Confidential Close Call Transit Data

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form BTS-0021 Interview Tool Form and Instruction	New
Form BTS-0020 Close Call report Form Form and Instruction	New
OMB_SupportingStatement-Part_A-_for_WMATA_newfinal.docx Supporting Statement A	2013-07-24
OMB SupportingStatement - Part B - for WMATA - 06142013.docx Supporting Statement B	2013-07-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
207896	Interview Tool Form and Instruction	New
207885	Close Call report Form Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2138-0044	ICR Reference No: 201307-2138-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/BTSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Confidential Close Call Transit Data
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/30/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/24/2013
Terms of Clearance: Prior to the commencement of this activity, BTSA shall provide on its Internet site a prominent link to a complete set of survey forms including instructions and cover letter. The final forms and letter shall reflect any changes in the OMB control number and expiration date for those submitted to OIRA for review.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2015	36 Months From Approved
Responses	800	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	400	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Collecting data on the nation's transportation system is an important component of BTS' mission and responsibility to the transportation community as stated in its authorizing statute (49 U.S.C. Sec. 6302). BTS and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)share a common interest in promoting rail transit safety through the use of timely, accurate, and relevant data. WMATA and Local 689 are sponsoring the Confidential Close Call Reporting project to improve transit rail safety by studying the effectiveness of its own rail system through data and information collected from reported close calls. Knowledge about a close call presents an opportunity to address unsafe work conditions, prevent accidents, and improve safety in the workplace. BTS will collect close call reports submitted by WMATA rail employees, conduct employee interviews, as needed, develop an analytical database containing the reported data and other pertinent information, provide statistical analysis to WMATA, and protect the confidentiality of these data through its own statute (49 U.S.C. Sec. 6302) and CIPSEA. Accordingly, only statistical and non-sensitive information will be made available through publications and reports. Voluntary reporting of close calls to a confidential system can provide a tool to identify and correct weaknesses in WMATA's transit rail system and help prevent accidents. This project will foster a voluntary, cooperative, non-punitive environment to communicate safety concerns.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 6302 Name of Law: MAP 21
   US Code: 49 USC 6307 Name of Law: MAP 21
   PL: Pub.L. 107 - 347 Title V Name of Law: CIPSEA
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 66502	11/05/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 11732	02/19/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Close Call report Form	BTS-0020	Close Call Report Form
Interview Tool	BTS-0021	Interview Tool

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	800	0	0	800	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	400	0	0	400	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The reason for the Program Change is that the proposed demonstration/pilot study is a new data collection.

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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: 07/24/2013

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