued
drfPTES.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2006-08-24	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
44925	Passenger Train Emergency Systems		New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0618	ICR Reference No: 200608-2130-013
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No: 2130-NEW
Title: Passenger Train Emergency Systems
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: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 10/06/2006
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/01/2006
Terms of Clearance: In an otherwise complete submission, the line of business and subfunction were omitted. Please be sure to add these in the future. Also, note that because the Federal Register citation for the published NPRM is included, the actual article need not be uploaded, nor need the final draft of the NPRM.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The proposed rule and associated information collection are intended to further the safety of passenger train occupants through enhancements and additions to FRA's existing requirements for emergency systems on passenger trains. The required records will be used by FRA inspectors to ensure compliance with this regulation.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 103 - 440 215 Name of Law: null
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2130-AB72	Proposed rulemaking	71 FR 50276	08/24/2006

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Passenger Train Emergency Systems

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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: The is a new collection of information, and thus an increase in burden by virtue of that fact. The proposed rule is to enhance existing requirements for emergency window exits and to establish requirements for rescue access windows to evacuate passenger train occupants. The proposed collection of information will be used for compliance.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 09/01/2006

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