[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 232 (Monday, December 2, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63917-63924]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-30628]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment
Request
AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its
implementing regulations, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
hereby announces that it is seeking reinstatement of 11 previously
approved information collection activities and renewal of 5 currently
approved information collection activities. Before submitting these
information collection requirements for clearance by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), FRA is soliciting public comment on
specific aspects of the activities identified below.
DATES: Comments must be received no later than January 31, 1997.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on any or all of the following
proposed activities by mail to either: Ms. Gloria Swanson, Office of
Planning and Evaluation Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad
Administration, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590, or
Ms. MaryAnn Johnson, Office of Information Technology and Productivity
Improvement, RAD-20, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh
Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590. Commenters requesting FRA to
acknowledge receipt of their respective comments must include a self-
addressed stamped postcard stating, ``Comments on OMB control number
______.'' Alternatively, comments may be transmitted via facsimile to
(202) 632-3843 or (202) 632-3876 or by E-mail to Ms. Swanson at
gloria.swanson@fra.dot.gov or to Ms. Johnson at
maryann.johnson@fra.dot.gov. Please refer to the assigned OMB control
number in any correspondence submitted. FRA will summarize comments
received in response to this notice in a subsequent notice and include
them in its information collection submission to OMB for approval.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Gloria Swanson, Office of Planning
and Evaluation Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad Administration, 400
Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590 (telephone: (202) 632-
3318) or MaryAnn Johnson, Office of Information Technology and
Productivity Improvement, RAD-20, Federal Railroad Administration, 400
Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590 (telephone: (202) 632-
3226). (These telephone numbers are not toll-free.)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA),
Pub. L. No. 104-13, Section 2, 109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as
revised at 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), and its implementing regulations, 5
CFR Part 1320, require Federal agencies to provide 60 days notice to
the public for comment on information collection activities before
seeking approval for reinstatement or renewal by OMB. 44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), 1320.10(e)(1), 1320.12(a).
Specifically, FRA invites interested respondents to comment on the
following summary of proposed information collection activities
regarding (i) whether the information collection activities are
necessary for FRA to properly execute its functions, including whether
the activities will have practical utility; (ii)
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the accuracy of FRA's estimates of the burden of the information
collection activities, including the validity of the methodology and
assumptions used to determine the estimates; (iii) ways for FRA to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information being
collected; and (iv) ways for FRA to minimize the burden of information
collection activities on the public by automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms
of information technology (e.g., permitting electronic submission of
responses). See 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)(i)-(iv); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1)(i)-
(iv). FRA believes that soliciting public comment will promote its
efforts to reduce the administrative and paperwork burdens associated
with the collection of information mandated by Federal regulations. In
summary, FRA reasons that comments received will advance three
objectives: (i) reduce reporting burdens; (ii) ensure that the agency
organizes information collection requirements in a ``user friendly''
format to improve the use of such information; and (iii) accurately
assess the resources expended to retrieve and produce information
requested. See 44 U.S.C. 3501.
Below are brief summaries of 11 previously approved information
collection activities and 5 currently approved information collection
activities that FRA will submit for clearance by OMB as required by the
PRA:
Title: Bridge Worker Safety Rules.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0535.
Abstract: Section 20139 of title 49 of the United States Code
required FRA to issue rules, regulations, orders, and standards for the
safety of maintenance-of-way employees on railroad bridges, including
standards for ``bridge safety equipment, [such as] nets, walkways,
handrails, and safety lines, and requirements for the use of vessels
when work is performed on bridges located over bodies of water.'' FRA
has added 49 CFR Part 214 to establish minimum workplace safety
standards for railroad employees as they apply to railroad bridges.
Specifically, Section 214.105(c) establishes standards and
practices for safety net systems. Safety nets and net installations are
to be drop-tested at the job site after initial installation and before
being used as a fall-protection system, after major repairs, and at
six-month intervals if left at one site. If a drop-test is not feasible
and is not performed, then a written certification must be made by the
railroad or railroad contractor, or a designated certified person, that
the net does comply with the safety standards of this section. FRA and
State inspectors use the information to enforce the Federal
regulations. The information that is maintained at the job site also
promotes safe bridge worker practices.
Form Number(s): N/A.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Respondent Universe: 575 railroads.
Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
Total Responses: 6 annually.
Average Time Per Response: 2 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 12 minutes.
Status: Reinstatement of a previously approved collection of
information which has expired.
