Locomotive Cab Sanitation Standards

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
November 14, 2023 30-Day Federal Register.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-11-14
49 CFR 1.89 Delegations to FRA Administrator 10-01-2012.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-09-20
August 18, 2023 60-Day Federal Register.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-09-20
2130-0552 Locomtotive Cab Sanitation_SJ_ 9-21-23.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-09-21
49 U.S.C. 20103.doc Supplementary Document	2014-04-29
P.L. 102-365 (Sec. 10).doc Supplementary Document	2014-04-29
49 CFR 229.137-229.139.doc Supplementary Document	2014-04-29

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26488	Locomotive Cab Sanitation Standards	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0552	ICR Reference No: 202309-2130-009
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202007-2130-002
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Locomotive Cab Sanitation Standards
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: 11/14/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2023
Responses	113,256	113,256
Time Burden (Hours)	1,271	1,272
Cost Burden (Dollars)	14,742	14,742

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Abstract: This collection of information is mandatory, collected as needed, and is associated with FRA's rule 49 CFR 229.137 and 229.139. It involves both reporting and recordkeeping requirements. The collection of information requires railroads to clearly mark defective toilet facilities as unavailable for use when these locomotive units are placed in a trailing position or in switching, transfer train service. This information is used by locomotive crewmembers as a warning to avoid using a locomotive toilet facility which is defective, unsanitary, or both. Additionally, the information collection is used by FRA to promote rail safety and the health of railroad workers by ensuring that all locomotive crew members have access to adequate sanitary facilities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 102 - 365 10 Name of Law: Rail Safety Enforcement and Review Act
  

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:
	88 FR 56698	08/18/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 78092	11/14/2023
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
Locomotive Cab Sanitation Standards

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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	113,256	113,256	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,271	1,272	0	0	-1	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	14,742	14,742	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: FRA made one minor adjustment to correct a rounding error which reduced the burden from 1,272 hours to 1,271 hours. Responses remained the same.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $17,902

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: 11/14/2023

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