OMB files this comment in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.11(c). This OMB action is not an approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This action has no effect on any current approvals. If OMB has assigned this ICR a new OMB Control Number, the OMB Control Number will not appear in the active inventory. For future submissions of this information collection, reference the OMB Control Number provided. A final rule has not been issued. However if a final rule is issued, the FRA will address comments regarding modifications of this collection prior to publication of any final rule modifying this collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2013
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2013
2,813,581
0
2,813,581
1,957,927
0
1,957,927
0
0
0
FRA is proposing to amend the Federal Track Safety Standards to promote the safety of railroad operations by enhancing rail flaw detection processes. In particular, FRA is proposing minimum qualification requirements for rail flaw detection equipment operators, as well as revisions to requirements for effective rail inspection frequencies, rail flaw remedial actions, and rail inspection records. Additionally, FRA is proposing to remove regulatory requirements concerning joint bar fracture reporting.
The total burden has decreased from the last approved submission by 234,808 hours. The change in burden is due both to adjustments and program changes. **** Please see the tables in the Supporting Justification included in the answer to question number 15 for a complete itemization of all adjustments and program changes. Adjustments shown in the table decreased the burden by 232,808 hours and decreased responses by 362,601 from the last approved submission. Program changes shown in the table decreased the burden by 2,000 hours and decreased responses by 12,000 from the last approved submission.
The current OMB inventory shows a total burden of 1,957,927 hours, while the present submission exhibits a total burden of 1,723,119 hours. Hence, there is a total decrease of 234,808 hours.
There is no change in cost from the last submission.
$1,029,691
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Carlo Patrick 202 493-6399
No
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.
Form FRA F 6180.124 Track Safety Standards; Improving Rail Integrity
drf Rail Integrity NPRM.doc
Track Safety Standards; Improving Rail Integrity