Railroad Signal System Requirements

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FRA 6180.14 49 CFR 233 Signal Systems Reporting Form	Modified
Jan 7 2022 (30-day) FR Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-01-07
2130-0006_Signal System.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-01-04
49 CFR 1.89 Delegations to FRA Administrator.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-12-30
Oct 22 2021 (60-day) FR Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-12-30
49 U.S.C. 20103.doc Supplementary Document	2009-05-13
49 U.S.C. 103 (c).doc Supplementary Document	2009-05-13
P.L. 100-342 (Sec. 9).doc Supplementary Document	2009-05-13
P.L. 100-342a (Sec. 17).doc Supplementary Document	2009-05-13
49 U.S.C. 20502H.doc Supplementary Document	2009-05-13
49 U.S.C. 20505.doc Supplementary Document	2009-05-13
49 CFR 233, 235, 236.doc Supplementary Document	2009-05-13

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
44086	49 CFR 233 Signal Systems Reporting Form	Modified
250984	49 CFR 236 Rules, Standards, and Instructions	New
250983	49 CFR 235 Instructions Governing Applications for Approval	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0006	ICR Reference No: 202112-2130-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201810-2130-005
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Railroad Signal System Requirements
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: 01/11/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2022
Responses	943,412	1,673,437
Time Burden (Hours)	222,747	444,820
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	5,000

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Abstract: The information collected under 49 CFR parts 233, 235, and 236 is used by FRA to monitor railroad compliance with FRA’s inspection and testing requirements for signal systems, as well as to review and approve railroad requests to discontinue or materially modify existing signal systems. The information collected is also used by FRA to monitor signal failures (e.g., failure of a signal appliance, device, method, or system to function or indicate as required by 49 CFR part 236 that results in a more favorable aspect than intended or other condition hazardous to the movement of a train). This collection of information is mandatory, collected as needed, and it involves both reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 20103 Name of Law: Federal Railroad Safety 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:
	86 FR 58721	10/22/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 1003	01/07/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
49 CFR 233 Signal Systems Reporting	FRA 6180.14	False Proceed Signal Report
49 CFR 235 Instructions Governing Applications for Approval
49 CFR 236 Rules, Standards, and Instructions

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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	943,412	1,673,437	0	0	-730,025	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	222,747	444,820	0	0	-222,073	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	5,000	0	0	-5,000	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 inventory for this information collection shows a total burden of 444,820 hours and 1,673,437 responses, while the requesting inventory estimates a total burden of 222,747 hours and 943,412 responses. Overall, the burden for this submission has decreased by 222,073 hours and decreased by 730,025 responses. There is no change in the method of the collection. The decrease in burden is solely the result of adjustments (including the annual cost burden). As detailed in the supporting justification under question 15, FRA has determined some of the previous estimates were preliminary, outdated, or duplicative. For instance, the burden under § 236.110 was significantly reduced because more railroads are using electronic instead of paper form records.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $79,748

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: 01/11/2022

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