Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
04/21/2021
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2021
222,386
268,799
49,761
856,406
1,070,591
1,409,665
This information collection is used by FRA to monitor regulatory compliance with 49 CFR Part 242. Specifically, FRA uses the collection of information to ensure that railroads adopt and implement a formal program for certifying conductors so that only qualified persons serve as railroad conductors and passenger conductors in order to enhance the safety of daily railroad operations. The information collected will also be used to verify that railroads establish a formal program for training prospective and experienced conductors in order to determine that these individuals are competent before permitting them to serve in these safety-sensitive positions.
This collection of information is mandatory and it involves both reporting and recordkeeping requirements. The collection frequency of the required information occurs on an annual basis as well as an occasional basis.
The current OMB inventory for this information collection shows a total burden of 856,406 hours and 268,799 responses, while the requesting inventory estimates a total burden of 49,761 hours and 222,386 responses. Overall, the burden for this submission has decreased by 806,645 hours and decreased by 46,413 responses. There is no change in the method of the collection. The decrease in burden is solely the result of adjustments.
FRA determined some of the estimates were not PRA requirements and were completed/fulfilled by the railroad industry. For instance, 608,100 burden hours under § 242.105(a)(2), (d), and (e) were removed because the railroad industry has completed the burden associated with these requirements.
Additionally, the cost to respondents from the previous submission has decreased by $339,074 (from $1,409,665 to $1,070,591). The certification programs are submitted electronically thus offsetting the cost of paper copies and postage.
The table under question 15 of the supporting justification provides specific information on any burden estimates that have changed from the previous submission.
$212,546
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Kevin Lewis 918 557-0651
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.
April 21 2021 FR Notice (30-Day).pdf
2130-0596_Conductor Certification.docx
49 CFR 242.doc
Process for revoking certification (§ 242.407)