U.S. Locational Requirement for Dispatching U.S. Rail Operations

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
December 8, 2020, FR Notice (30-Day).pdf Supplementary Document	2020-12-08
September 16, 2020, FR Notice (60-Day).pdf Supplementary Document	2020-11-23
2130-0556_US Locational Dispatching of Rail Operations.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-11-23
49 U.S.C. 20104.doc Supplementary Document	2014-12-03
49 CFR 241.doc Supplementary Document	2009-01-14
49 CFR 228.doc Supplementary Document	2009-01-14
49 CFR 219 (12-06).doc Supplementary Document	2009-01-14
49 CFR 217.doc Supplementary Document	2009-01-14
49 U.S.C. 21105.doc Supplementary Document	2009-01-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26495	U.S. Locational Requirement for Dispatching U.S. Rail Operations	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0556	ICR Reference No: 202011-2130-005
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201712-2130-004
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: U.S. Locational Requirement for Dispatching U.S. Rail Operations
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/08/2020

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2021
Responses	1	1
Time Burden (Hours)	8	8
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The information collected is used as part of FRA's oversight function to ensure that extraterritorial dispatchers comply with applicable safety regulations. Note: This collection of information is mandatory. It affects four railroads with cross border operations in Mexico and Canada. The collection of information occurs on occasion, approximately one time per year. The collection of information is used by FRA to ensure that "extraterritorial dispatchers" comply with the conditions stated in the exceptions of 49 CFR Part 241 for extraterritorial dispatching" of U.S. railroad operations relating to emergency situations and "fringe border" operations. FRA reviews information submitted in petitions for waiver to determine if current or proposed extraterritorial dispatching" is consistent with railroad safety and is in the pubic interest. Also, the collection of information involves railroad notification (reporting) in an emergency situation to the appropriate FRA Regional Administrator, FRA Regional Administrators in the areas where the extraterritorial dispatching" takes place review the required notification to monitor the frequency and specifics of these types of train movements in order to ensure that railroad safety is not endangered in their territory.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 20104 Name of Law: Federal Railroad Safety Act
  

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 57932	09/16/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 79071	12/08/2020
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
U.S. Locational Requirement for Dispatching U.S. Rail Operations

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	1	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8	8	0	0	0	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:

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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: 12/08/2020

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