During this review, FRA included the cost of copying documents to better account for costs to respondents. FRA also monetized the time burden for informational purposes.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2014
36 Months From Approved
11,522
0
0
1,057
0
0
15,820
0
0
This final rule complies with a statutory mandate under section 420 of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008. The information collected under this final rule will be used by FRA to ensure that railroads operating camp cars comply with all of the requirements of this regulation in order to protect the health and safety of camp car occupants.
This is a new collection of information associated with FRA's Final Rule that adds new Subpart E to Part 228. The total burden requested for this submission amounts to 1,057 hours. By definition, the entire requested burden is a program change.
As noted in the answer to question 13 above, the total additional cost to respondents besides those delineated in answer to question 12 of this document is $15,820.20. This cost is also a program change.
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.