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.