FRA uses the information obtain
through its accident/incident regulations to maintain a current and
historical databased so that it can monitor the safety and
operational practices of the nation's railroads; to identify and
promptly ameliorate hazardous conditions associated with rail
transportation; and to assure compliance with Federal railroad
safety laws.
US Code:
49
USC 20901 Name of Law: (Formerly Part of Accident Reports
Act)
FRA F 6180.55, FRA F 6180.39i, FRA F 6180.55, FRA F 6180.55a,
FRA F 6180.98, FRA F 6180.57, FRA F 6180.56, FRA F 6180.98, FRA F
6180.78, FRA F 6180.81, FRA F 6180.54, FRA F 6180.54, FRA F
6180.107, FRA F 6180.150
The burden for this information
collection has increased by 11,911 hours. The increase in hours is
due to both to program changes and adjustments. **** Please see the
detailed explanation in answer to question number 15 of the
Supporting Justification or the attached file that provides a
complete Summary of Program Changes and Adjustments. Overall,
program changes increased the burden by 6,069 hours and adjustments
increased the burden by 5,842 hours. Total burden increases then
amounted to 12,162 hours, while total burden decreases amounted to
251 hours. The current burden for this collection of information
listed in OMBs inventory shows 47,521 hours, while the total
burden for this renewal submission amounts to 59,432 hours. Hence,
there is an increase of 11,911 hours. The burden cost to
respondents has increased by $40,500 from the last approved
submission. As noted in the final rule, notarization of documents
(i.e., Form FRA F 6180.55) is no longer required and so this
expense has been eliminated. The increase in cost is due to a
program change concerning the modification of electronic
recordkeeping systems by railroads. (Note: The current OMB
inventory has the cost to respondents listed at $178,286. However,
as listed in the last approved Supporting Justification, the
actual/correct number is $175,500.)
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.