Locomotive Certification (Noise Compliance Regulations)

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
June 7, 2010, FR Notce (30-Day; 8 ICs).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-06-07	Available
Apr. 2, 2010, FR Notice (60-day).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-06-07	Available
drSuppLocoCert0527.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-06-07	Repair queued
NewLoco0527R2.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2010-06-07	Available
49 CFR 210.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-06-17	Available
NOISE CONTROL ACT OF 1972.doc.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-06-17	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
26440	Locomotive Certification (Noise Compliance Regulations)		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0527	ICR Reference No: 201006-2130-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200906-2130-007
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Locomotive Certification (Noise Compliance Regulations)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 09/21/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/29/2010
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2013	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2010
Responses	1,582	0	1,582
Time Burden (Hours)	2,767	0	2,767
Cost Burden (Dollars)	24	0	0

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Abstract: The information is required to ensure compliance with Environmental Protection Agency noise standards for new locomotives.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 4916 Name of Law: Noise Control Act
   US Code: 42 USC 4905 Name of Law: Noise Control Act
  

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:
	75 FR 16896	04/02/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 32237	06/07/2010
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
Locomotive Certification (Noise Compliance Regulations)

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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	1,582	1,582	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,767	2,767	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	24	0	0	0	24	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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]? No

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: 06/29/2010

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