As shown by the
changes to this collection, FRA shall continue to explain the
reasons for changes in burden.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2017
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2014
134,416
0
278,237
8,769
0
18,044
0
0
0
The information is used by FRA to
ensure that railroad car owners follow an established schedule for
placing retroreflective material on the sides of freight rolling
stock (freight cars and locomotives) in order to enhance visibility
of trains. The information is also used by FRA to confirm that
railroads/car owners meet the prescribed standards for the
application, inspection, and maintenace of the required
retroreflective material.
The total burden for this
information collection has decreased by 9,275 hours from the last
approved submission. The decrease in burden is due solely to
adjustments in agency estimates, which are completely delineated in
the table provided in the answer to question number 15 of the
Supporting Justification. Adjustments decreased the number of
responses by 143,821. The current inventory shows a burden total of
18,044 hours, while the present submission exhibits a burden total
of 8,769 hours. Hence, there is a burden decrease of 9,275 hours.
As noted in the previous submission, there are no estimated
additional costs to respondents. This has not changed.
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.