80 FR 30110 - Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 100 (May 26, 2015)
Federal Railroad Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 100 (May 26, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-12584 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 100 (Tuesday, May 26, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 30110-30112] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-12584] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA-2015-0007-N-14] Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 renewal of the following currently approved information collection activities. Before submitting the information collection request (ICR) below 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 July 27, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on any or all of the following proposed activities by mail to either: Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of Safety, Planning and Evaluation Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 17, Washington, DC 20590, or Ms. Kimberly Toone, Office of Information Technology, RAD-20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590. Commenters requesting FRA to acknowledge receipt of their respective comments must include a self-addressed stamped postcard stating, ``Comments on OMB control number 2130-0006.'' Alternatively, comments may be transmitted via facsimile to (202) 493- 6216 or (202) 493-6497, or via email to Mr. Brogan at Robert.Brogan@dot.gov, or to Ms. Toone at Kim.Toone@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: Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of Planning and Evaluation Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 17, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493-6292) or Ms. Kimberly Toone, Office of Information Technology, RAD-20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493- 6132). (These telephone numbers are not toll-free.) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Public Law 104-13, sec. 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) 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 [[Page 30111]] 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 it 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 is a brief summary of currently approved information collection activities that FRA will submit for clearance by OMB as required under the PRA: 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 to function or indicate as required by part 236 of this Title 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, Sec. 233.9 sets forth the specific requirements for the ``Signal System Five Year Report.'' It requires that every five years each railroad must file a signal system status report. The report is to be prepared on a form issued by FRA in accordance with the instructions and definitions provided. Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 235 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 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 the protest, the address for filing the protest, the item 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 Sec. Sec. 236.102-109; Sec. Sec. 236.377-236.387; Sec. Sec. 236.576; 236.577; and Sec. Sec. 236.586-589. Section 236.110 further provides that the test results must be recorded on pre-printed 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, and the condition of the apparatus. This section also requires that the employee conducting the test must sign the form and that the record be retained at the office of the supervisory official having the proper authority. Results of tests made in compliance with Sec. 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, Sec. 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 test results must be posted in the locomotive cab with a copy of the certification and test results retained at the office of the supervisory official having the 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 one other designated official 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 92 days. Finally, Sec. 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 6180.47; FRA F 6180.14. Affected Public: Businesses. Respondent Universe: 1 Class I railroad. Frequency of Submission: On occasion. Reporting Burden: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Respondent Total annual Average time per Total annual CFR Section universe responses response burden hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 233.5--Accidents resulting from 754 railroads..... 10 telephone calls 30 minutes........ 5 hours. signal failure--telephone report to FRA. 233.7--Signal Failure Reports... 754 railroads..... 100 reports....... 15 minutes........ 25 hours. 235.5--Filing of Applications 80 railroads...... 20 applications... 10 hours.......... 200 hours. for changes to Signal Systems. 235.8--Relief from requirements 80 railroads...... 24 relief requests/ 2.5 hours......... 60 hours. of Part 236 of this Title. applications. 235.20--Protests against 80 railroads...... 35 protest letters 30 minutes........ 18 hours. application for relief from Part 236 requirements. [[Page 30112]] 236.110--Results of Tests made 80 railroads...... 936,660 forms..... 27 minutes.15 393,397 hours. in compliance with sections minutes. 236.102-109; sections 236.376- 387; section 236.576; section 236.577; sections 236.586-589; and sec. 236.917(a)--Records. 236.587--Departure Test--Record. 18 railroads...... 730,000 tests/ 4 minutes......... 48,667 hours. records. 236.590--Pneumatic Apparatus-- 18 railroads...... 6,697 stencilings/ 22.5 minutes...... 2,511 hours. Inspection, cleaning, and tags. results of Inspection--Record. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Estimated Responses: 1,673,546. Total Estimated Annual Burden: 444,883 hours. Status: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. 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. Rebecca Pennington, Chief Financial Officer. [FR Doc. 2015-12584 Filed 5-22-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-06-P
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organizes information collection Transporting Large Amounts of Class 3 transporting large quantities of
requirements in a ‘‘user friendly’’ format Flammable Liquids. flammable liquids. This Safety Advisory
to improve the use of such information; OMB Control Number: 2130–0607. recommends that railroads use highly
and (iii) accurately assess the resources Abstract: Recent derailments have qualified individuals to conduct the
expended to retrieve and produce occurred involving trains transporting brake and mechanical inspections and
information requested. See 44 U.S.C. large quantities of petroleum crude oil recommends a reduction to the impact
3501. and ethanol. Preliminary investigation threshold levels the industry currently
Below is a brief summary of the of one of these recent derailments uses for wayside detectors that measure
currently approved information involving a crude oil train indicates that wheel impacts to ensure the wheel
collection activities that FRA will a mechanical defect involving a broken integrity of tank cars in those trains.
submit for clearance by OMB as tank car wheel may have caused or Affected Public: Businesses.
required under the PRA: contributed to the incident. FRA is Frequency of Submission: One-time;
Title: FRA Safety Advisory 2015–01, issuing this Safety Advisory to make on occasion.
