Passenger Train Emergency Systems

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
drfFNLRLEPTESII1.doc Supporting Statement A	2013-11-29
PTES Final Rule FR Version (11-29-13).pdf Supplementary Document	2013-11-29
49 U.S.C. 20133.doc Supplementary Document	2013-11-27
49 CFR 223A.DOC Supplementary Document	2010-12-28
49 CFR 1.49 (4-10).doc Supplementary Document	2010-12-28
P.L.103-440A.doc Supplementary Document	2008-02-01

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
183650	Passenger Train Emergency Systems	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0576	ICR Reference No: 201311-2130-002
Status: Historical Active	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: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/05/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/05/2013
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2017	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2014
Responses	89,780	0	3,554
Time Burden (Hours)	23,325	0	1,999
Cost Burden (Dollars)	785,844	0	0

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Abstract: This 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 Authorization 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	Final or interim final rulemaking	78 FR 71786	11/29/2013

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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
Passenger Train Emergency Systems

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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	89,780	3,554	0	78,185	8,041	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	23,325	1,999	0	20,661	665	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	785,844	0	0	785,844	0	0

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 21,326 hours from the last approved submission. The increase in hours is due to both to program changes and adjustments. The program changes and adjustments are listed in the answer to question number 15 of the attached Supporting Justification. Program changes listed in question number 15 of the Supporting Justification increased the burden by 20,661 hours from the previously submission, and increased the number of responses by 78,185. Adjustments increased the burden by 665 hours from the previously submission, and increased the number of responses by 8,041. The current OMB inventory for this information collection exhibits a total of 1,999 hours while the present submission shows a total of 23,325 hours. Hence, there is a total increase of 21,326 hours in burden. There was no cost to respondents in the previously approved collection of information. As noted in the answer to question number 12 regarding the number of cars affected by the door marking requirements under section 238.112 and in the regulatory impact analysis associated with this rulemaking, FRA estimates that 7,634 cars will be affected. The agency estimates that it will cost $101 per car to complete the marking requirements [($5 per sign/marking + (15 minutes labor * $47.60 per hour/60 min. p/hr.) * 6 signs/markings per car = $101.40]. Wage adjustment for 2014 brings the cost per car to $102.95. This increase in cost is a program change. TOTAL COST = $785,844 (7,634 cars x $102.94)

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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: 12/05/2013

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