Title: Filing of Dedicated Cars.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0502.
Abstract: Title 49, part 215 of the Code of Federal Regulations
prescribes certain conditions to be followed for the movement of
freight cars that are not in compliance with this part. These cars must
be identified in a written report to FRA before they are assigned to
dedicated service, and the words ``Dedicated Service'' must be
stenciled on each side of the freight car body. FRA uses the
information to determine whether the equipment is safe to operate and
that the operation qualifies for dedicated service. See 49 CFR
215.5(c)(2), 215.5(d).
Form Number(s): N/A.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Respondent Universe: 400 railroads.
Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
Total Responses: 6.
Average Time Per Response: 1 hour.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6 hours.
Status: Reinstatement of a previously approved collection of
information which has expired.
Title: Stenciling Reporting Mark on Freight Cars.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0520.
Abstract: Title 49, section 215.301 of the Code of Federal
Regulations sets forth certain requirements that must be followed by
railroad carriers and private car owners relative to identification
marks on railroad equipment. FRA, railroads, and the public refer to
the stenciling to identify freight cars.
Form Number(s): N/A.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Respondent Universe: 620 railroads.
Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
Total Responses: 31,000 cars.
Average Time Per Response: 45 minutes per car.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 23,250 hours.
Status: Reinstatement of a previously approved collection of
information which has expired.
Title: Bad Order and Home Shop Card.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0519.
Abstract: Under 49 CFR Part 215, each railroad is required to
inspect freight cars placed in service and take the necessary remedial
action when defects are identified. Part 215 defects are specific in
nature and relate to items that have or could have caused accidents or
incidents. Section 215.9 sets forth specific procedures that railroads
must follow when it is necessary to move defective cars for repair
purposes. For example, railroads must affix a ``bad order'' tag
describing each defect to each side of the freight car. It is
imperative that a defective freight car be tagged ``bad order'' so that
it may be readily identified and moved to another location for repair
purposes only. At the repair point, the ``bad order'' tag serves as a
repair record. Railroads must retain each tag for 90 days to verify
that proper repairs were made at the designated location. FRA and State
inspectors review all pertinent records to determine whether defective
cars presenting an immediate hazard are being moved in transportation.
Form Number(s): N/A.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Respondent Universe: 400 railroads.
Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
Total Responses: 40,000 tags.
Average Time Per Response: 10 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,667 hours.
Status: Reinstatement of a previously approved collection of
information which has expired.
Title: Disqualification Proceedings.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0529.
Abstract: Under 49 U.S.C. 20111(c), FRA is authorized to issue
orders disqualifying railroad employees, including supervisors,
managers, and other agents, from performing safety-sensitive service in
the rail industry for violations of rail safety rules, regulations,
standards, orders, or laws evidencing unfitness. FRA's regulations, 49
CFR Part 209, Subpart D, implement the statutory provision by requiring
(i) a railroad employing or formerly employing a disqualified
individual to disclose the terms and conditions of a disqualification
order to the individual's new or prospective employing railroad; (ii) a
railroad considering employing an individual in a safety-sensitive
position to ask the individual's previous employing railroad whether
the individual is currently serving under a
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disqualification order; and (iii) a disqualified individual to inform
his new or prospective employer of the disqualification order and
provide a copy of the same. Additionally, the regulations prohibit a
railroad from employing a person serving under a disqualification order
to work in a safety-sensitive position. This information serves to
inform a railroad whether an employee or prospective employee is
currently disqualified from performing safety sensitive service based
on the issuance of a disqualification order by FRA. Furthermore, it
prevents an individual currently serving under a disqualification order
from retaining and obtaining employment in a safety-sensitive position
in the rail industry.
Form Number(s): N/A.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Frequency of Submission: Recordkeeping requirement.
Reporting Burden:
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Average
time per Total
CFR Respondent universe Total responses response burden
(minutes) hours
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Provide copy of disqualification 620 railroads.......... 3 orders............... 30 1.5
order to new or prospective
employer.
Provide copy of disqualification 1 employee............. 1 notification......... 30 .5
order to prospective employer.
Request copy of disqualification 620 railroads.......... Usual & customary N/A N/A
order from previous employer. procedure.
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Total Estimated Burden Hours: 2 hours.
Status: Reinstatement of a previously approved collection of
information which has expired.
Title: New Locomotive Certification (Noise Compliance Regulations).
OMB Control Number: 2130-0527.
