No
material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved
collection
No
Regular
01/08/2022
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2023
05/31/2023
60,252
60,252
5,042
5,042
22,640
22,640
The Federal Railroad Administration
(FRA) uses the information collected from railroads to gather
accurate data in order to develop better strategies and solutions
to the problems of grade crossing device malfunctions and signal
system failures. FRA and railroad use this information to lessen
the risk of accidents/incidents at highway-rail grade crossings.
This information collection is mandatory, submitted as needed, and
there is a requirement for recordkeeping.
PL:
Pub.L. 100 - 342 23 Name of Law: Rail Safety Imporvement Act of
1988
US Code: 49
USC 20107 Name of Law: Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970
Currently, the OMB inventory
for this collection of information shows a total burden of 3,425
hours and 15,372 responses, while this updated submission reflects
a total burden of 5,042 hours and 60,252 responses. Overall, the
adjustments increased by 1,617 hours and responses by 44,880 from
the last approved submission. Also, the cost to respondents
increased by $18,742 (from $3,898 to $22,640). FRA provided a
thorough review of this package and determined many of our initial
figures were based on rough estimates. Thus, our latest review has
refined our estimates to be more accurate.
$4,746
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
John Boots 612 805-6315
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:
(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.