The agency will update their burden estimates in their next submission.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2028
04/30/2028
04/30/2028
18,660,988
0
18,660,988
1,284,832
0
1,284,832
255,816
0
255,816
The collection of information is mandatory and is associated with FRA's rule 49 CFR part 228. Entities required to respond include Class I, Class II, and Class III railroads as well as 40 signal employee contractors. The collection of information includes occasional reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Covered employers are required to keep Hours of Duty records of their employees and must produce them upon request to FRA representatives. The Hours of Service Act specifies the maximum hours and conditions of proper rest for employees engaged in one or more critical categories of work. FRA uses the information collected to both monitor compliance with and to enforce these safety regulations. Reporting and recordkeeping Information is collected on occasion, monthly, and annually. Besides Hours of Duty data, railroads must also provide reports of excess service to FRA and employee training information.
This is an extension without change (with changes in estimates) to a current collection of information. The current OMB inventory for this information collection shows a total burden of 1,283,507 hours and 18,660,988 responses, while the requesting inventory estimates a total burden of 1,284,832 hours and 18,660,988 responses. FRA made adjustments that increased the burden for this submission by 1,325 hours and increased responses by 588.
$105,937
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
William Smith 202 385-2228
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.
Form FRA F 6180.3 Hours of Service Report - Railroads
HOS Non-substantive Change Request SJ.docx
February 27, 2025 FR Notice (30-Day).pdf
49 U.S.C. 21301-21304.doc
Hours of Service Regulations