Abstract: On January 14, 1976, the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) issued railroad noise emission standards pursuant to the Noise
Control Act of 1972 (Act). The standards, 40 CFR Part 201, establish
limits on the noise emissions generated by railroad locomotives under
both stationary and moving conditions and railroad cars under moving
conditions. Section 17 of the Act also requires the Secretary of
Transportation to enforce these regulations and promulgate separate
regulations to ensure compliance with the same. On December 23, 1983,
FRA published 49 CFR Part 210 to ensure compliance with the EPA
standards. The certification and testing data ensures that locomotives
built after December 31, 1979, have passed prescribed decibel standards
for noise emissions under EPA regulations.
Form Number(s): N/A.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Frequency of Submission: On occasion; one-time.
Reporting Burden:
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Total
CFR Respondent Total Average time per response burden
universe responses hours
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Request for certification information... 2 40 30 minutes..................... 20
Apply badge or tag to cab of locomotive. 2 40 30 minutes..................... 20
Noise emission measurement.............. 2 40 3 hours........................ 120
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Total Estimated Burden Hours: 160 hours.
Status: Reinstatement of a previously approved collection of
information which has expired.
Title: Railroad Signal System Requirements.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0006.
Abstract: The regulations pertaining to railroad signal systems are
contained in 49 CFR Parts 233 (Signal System Reporting Requirements),
235 (Instructions Governing Applications for Approval of a
Discontinuance or Material Modification of a Signal System), and 236
(Rules, Standards, and Instructions Governing the Installation,
Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Systems, Devices and
Appliances). Section 233.5 provides that each railroad must report to
FRA within 24 hours after learning of an accident or incident arising
from the failure of a signal appliance, device, method, or system as
required by Part 236 that results in a more favorable aspect than
intended or other condition hazardous to the movement of a train.
Section 233.7 sets forth the specific requirements for reporting signal
failures within 15 days in accordance with the instructions printed on
Form FRA F 6180.14. Finally, Section 233.9 sets forth the specific
requirements for the ``Signal System Five-Year Report.'' It requires
that on or before April 1, 1997, and every five calender years
thereafter, each railroad must file a signal systems status report. 61
FR 33872, July 1, 1996. The report is to be prepared on a form issued
by FRA in accordance with the instructions and definitions provided.
Id.
Title 49, part 235 of the Code of Federal Regulations sets forth
the specific conditions under which FRA approval of modification or
discontinuance of railroad signal systems is required and prescribes
the methods available to seek such approval. The application process
prescribed under Part 235 provides a vehicle enabling FRA to obtain the
necessary information to make logical and informed decisions concerning
carrier requests to modify or discontinue signaling systems. Section
235.5 requires railroads to apply for FRA approval to discontinue or
materially modify railroad signaling systems. Section 235.7 defines
``material modifications'' and identifies those changes that do not
require agency approval. Section 235.8 provides that any railroad may
petition FRA to seek relief from the requirements provided under 49 CFR
Part 236. Sections 235.10, 235.12, and 235.13 describe where the
petition must be submitted, what information must be included, the
organizational format, and the official authorized to sign the
application. Section 235.20 sets forth the process for protesting the
granting of a carrier application for signal changes or relief from the
rules, standards, and instructions. This section provides the
information that must be included in
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the protest, the address for filing the protest, the time limit for
filing the protest, and the requirement that a person requesting a
public hearing explain the need for such a forum.
Section 236.110 requires that the test results of certain signaling
apparatus be recorded and specifically identify the tests required
under Sections 236.102-236.109; Sections 236.376 to 236.387; Sections
236.576, 236.577, and Sections 236.586-236.589. Section 236.110 further
provides that the test results must be recorded on preprinted or
computerized forms provided by the carrier and that the forms show the
name of the railroad, place and date of the test conducted, equipment
tested, test results, repairs, replacements, and adjustments made, and
the condition of the apparatus. This section also requires the employee
making the test must sign the form, and that the record be retained at
the office of a supervisory official having proper authority. Results
of tests made in compliance with Section 236.587 must be retained for
92 days, and results of all other tests must be retained until the next
record is filed, but in no case less than one year.
