OMB control number

Conductor Certification

OMB 2130-0596 · DOT/FRA.

OMB 2130-0596

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.

The latest form for Conductor Certification expires 2027-10-31 and can be found here.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

Document Name
July 30, 2024, FR Notice (30-Day).pdf Supplementary Document
49 CFR 1.89 Delegations to FRA Administrator 10-01-2012.pdf Supplementary Document
May 28, 2024, FR Notice (60-Day).pdf Supplementary Document
2130-0596_Conductor Certification SJ Final.docx Supporting Statement A
49 CFR 242.doc Supplementary Document
P.L. 110-432 (Sec. 402.doc; 49 U.S.C. 20163).doc Supplementary Document
P.L. 110-432 (Sec. 401.doc; 49 U.S.C. 20162).doc Supplementary Document
Process for revoking certification (§ 242.407)
Periods of ineligibility (§ 242.405)
Criteria for revoking certification (§ 242.403)
Denial of certification (§ 242.401)
Requirements for territorial qualification (§ 242.301)
Railroad oversight responsibilities (§ 242.215)
Multiple certifications (§ 242.213)
Replacement of Certificates (§ 242.211)
Maintenance of the certificate(§ 242.209)
Retaining information supporting determinations (§ 242.203) and List of certified persons (§ 242.205)
Reliance on qualification requirements of other countries (§ 242.127)
Certification determinations made by other railroads (§ 242.125)
Knowledge testing (§ 242.121)
Training (§ 242.119)
Vision and hearing acuity (§ 242.117)
Substance abuse disorders and alcohol drug rules compliance (§ 242.115)
Prior safety conduct as employee of a different railroad (§ 242.113)
Prior safety conduct as motor vehicle operator (§ 242.111)
Determinations required for certification and recertification (§ 242.109)
Types of service (§ 242.107)
Approval of design of individual railroad programs by FRA (§ 242.103)
Waivers (§ 242.9)

All Historical Document Collections

202402-2130-002	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2024-07-30
202103-2130-002 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2021-04-21
201802-2130-005 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2018-03-29
201501-2130-002 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2015-01-15
201411-2130-006 Improperly submitted and continue	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2014-12-24
201411-2130-003 Approved with change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2014-11-20
201111-2130-001 Approved with change	New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	2011-11-15
201011-2130-002 Comment filed on proposed rule	New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	2010-11-30

OMB Details

Waivers (§ 242.9)

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