Inquiry into Blocked Highway-Rail Grade Crossings throughout the United States

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FRA F 6180.175 Inquiry into Blocked Highway-Rail Grade Crossings throughout the United States Form	New
Sept 20 2019 FR Notice (30-Day).pdf Supplementary Document	2019-09-20
June 14 2019 FR Notice (60-Day).pdf Supplementary Document	2019-09-20
Supporting Justification for BlockedCrossings_Revised.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-11-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
237816	Inquiry into Blocked Highway-Rail Grade Crossings throughout the United States Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0630	ICR Reference No: 201909-2130-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Inquiry into Blocked Highway-Rail Grade Crossings throughout the United States
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: 11/22/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/10/2019
Terms of Clearance: This collection is not designed to provide a representative sample or create generalizable statistics. The data gathered from this collection is not suitable for use in budgetary requests, nor regulatory proposals. The agency shall not utilize the data for these purposes. Further, when the agency disseminates data from this collection, they shall note that the data is not a representative sample and if the agency has confirmed the information.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2022	36 Months From Approved
Responses	5,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	250	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: FRA is interested in obtaining more information regarding the frequency, location, and impacts of highway-rail grade crossings blocked by slow-moving or idling trains. Currently, there are no federal laws or regulations that specifically address how long a train may occupy a crossing, whether idling or operating at slow speeds. The collection of this information would simplify the reporting of blocked crossing information and standardize the data received about blocked crossings. This information is voluntary and open to the public. There is no requirement for recordkeeping. The frequency will be as needed as determined by the public. The information will only be received by FR.

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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:
	84 FR 27832	06/14/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 49611	09/20/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Inquiry into Blocked Highway-Rail Grade Crossings throughout the United States	FRA F 6180.175	Blocked Crossing Reporting Form

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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	5,000	0	0	5,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	250	0	0	250	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: This is a new collection of information. Thus, by definition, it is a complete program change.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $60,280

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: 10/10/2019

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