This information collection is mandatory, and is a revision to the last approval. Specifically, on November 15, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Section 22414 of the IIJA impacts FRAâs existing Form FRA F 6180.152, the Biannual Report of PTC System Performance. Section 22414 establishes the same reporting requirement as FRAâs existing regulations, using the same FRA form number and content requirements. However, the statutory reporting requirement is quarterly, not biannual like FRAâs regulations.
The reporting and recordkeeping information collected is used by FRA to ensure new or novel signal and train control technologies meet proposed performance standards and work as intended in the US rail environment. Under 49 U.S.C. m §20157, as amended by the PCEI Act. To effectively monitor the industryâs implementation of PTC systems, FRA requires each subject railroad to submit this form as well as other information collection required under Part 236. Information collected is also on an occasional basis as well as monthly, quarterly, and annually.
US Code:
49 USC 20157
Name of Law: Implementation of Positive Train Control Systems
PL: Pub.L. 114 - 73 1302 Name of Law: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015
This submission is a revision to a current collection of information. The current inventory exhibits a total burden of 50,969 hours and 4,567,897 responses, while the total burden in this notice is 51,993 hours and 4,567,826 responses. In summary, FRA made two changes to the PRA tableâi.e., revising one line item (Form FRA F 6180.152) due to a program change and removing one line item (Form FRA F 6180.177) as it is no longer required by law and the burden associated with this requirement has been completed.
Section 22414 of the infrastructure legislation establishes the same reporting requirement as FRAâs existing regulations (49 CFR § 236.1029(h), using the same FRA form number (Form FRA F 6180.152) and content requirements. However, the statutory reporting requirement is quarterly, not biannual like FRAâs regulations.
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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:
(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.
Form FRA F 6180.152 Quarterly Report of PTC System Performance (Form FRA F 6180.152) (*formerly biannual report)
April 28 2022 (60-Day) FR Notice.pdf
PTC 2130-0553_Supporting Justification.docx
Section 1302 of Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015.doc
Expedited application for approval (§ 235.6)