Metrics and Minimum Standards for Intercity Passenger Operations

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
30_DayFRN_18Feb2021.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-02-18
60_DayFRN_10Dec2020.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-02-18
2130-0632_SuppStatement_Metrics_Feb.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-02-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
245541	Service Availability 273.11(d)	New
245540	Community Access 273.11(c)	New
245539	Missed Connections 273.11(b)	New
245538	Connectivity 273.11(a)	New
245537	Total Ridership 273.9(e)	New
245536	Average Ridership 273.9(d)	New
245535	Fully Allocated Core Operating Costs Covered by Passenger Revenue 273.9(c)	New
245534	Avoidable Operating Costs Covered by Passenger Revenue 273.9(b)	New
245533	Cost Recovery 273.9(a)	New
245532	On-Board Food Service 273.7(f)	New
245531	On-Board Cleanliness 273.7(e)	New
245530	On-Board Comfort 273.7(d)	New
245528	Information Given 273.7(c)	New
245523	Amtrak Personnel 273.7(b)	New
245522	Customer Satisfaction 273.7(a)	New
245521	Host Running Time 273.5(g)	New
245520	Station Performance 273.5(f)	New
245519	Train Delays per 10,000 Train Miles 273.5(e)	New
245518	Train Delays 273.5(d)	New
245517	Monthly Letter to US Congress and Other Officials 273.5(c)(2)	New
245516	Customer On-Time Performance 273.5(a)	New
244557	Certified Schedule Section 273.5(c)	Unchanged
244556	Ridership Data Section 273.5(b)	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0632	ICR Reference No: 202102-2130-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202011-2130-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Metrics and Minimum Standards for Intercity Passenger Operations
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 03/03/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2021
Responses	117	19
Time Burden (Hours)	507	49
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

---

Abstract: The purpose of this mandatory collection is to collect information from Amtrak on the establish metrics and minimum standards for measuring the performance and service quality of intercity passenger train operations. The frequency of submission of information varies (yearly, monthly, quarter, etc.) depending upon the specific requirement in the CFR Section. The type of information being provided by Amtrak is metric information; there are no specific forms required for this collection. This request is being submitted as required after the previously submitted and approved Emergency Request.

---

Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 110 - 432 207 Name of Law: Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

---

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

---

Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 79559	12/10/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 10067	02/18/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

---

Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 23

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Average Ridership 273.9(d)
Ridership Data Section 273.5(b)
Certified Schedule Section 273.5(c)
Customer On-Time Performance 273.5(a)
Monthly Letter to US Congress and Other Officials 273.5(c)(2)
Customer Satisfaction 273.7(a)
Missed Connections 273.11(b)
Community Access 273.11(c)
Service Availability 273.11(d)
Train Delays 273.5(d)
Train Delays per 10,000 Train Miles 273.5(e)
Station Performance 273.5(f)
Host Running Time 273.5(g)
Amtrak Personnel 273.7(b)
Information Given 273.7(c)
On-Board Comfort 273.7(d)
On-Board Cleanliness 273.7(e)
On-Board Food Service 273.7(f)
Cost Recovery 273.9(a)
Avoidable Operating Costs Covered by Passenger Revenue 273.9(b)
Fully Allocated Core Operating Costs Covered by Passenger Revenue 273.9(c)
Total Ridership 273.9(e)
Connectivity 273.11(a)

---

ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	117	19	0	98	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	507	49	0	458	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: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: In December 2020, an emergency clearance request was approved for only 2 of the sections of the information collections under the rule Metrics and Minimum Standards for Intercity Passenger Rail Service, as these provisions began on December 16, 2020. However, the other provisions were not immediately needed, therefore, those were not included on the original emergency submission. This revision includes the additional provisions required under the rule making. Therefore, except for the original 2 provisions, all other are considered new and thus a program change.

---

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

---

Common Form ICR:  No

---

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: 03/03/2021

---