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.