Additionally, Section 236.587 requires each railroad to make a
departure test of cab signal, train stop, or train control devices on
locomotives before that locomotive enters the equipped territory. This
section further requires that whoever performs the test must certify in
writing that the test was properly performed. The certification and the
tests results must be posted in the locomotive cab with a copy of the
certification and test results retained at the office of a supervisory
official having proper authority. However, if it is impractical to
leave a copy of the certification and test results at the location of
the test, the test results must be transmitted to either the dispatcher
or another designated official at the test location, who must keep a
written record of the test results and the name of the person
performing the test. All records prepared under this section are
required to be retained for at least 92 days. Finally, Section 236.590
requires the carrier to clean and inspect the pneumatic apparatus of
automatic train stop, train control, or cab signal devices on
locomotives every 736 days, and to stencil, tag, or otherwise mark the
pneumatic apparatus indicating the last cleaning date.
Form Number(s): FRA F 6180.14; 6180.47.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Frequency of Submission: On occasion; every five years,
recordkeeping.
Reporting Burden:
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Total
CFR section Respondent Total responses Average time per burden
universe response hours
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233.5--Reporting of accidents....... 620 10..................... 30 minutes............. 5
233.7--False proceed signal failures 620 224.................... 15 minutes............. 56
report.
233.9--5-year signal system report.. 260 52..................... 30 minutes............. 26
235.5--Block signal applications.... 82 111.................... 10 hours............... 1,110
235.8--Applications for relief...... 82 24..................... 2.5 hours.............. 60
235.20--Protest letters............. 84 84..................... 30 minutes............. 42
236.110--Recordkeeping.............. 82 1,965,464 records...... .2177 hour............. 427,881
236.587--Departure tests............ 18 730,000 tests.......... 4 minutes.............. 48,667
236.590--Pneumatic valves........... 18 6,697 locomotives...... 22.5 minutes........... 2,511
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Total Estimated Burden Hours: 480,358 hours.
Status: Reinstatement of a previously approved collection of
information which has expired.
Title: Remotely Controlled Railroad Switch Operations Log.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0516.
Abstract: Title 49, section 218.30 of the Code of Federal
Regulations ensures that remotely controlled switches are lined to
protect workers who are vulnerable to being struck by moving cars as
they inspect or service equipment on a particular track or,
alternatively, occupy camp cars. FRA believes that production of
notification requests promotes safety by minimizing mental lapses of
workers who are simultaneously handling several tasks. Sections 218.30
and 218.67 require the operator of remotely controlled switches to
maintain a record of each notification requesting blue signal
protection for 15 days. Operators of remotely controlled switches use
the information as a record documenting blue signal protection of
workers or camp cars. This record also serves as a valuable resource
for railroad supervisors and FRA inspectors monitoring regulatory
compliance.
Form Number(s): N/A.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Frequency of Submission: On occasion; recordkeeping.
Reporting Burden:
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Average
Total time per Total
CFR Respondent universe responses response burden
(minutes) hours
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Blue signal protection.................... 400 RRs...................... 3,600,000 4 240,000
records
Camp cars................................. 620 RRs...................... 4,500 4 300
records
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Total Estimated Burden Hours: 240,300 hours.
Status: Reinstatement of a previously approved collection of
information which has expired.
Title: Railroad Power Brakes and Drawbars.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0008.
Abstract: Title 49, part 232 of the Code of Federal Regulations
requires that an initial terminal air brake test be made by a person
designated as qualified by the inspecting railroad. It also requires
that a qualified person participating in the test or a person having
knowledge that the test was conducted notify the road crew of the train
that the test was satisfactorily performed. Under Section 232.12(a)(2),
FRA requires that the notice be made in writing to the road crew if (i)
the qualified person goes off duty before the road crew reports or (ii)
the train that has been inspected is to be moved in
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excess of 500 miles without being subjected to another test pursuant to
either this section or Section 232.13.
The rule also requires that an intermediate train air brake test be
made to determine that the basic integrity of the train air line has
not been disturbed by an incident encountered en route, such as picking
up or setting out cars at which time a train's air line could have been
disconnected and reconnected several times. To ensure continuity of the
train brake pipe, railroads must determine that the brakes on the rear
car apply and release. For tests required by Section 232.13(b)-(d), FRA
now permits railroads to employ end-of-train telemetry devices to
determine the status of the train brake pipe at the rear of the train
and transmit that information to the lead locomotive. Specifically,
Section 232.19(h)(3) requires that railroads using this device must
calibrate it for accuracy at least every 92 days and record the date of
the last calibration, identify the location where the calibration was
made, and provide the name of the person doing the calibration on a
tag, sticker, or other method of information storage affixed to the
rear unit. The label is necessary to determine whether the end-of-train
device has been tested within the time prescribed. Crew members use the
information to verify that the initial terminal air brake test was
satisfactorily performed by a qualified person.
