Annual reports are required to be
filed by Class I railroads (currently seven), which have revenues
in excess of 250 million dollars, under 49 U.S.C. 11145. Reports
are used to monitor and assess railroad industry growth, financial
stability, traffic, and operations and to identify industry changes
that may affect national transportation policy. Reports are also
used to fulfill various statutory requirements under the Interstate
Commerce Act.
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.