Track Safety Standards; Concrete Crossties

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Nov. 10 2020 FR 30-Day.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-11-12
2130-0592_Track Standard Concrete Crossties_REV.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-01-07
Aug. 24 2020 FR 60-Day.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-11-02
49 U.S.C. 20103.doc Supplementary Document	2017-10-19
49 CFR 1.89.doc Supplementary Document	2017-10-19
49 CFR 213.234 (9-2011).doc Supplementary Document	2014-07-14
P.L. 110-432 (Sec. 403).doc Supplementary Document	2011-04-01

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
194422	Track Safety Standards; Concrete Crossties	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0592	ICR Reference No: 202011-2130-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201710-2130-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Track Safety Standards; Concrete Crossties
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/07/2021
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/12/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2024	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2021
Responses	2,405	0	2,318
Time Burden (Hours)	279	0	4,875
Cost Burden (Dollars)	38	0	23

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Abstract: The information collected is used by FRA to monitor regulatory compliance with 49 CFR Part 213. The information collected under section 213.234 is used by FRA to ensure that automated track inspections of track constructed with concrete crossties are carried out as specified in this section to supplement visual inspections and to ensure that qualified rail personnel take appropriate remedial action, where necessary. This collection of information is mandatory and it involves both reporting and recordkeeping requirements. The collection frequency of the required information occurs on an occasional basis. There is also one requirement occurring on an annual basis which pertains to employee training.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 110 - 432 403(d) Name of Law: Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008
  

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:
	85 FR 52190	08/24/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 71711	11/10/2020
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
Track Safety Standards; Concrete Crossties

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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	2,405	2,318	0	0	87	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	279	4,875	0	0	-4,596	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	38	23	0	0	15	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The current OMB inventory for this information collection shows a total burden of 4,875 hours and 2,318 responses, while the present submission exhibits a total burden of 279 hours and 2,405 responses. Overall, the burden for this information collection has decreased by 4,596 hours and increased by 87 responses from the last submission. The decrease in burden is solely the result of adjustments. FRA provided a thorough review of this package and determined that many of the PRA estimates were outdated, some estimates were not PRA requirements, and others were double counted. Additionally, the amount of time to create a report has been significantly reduced since the reports are system generated. The cost to respondents increased by $15 from the last submission. This change in cost is due to an adjustment in the estimate for the number of exception report copies (from 75 copies to 125 copies, which changed the estimated cost from $23 to $38). The specific information on any burden that has changed is reported in question 15 of the supporting justification.

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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? No

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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: 11/12/2020

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