Electronic Device Distraction (EDD) Survey

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form FRA F 6180.158 Electronic Device Distraction (EDD) Survey	Form and Instruction	New	Repair queued
EDD Survey REVRedline final edits.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2014-10-28	Available
drfEDDSurveyREV Part B 10-3-2014.doc	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2014-10-08	Available
Mar. 14, 2013, FR Notice (30-Day).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2014-07-18	Available
Dec. 31, 2012, FR Notice (60-Day).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2014-07-18	Available
49 CFR 1.49 (4-10).doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2014-07-18	Repair queued
49 U.S.C. 20103.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2014-07-18	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
212386	Electronic Device Distraction (EDD) Survey	Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0605	ICR Reference No: 201407-2130-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Electronic Device Distraction (EDD) Survey
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 with change	Conclusion Date: 10/29/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/31/2014
Terms of Clearance: FRA and OMB agree that this qualitative study has utility for designing educational programs, targeted safety campaigns, and peer-to-peer interventions. It cannot be used to draw statistical inferences about any population.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2017	36 Months From Approved
Responses	902	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	304	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Operating railroad equipment while being distracted by the use of electronic devices (e.g., cell phones, game consoles, personal computers, etc.) is known to be a factor in some accidents/incidents and suspected of being the cause of many others in the railroad industry. The proposed study will survey the extent and nature of electronic distraction among certain groups of railroad employees. FRA willl use the information collected to develop necessary countermeasures (e.g., suitable regulations, educational programs, public relations messaging, and collaborative programs with the railroad industry) to enhance rail safety and minimize the risk of electronic device distraction by railroad workers.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 20103 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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 77181	12/31/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 16357	03/14/2013
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
Electronic Device Distraction (EDD) Survey	FRA F 6180.158	Electronic Device Distraction (EDD) Survey

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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	902	0	0	902	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	304	0	0	304	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: This proposed study is a new collection of information. By definition, it is a program change. The total estimated burden for this proposed collection of information is 304 hours. There is no additional cost to respondents besides the costs itemized in the answer to question number 12 above.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $92,400

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: 07/31/2014

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