80 FR 57425 - Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 184 (September 23, 2015)
Federal Railroad Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 184 (September 23, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-24181 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 184 (Wednesday, September 23, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 57425-57429] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-24181] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA 2015-0007-N-25] Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 these information collection requests (ICRs) 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 November 23, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on any or all of the following proposed activities by mail to either: Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of Safety, Regulatory Safety Analysis Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 25, 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-___.'' Alternatively, comments may be transmitted via facsimile to (202) 493- 6216 or (202) 493-6497, or via email to Mr. Brogan at [email protected], or to Ms. Toone at [email protected]. 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, Regulatory Safety Analysis Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 25, 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 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 the currently approved ICRs that FRA will submit for clearance by OMB as required under the PRA: Title: State Safety Participation Regulations and Remedial Actions. OMB Control Number: 2130-0509. Abstract: The collection of information is set forth under 49 CFR part 212, and requires qualified state inspectors to provide various reports to FRA for monitoring and enforcement purposes concerning state investigative, inspection, and surveillance activities regarding railroad compliance with Federal railroad safety laws and regulations. Additionally, railroads are required to report to FRA actions taken to remedy certain alleged violations of law. Form Number(s): FRA F 6180.33/61/67/96/96A/109/110/111/112/144. Affected Public: Businesses. Respondent Universe: States and Railroads. Frequency of Submission: On occasion. Reporting Burden: [[Page 57426]] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Respondent Total annual Average time per Total annual CFR section universe responses response burden hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Application For Participation... 15 States......... 15 updates........ 2.5 hours......... 38 hours. State Railroad Technical 30 States......... 30 agreements..... 1 hour............ 30 hours. Training Funding Agreement. Inspector Travel Planning and 30 States......... 300 vouchers...... 1 hour............ 300 hours. Reimbursement. Annual Work Plan................ 30 States......... 30 reports........ 5 hours........... 150 hours. Inspection Form (FRA F 6180.96). 30 States......... 16,000 forms...... 15 minutes........ 4,000 hours. Violation Report--Motive, Power, 17 States......... 150 reports....... 4 hours........... 600 hours. and Equipment Regulations (Form FRA F 6180.109). Violation Report--Operating 16 States......... 200 reports....... 4 hours........... 800 hours. Practices Regulations (Form FRA F 6180.67). Violation Report--Hazardous 15 States......... 150 reports....... 4 hours........... 600 hours. Materials Regulations (Form FRA F 6180.110). Violation Report--Hours of 16 States......... 15 reports........ 4 hours........... 60 hours. Service Law (F 6180.33). Violation Report--Accident/ 16 States......... 15 reports........ 4 hours........... 60 hours. Incident Reporting Rules (Form FRA F 6180.61). Violation Report--Track Safety 25 States......... 60 reports........ 4 hours........... 240 hours. Regulations (Form FRA F 6180.111). Violation Report--Signal and 14 States......... 20 reports........ 4 hours........... 80 hours. Train Control Regulations (Form FRA F 6180.112). Remedial Actions Reports........ 563 Railroads..... 4,200 reports..... 15 minutes........ 1,050 hours. Violation Report Challenge...... 563 Railroads..... 840 challenge..... 1 hours........... 840 hours. Delayed Reports................. 573 Railroads..... 420 reports....... 30 minutes........ 210 hours. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Responses: 22,445. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 9,058 hours. