FRA proposes to amend its standards
for Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock
(Reflectorization Standards or Part 224) to codify waivers and
remove the outdated implementation schedule. The proposed changes
are expected to enhance safety, promote innovation, clarify
existing requirements, and reduce unnecessary paperwork burdens.
The proposed amendments are consistent with the mandate of the
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which requires FRA
to review and analyze certain longstanding waivers to determine
whether incorporating the waivers into FRA’s regulations is
justified. This collection of information is mandatory, collected
as needed, and is associated with FRA's rule 49 CFR part 224. It
involves both reporting and recordkeeping requirements. The
information collected is used by FRA to ensure that railroad car
owners meet the prescribed standards for the application,
inspection, and maintenance of the required retroreflective
material on freight cars and locomotives. Additionally, the
information collected enables FRA to promote and enhance railroad
safety.
The current OMB inventory for
this information collection shows a total burden of 3,159 hours and
36,001 responses, while the requesting inventory estimates a total
burden of 3,049 hours and 35,975 responses. Overall, the burden for
this submission has decreased by 111 hours and decreased by 26
responses due to program change and adjustments.
$2,429
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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:
(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.