Postive Train Control

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
49 CFR 229 (229.135).doc Supplementary Document	2011-08-24
49 U.S.C. 20157.doc Supplementary Document	2011-08-24
drfPTCNPRM (less tests).doc Supporting Statement A	2011-08-24
49 CFR 229 (229.135).doc Supplementary Document	2010-01-15
P.L. 110-432 (Sec. 104).doc Supplementary Document	2010-01-15
49 U.S.C. 20103.doc Supplementary Document	2008-05-07
49 U.S.C. 20502.doc Supplementary Document	2008-05-07
49 CFR 1.49a.doc Supplementary Document	2008-05-07
49 CFR 234 (234.275).doc Supplementary Document	2008-05-07
49 CFR 236 (PTC).doc Supplementary Document	2008-05-07

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26490	Postive Train Control	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0553	ICR Reference No: 201108-2130-003
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201001-2130-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Postive Train Control
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 10/05/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/30/2011
Terms of Clearance: FRA should address any public comments received on the NPRM for the final submission of this ICR.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2013	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2013
Responses	95,592	0	95,592
Time Burden (Hours)	3,203,520	0	3,203,520
Cost Burden (Dollars)	12,624	0	12,624

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Abstract: 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.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 110 - 432 104 Name of Law: Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2008
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 110 - 432 104 Name of Law: Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2008

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2130-AC27	Proposed rulemaking	76 FR 52918	08/24/2011

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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
Postive Train Control

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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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Changing Regulations

Short Statement: Total burden for this information collection submission has increased by 480,223 hours from the last approved submission. The change in burden is due to two program changes and numerous adjustments in Subpart I. ****Please see the tables provided in answer to question number 15 of the Supporting Justification for breakdown details on adjustments and program changes. The correct current inventory exhibits a burden total of 3,203,520 hours, while the present submission reflects a burden total of 3,683,743 hours. Hence, there is a total burden increase of 480,223 hours. There is no change in cost to respondents from the previous submission.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,623,316

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: 08/30/2011

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