REQUIRED TO BE FILED BY ALL CLASS I
RAILROADS. THIS FORM IS USED TO COLLECT FINANCIAL DATA SUCH AS
CARRIER OPERATING REVENUES, EXPENSES, INCOME ACCOUNT ITEMS,
DIVIDENDS AND NET INCOME. REPORTS ARE USED TO ACCESS INDUSTRY
GROWTH, SUDDEN CHANGES IN CARRIER FINANCIAL STABILITY AND TO
IDENTIFY INDUSTRY CHANGES & TRENDS THAT MAY AFFECT THE NATIONAL
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM.
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.