The ICR package
associated with the final rule should be submitted to OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2011
19,147
0
19,147
250,966
0
250,966
2,528
0
2,528
The information collected is used to
ensure new or novel signal and train control technologies meet
proposed performance standards and work as intended in the U.S.
rail environment.
The burden has increased by
2,728,833 hours from the previous submission. The great majority of
the increased is due a program change resulting from the new
requirements of Subpart I, mandated by the Rail Safety Improvement
Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432, Sec. 104; 9 U.S.C. 20157). In fact, the
program change increase amounts to 1,606,927 hours. Adjustments of
estimates for the current Subpart H amount to an increase of
1,121,906 hours. Please see the detailed explanation provided in
answer to question number 15 of the attached Supporting
Justification document. Total cost to respondents has increased by
$8,460,981.39 from the previous estimate. Almost all of the
increase in costs to respondents is due program change, resulting
from costs associated with the new requirements in Subpart I. These
costs are enumerated above and total $8,460,552.15. Furthermore,
there was an adjustment or revised estimated for the previously
estimated costs associated with Subpart H. The new estimates
totaled $1,533.00, while the previous estimates amounted to
$1,103.76. Hence, there is an increase of $429.24. [Please note:
The OMB incorrectly lists the previously estimated costs to
respondents as $2,528. The last submission shows a total cost of
$1,103.76.]
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.
P.L. 110-432 (Sec. 104).doc
Postive Train Control