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.
Total burden for this
information collection submission has increased by 2,952,554 hours
from the last approved submission. Total adjustments (Subpart H)
increased the burden by 1,121,906 hours. Total program changes
increased the burden by 1,830,648 hours (Subpart H = + 800 hours;
new Subpart I = + 1,829,848 hours). **** Please see the table in
the answer to question number 15 of the Supporting Justification
for a complete itemization of ALL ADJUSTMENTS The increase in
burden for program changes in new Subpart I result from the agency
effort to meet the statutory mandate set forth in the Railroad
Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (RSIA). The current OMB inventory
shows a total burden of 250,966 hours, while the present submission
exhibits a total burden of 3,203,520 hours. Hence, there is a
burden increase of 2,952,544 hours. For the present submission,
total additional costs to respondents (as delineated in answer to
question number 13) amount to $12,085.15 ($12,085 rounded off).
Total costs to respondents have increased by $10,981 from the last
approved submission. Adjustments in Subpart H costs account for
$429 of this increase. Specifically, costs for envelopes and
mailing of documents required under Subpart H to FRA have increased
by $429 (from $1,103.76 or $1,104 (rounded off) to $1,533). Program
change costs or costs for envelopes and mailing of documents
required under new Subpart I amount $10,552.15 or $10,552 (rounded
off). *** Please note that the OMB inventory incorrectly has annual
costs to respondents for the last approved submission as $2,528
rather than the $1,103.76 provided in answer to question 13 of the
last approved 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.
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