Mechanical Inspections and Wheel recommendations to enhance the Respondent Universe: 70 Railroads.
Impact Detector Standards for Trains mechanical safety of the cars in trains Reporting Burden:
Respondent Average time Total annual
Safety Advisory 2015–01 universe Total annual responses per response burden hours
(railroads) (minutes)
(1) Maintenance Advisories from Railroads to Car Owners 70 350,000 Advisories ................ 1 5,833
after Wheel Impact Load Detector (WILD) Automatic Noti-
fication that Detects an Impact Above Threshold of 60kips.
(2) Records of Initial Terminal Brake Inspection by Qualified 70 1,000 Inspections/Records .... 30 500
Mechanical Inspector and Records of Freight Car Inspec-
tions at Initial Terminals with Designated Inspectors.
Form Number(s): N/A. activities. Before submitting the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Total Estimated Responses: 351,000. information collection request (ICR) Robert Brogan, Office of Planning and
Total Estimated Annual Burden: below for clearance by the Office of Evaluation Division, RRS–21, Federal
6,333 hours. Management and Budget (OMB), FRA is Railroad Administration, 1200 New
Status: Regular Review. soliciting public comment on specific Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 17,
Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 aspects of the activities identified Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202)
CFR 1320.5(b), 1320.8(b)(3)(vi), FRA below. 493–6292) or Ms. Kimberly Toone,
informs all interested parties that it may Office of Information Technology, RAD–
not conduct or sponsor, and a DATES: Comments must be received no 20, Federal Railroad Administration,
respondent is not required to respond later than July 27, 2015. 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 35,
to, a collection of information unless it Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202)
displays a currently valid OMB control ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
493–6132). (These telephone numbers
number. on any or all of the following proposed
are not toll-free.)
activities by mail to either: Mr. Robert
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Brogan, Office of Safety, Planning and
Erin McCartney, Evaluation Division, RRS–21, Federal Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
Railroad Administration, 1200 New (PRA), Public Law 104–13, sec. 2, 109
Acting Chief Financial Officer.
Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 17, Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised at
[FR Doc. 2015–12579 Filed 5–22–15; 8:45 am]
44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), and its
BILLING CODE 4910–06–P Washington, DC 20590, or Ms. Kimberly
implementing regulations, 5 CFR part
Toone, Office of Information
1320, require Federal agencies to
Technology, RAD–20, Federal Railroad
provide 60-days notice to the public for
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., comment on information collection
SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC activities before seeking approval for
Federal Railroad Administration 20590. Commenters requesting FRA to reinstatement or renewal by OMB. 44
[Docket No. FRA–2015–0007–N–14] acknowledge receipt of their respective U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1),
comments must include a self-addressed 1320.10(e)(1), 1320.12(a). Specifically,
Proposed Agency Information stamped postcard stating, ‘‘Comments FRA invites interested respondents to
Collection Activities; Comment on OMB control number 2130–0006.’’ comment on the following summary of
Request Alternatively, comments may be proposed information collection
AGENCY: Federal Railroad transmitted via facsimile to (202) 493– activities regarding (i) whether the
Administration (FRA), Department of 6216 or (202) 493–6497, or via email to information collection activities are
Transportation (DOT). Mr. Brogan at Robert.Brogan@dot.gov, or necessary for FRA to properly execute
to Ms. Toone at Kim.Toone@dot.gov. its functions, including whether the
ACTION: Notice.
Please refer to the assigned OMB control
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activities will have practical utility; (ii)
SUMMARY: In accordance with the number in any correspondence the accuracy of FRA’s estimates of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and submitted. FRA will summarize burden of the information collection
its implementing regulations, the comments received in response to this activities, including the validity of the
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) notice in a subsequent notice and methodology and assumptions used to
hereby announces that it is seeking include them in its information determine the estimates; (iii) ways for
renewal of the following currently collection submission to OMB for FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and
approved information collection approval. clarity of the information being
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Total annual Average time per Total annual burden
CFR Section Respondent universe responses response hours
236.110—Results of Tests made in compliance 80 railroads .............. 936,660 forms ............ 27 minutes.15 min- 393,397 hours.
with sections 236.102–109; sections 236.376– utes.
387; section 236.576; section 236.577; sections
236.586–589; and sec. 236.917(a)—Records.
236.587—Departure Test—Record ....................... 18 railroads .............. 730,000 tests/records 4 minutes .................. 48,667 hours.
236.590—Pneumatic Apparatus—Inspection, 18 railroads .............. 6,697 stencilings/tags 22.5 minutes ............. 2,511 hours.
cleaning, and results of Inspection—Record.
