FRA uses the information obtained
through its accident/incident regulations to maintain a current and
historical databased so that it can monitor the safety and
operational practices of the nation's railroads; to identify and
promptly ameliorate hazardous conditions associated with rail
transportation; and to assure compliance with Federal railroad
safety laws.
US Code:
49
USC 20901 Name of Law: (Formerly Part of Accident Reports
Act)
FRA F 6180.54, FRA F 6180.55a, FRA F 6180.56, FRA F 6180.57,
FRA F 6180.78, FRA F 6180.81, FRA F 6180.97, FRA F 6180.150, FRA F
6180.98, FRA F 6180.55, FRA F 6180.107
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.