Upon resubmission, the agency will report on progress made to modernize the reporting requirements covered by this collection as well as updates that can be made without regulatory action if changes have not occurred.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2023
07/31/2023
07/31/2023
89,057
0
89,057
35,846
0
35,846
0
0
0
This collection of information is mandatory, collected as needed, and is associated with FRA's rule 49 CFR part 225. It involves both reporting and recordkeeping requirements. FRA uses the information obtained through its accident/incident regulations to maintain a current and historical databased so that it can monitor the safety and operational practices of the nation's railroads; to identify and promptly ameliorate hazardous conditions associated with rail transportation; and to assure compliance with Federal railroad safety laws. Additionally, the information collected enables FRA to promote and enhance railroad safety.
US Code:
49 USC 20901
Name of Law: (Formerly Part of Accident Reports Act)
The current OMB inventory for this information collection shows a total burden of 46,577 hours and 109,440 responses, while the requesting inventory estimates a total burden of 35,846 hours and 89,057 responses. Overall, the burden for this submission has decreased by 10,731 hours and decreased by 20,383 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 being accounted for in multiple areas of the information collection request. For instance, burden hours associated with passenger injuries under § 225.21/25 (Form 6180.98) were removed because they are already included under § 225.21 (Form 6180.55).
The table under question 15 of the supporting justification document provides specific information on any burden estimates that have changed from the previous submission.
$19,973
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Rob Siegfried 202 493-6483
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.
225.6 and 225.9--Consolidated and telephonic reportings