Passenger Train Emergency Systems

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
drfNPRMPTESII1.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2012-01-03	Available
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
49 CFR 238a.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-12-28	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: 201201-2130-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201012-2130-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Passenger Train Emergency Systems
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: 03/09/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/31/2012
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval of this information collection. Prior to the publication of the final rule, the agency must provide to OMB a summary of all comments pertaining to the information collection burden imposed by this rule and any changes made in response to these comments.

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2014	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2014
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 proposed 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): US Code: 49 USC 20133 Name of Law: Federal Railroad Safety 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-AC22	Proposed rulemaking	77 FR 154	01/03/2012

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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

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Passenger Train Emergency Systems

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The burden for this information collection has increased by 21,209 hours. The increase in hours is due to solely to program changes. ****Please see the table on pp. 37-38 of the attached Supporting Justification for details. The current OMB inventory for this information collection exhibits a total of 1,999 hours while the present submission shows a total of 23,208 hours. Hence, there is a total increase of 21,209 hours in burden. There is no change in cost from the last approve submission.

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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: 01/31/2012

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