Passenger Train Emergency Systems

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
49 CFR 223A.DOC	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-12-28	Available
49 CFR 1.49 (4-10).doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-12-28	Available
Dec. 28, 2010, FR Notice (30-Day).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-12-28	Repair queued
Oct. 18, 2010, FR Notice (60-Day).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-12-28	Available
49 CFR 238a.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-12-28	Available
PTES0576U2.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2011-02-25	Available
P.L.103-440A.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-02-01	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
183650	Passenger Train Emergency Systems		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0576	ICR Reference No: 201012-2130-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200802-2130-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Passenger Train Emergency Systems
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 without change	Conclusion Date: 02/28/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/28/2010
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2014	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2011
Responses	3,554	0	3,554
Time Burden (Hours)	1,999	0	1,999
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This rule and associated collection of information are intended to further the safety of passenger train occupants through enhancements and additions to FRA's existing requirements for emergency systems on passenger trains. The required records are used by FRA inspectors to ensure compliance with this regulation.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 103 - 440 215 Name of Law: Federal Railroad Safety Authorization Act of 1994
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2130-AB72	Final or interim final rulemaking	73 FR 6370	02/01/2008

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 63889	10/18/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 81710	12/28/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Passenger Train Emergency Systems

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	3,554	3,554	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,999	1,999	0	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:

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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]? No

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: 12/28/2010

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