Rear-End Marking Devices

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
49 CFR 221.DOC Supplementary Document	2009-06-17
49 U.S.C 20132.doc Supplementary Document	2009-06-17
Rrend0523R.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-06-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26426	Rear-End Marking Devices	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0523	ICR Reference No: 200906-2130-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200608-2130-009
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Rear-End Marking Devices
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/09/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/31/2009
Terms of Clearance: Upon next submission for OMB review, this ICR must contain a supplemental document that lists all substantive changes to: a) the burden totals, b) responses in the supporting statement(s), and c) the content of any IC's, if such revisions occurred between versions 200608-2130-009 and 200906-2130-006 of this collection.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2010	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2009
Responses	4	0	4
Time Burden (Hours)	39	0	8
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: FRA reviews and evaluates data to determine if the device meets critical angle, color, and intensity requirements. Data is retained for future reference.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 20132 Name of Law: Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1976
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 15588	04/06/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 28767	06/17/2009
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
Rear-End Marking Devices

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	4	4	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	39	8	0	0	31	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The burden has increased by 31 hours. The increase in burden is due to two adjustments relating to the requirements for FRA approval of rear-end marking devices under § 221.14 and Appendix A. Specifically, the estimate for the first part of this requirement to complete each request/submission was revised (from the previous four (4) hours to 19 hours). This change in estimate increased the burden by 30 hours (from eight (8) hours to 38 hours). Also, the estimate for the second part of this requirement (namely, recordkeeping) increased (from 10 minutes to 15 minutes). This change in estimate increased the burden by one (1) hour (from .33 hour to one (1) hour (rounded off)). The current OMB inventory shows a total burden of eight (8) hours, while the present submission reflects a total burden of 39 hours. Hence, there is a total increase of 31 hours. There is no change in cost to respondents from the previous submission.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $156

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)? No

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: 07/31/2009

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