OMB defers approval of the proposed changes to this collection that are associated with the train crew staffing proposed rule. If FRA decides to finalize this rule and amend this collection in that rule, FRA is reminded to follow the PRA procedures at 5 CFR 1320.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2017
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2018
188,659,926
0
188,659,926
4,797,428
0
4,797,428
0
0
0
Each railroad is required to maintain one copy of its operating rules, timetables, and timetable special instructions at each division and system headquarters. Through these rules, FRA learns the condition of operating rules and practices with respect to trains and instructions provided by the railroads to their employees in operating practices. FRA proposes new regulations establishing minimum requirements for the size of train crew staffs depending on the type of operation. A minimum requirement of two crew members is proposed for all railroad operations, with exceptions proposed for those operations that FRA believes do not pose significant safety risks to RR employees, the general public, and the environment by using fewer than two-person crews. This proposed rule would also establish minimum requirements for the roles and responsibilities of the second train crew member on a moving train, and promote safe and effective teamwork.
US Code:
49 USC 20103
Name of Law: Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970
The burden for this collection of information has increased by 12,252 hours. The increase in burden is due both to program changes and adjustments. The tables provided in the answer to question number 15 of the submitted Supporting Justification depicts both the program changes and adjustments. Program changes shown in the provided table increased the burden by 12,240 hours and increased the number of responses by 542, while adjustments shown in the provided table increased the burden amount by 12 hours, and increased the number of responses by 24.
The correct current inventory exhibits a burden total of 4,797,428 hours, while the present submission reflects a burden total of 4,809,680 hours. Hence, there is a total burden increase of 12,252 hours.
The annual cost to respondents has increased by $1,382,486 from the last approved submission. The increase is solely due to a program change resulting from the proposed ruleâs new § 218.135, Special Approval Procedures, related to the purchase of additional technology. The previous submission had no additional cost to respondents.
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.
drfTrainCrewStaffingNPRM.doc
Railroad Operating Rules