Passenger Train Emergency Systems

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
October 19, 2023 30-Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-10-19
August 08, 2023 60-Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-09-14
2130-0576_Passenger Trains Emergency Systems 10-19-23.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-10-19
49 CFR 238a.doc Supplementary Document	2017-02-28
49 U.S.C. 20133.doc Supplementary Document	2013-11-27
49 CFR 1.49 (4-10).doc Supplementary Document	2010-12-28
P.L.103-440A.doc Supplementary Document	2008-02-01

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
183650	Passenger Train Emergency Systems	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0576	ICR Reference No: 202309-2130-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202005-2130-002
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Passenger Train Emergency Systems
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/19/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2023
Responses	8,335	8,310
Time Burden (Hours)	755	859
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,006,236	905,491

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Abstract: This information collection is due to passenger train emergency systems regulations under 49 CFR part 238 that must be followed by Passenger Rail trains. The purpose of this part is to prevent collisions, derailments, and other occurrences involving railroad passenger equipment that cause injury or death to railroad employees, railroad passengers, or the general public, and to mitigate the consequences of such occurrences to the extent they cannot be prevented. This information collection is mandatory and submitted as needed. The information collection is used by FRA inspectors to ensure rail passenger car doors intended for emergency egress are properly labeled and maintained. This collection is also used by members of rail traveling public and rail train and engine employees to safely exit passenger trains if needed. There are no recordkeeping requirements associated with this collection

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 20133 Name of Law: Federal Railroad Safety Authorization Act of 1994
  

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:
	88 FR 53581	08/08/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 72209	10/19/2023
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
Passenger Train Emergency Systems

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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	8,335	8,310	0	0	25	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	755	859	0	0	-104	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,006,236	905,491	0	0	100,745	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: This is an extension without change (with changes in estimates) to a current information collection request (ICR). The current OMB inventory for this ICR shows a total burden of 859 hours and 8,310 responses, while the requesting inventory estimates a total burden of 755 hours and 8,335 responses. Overall, the burden for this submission has decreased by 104 hours and increased responses by 25.

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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: 10/19/2023

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