Rail Integrity and Track Safety Standards

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
December 8, 2023 FR Notice (30-Day).pdf Supplementary Document	2023-12-08
September 25, 2023 60-Day Federal Register.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-10-25
2130-0010_SJ_Rail Integrity and Track Safety Standards_ revision Dec 23.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-12-08
49 CFR 1.89.doc Supplementary Document	2014-01-23
P.L. 110-432 (Sec. 403).doc Supplementary Document	2014-01-23
49 U.S.C. 20142.doc Supplementary Document	2014-01-23
49 U.S.C. 20103.doc Supplementary Document	2013-03-12
49 CFR 213.doc Supplementary Document	2010-01-27

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26377	Rail Integrity and Track Safety Standards	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0010	ICR Reference No: 202310-2130-014
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202009-2130-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Rail Integrity and Track Safety Standards
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/13/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2023
Responses	1,432,181	1,429,776
Time Burden (Hours)	234,294	234,016
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Track Safety Standards regulations under 49 CFR part 213 prescribe minimum safety requirements for railroad track that is part of the general railroad system of transportation. FRA uses this information collection to ensure and enhance rail safety by monitoring complete compliance with all regulatory requirements. While the requirements prescribed in this part generally apply to specific track conditions existing in isolation, a combination of track conditions, none of which individually amounts to a deviation from the requirements in this part, may require remedial action to provide safe operations over that track. Qualified persons inspect track and take action to allow safe passage of trains and ensure compliance with the prescribed standards. This information collection is mandatory, submitted as needed, and there is a requirement for recordkeeping.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 20103 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 65765	09/25/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 85721	12/08/2023
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
Rail Integrity and Track Safety Standards

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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	1,432,181	1,429,776	0	0	2,405	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	234,294	234,016	0	0	278	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: This information collection request is a revision to the last approved submission. The current OMB agency inventory exhibits a total burden of 234,016 hours and 1,429,776 responses, while the present submission reflects a total burden of 234,294 hours and 1,432,181 responses. Overall, the burden for this submission has increased by 278 hours and by 2,405 responses. This increase in burden is a result of the Agency combining information collections OMB control number 2130-0592 Concrete Crossties, with 2130-0010 Rail Integrity Track Safety Standards to streamline FRAs information collection inventory. Additionally, there were multiple adjustments made to correct rounding errors.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $115,891

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: 12/13/2023

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