State Safety Participation Regulations and Remedial Actions

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FRA F 6180.33 State Safety Participation Regulations and Remedial Actions Form	Modified
May 12 2022_30-Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-05-12
CFR-2020-title49-vol1-sec1-89.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-05-09
Feb. 11 2022_60-Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-05-09
2130-0509_State Participation and Remedial Actions.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-05-09
49 CFR 209 (405 and 407).doc Supplementary Document	2009-09-30
49 U.S.C. 20103.doc Supplementary Document	2006-08-04
49 U.S.C. 20105.doc Supplementary Document	2006-08-04
49 U.S.C. 20107.DOC Supplementary Document	2006-08-04
49 U.S.C. 20113.doc Supplementary Document	2006-08-04
49 CFR 212.doc Supplementary Document	2006-08-04

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26407	State Safety Participation Regulations and Remedial Actions Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0509	ICR Reference No: 202204-2130-005
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201902-2130-004
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: State Safety Participation Regulations and Remedial Actions
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: 05/12/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2022
Responses	24,066	23,603
Time Burden (Hours)	11,958	9,346
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	32,000

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Abstract: The collection of information is set forth under 49 CFR part 212, and requires qualified State inspectors to provide various reports to FRA for monitoring and enforcement purposes concerning State investigative, inspection, and surveillance activities regarding railroad compliance with Federal railroad safety laws and regulations. Additionally, under 49 CFR part 209, subpart E, railroads are required to report to FRA actions taken to remedy certain alleged violations of law. This collection of information is mandatory, collected as needed, and it involves reporting requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 20105
  

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:
	87 FR 8082	02/11/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 29211	05/12/2022
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
State Safety Participation Regulations and Remedial Actions	FRA F 6180.67, FRA FA 6180.110, FRA F 6180.96a, FRA F 6180.33, FRA F 6180.96, FRA F 6180.109, FRA F 6180.111, FRA F 6180.112, FRA F 6180.144, FRA F 6180.61	Railroad Safety Inspector’s Report, Violation of Hours of Service Law ,   Inspection Report ,   Inspection Report (Continuation sheet) ,   Motive Power & Equipment Violation Report Form ,   Hazardous Materials Violation Report Form ,   Track Violation Report Form ,   Signal &Train Control Violation Report Form ,   State Rail Safety Accident Investigation Participation Agreement ,   Accident /Incident Reporting Rules Violation Report Form ,   Operating Practices Violation Report Form

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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	24,066	23,603	0	0	463	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	11,958	9,346	0	0	2,612	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	32,000	0	0	-32,000	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: Overall, the burden for this submission has increased by 2,612 hours and increased by 463 responses. Also, the outdated previous cost to respondents under question 13 decreased from $32,000 to zero. There is no change in the method of the collection. The increase in burden is solely the result of adjustments.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $250,362

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: 05/12/2022

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