Form Number(s): N/A.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Frequency of Submission: On occasion; recordkeeping.
Reporting Burden:
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Average
time per Total
CFR Respondent universe Total responses response burden
(seconds) hours
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Written notification by departing 30 RRs................. 60,000 notifications... 15 250
qualified persons.
Written notification in excess of 620 RRs................ 380,000 notifications.. 15 1,500
500 miles before receiving another
test.
Testing and stenciling of telemetry 620 RRs................ 20,000 tests........... 10 56
devices.
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Total Estimated Burden Hours: 1,806 hours.
Status: Reinstatement of a previously approved collection of
information which has expired.
Title: U.S. DOT-AAR Crossing Inventory Form.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0017.
Abstract: The U.S. DOT-AAR Crossing Inventory Form (FRA F 6180.71)
is used to provide data on new highway-rail grade crossings (grade
crossings) or changes to the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Inventory
(Inventory) form. The form is used for reporting all types of changes,
especially the establishment of a new grade crossing, closing of an
existing grade crossing, or changes in the characteristics of a grade
crossing. Many public and private entities use the data provided on the
Inventory form for program assessment and research.
T3Form Number(s): FRA Form 6180.71.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
Reporting Burden:
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Average
time per Total
Voluntary compliance Respondent universe Total responses response burden
(minutes) hours
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U.S. DOT-AAR crossing inventory form 620 RRs................ 10,213 forms........... 15 2,553
(FRA F 6180.71).
Mass update form and inventory 620 RRs................ 250 lists.............. 30 125
computer printout.
Magnetic tape....................... 620 RRs................ 16..................... 30 8
GX computer program................. 620 RRs................ 58,680 updates......... 2 1,956
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Total Estimated Burden Hours: 4,642 hours.
Status: Reinstatement of a previously approved collection of
information which has expired.
Title: Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0004.
Abstract: Under regulations issued pursuant to Congressional
mandate, 49 U.S.C. 20137, trains must be equipped with event recorders.
Event recorders are devices that record train speed, hot box detection,
throttle position, brake application, brake operations, time and signal
indications, and any other function that FRA considers necessary to
monitor the safety of train operations. Event recorders provide FRA
with information about how trains are operated and, if a train is
involved in an accident, the devices afford data to FRA and other
investigators necessary to determine the probable causes of the
accident.
Under 49 CFR Part 229, railroads are required to conduct daily,
periodic, annual, and biennial tests of locomotives to measure the
level of compliance with the Federal regulations. The collection of
information requires railroads to prepare written records indicating
the repairs needed, the person making the repairs, and the type of
repairs made. This information provides a locomotive engineer with
information that the locomotive has been inspected and is in proper
condition for use in service, and enables FRA to monitor compliance
with the regulatory standards. Other information collection
requirements in Part 229 are indicated in the chart below.
Form Number(s): FRA Form 6180.49A.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Frequency of Submission: On occasion; annually, biennially,
recordkeeping.
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Reporting Burden:
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Respondent Average time per
CFR section universe Total responses response Total burden hours
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229.9--Movement of noncomplying 620 RRs........... 21,000 tags....... 1 minute.......... 350
locomotive.
229.17--Accident reports........ 620 RRs........... 20 reports........ 15 minutes........ 5
229.21--Daily inspection........ 620 RRs........... 5,460,000 3 minutes......... 273,000
inspections.
229.113--Steam generator warning 1 RR.............. 1 notice.......... 1 minute.......... 1 minute
notice.
FRA form F 6180.49A............. 620 RRs........... 21,000 forms...... 2 minutes......... 700
210.31--Locomotive noise 620 RRS........... 100 tests......... 15 minutes........ 25
emission test.
229.23--Periodic inspection,.... 620 RRs........... 84,000 tests...... 10 hours.......... 840,000
229.27, 229.29--Annual and .................. .................. .................. ..................
biennial tests.
229.31--Main reservoir tests.... .................. .................. .................. ..................
229.33--Out-of-use credit....... 620 RRs........... 2,400 out-of-use 2 minutes......... 80
credits.
