Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
07/30/2024
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2024
219,123
222,386
46,608
49,761
1,053,500
1,070,591
This information collection is used by
FRA to monitor regulatory compliance with 49 CFR Part 242.
Specifically, FRA uses the collection of information to ensure that
railroads adopt and implement a formal program for certifying
conductors so that only qualified persons serve as railroad
conductors and passenger conductors in order to enhance the safety
of daily railroad operations. The information collected will also
be used to verify that railroads establish a formal program for
training prospective and experienced conductors in order to
determine that these individuals are competent before permitting
them to serve in these safety-sensitive positions. This collection
of information is mandatory and it involves both reporting and
recordkeeping requirements. The collection frequency of the
required information occurs on an annual basis as well as an
occasional basis.
This is a extension without
change (with changes in estimates) to a currently approved
information collection request (ICR). The current OMB inventory for
this ICR shows a total burden of 49,761 hours and 222,386
responses, while the requesting inventory estimates a total burden
of 46,608 hours and 219,123 responses. Overall, the burden for this
submission has decreased by 3,153 hours and 3,263 responses. The
decrease in burden is a result of the reduced amount of time per
response for § 242.115(e) certification review for prior
alcohol/drug conduct. The average time reduced from 10 minutes to
five (5) minutes providing a more accurate analysis of the time
needed to complete the review. The SMEs determined that
§§242.115(e)(4) and 242.405 did not create any additional burden
under the PRA and were removed. §242.113 was removed as it was
determined that the estimated paperwork burden for this requirement
is included under §242.117; and §242.407(b)(5) was also removed as
it is covered under §242.407(c). Additionally, FRA determined that
fewer employees were changing employers, therefore, reducing the
number of prior safety records being reviewed. FRA also found that
the associated burdens related to substance abuse and medical
conditions have decreased as fewer employees have medical
conditions that require further evaluation or positive drug and
alcohol tests. As a result of this, the number of certification
denials, due to medical conditions and substance abuse has also
decreased.
$331,574
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Kevin Lewis 918
557-0651
No
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.
July 30, 2024, FR Notice (30-Day).pdf
2130-0596_Conductor Certification SJ Final.docx
49 CFR 242.doc
Process for revoking certification (§ 242.407)