OMB files this comment in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.11(c). This OMB action is not an approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This action has no effect on any current approvals. When and if the agency submits the ICR associated with the final rule, the agency is reminded to follow the procedures in 5 CFR 1320 regarding collections associated with rules.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2020
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2020
2,765,261
0
2,765,261
1,816,152
0
1,816,152
0
0
0
FRA is proposing to revise its regulations governing the minimum safety requirements for railroad track. The proposed changes include allowing inspection of rail using continuous rail testing; allowing the use of flange-bearing frogs in crossing diamonds; relaxing the guard check gage limits on heavy-point frogs used in Class 5 track; removing an inspection-method exception for high-density commuter lines; and other miscellaneous revisions. Overall, the proposed revisions would benefit track owners, railroads, and the public by reducing unnecessary costs and incentivizing innovation, while not negatively affecting rail safety. This information collection is mandatory, submitted as needed, and there is a requirement for record keeping.
US Code:
49 USC 20103
Name of Law: Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970
This information collection request is a revision to the last approved submission. FRA is requesting a total burden of 252,712 hours and 2,114,200 responses. The burden then for this submission has decreased by 1,563,440 hours and by 651,061 responses. The change in burden is due both to program changes (an increase) and adjustments (a decrease).
FRA provided a thorough review of this package and determined many of our initial figures were based on rough estimates. Additionally, we realized some of the estimates were double counted and others were outdated. Moreover, other estimates were not Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) requirements, thus leading to the increased figures, which were decreased accordingly in this submission. Thus, our latest review has refined our estimates to be more accurate.
$104,145
No
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Yujiang Zhang 202 493-6460
No
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.
2130-0010_Rail Integrity NPRM_Supporting Justification_2.docx
49 CFR 1.89.doc
Rail Integrity Amendments and Track Safety Standards