Written copy of instructions.... 620 RRs........... 200 amendments.... 15 minutes........ 50
Data verification readout record 620 RRs........... 72,000 tests...... 30 minutes........ 36,000
Written record when an event 620 RRs........... 6,000 removals.... 1 minute.......... 100
recorder is removed from
service.
Record of event recorder data... 620 RRs........... 100 accidents..... 15 minutes........ 25
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Total Estimated Burden Hours: 1,150,350.
Status: Reinstatement of a previously approved collection of
information which has expired.
Title: Grade Crossing Signal System Safety Regulations.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0534.
Abstract: FRA believes that highway-rail grade crossing (grade
crossing) accidents resulting from warning system failures can be
reduced. Motorists lose faith in warning systems that constantly warn
of an oncoming train when none is present. Therefore, the fail-safe
feature of a warning system loses its effectiveness if the system is
not repaired within a reasonable period of time. A greater risk of an
accident is present when a warning system fails to activate as a train
approaches a grade crossing. FRA's regulations require railroads to
take specific responses in the event of an activation failure. FRA uses
the information to develop better solutions to the problems of grade
crossing device malfunctions. With this information, FRA is able to
correlate accident data and equipment malfunctions with the types of
circuits and age of equipment. FRA can then identify the causes of
grade crossing system failures and investigate them to determine
whether periodic maintenance, inspection, and testing standards are
effective. FRA also uses the information collected to alert railroad
employees and appropriate highway traffic authorities of warning system
malfunctions and take necessary measures to protect motorists and
railroad employees at the grade crossing until repairs have been made.
Form Number(s): FRA Form 6180.83.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Frequency of Submission: On occasion; recordkeeping.
Reporting Burden:
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Average
Total time per Total
CFR section Respondent universe responses response burden
(minutes) hours
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234.7--Telephone notification............. 605 RRs...................... 4 15 1
234.9--Grade crossing signal system 620 RRS...................... 400 15 100
failure reports.
Notification to train crew and highway 620 RRs...................... 400 15 100
traffic control authority.
Recordkeeping............................. 620 RRs...................... 400 15 100
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Total Estimated Burden Hours: 301 hours.
Status: Regular Review.
Title: Railroad Police Officers.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0537.
Abstract: Under 49 CFR Part 207, railroads are required to notify
states of all designated railroad police officers who are discharging
their duties outside of their respective jurisdictions. This
requirement is necessary to verify proper police authority.
Form Number(s): N/A.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Respondent Universe: 30 railroads.
Frequency of Submission: Recordkeeping.
Total Responses: 300 annual responses.
Average Time Per Response: 5 hours.
Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,500 hours.
Status: Regular Review.
Title: Control of Alcohol and Drug Use in Railroad Operations.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0526.
Abstract: The information collection requirements contained in pre-
employment and ``for cause'' testing regulations are intended to ensure
a sense of fairness and accuracy for railroads and their employees. The
principal information--evidence of unauthorized alcohol or drug use--is
used to prevent accidents by screening personnel who perform safety-
sensitive service. FRA uses the information to measure the level of
compliance with regulations governing the use of alcohol or controlled
substances. Elimination of this problem is necessary to prevent
accidents, injuries, and fatalities of the nature already experienced
and further reduce the risk of a truly catastrophic accident. Lastly,
FRA analyzes the data provided in the Management Information System
annual report to monitor the effectiveness of a railroad's alcohol and
drug testing program.
Form Number(s): FRA F 6180.73, 6180.74, 6180.94A, 6180.94B.
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Affected Public: Businesses.
Frequency of Submission: On occasion; annually, recordkeeping.
Reporting Burden:
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Total
CFR section Respondent universe Total responses Average time per burden
response hours
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219.7............................ 620 RRs............. 2 waivers........... 2 hours............. 4
219.9(b)(2)...................... 620 RRs............. 25 times............ 4 hours............. 100
219.11(b)(2)..................... 200 medical 1................... 15 minutes.......... .25
facilities.
219.11(g), 219.301(c)(2)(ii)..... 620 RRs............. 250 classes......... 3 hours............. 750
Notice of educational material 15 new RRs.......... 15 notices.......... 1 hour.............. 15
available to employees.
