Risk Reduction Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
49 CFR 1.89.doc Supplementary Document	2015-02-26
49 U.S.C. 20103.doc Supplementary Document	2015-02-26
49 U.S.C. 20156.doc Supplementary Document	2015-02-26
drfRiskRedNPRM2.doc Supporting Statement A	2015-03-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
215404	Risk Reduction Program	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0610	ICR Reference No: 201502-2130-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Risk Reduction Program
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: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 05/22/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/27/2015
Terms of Clearance: When and if the agency submits the ICR associated with the final rule, the agency is reminded to follow the procedures in 5 CFR 1320 regarding collections associated with rules.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This is a new collection of information. The information collected under this proposed rule will be used by railroads and FRA to improve safety through structured, proactive processes to systematically evaluate railroad safety hazards on their systems and manage the risks associated with those hazards to reduce the number and rates of railroad accidents/incidents, injuries, fatalities, and property damage.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 20156 Name of Law: Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2008
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2130-AC11	Proposed rulemaking	80 FR 10950	02/27/2015

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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
Risk Reduction Program

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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: This is a new collection of information solely associated with FRA's proposed rule that adds new Part 271. The total burden requested for this submission amounts to 72,746 hours and the total number of responses requested is 6,450. By definition, the entire requested burden is a program change. The total cost to respondents amounts to $158,958 per year. By definition, the entire cost to respondents is also a program change.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $393,264

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: 02/27/2015

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