Reflectorization of Freight Rolling Stock

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Oct 19 2020 FRN 30-Day.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-10-19	Available
2130-0566_Reflectorization_Supporting Justification_REV.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2021-01-07	Available
July 22 2020 FRN 60-Day.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-10-02	Available
49 CFR 1.49 (4-10).doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-07-19	Available
49 U.S.C. 20103.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-07-19	Available
P.L. 103-440b (Sec. 20148).doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-03-19	Repair queued
49 CFR 224.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-03-19	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
26507	Reflectorization of Freight Rolling Stock		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0566	ICR Reference No: 202010-2130-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201707-2130-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Reflectorization of Freight Rolling Stock
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: 01/07/2021
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/21/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2024	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2021
Responses	36,001	0	34,675
Time Burden (Hours)	3,159	0	8,467
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This collection of information is mandatory, collected as needed, and is associated with FRA's rule 49 CFR part 224. It involves both reporting and recordkeeping requirements. The information collected is used by FRA to ensure that railroad car owners meet the prescribed standards for the application, inspection, and maintenance of the required retroreflective material on freight cars and locomotives. Additionally, the information collected enables FRA to promote and enhance railroad safety.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 20148 (formerly P.L. 103-440) Name of Law: The Federal Railroad Safety Authorirzation Act of 1994
  

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 44357	07/22/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 66406	10/19/2020
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
Reflectorization of Freight Rolling Stock

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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	36,001	34,675	0	0	1,326	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,159	8,467	0	0	-5,308	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	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 8,467 hours and 34,675 responses, while the present submission reflects a total burden of 3,159 hours and 36,001 responses. Hence, there is a total decrease in burden of 5,308 hours and increased responses by 1,326. The decrease in burden is solely the result of adjustments.   FRA determined many of the estimates were initial estimates and outdated. Moreover, other estimates were not derived from PRA requirements, thus leading to the increased burden hours, which were decreased accordingly. For the most part, the reduction is due to review of time to complete a notification and keep a record. The previous estimate contained non-PRA estimates, such as, inspection and repair. The specific information on any burden that has changed is reported in question 15 of the supporting justification.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $5,032

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: 10/21/2020

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