Experimental Investigation of Automation-induced Human Error in the Locomotive Cab

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Supporting_Statement_A_Final.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2019-02-21	Available
Supporting_Statement_B_Final.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2019-02-21	Available
AAR_Comments.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-11-02	Available
TLXScaleQuestionnaire.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-11-02	Available
TLX_pappen_manual.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-09-27	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
228486	Experimental Investigation of Automation-induced Human Error in the Locomotive Cab	Other-Questionnaire	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0626	ICR Reference No: 201811-2130-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201709-2130-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Experimental Investigation of Automation-induced Human Error in the Locomotive Cab
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 02/21/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/06/2018
Terms of Clearance: The cleared study is not designed to identify the prevalence of errors from train automation. The results will be used to support the continued safe operation of automated systems.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2022	36 Months From Approved
Responses	48	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	168	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The proposed collection of information is entirely voluntary. The proposed survey/study is a one-time effort and is intended to identify and evaluate the potential for human error associated with the operation of systems and automation in the locomotive cab utilizing volunteers from railroads, railroad operating unions, and retired railroad personnel. This research addresses DOT strategic goal of safety. If more is understood about the nature and risk of human error in the operation of automated systems, then error mitigating steps can be taken to provide safer systems and reduce risk of accidents or incidents involving use of these systems. Particular statues, legal or administrative requirements are not applicable. There is no record keeping requirements associated with this collection. Final results of this study will be published in a FRA technical report.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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 20530	05/02/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 56913	11/14/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Experimental Investigation of Automation-induced Human Error in the Locomotive Cab

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	48	0	0	48	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	168	0	0	168	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: While there are no program changes, updates were made on the original estimated number of participants and the average response time per participant, thus increasing the initial estimated hours from the initial submission presented to OMB in September 2017.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $511,600

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: 12/06/2018

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