Certification of Glazing Materials

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
49 CFR 223.doc Supplementary Document	2019-03-13
2130-0525_Glazing_NPRM.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-06-02
49 CFR 1.89.doc Supplementary Document	2016-02-09
49 U.S.C. 20103.doc Supplementary Document	2007-01-04
49 CFR 223.doc Supplementary Document	2007-01-04

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26433	Certification of Glazing Materials	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0525	ICR Reference No: 202206-2130-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202204-2130-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Certification of Glazing Materials
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/06/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2025
Responses	25,426	25,439
Time Burden (Hours)	262	314
Cost Burden (Dollars)	5,750	5,750

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Abstract: FRA is proposing to amend its Safety Glazing Standards for exterior windows on railroad equipment to codify long-standing waivers. Specifically, the proposed rule would eliminate the need for railroads to submit waiver petitions (and repeated extensions of those waivers every 5 years) from part 223 for certain older railroad equipment. However, for those passenger cars operating above Class III speed would still need to submit a waiver. For those operating below Class III speed the proposed rule would eliminate the need for the passenger railroads to submit waiver petitions. The collection of information under part 223 is mission critical and allows FRA to promote and enhance rail safety throughout the United States. Specifically, the Safety Glazing Standards regulations contain minimum safety requirements for glazing materials in the windows of locomotives, passenger cars, and cabooses. 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 Act of 1970
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2130-AC76	Proposed rulemaking	87 FR 22847	04/18/2022

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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
Certification of Glazing Materials

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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	25,426	25,439	0	-13	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	262	314	0	-52	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	5,750	5,750	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Changing Regulations

Short Statement: Overall, the burden for this submission has decreased by 52 hours and decreased by 13 responses due to solely program change.

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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: 06/06/2022

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