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Title: Use of Locomotive Horns at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings. OMB Control Number: 2130-0560. Abstract: Under title 49 part 222 of the Code of Federal Regulations, FRA seeks to collect information from railroads and public authorities in order to increase safety at highway-rail grade crossings nationwide by requiring that locomotive horns be sounded when trains approach and pass through these crossings or by ensuring that a safety level at least equivalent to that provided by blowing locomotive horns exists for corridors in which horns are silenced. FRA reviews applications by public authorities intending to establish new or, in some cases, continue pre-rule quiet zones to ensure the necessary level of safety is achieved. Form Number(s): N/A. Affected Public: Businesses. Respondent Universe: 728 railroads/340 Public Authorities. Frequency of Submission: On occasion. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Respondent Total annual Average time per Total annual CFR section universe responses response burden hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 222.11--Penalties--Falsified 779 Railroads/340 1 report/record... 2 hours........... 2 hours. Report. Public Authorities. 222.15--Waiver Petitions........ 779 Railroads/340 8 petitions....... 4 hours........... 32 hours. Public Authorities. 222.39--Applications to 340 Public 15 applications... 80 hours.......... 1,200 hours. Establish Quiet Zone. Authorities. --Diagnostic Team Rev....... 340 Public 3 team reviews.... 16 hours.......... 48 hours Authorities. --Updated Crossing Inventory 340 Public 75 updated forms.. 1 hour............ 75 hours Forms. Authorities. --Copies of Quiet Zone 340 Public 90 copies......... 10 minutes........ 15 hours. Application. Authorities. --Comments to FRA on Quiet 715 Railroads/ 30 comments....... 1.5 hours......... 45 hours. Zone Application. State Agencies. 222.43--Written Notice of Public 216 Communities/ 60 notices + 180 40 hours + 10 2,430 hours. Authority Intent to Create New Public notifications. minutes. Quiet Zone and Notification to Authorities. Required Parties. --Updated Crossing Inventory 216 Communities... 300 updated forms. 1 hour............ 300 hours. Forms Comments on proposed Quiet Zone. --Notice of Quiet Zone 715 Railroads/ 120 comments...... 4 hours........... 480 hours. Establishment +. State Agencies. --Notification to Required 316 Public 60 notices + 360 40 hours + 10 2,460 hours. Parties. Authorities. notifications. minutes. --Updated Crossing Inventory 316 Public 300 updated forms. 1 hour............ 300 hours. Forms. Authorities. --Certification by CEO of 216 Public 60 certifications. 5 minutes......... 5 hours. Public Authority Regarding Authorities. Accuracy of Information. 222.47--Periodic Updates: 200 Public 62 written 30 minutes + 2 113 hours. Written Affirmation that Authorities. affirmations + minutes. Supplementary Safety Measures 972 copies (to Implemented w/in Quiet Zone required parties). Conform to Rule or Terms of Approval. --Updated Crossing Inventory 200 Public 810 updated forms. 1 hour............ 810 hours. Forms. Authorities. [[Page 57427]] 222.51--Written Commitment to 9 Public 5 written 5 hours........... 25 hours. Lower Risk to Traveling Public Authorities. commitments. in Quiet Zones Exceeding Nationwide Significant Risk Threshold. --Comments Upon FRA Review 3 Public 4 comments........ 30 minutes........ 2 hours. of Quiet Zone Status. Authorities. 222.55--Request for FRA Approval 265 Interested 1 letter.......... 30 minutes........ 1 hour. of New Supplementary Safety Parties. Measures or Alternative Safety Measures (ASMs) for Quiet Zone. --Comments on New SSMs or 265 Interested 5 comments........ 30 minutes........ 3 hours. ASMs. Parties/General Public. --Request for SSM/ASM 265 Interested 1 letter.......... 30 minutes........ 1 hour. Approval -Demo. Parties. 222.57--Petition for FRA Review 265 Public 1 petition + 5 60 minutes + 2 1 hour. of Decision Granting or Denying Authorities/ petition copies. minutes. a New SSM or ASM; Petition Interested Copies to Relevant Parties. Parties. --Request for FRA 200 Public 1 letter + 6 5 hours + 2 5 hours. Reconsideration of Authorities. letter copies. minutes. Disapproval of Quiet Zone + Party Copies. --Additional Documents to 200 Public 1 additional 2 hours........... 2 hours. FRA as Follow-up to Authorities. document/set of Petition for materials. Reconsideration. --Letter Requesting FRA 200 Public 1 letter.......... 30 minutes........ 1 hour. Informal Hearing. Authorities. 222.59--Written Notice of Use of 200 Public 5 notices + 30 2.5 hours + 10 18 hours. Wayside Horn at Grade Crossing Authorities. notice copies. minutes. within Quiet Zone + Party Copies. --Notice of Wayside Horn 200 Public 5 notices + 30 2.5 hours + 10 18 hours. Outside Q. Zone. Authorities. notice copies. minutes. Appendix B--Public Authority 200 Public 1 record.......... 