Track Inspection Time Study

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FRA F 6180.137 Track Transportation Time Study Form	New
drfTrkTmeStdyPartBRev.doc Supporting Statement B	2010-04-07
TrackInspectionTimeStudy-2009-11-10-Cover letter.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-11-10
drfTrkTmeStdyFNL(2)rev.doc Supporting Statement A	2010-03-10
Sept. 21, 2009, FR Notice (30-Day).pdf Supplementary Document	2009-09-21
July 6, 2009, FR Notice (60-Day).pdf Supplementary Document	2009-09-21
BMWED Comments7-7-09.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-09-21
49 U.S.C. 20103.doc Supplementary Document	2009-09-21
P.L. 110-432 (Sec. 403).doc Supplementary Document	2009-09-21

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
190734	Track Transportation Time Study Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0588	ICR Reference No: 200909-2130-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Track Inspection Time Study
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 04/07/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/14/2009
Terms of Clearance: In future studies, FRA should plan for better methods to improve response rates.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2013	36 Months From Approved
Responses	264	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	155	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) calls for a track inspection time study to be performed by FRA and a report made to Congress upon completion. The information to be collected will be used to document and characterize various aspects of track inspection, and study findings may be used as the basis for regulations to imrove railroad safety.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 110 - 432 403 Name of Law: Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 110 - 432 403 Name of Law: Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008

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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 32029	07/06/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 48119	09/21/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Track Transportation Time Study	FRA F 6180.141, FRA F 6180.137, FRA F 6180.143, FRA F 6180.136, FRA F 6180.142, FRA F 6180.140	Questions for Phone Interviews with Track Supervisors ,   Questions for Phone Interviews with Division Engineers ,   Questions for Phone Interviews with System Level Officers ,   Questions for Phone Interviews with BMWED General Chairmen ,   Questions for Phone Interviews with BMWED Director of Education and Safety ,   Track Inspector Background Survey

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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	264	0	264	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	155	0	155	0	0	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: This is a new collection of information for a one-time study. By definition, it is a program change. The total estimated burden for this proposed collection of information is 155 hours. There is no cost to respondents, since the track inspector respondents will be provided with a postage paid envelope for returning the data collection instruments.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $194,360

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: 12/14/2009

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