Railroad Communications

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
May 22 2020 FRN (30-Day).pdf Supplementary Document	2020-05-22
2130-0524_RR Communications_Rev.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-10-05
March 16 2020 FRN (60-Day).pdf Supplementary Document	2020-05-18
49 CFR 220.doc Supplementary Document	2017-02-28
49 CFR 1.49 (4-10).doc Supplementary Document	2010-09-27
P.L. 110-432 (Sec. 405).doc Supplementary Document	2010-09-27
49 CFR 220.doc Supplementary Document	2007-09-26
49 U.S.C. 20103.doc Supplementary Document	2007-09-26

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26430	Railroad Communications	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0524	ICR Reference No: 202005-2130-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201703-2130-004
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Railroad Communications
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/15/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/29/2020
Terms of Clearance: Agency clarified the change in burden.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2023	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2020
Responses	4,119,004	0	12,433,554
Time Burden (Hours)	95,902	0	293,521
Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,007	0	167,300

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Abstract: This regulation establishes safe, uniform procedures covering the use of radio and other wireless communications for specified classifications of railroad operations and roadway workers. FRA amended its railroad communications regulation by restricting the use of cellular phones and other electronic devices. The information collected is used by FRA to promote safety in rail operations and to ensure compliance by railroads and their employees with the requirements under 49 CFR Part 220. This information collection is mandatory, submitted as needed, and there is a requirement for recordkeeping.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 110 - 432 405(d) Name of Law: Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 110 - 432 405(d) Name of Law: Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008

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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:
	85 FR 15020	03/16/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 31281	05/22/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Railroad Communications

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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	4,119,004	12,433,554	0	0	-8,314,550	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	95,902	293,521	0	0	-197,619	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,007	167,300	0	0	-164,293	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The current OMB agency inventory for this information collection exhibits a total burden of 293,521 hours and 12,433,554 responses, while the present submission reflects a total burden of 95,902 hours and 4,119,004 responses. Hence, there is a total decrease in burden of 197,619 hours and 8,314,550 responses due to adjustments. FRA provided a thorough review of this package and determined many of our initial figures were based on rough estimates. Thus, our latest review has refined our estimates to be more accurate.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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? No

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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: 05/29/2020

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