Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
July 14, 2020, FR Notice (30-Day).pdf Supplementary Document	2020-07-14
April 15, 2020, FR Notice (60-Day).pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-24
2130-0545_Passenger Train Emerg Prep_2020.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-06-24
49 CFR 239.doc Supplementary Document	2014-04-01
49 CFR 1.49 (4-10).doc Supplementary Document	2014-03-31
49 U.S.C. 20133.doc Supplementary Document	2014-03-31
P.L.103-440A.doc Supplementary Document	1994-11-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26475	Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0545	ICR Reference No: 202006-2130-003
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201705-2130-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness
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 without change	Conclusion Date: 11/20/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/29/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2023	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2020
Responses	1,556	0	69,670
Time Burden (Hours)	350	0	21,470
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	15,000

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Abstract: Under 49 CFR part 239, FRA requires railroads to meet minimum Federal standards for the preparation, adoption, and implementation of emergency preparedness plans (EPP) connected with the operation of passenger trains, including freight railroads hosting passenger rail service operations. The information collected is necessary for compliance with the regulation and contributes to rail safety. Because of this information collection, FRA reviews and approves the EPPs of covered railroads. Consequently, it can ensure that railroads have comprehensive emergency preparedness plans. This information collection is mandatory, submitted as needed, and there is a requirement for record keeping.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 20133 Name of Law: Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970
  

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:
	85 FR 21066	04/15/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 42486	07/14/2020
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
Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness

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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	1,556	69,670	0	0	-68,114	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	350	21,470	0	0	-21,120	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	15,000	0	0	-15,000	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 21,470 hours and 69,670 responses, while the present submission reflects a total burden of 350 hours and 1,556 responses. Hence, there is a total decrease in burden of 21,120 hours and 68,144 responses. 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. Thus, our latest review has refined our estimates to be more accurate.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,314

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: 07/29/2020

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