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.
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 rule’s
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