OMB control number

Railroad Noise Emission Compliance Regulations

OMB 2130-0527 · DOT/FRA.

OMB 2130-0527

Under authority granted by the Noise Control Act of 1972, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established limits for noise emissions related to rail carriers in 40 CFR part 201. Those limits are enforced by FRA under 49 CFR part 210. In particular, the information FRA collects under § 210.27 is necessary to ensure compliance with EPA noise standards for new locomotives.This information collection is mandatory and submitted as needed.

The latest form for Railroad Noise Emission Compliance Regulations expires 2028-09-30 and is listed under ICR 202503-2130-003.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

Latest forms, documents, and information collections
DocumentType
July 28, 2025 FR Notice (30-Day).pdfSupplementary Document
July 28, 2025 FR Notice (30-Day).pdf Supplementary Document
April 29, 2025 FR Notice (60-Day).pdfSupplementary Document
April 29, 2025 FR Notice (60-Day).pdf Supplementary Document
2130-0527_Locomotive Noise Cert Supporting Justification 07-25-2025.docxSupporting Statement A
2130-0527_Locomotive Noise Cert Supporting Justification 07-25-2025.docxSupporting Statement A
40 CFR 201.docSupplementary Document
40 CFR 201.doc Supplementary Document
49 CFR 210.docSupplementary Document
49 CFR 210.doc Supplementary Document
NOISE CONTROL ACT OF 1972.doc.pdfSupplementary Document
NOISE CONTROL ACT OF 1972.doc.pdf Supplementary Document
Railroad Noise Emission Compliance Regulations Information collection

All Historical Document Collections

Historical document collections
ReferenceFilingReceivedConcludedAction
202503-2130-003 Extension without change of a currently approved collection 2025-07-29
202204-2130-001 Extension without change of a currently approved collection 2022-04-15 Approved with change
201904-2130-003 Revision of a currently approved collection 2019-04-17 Approved without change
201904-2130-002 Revision of a currently approved collection 2019-04-16 Comment filed on proposed rule and continue
201904-2130-001 No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection 2019-04-15 Approved without change
201812-2130-001 No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection 2018-12-07 Approved without change
201608-2130-005 Extension without change of a currently approved collection 2016-08-24 Approved without change
201306-2130-007 Extension without change of a currently approved collection 2013-06-26 Approved with change
201006-2130-005 Extension without change of a currently approved collection 2010-06-29 Approved with change
200906-2130-007 Revision of a currently approved collection 2009-07-31 Approved without change
200608-2130-005 Revision of a currently approved collection 2006-08-08 Approved without change
200306-2130-008 Extension without change of a currently approved collection 2003-06-04 Approved without change
200005-2130-001 Extension without change of a currently approved collection 2000-05-26 Approved without change
199702-2130-016 Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection 1997-02-19 Approved without change
199206-2130-004 Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection 1992-06-30 Approved without change
198908-2130-001 Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection 1989-08-17 Approved without change
198506-2130-002 New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number) 1985-06-17 Approved without change