Total Estimated Responses: 1,673,546. from this Emergency Order. In these 493–6132). (These telephone numbers
Total Estimated Annual Burden: petition requests, railroads must state are not toll-free.)
444,883 hours. their proposed alternative action that SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Status: Extension of a Currently will provide at least an equivalent level Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
Approved Collection. of safety to that provided by this (PRA), Public Law 104–13, sec. 2, 109
Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 Emergency Order. Before submitting Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised at
CFR 1320.5(b), 1320.8(b)(3)(vi), FRA these information collection 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), and its
informs all interested parties that it may requirements for clearance by the Office implementing regulations, 5 CFR part
not conduct or sponsor, and a of Management and Budget (OMB), FRA 1320, require Federal agencies to
respondent is not required to respond is soliciting public comment on specific provide 60-days notice to the public for
to, a collection of information unless it aspects of the activities identified comment on information collection
displays a currently valid OMB control below. activities before seeking approval for
number. reinstatement or renewal by OMB. 44
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520. DATES: Comments must be received no U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1),
later than July 27, 2015. 1320.10(e)(1), 1320.12(a). Specifically,
Rebecca Pennington,
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments FRA invites interested respondents to
Chief Financial Officer.
on any or all of the following proposed comment on the following summary of
[FR Doc. 2015–12584 Filed 5–22–15; 8:45 am] proposed information collection
activities by mail to either: Mr. Robert
BILLING CODE 4910–06–P activities regarding: (i) Whether the
Brogan, Office of Safety, Planning and
Evaluation Division, RRS–21, Federal information collection activities are
Railroad Administration, 1200 New necessary for FRA to properly execute
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION its functions, including whether the
Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 17,
Federal Railroad Administration Washington, DC 20590, or Ms. Kimberly activities will have practical utility; (ii)
Toone, Office of Information the accuracy of FRA’s estimates of the
[Docket No. FRA 2015–0007–N–13] Technology, RAD–20, Federal Railroad burden of the information collection
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. activities, including the validity of the
Proposed Agency Information methodology and assumptions used to
Collection Activities; Comment SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC
20590. Commenters requesting FRA to determine the estimates; (iii) ways for
Request FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and
acknowledge receipt of their respective
AGENCY: Federal Railroad comments must include a self-addressed clarity of the information being
Administration, DOT. stamped postcard stating, ‘‘Comments collected; and (iv) ways for FRA to
ACTION: Notice. on OMB control number 2130–0609.’’ minimize the burden of information
Alternatively, comments may be collection activities on the public by
SUMMARY: In accordance with the transmitted via facsimile to (202) 493– automated, electronic, mechanical, or
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and 6216 or (202) 493–6497, or via email to other technological collection
its implementing regulations, the Mr. Brogan at Robert.Brogan@dot.gov, or techniques or other forms of information
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to Ms. Toone at Kim.Toone@dot.gov. technology (e.g., permitting electronic
hereby announces that it is seeking an Please refer to the assigned OMB control submission of responses). See 44 U.S.C.
extension of the following currently number in any correspondence 3506(c)(2)(A)(I)–(iv); 5 CFR
approved information collection submitted. FRA will summarize 1320.8(d)(1)(I)–(iv). FRA believes that
activities. On April 27, 2015, FRA comments received in response to this soliciting public comment will promote
published in the Federal Register its notice in a subsequent notice and its efforts to reduce the administrative
Emergency Order No. 30 titled include them in its information and paperwork burdens associated with
Emergency Order Establishing a collection submission to OMB for the collection of information mandated
Maximum Operating Speed of 40 mph approval. by Federal regulations. In summary,
in High-Threat Urban Areas for Certain FRA reasons that comments received
Trains Transporting Large Quantities of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. will advance three objectives: (i) Reduce
Class 3 Flammable Liquids. See 80 FR Robert Brogan, Office of Planning and reporting burdens; (ii) ensure that it
23321. The information collection Evaluation Division, RRS–21, Federal organizes information collection
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activities associated with the Joint Railroad Administration, 1200 New requirements in a ‘‘user friendly’’ format
Safety Advisory received a six-month Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 17, to improve the use of such information;
emergency approval from OMB on April Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) and (iii) accurately assess the resources
30, 2015. FRA seeks a regular clearance 493–6292) or Ms. Kimberly Toone, expended to retrieve and produce
(extension of the current approval for Office of Information Technology, RAD– information requested. See 44 U.S.C.
one year) so that it can continue to 20, Federal Railroad Administration, 3501.
receive and evaluate special petitions of 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 35, Below is a brief summary of the
approval from railroads requesting relief Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) currently approved information
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| Dates | Comments must be received no later than July 27, 2015. | |
| Contact | Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of Planning and Evaluation Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 17, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493-6292) or Ms. Kimberly Toone, Office of Information Technology, RAD-20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493- 6132). (These telephone numbers are not toll-free.) | |
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