Reflectorization of Freight Rolling Stock

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FRA F 6180.113 Reflectorization of Freight Rolling Stock Form	Modified
July 13, 2017, FR Notice (30-Day).pdf Supplementary Document	2017-07-13
Mar. 14, 2017, 60-Day FR Notice (Hrs Serv).pdf Supplementary Document	2017-07-13
2130-0566U Reflectorization of Freight Rolling Stock Pass Back 2.doc Supporting Statement A	2017-10-30
49 CFR 1.49 (4-10).doc Supplementary Document	2011-07-19
49 U.S.C. 20103.doc Supplementary Document	2011-07-19
P.L. 103-440b (Sec. 20148).doc Supplementary Document	2008-03-19
49 CFR 224.doc Supplementary Document	2008-03-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26507	Reflectorization of Freight Rolling Stock Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0566	ICR Reference No: 201707-2130-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201410-2130-004
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Reflectorization of Freight Rolling Stock
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 11/21/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/24/2017
Terms of Clearance: The agency added cost of burden hour calculations they had previously left out.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2020	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2017
Responses	34,675	0	134,416
Time Burden (Hours)	8,467	0	8,769
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This collection of information is mandatory, and is associated with FRA's rule 49 CFR part 224. It involves both reporting and recordkeeping requirements. The information collected is used by FRA to ensure that railroad car owners meet the prescribed standards for the application, inspection, and maintenace of the required retroreflective material on freight cars and locomotives.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 20148 (formerly P.L. 103-440) Name of Law: The Federal Railroad Safety Authorirzation Act of 1994
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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EO 13771 Designation: Deregulatory

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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 13711	03/14/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 32439	07/13/2017
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
Reflectorization of Freight Rolling Stock	FRA F 6180.113	Reflectorization Implementation Compliance Report

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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	34,675	134,416	0	-291	-99,450	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,467	8,769	0	-3,755	3,453	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The total burden for this information collection has decreased by 302 hours and 99,741 responses from the last approved submission. The decrease is due both program changes and adjustments in agency estimates, which are completely delineated in the tables provided in the answer to question number 15 of the attached Supporting Justification: Program changes shown in the table provided decreased the burden by 3,755 hours and by 291 responses. Adjustments shown in the table provided increased the burden amount by 3,453 hours, and decreased the number of responses by 99,450. The current inventory shows a burden total of 8,769 hours, while the present submission exhibits a burden total of 8,467 hours. Hence, there is a burden decrease of 302 hours. There is no change in cost to respondents.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $12,976

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 08/24/2017

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