Workforce Development (WFD) Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Comments to WFD Survey ICR.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-10-26
Invitation Email FRA WFD Survey.docx Supplementary Document	2017-07-25
60-Day_FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-07-25
30-Day_FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-07-25
TLXScale.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-07-25
TLX_pappen_manual.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-07-25
Modal Profile Report.docx Supplementary Document	2017-07-25
Questions FRA WFD Survey.docx Supplementary Document	2017-07-25
Part B FRA WFD Survey.docx Supporting Statement B	2017-07-25
Part A FRA WFD Survey.docx Supporting Statement A	2017-10-26

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
227699	Workforce Development Survey Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0621	ICR Reference No: 201707-2130-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Workforce Development (WFD) Survey
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/21/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/24/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2020	36 Months From Approved
Responses	91	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	30	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection is new, and is entirely voluntary. FRA is proposing a qualitative study which is intended to survey a select group of railroad industry personnel to gain insight into the current workforce development practices and challenges. The survey data will be published in an update to the Modal Profile Report. The update is estimated for publication approximately 6-9 months after the completion of data collection. Primary users of the information will be personnel within FRA Workforce Development Team (WDT) whose charge it is to promote and standardize workforce development practices to address the railroad industry’s workforce talent requirements and ensure safe operations. .

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 15417	03/28/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 34569	07/25/2017
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Workforce Development Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	91	0	0	91	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	30	0	0	30	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new information collection request, thus it is considered a program change.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $15,360

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 08/24/2017

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