In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2029
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2026
110
0
25,426
55
0
262
2,000
0
5,750
FRAâs Safety Glazing Standards (49 CFR part 223) provides the minimum requirements for glazing materials in order to protect railroad employees and railroad passengers from injury as a result of objects striking the windows of locomotives, caboose and passenger cars. Part 223 also outlines additional requirements for emergency window exits and window safety glazing on passenger equipment. The information collected under § 223.3(c), requires marked tools for each locomotive, passenger cars, and cabooses built after 1945, used exclusively for excursion, educational, recreational, or private transportation. The tool or other instrument may be used to remove or break an emergency window if the tool or other instrument is clearly marked, and legible and understandable instructions are provided for its use.
This collection of information is mandatory, collected as needed, and it involves both reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
US Code:
49 USC 20103
Name of Law: Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970
With this submission FRA is making multiple adjustments to its estimates that decrease the currently approved burden hours from 262 hours to 55 hours and decrease responses from 25,426 to 110. This burden decrease is the result of changes summarized below.
Section 223.3(c) applies to certain equipment used for excursion, educational, recreational, or private transportation purposes. It provides that a tool or other instrument may be used to remove or break an emergency window if the tool or other instrument is clearly marked and legible and understandable instructions are provided for its use. FRA is adjusting the burden estimate to reflect more accurately the estimated number of windows that will require these marked tools and instructions. This reduces the estimated burden by 150 hours.
In November 2022, FRA published a final rule titled Safety Glazing Standards, Codifying Existing Waivers and Adding Test Flexibility. This rule amended safety glazing requirements for exterior windows on railroad equipment to codify long-standing waivers. Specifically, this rule excluded from compliance with part 223 all locomotives, cabooses, and passenger cars built or rebuilt prior to July 1, 1980, that are operated at speeds not exceeding 30 miles per hour, and which are used only where the risk of propelled or fouling objects striking the equipment is low. Because this rule means that railroads no longer need to submit waiver requests under §§ 223.11, 223.13 and 223.15, FRA has removed the previously reported waiver requests for these sections.
Lastly, under appendix A to part 223, which requires manufacturers to identify and mark each unit of glazing material produced, FRA has determined that this requirement is part of the manufacturing process. Because marking glazing during the manufacturing process is a usual and customary practice in this industry, the requirement to apply markings is properly excluded from coverage under the PRA.
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.
February 18, 2026 FR Notice (30-Day).pdf
2130-0525_Certification of Glazing_SJ Clean 4-2-26.docx
49 CFR 223.doc
Certification of Glazing Materials