OMB updated the annual cost burden to reflect the changes in burden described in the supporting statement. [P.15: Specifically, as a result of the revised (increased) estimates for the number of tags, the burden cost to respondents has increased by $4,992 from the last submission ($9,750 to $14,742). ]
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2008
113,256
0
106,600
1,272
0
1,105
14,742
0
10,000
The collection of information is used to ensure that all locomotive crew members have access to toilet facilities which are functioning and sanitary.
The total burden for this information collection has increased by 167 hours. The increase is due solely to adjustments. An itemization of the revised estimates is included in the answer to question 15 of the attaches Supporting Justification.
Also, the burden cost to respondents has increased due to an adjustment. Specifically, as a result of the revised (increased) estimates for the number of tags, the burden cost to respondents has increased by $4,992 from the last submission (from $9,750 to $14,742). Rounding off, there is a burden cost increase of $5,000.
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.