Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
October 19, 2023 30-Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-10-19
49 CFR Part 239 (up to date as of 7-13-2023).pdf Supplementary Document	2023-09-15
August 08, 2023 60-Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-09-15
49 CFR 1.89 Delegations to FRA Administrator 10-01-2012.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-09-15
July 14, 2020, FR Notice (30-Day).pdf Supplementary Document	2020-07-14
2130-0545 Passenger Train Emergen Prep Oct-19-2023.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-10-19
49 U.S.C. 20133.doc Supplementary Document	2014-03-31
P.L.103-440A.doc Supplementary Document	1994-11-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26475	Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0545	ICR Reference No: 202309-2130-005
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202006-2130-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness
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	11/30/2023
Responses	1,572	1,556
Time Burden (Hours)	353	350
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Under 49 CFR part 239, FRA requires railroads to meet minimum Federal standards for the preparation, adoption, and implementation of emergency preparedness plans (EPP) connected with the operation of passenger trains, including freight railroads hosting passenger rail service operations. The information collected is necessary for compliance with the regulation and contributes to rail safety. Because of this information collection, FRA reviews and approves the EPPs of covered railroads. Consequently, it can ensure that railroads have comprehensive emergency preparedness plans. This information collection is mandatory, submitted as needed, and there is a requirement for record keeping.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 20133 Name of Law: Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970
  

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 Preparedness

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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	1,572	1,556	0	0	16	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	353	350	0	0	3	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	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: FRA made adjustments that increased the previously approved burden hours from 350 hours to 353 hours. This increase is a more accurate estimate of the annual responses for debrief and critique sessions under 239.105 and emergency preparedness plans under sections 239.101/201/203.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,515

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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