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
10/31/2017
10/31/2017
10/31/2017
902
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902
304
0
304
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0
0
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.
US Code:
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USC 20103 Name of Law: Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970
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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).
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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;
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