System Diagram Maps

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2 - 30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval System Diagram Maps.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-02-28
1 - 60-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval System Diagram Maps.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-02-28
2140-0003 -- Supporting Statement -- System Diagram Maps 2020 (to ROCIS).pdf Supporting Statement A	2020-02-28
SDMs on the Board website.docx Supplementary Document	2013-06-21
Regulatory Authority 2140-0003.doc Supplementary Document	2006-11-14
Statutory Authority 2140-0003.doc Supplementary Document	2006-11-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26927	System Diagram Maps Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2140-0003	ICR Reference No: 202002-2140-004
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201602-2140-001
Agency/Subagency: STB	Agency Tracking No:
Title: System Diagram Maps
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/28/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/28/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2023	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2020
Responses	1	0	1
Time Burden (Hours)	5	0	7
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Surface Transportation Board's collection of system diagram maps is required by statute. The maps, which indicate the likelihood that are particular rail line will be abandoned, are used as a planning tool by the Board and the public. Respondents are railroads.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 10903(c)(2); 10907 Name of Law: Interstate Commerce Act
  

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:
	84 FR 67989	12/12/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 11443	02/27/2020
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
System Diagram Maps

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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	1	1	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5	7	0	-2	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The Board has reduced its estimate of the burden hours based on the actual SDMs filed in the last 3 years.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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: 02/28/2020

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