Postive Train Control

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FRA F 6180.164 Postive Train Control Form and Instruction	Modified
Mar. 7, 2016, FR Notice (Joint Notice).pdf Supplementary Document	2016-03-07
SA Quarterly and Annual PTC Progress Reports Letter (Clean 2-16-16).doc Supplementary Document	2016-03-07
49 U.S.C. 20157.doc Supplementary Document	2016-03-07
drf2130-0553R.doc Supporting Statement A	2016-03-07
FAST Act.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-12-28
Section 1302 of Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015.doc Supplementary Document	2015-12-28
49 CFR 236 (PTC).doc Supplementary Document	2014-08-07
49 CFR 229 (229.135).doc Supplementary Document	2010-01-15
49 U.S.C. 20103.doc Supplementary Document	2008-05-07
49 U.S.C. 20502.doc Supplementary Document	2008-05-07
49 CFR 1.49a.doc Supplementary Document	2008-05-07
49 CFR 234 (234.275).doc Supplementary Document	2008-05-07

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26490	Postive Train Control Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0553	ICR Reference No: 201603-2130-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201601-2130-001
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: 03/14/2016
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted and continue	Conclusion Date: 03/08/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/07/2016
Terms of Clearance: OMB is returning this ICR as improperly submitted due to aspects related to the quarterly report, which does not meet the PRA's criteria for emergency processing. More specifically, FRA incorrectly submitted the quarterly report with this ICR before the 60 day public comment period expired. FRA also incorrectly included information in a guidance letter about the quarterly report that is still subject to public comment and possible change. Finally, the supporting statement for this ICR incorrectly states that FRA is seeking OMB approval of the quarterly report as part of this ICR, instead of as part of a subsequent ICR after the public comment process for the quarterly has taken place.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2016	6 Months From Approved	07/31/2016
Responses	147,571	0	147,571
Time Burden (Hours)	3,120,984	0	3,120,984
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 is requesting OMB approval for two new agency forms to track railroads progress in implementing Positive Train Control (PTC) on their systems by December 31, 2018. Under the Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (PTCEI Act), each railroad subject to 49 U.S.C. § 20157(a) must submit an annual progress report to FRA by March 31, 2016, and annually thereafter, until PTC implementation is complete. FRA is authorized to collect additional information as well.

Emergency Justfication: FRA is requesting Emergency processing approval five (5) business days after publication of the required Notice in the Federal Register on March 7, 2016, see 81 FR 11878, for new Form FRA F 6180.166 (Annual PTC Progress Report) because FRA cannot reasonably comply with normal clearance procedures since they would be reasonably likely to disrupt the collection of information. Under the Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (PTCEI Act), each railroad subject to 49 U.S.C. § 20157(a) must submit an annual progress report to FRA by March 31, 2016, and annually thereafter, until PTC implementation is complete. 49 U.S.C. § 20157(c)(1). The amended statute specifically requires each railroad to provide certain information in the annual reports (new Form FRA F 6180.166) regarding its progress toward implementing PTC, and authorizes FRA to request that railroads provide additional information in the annual progress reports. See id. The annual progress report will chronicle all implementation progress for the previous calendar year. Therefore, FRA is seeking OMB approval for new Form FRA F 6180.166 on or before March 14, 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:
	81 FR 11878	03/07/2016
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, FRA F 61809.165 , FRA F 6180.166	PTCIP Template ,   PTC Quarterly Progress Report Form ,   PTC Annual Progress Report Form

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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 1,833 hours from the last approved submission. The change in burden is due solely to program changes resulting from proposed new Form FRA F 6180.165, Quarterly PTC Progress Report, and proposed new Form FRA F 6180.166, Annual PTC Progress Report. The table provided in the answer to question number 15 of attached Supporting Justification fully delineates the two program changes. Program changes depicted in the provided table increased the burden amount by 1,833 hours, and increased the number of responses by 205. The correct current inventory exhibits a burden total of 3,120,984 hours, while the present submission reflects a burden total of 3,122,817 hours. Hence, there is a total burden increase of 1,833 hours. There is no change in cost to respondents from the last approved submission

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,084,347

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: 03/07/2016

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