The collection of information is used by FRA to ensure that railroad carriers transporting one (1) million gallons or more of Bakken crude oil through the various States fulfill the requirements that are set out in the Secretary's Emergency Order (Docket No. OST-2014-0067). Specifically, FRA uses the information collected to verify that railroads send the required notifications â and updated notifications where there is a material change (i.e., there is an increase or decrease of 25% in the number of implicated trains) â to the appropriate State Emergency Response Commission (SERC).
US Code:
49 USC 20103
Name of Law: Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970
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.