500 hours......... 500 hours. Record Relating to Monitoring Authorities. and Sampling Efforts at Grade Crossing in Quiet Zone with Programmed Enforcement. --Public Authority Record 200 Public 1 record.......... 9 hours........... 9 hours. Relating to Monitoring and Authorities. Sampling Efforts at Grade Crossing in Quiet Zone with Photo Enforcement. 222.129--Written Reports/Records 779 Railroads..... 650 reports/ 60 minutes........ 650 hours. of Locomotive Horn Testing. records. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Estimated Responses: 4,359. Total Estimated Annual Burden: 9,551 hours. Status: Regular Review. Title: Safety Appliance Concern Recommendation Report; Safety Appliance Standards Guidance Checklist Forms. OMB Control Number: 2130-0565. Type of Request: Revision of a previously approved information collection. Abstract: Sample car/locomotive inspections are performed as a courtesy to the car manufacturers to ensure that the equipment is built in accordance with all applicable Federal regulations and requirements. Car builders that desire to have FRA review their equipment for compliance with safety standards are to submit their safety appliance arrangement drawings, prints, etc., to the FRA Office of Safety Assurance and Compliance for review at least 60 days prior to construction. The sample car inspection program is designed to provide assurance that rolling stock equipment is compliant within the Code of Federal Regulations for use on the general railroad system. Although a sample car inspection is not required, most builders today request FRA to perform the inspection. The goal of the sample car inspection program is to reduce risk to railroad employees and improve passenger safety for the general public by ensuring rolling stock is fully compliant with all applicable regulations. In an ongoing effort to conduct more thorough and more effective inspections of freight railroad equipment and to further enhance safe rail operations, FRA has developed a safety concern recommendation report form and a group of guidance checklist forms that facilitate railroad, rail car owner, and rail equipment manufacturer compliance with agency Railroad Safety Appliance Standards regulations. FRA will be obsoleting Forms FRA F 6180.4(a)-(q) and requesting OMB discontinue its current approval for these forms. FRA will be replacing these forms with new Forms FRA F 6180.161(a)-(k). The reason for the discontinuance of the previously approved forms and request for OMB approval of the new forms is due to the fact that 49 CFR part 231 is being supplemented and expanded to cover new types of cars. For these new types of cars, FRA will be following the Standard established by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) Standard 2044 or S-2044. When a request for sample car inspection incoming letter is provided by the customer, an abundant of amount of information is submitted to FRA for review that may require a formal on-site inspection. The information contained in the letter includes several paragraphs to explain the cited Code of Federal Regulations that the customer believes related to the construction of the car. Since many cars today are considered a car of special construction, the type of car to be reviewed, many times the amount of details of information are supplied to support why the customer believes the car submitted is the nearest car to construction. An abundance of factors with justification to support the car type is included in the request. Some examples would be a Logo, Company Name, and signature block, [[Page 57428]] specific drawings, reflectorization, engineering information such as test or modeling of components. Also, the request may include car reporting marks, the amount of cars that would be constructed in the car series. In addition, the request would provide the location of the inspection, contact person, title, and contact information. Currently, each request is written differently, but contains most of the information to process the request to completion. The FRA region responsible for the sample car field sample car inspection is obliged to formally inspect the car for compliance. All the information in the customer request is forwarded to the region for review. Once the inspection is completed, the assigned inspector provides his report in a memorandum to the MP&E Specialist. The MP&E Specialist reviews the documents and provides a memo to the Regional Administrator who sends a response by memorandum