Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
May 31, 2017, FR Notice (30-Day).pdf Supplementary Document	2017-05-31
Mar. 14, 2017, FR Notice (PTEP 60-Day).pdf Supplementary Document	2017-05-31
PTEP0545E.doc Supporting Statement A	2017-05-31
49 CFR 239.doc Supplementary Document	2014-04-01
49 CFR 1.49 (4-10).doc Supplementary Document	2014-03-31
49 U.S.C. 20133.doc Supplementary Document	2014-03-31
P.L.103-440A.doc Supplementary Document	1994-11-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26475	Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0545	ICR Reference No: 201705-2130-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201403-2130-015
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 07/19/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/07/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2020	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2017
Responses	69,670	0	69,670
Time Burden (Hours)	21,470	0	21,470
Cost Burden (Dollars)	15,000	0	15,000

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Abstract: The rule requires minimum Federal safety standards for the preparation, adoption, and implementation of emergency preparedness plans for railroads connected with the operation of passenger trains, including freight railroads hosting the operation of rail passenger service. FRA amended its existing regulation entitled Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness by revising or clarifying various provisions. The final rule clarified that railroad personnel who communicate or coordinate with first responders during emergency situations must receive certain initial and periodic training and be subject to operational tests and inspections related to the railroad's emergency preparedness plan. The final rule also clarified that railroads must develop procedures in their emergency preparedness plans that specifically address the safety of passengers with disabilities during actual and simulated emergency situations, such as during train evacuations. Further, the final rule requires that operational tests and inspections be conducted in accordance with a program that meets certain minimum requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 20133 Name of Law: Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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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:
	82 FR 13714	03/14/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 25044	05/31/2017
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
Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness

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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	69,670	69,670	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	21,470	21,470	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	15,000	15,000	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,918

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: 06/07/2017

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