Postive Train Control

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form FRA F 6180.164 Postive Train Control	Form and Instruction	Modified	Repair queued
PTCIP Template Cover Letter Requesting OMB Emergency Processing.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2015-12-28	Repair queued
2130-0553.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2016-01-05	Available
FAST Act.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2015-12-28	Available
Section 1302 of Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2015-12-28	Available
Dec. 28, 2015, FR Notice (PTCIP Template Emergency Processing Request).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2015-12-28	Repair queued
49 CFR 236 (PTC).doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2014-08-07	Available
49 CFR 229 (229.135).doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-01-15	Available
49 U.S.C. 20103.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-05-07	Repair queued
49 U.S.C. 20502.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-05-07	Available
49 CFR 1.49a.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-05-07	Available
49 CFR 234 (234.275).doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-05-07	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
26490	Postive Train Control	Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0553	ICR Reference No: 201512-2130-007
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201408-2130-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Postive Train Control
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 01/04/2016
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 01/06/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/29/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2016	6 Months From Approved	10/31/2017
Responses	147,571	0	147,533
Time Burden (Hours)	3,120,984	0	3,119,084
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information collected is used to ensure new or novel signal and train control technologies meet proposed performance standards and work as intended in the U.S. rail environment. FRA's rule primarily amends the regulations implementing a requirement of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 that certain passenger and freight railroads install positive train control (PTC) systems governing operations on certain main line tracks. This rule revises an existing regulatory exception to the requirement to install a PTC system for track segments carrying freight only that present a de minimis safety risk. The rule also adds a new exception for unequipped trains associated with certain yard operations to operate within PTC systems. The rule also revises the provisions related to various failures of a PTC system, adds new provisions related to other failures of a PTC system, and amends the regulations on applications for approval of certain modifications of signal and train control systems. Last, this final rule makes technical amendments to FRA's other signal and train control regulations and FRA's regulations governing highway-rail grade crossing warning systems.

Emergency Justfication: FRA is requesting Emergency processing approval seven (7) days after publication of the required Notice in the Federal Register on December 28, 2015, see 80 FR 80876, because FRA cannot reasonably comply with normal clearance procedures since they would be reasonably likely to disrupt the collection of information. Each railroad is required to submit its revised PTCIP to FRA by January 27, 2016. FRA cannot wait the typical 90-day period for public comment. Therefore, FRA is seeking OMB approval on or before January 4, 2016.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 20157 Name of Law: Implementation of Positive Train Control Systems
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 114 - 73 1302 Name of Law: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015

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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:
	80 FR 80876	12/28/2015
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
Postive Train Control	FRA F 6180.164	PTCIP Template

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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	147,571	147,533	0	38	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,120,984	3,119,084	0	1,900	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: Total burden for this information collection submission has increased by 1,900 hours from the last approved submission. The change in burden is due to solely to proposed new Form FRA F 6180.164, PTCIP Template. Program change(s) shown in the table provided in the answer to question number 15 of the attached Supporting Justification increased the burden amount by 1,900 hours, and increased the number of responses by 38. The correct current inventory exhibits a burden total of 3,119,084 hours, while the present submission reflects a burden total of 3,120,984 hours. Hence, there is a total burden increase of 1,900 hours. There is no change in cost to respondents.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,055,147

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: 12/29/2015

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