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