219.104, 219.107, 40.67.......... 20 employees........ 20 letters.......... 1 hour.............. 20
219.201(c)....................... 200 RRs............. 10 reports.......... 30 minutes.......... 5
219.203/207/209.................. 200 RRs............. 104 calls........... 10 minutes.......... 17
219.205.......................... 200 RRs............. 400 tests........... 15 minutes.......... 100
219.205--Form 6180.73............ 200 RRS............. 100 forms........... 10 minutes.......... 17
219.209(c)....................... 200 RRs............. 40 records.......... 30 minutes.......... 20
219.211(b)....................... 200 MROs............ 8 reports........... 15 minutes.......... 2
219.211(e)....................... 400 employees....... 1 response.......... 1 hour.............. 1
219.211(h)....................... 200 RRs............. 400 records......... 30 minutes.......... 200
219.211(i)....................... 400 employees....... 1 letter............ 1 hour.............. 1
219.213(b)....................... 200 RRs............. 4 notices........... 30 minutes.......... 2
219.302(f)....................... 200 RRs............. 200 records......... 30 minutes.......... 100
219.401/403/405.................. 5 RRs............... 5 policies.......... 40 hours............ 200
219.405(c)(1).................... 200 RRs............. 200 reports......... 5 minutes........... 17
219.407.......................... 200 RRs............. 1 policy............ 2 hours............. 2
.................... 1 amend............. 1 hour.............. 1
219.403/405...................... 200 SAPs............ 2,000 reports....... 10 minutes.......... 333
219.601(a)....................... 5 RRs............... 5 programs.......... 80 hours............ 400
219.601(a)....................... 200 RRs............. 5 amend............. 5 hours............. 25
219.601(b)(4)/601.(d)............ 200 RRs............. 4,000 notices....... 5 min............... 33
5 RRs............... 5 notices........... 10 hours............ 50
200 RRs............. 40,000 notices...... 5 minutes........... 3,333
219.601(b)(1).................... 200 RRs............. 200 docs............ 8 hours per month... 19,200
219.603(a)....................... 40,000 employees.... 400 docs............ 15 minutes.......... 100
219.607.......................... 5 RRs............... 5 programs.......... 80 hours............ 400
200 RRs............. 5 amend............. 5 hours............. 25
219.607(b)(1).................... 200 RRs............. 200 documents....... 8 hours per month... 19,200
219.607(c)(1).................... 200 RRs............. 4,000 notices....... 5 minutes........... 33
5 RRs............... 5 Notices........... 10 hours............ 50
219.609.......................... 20,000 employees.... 200 requests........ 15 minutes.......... 50
219.703(a), 40.23................ 200 RRs............. 52,920 forms........ 15 minutes.......... 13,230
219.705(c)....................... 200 RRs............. 2 requests.......... 10 hours............ 20
219.707(c)(d), 40.33--Positive 200 MROs............ 980 tests........... 2 hours............. 1,960
test.
200 RRs............. 980 notifications... 15 minutes.......... 245
219.707(c)(d), 40.33--Negative 200 MROs............ 48,020 letters...... 20 minutes.......... 16,007
test.
219.709.......................... 200 RRs............. 10 letters.......... 30 minutes.......... 5
980 employees....... .................... .................... ...........
219.711(c), 40.25(f)(22)(ii)..... 60 employees........ 60 letters.......... 5 minutes........... 5
51,450 employees.... 12,893 forms........ 5 minutes........... 1,072
219.715, 40.57/59/61............. 80,000 employees.... 20,000 tests........ 15 minutes.......... 5,000
40.59(c)......................... 200 RRs............. 500 entries......... 2 minutes........... 17
40.65............................ 200 BATs............ 20 tests............ 30 minutes.......... 10
200 RRs............. 200 notices......... 1 hour.............. 200
200 RRs............. 20 confirm. tests... 15 minutes.......... 5
40.69............................ 200 RRs............. 10 cases............ 12 minutes.......... 2
200 RRs............. 1 case.............. 1 hour.............. 1
1 physician......... 1 response.......... 1 hour.............. 1
40.81............................ 200 RRs............. 60 letters.......... 5 minutes........... 5
20 employees........ 4 letters........... 30 minutes.......... 2
40.83............................ 200 RRs............. 138,100 records..... 5 minutes........... 11,508
219.801.......................... 60 RRs.............. 40 forms............ 8 hours............. 320
60 RRs.............. 20 forms............ 4 hours............. 80
219.803.......................... 60 RRs.............. 40 forms............ 65 hours............ 2,600
60 RRs.............. 20 forms............ 25 hours............ 500
219.901.......................... 200 RRs............. 100,500 records..... 5 minutes........... 8,375
200 RRs............. 200 summaries....... 2 hours............. 400
40.23(d)(2)(ii).................. 5 RRs............... 5 written instruct.. 40 hours............ 200
40.29(a)(2) & (b)................ 25 lab.............. 58,212 forms........ 15 minutes.......... 14,553
40.31(c)(1)...................... 25 lab.............. 1,176 certifications 1 minute............ 20
40.29(g)(1) & (5)................ 25 lab.............. 52,920 reports...... 30 minutes.......... 26,460
40.29(g)(6)...................... 25 lab.............. 200 reports......... 2 hours per month... 4,800
40.29(g)(8) & (m)................ 25 lab.............. 25 records.......... 240 hours........... 6,000
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40.31(d)(6)...................... 25 lab.............. 2 reports........... 10 hours............ 20
40.31(d)(7) & (8)................ 25 lab.............. 1 notification...... 50 hours............ 50
25 lab.............. 1 statement......... 50 hours............ 50
40.33............................ 200 MROs............ 18 letters.......... 30 minutes.......... 9
200 MROs............ 2 letters........... 30 minutes.......... 1
40.37............................ 30 employees........ 30 requests......... 30 minutes.......... 15
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Total Estimated Burden Hours: 158,554.25 hours.
