FRA Workforce Development Study on Performance Management Systems and Organizational Culture and Diversity

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FRA F 6180.278 FRA Workforce Development Interview/Focus Group on Performance Management Systems and Organizational Culture and Diversity Form and Instruction	New
August 22, 2024 FR Notice (30-Day).pdf Supplementary Document	2024-08-22
2130-NEW-RSI-001 WFD_SJ_Part B.docx Supporting Statement B	2024-04-12
2130-NEW-RSI-001 WFD Disparity Study_SJ_updated.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-06-07
April 2, 2024 FR Notice (60-Day).pdf Supplementary Document	2024-04-12

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
266830	FRA Workforce Development Interview/Focus Group on Performance Management Systems and Organizational Culture and Diversity Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202404-2130-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: FRA Workforce Development Study on Performance Management Systems and Organizational Culture and Diversity
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/22/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	95	0
Time Burden (Hours)	25	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This project is being conducted in response to a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) topic released in 2020 entitled “Research in Response to Railroad Systems Issues Strategic Priorities.” FRA has released BAAs aimed at workforce training and development, developing educational and vocational pipelines, and addressing issues around equity and inclusivity within the rail industry.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC Section 305 Name of Law: Transportation Investment Standards and Criteria
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: US Code: 49 USC Section 305 Name of Law: Transportation Investment Standards and Criteria

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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:
	89 FR 22767	04/02/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 68026	08/22/2024
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
FRA Workforce Development Interview/Focus Group on Performance Management Systems and Organizational Culture and Diversity	FRA F 6180.279, FRA F 6180.278	Interview Questions ,   Survey Questions - Survey on Organizational Culture and Performance Management in Rail

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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	95	0	0	95	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	25	0	0	25	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new information collection for a one-time study survey and interview questions on attitudes around diversity, equity, inclusion, and workplace/organizational culture in the rail industry. The study is expected to identify how performance management systems present barriers and deterrents for minorities, including women, in the rail industry. No adjustments are involved.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $50,608

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.     Yes

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: 08/22/2024

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