Under 49 CFR part 215, railroads are
required to inspect freight cars placed in service and take
remedial action when defects are identified. Additionally, the
regulation requires that all freight cars be stenciled or otherwise
display reporting marks, car numbers, and built date. The
information is used by railroads, their employees, and FRA for
identification purposes. This information collection is mandatory,
submitted as needed, and there is a requirement for
recordkeeping.
US Code:
49
USC 20103 Name of Law: Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970
Currently, the OMB inventory
for this collection of information shows a total burden of 15,750
hours and 270,000 responses, while this updated submission reflects
a total burden of 38,250 hours and 300,000 responses. Overall, the
adjustments increased by 22,500 hours and 30,000 responses due to
the addition of burdens associated with Section 215.301 currently
covered under OMB Control Number 2130-0520.
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.