The grade crossing inventory, used by States and railroads, reports changes to or closings of grade crossings to update or add to the existing National Inventory File.
Since the last request for OMB approval of the Crossing Inventory Form, the burden for this collection of information shows a three-year average increase of 1,314 hours per year. Because completing the Crossing Inventory Form is now mandatory (see P.L. 110-432), the increase is solely the result of the following program changes:
(1.) From the last submission, the three-year average for submitted hardcopy inventory forms increased (almost tripled) from an average of 1,311 to 3,820 per year. Thus, the burden increased by 1,254 hours per year (from 656 hours to 1,910 hours).
(2.) The three-year average for mass update printouts that were submitted actually decreased from 290 to 269 unit files, which decreased the burden by an average of 10 hours per year (from 145 hours to 135 hours). However, it should be noted the actual number of updated records increased from 3,630 to 4,625 per year, indicating more crossing records updated with a fewer number of submitted files.
(3.) The three-year average for units and records submitted on disc/tape (non-GX32 format) decreased from 798 unit files and 117,498 records per year to 650 unit files and 95,666 crossing records per year. This decreased the burden by 74 hours per year (from 399 hours to 325 hours).
(4.) The three-year average for the number of GX32 format electronic update file-units submitted increased from 28 to 47 file units per year, which means that the number of GX32 electronic crossing records updated increased (from 11,411 to 12,848 per year). This increased the burden by an average of 144 hours per year (from 1,141 hours to 1,285 hours).
Currently, the OMB inventory shows a total burden of 2,341 total hours, while the present submission exhibits a burden total of 3,655 hours. Hence, there is an overall burden increase of 1,314 hours.
There is no change in costs to respondents from the previous submission.
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.
Form FRA-F-6180.71 U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Form
P.L. 110-432 (Sec. 204).doc
U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Form