Status: Regular Review.
Title: Steam Locomotive Inspection.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0505.
Abstract: The specific sections describing the reporting, testing,
and recordkeeping requirements are found at 49 CFR Part 230. Railroads
use the information to ensure that steam locomotives are safe for use
in service. Further, FRA's Office of Safety Assurance and Compliance
uses the information to monitor regulatory compliance, investigate
accidents to determine possible causes, and consider waiver petitions.
Form Number(s): Form 1, Form 3, Form 4, and Form 19.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Frequency of Submission: On occasion; recordkeeping.
Reporting Burden:
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Total
CFR section Respondent Total responses Average time per burden
universe response hours
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230.10.............................. 48 26 waivers............. 1 hour................. 26
230.51--Form 1...................... 48 968 reports............ 5 minutes.............. 81
230.53--Form 3...................... 48 880 reports............ 7 minutes.............. 10
230.54--Form 4...................... 48 1 report............... 1 hour................. 1
230.54--Form 19..................... 48 1 report............... 30 minutes............. .5
230.32--Badge plate................. 48 1 plate................ 30 minutes............. .5
230.45--Boiler number............... 48 1 number............... 15 minutes............. .25
230.48--Office record--boiler 48 243 records............ 1 minute............... 4
washing.
230.52--Posting of copy............. 48 1,056 forms............ 1 minute............... 18
230.104--Locomotive inspection 48 7,290 reports.......... 3 minutes.............. 365
report.
230.111--Stenciling dates of tests 48 108 tests.............. 1 minute............... 2
and cleaning.
230.127(b)--Pistons and piston rods. 48 1 stamp................ 15 minutes............. .25
230.133--Driving, trailing and 48 1 stamp................ 15 minutes............. .25
engine truck axles.
230.136--Crank pins................. 48 1 stamp................ 15 minutes............. .25
230.158--Modification of rules...... 48 2 requests............. 1 hour................. 2
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Total Estimated Burden Hours: 511 hours.
Status: Regular Review.
Title: Identification of Cars Moved in Accordance with Order 13528.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0506.
Abstract: This collection of information identifies a freight car
being moved within the scope of Order 13528 (order). See 49 CFR Part
232, Appendix B. Otherwise, an exception will be taken, and the car
will be set out of the train and not delivered. The information that
must be recorded is specified at 49 CFR Part 232, Appendix B, requiring
that a car be properly identified by a card attached to each side of
the car and signed stating that such movement is being made under the
authority of the order. The order does not require retaining cards or
tags. When a car bearing a tag for movement under the order arrives at
its destination, the tags are simply removed.
Form Number(s): None.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
Total Responses: 1,320 tags.
Average Time Per Response: 5 minutes per tag.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 110 hours.
Status: Regular Review.
Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR 1320.5(b),
1320.8(b)(3)(vi), FRA informs all interested parties that it may not
conduct or sponsor, and a respondent is not required to respond to, a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.
Issued in Washington, D.C. on November 26, 1996.
MaryAnn Johnson,
Acting Director, Office of Information Technology and Productivity
Improvement, Federal Railroad Administration.
[FR Doc. 96-30628 Filed 11-29-96; 8:45 am]
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