Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
49 CFR 239.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2014-04-01	Available
49 CFR 1.49 (4-10).doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2014-03-31	Available
49 U.S.C. 20133.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2014-03-31	Available
drfPTEPFNLRLEkbt.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2014-04-01	Available
P.L.103-440A.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 1994-11-02	Available
49 CFR 1.49a.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2000-08-15	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
26475	Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0545	ICR Reference No: 201403-2130-015
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201303-2130-006
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness
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: 07/17/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/15/2014
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2017	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2016
Responses	69,670	0	43,536
Time Burden (Hours)	21,470	0	11,520
Cost Burden (Dollars)	15,000	0	15,000

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Abstract: The rule requires minimum Federal safety standards for the preparation, adoption, and implementation of emergency preparedness plans for railraods connected with the operation of passenger trains, including freight railroads hosting the operation of rail passenger service. FRA is amending its existing regulation entitled Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness by revising or clarifying various provisions. The final rule clarifies that railroad personnel who communicate or coordinate with first responders during emergency situations must receive certain initial and periodic training and be subject to operational tests and inspections related to the railroad's emergency preparedness plan. The final rule also clarifies that railroads must develop procedures in their emergency preparedness plans that specifically address the safety of passengers with disabilities during actual and simulated emergency situations, such as during train evacuations. Further, the final rule requires that operational tests and inspections be conducted in accordance with a program that meets certain minimum requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 20133 Name of Law: Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2130-AC33	Final or interim final rulemaking	79 FR 18127	03/31/2014

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 38248	06/27/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 18127	03/31/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness

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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	69,670	43,536	0	1,038	25,096	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	21,470	11,520	0	7,464	2,486	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	15,000	15,000	0	0	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 revised information collection has increased by 9,950 hours. The change in burden is due both to program changes and adjustments. Program changes and adjustments are itemized in the tables depicted in the answer to question number 15 of the attacdhed Supporting Justification. Total program changes shown in the table increased the burden by 7,464 hours and responses by 1,038. Total adjustments shown in the table increased the burden by 2,486 hours and responses by 25,096. The current OMB inventory shows a burden total of 11,520 hours, while the present submission exhibits a total of 21,470 hours. Hence, there is a burden increase for this collection of information of 9,950 hours. There is no change in cost to respondents since the last submission.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,918

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: 05/15/2014

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