Track Safety Standards; Improving Rail Integrity

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FRA F 6180.124 Track Safety Standards; Improving Rail Integrity Form and Instruction	Modified
drf Rail Integrity NPRM.doc Supporting Statement A	2012-10-23
P.L. 110-432 (Sec. 403).doc Supplementary Document	2012-10-19
49 U.S.C. 20103.doc Supplementary Document	2012-10-19
49 U.S.C. 20142.doc Supplementary Document	2012-10-19
49 CFR 213.doc Supplementary Document	2010-01-27
49 CFR 1.49a.doc Supplementary Document	2010-01-27

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26377	Track Safety Standards; Improving Rail Integrity Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0010	ICR Reference No: 201210-2130-003
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201001-2130-005
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Track Safety Standards; Improving Rail Integrity
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: 11/29/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/23/2012
Terms of Clearance: 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
Expiration Date	04/30/2013	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2013
Responses	2,813,581	0	2,813,581
Time Burden (Hours)	1,957,927	0	1,957,927
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: 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.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 110 - 432 403 Name of Law: Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 110 - 432 403 Name of Law: Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2130-AC28	Proposed rulemaking	77 FR 64249	10/19/2012

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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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Track Safety Standards; Improving Rail Integrity	FRA F 6180.124	CWR Joint Bar Fracture Report

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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: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: 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.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,029,691

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: 10/23/2012

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