to FRA Headquarters of the finding from the field inspection. FRA Headquarters is responsible for gathering all the information from the request from the customer as well as assigning and forwarding the information to the Region. All the information is reviewed by the MP&E Specialist at Headquarters. The MP&E Specialist prepares a grid letter response for the MP&E Staff Director who then offers the response letter to the Director, Office of Safety Assurance and Compliance. The formal response letter is then sent to the customer through the Control Correspondence Management (CCM) system. Form Number(s): New Forms FRA F 6180.1614(a)-(k). Affected Public: Businesses. Respondent Universe: FRA Customers/State Inspectors. Frequency of Submission: Annually. Reporting Burden: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total annual Average time Form Respondent universe responses per response Total annual (forms) (minutes) burden hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Form FRA F 6180.161a (S-2044, FRA Customers/State 20 60 20 Appendix A). Inspectors. New Form FRA F 6180.161b S-2044, FRA Customers/State 7 60 7 Appendix B-1). Inspectors. New Form FRA F 6180.161c S-2044, FRA Customers/State 15 60 15 Appendix C-1). Inspectors. New Form FRA F 6180.161d S-2044, FRA Customers/State 15 60 15 Appendix D-2). Inspectors. New Form FRA F 6180.161e S-2044, FRA Customers/State 15 60 15 Appendix D-3). Inspectors. New Form FRA F 6180.161f S-2044, FRA Customers/State 10 60 10 Appendix D-4). Inspectors. New Form FRA F 6180.161g S-2044, FRA Customers/State 3 60 3 Appendix E-1). Inspectors. New Form FRA F 6180.161h S-2044, FRA Customers/State 3 60 3 Appendix E-2). Inspectors. New Form FRA F 6180.161j S-2044, FRA Customers/State 3 60 3 Appendix F-2). Inspectors. New Form FRA F 6180.161k S-2044, FRA Customers/State 10 60 10 Appendix G-1). Inspectors. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Estimated Annual Responses: 121. Total Estimated Total Annual Burden: 121 hours. Status: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. Title: FRA Safety Advisory 2015-03, Operational and Signal Modifications for Compliance with Maximum Authorized Passenger Train Speeds and Other Restrictions. OMB Control Number: 2130-0613. Type of Request: Regular Clearance of a Previously Approved Emergency Clearance. Affected Public: 28 Railroads. Abstract: FRA issued Safety Advisory 2015-03 on June 12, 2015 (see 80 FR 33585) to stress to passenger railroads and railroads that host passenger service and their employees the importance of compliance with Federal regulations and applicable railroad rules governing applicable passenger train speed limits. This safety advisory makes recommendations to these railroads to ensure that compliance with applicable passenger train speed limits is addressed by appropriate railroad operating policies and procedures and signal systems. Reporting Burden: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Respondent Safety advisory 2015-03 universe Total annual Average time per Total annual (railroads) responses response burden hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) RR Review of Circumstances of 28 28 RR Bulletins...... 8 hours.............. 224 the Fatal May 12, 2015, Philadelphia Derailment with their Operating Employees. (2) RR Survey of their Entire 28 28 Surveys/Lists..... 40 hours............. 1,120 Systems or the Portions on Which Passenger Service is Operated and Identification of Main Track Locations where there is a Reduction of More than 20 mph from the Approach Speed to a Curve or Bridge and the Maximum Authorized Operating Speed for Passenger Trains at the Identified Location. (3) Communications between 28 2,800 Messages/ 2 minutes............ 93 Locomotive Engineer and a Second Communications. Qualified Crew Member in the Body of the Train at Identified Locations. [[Page 57429]] (4) RR Installation of Additional 28 3,024 Wayside Signs.. 15.4839 minutes...... 780 Wayside Signs throughout Its System or Portions on Which Passenger Service is Operated, with Special Emphasis at Identified Locations. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Form Number(s): N/A. Frequency of Submission: One-time; on occasion. Total Estimated Annual Responses: 5,880. Total Estimated Annual Burden: 2,217 hours. 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. Corey Hill, Executive Officer. [FR Doc. 2015-24181 Filed 9-22-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-06-P
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49 CFR part 24 regulatory revisions— for clearance by the Office of proposed information collection
225 hours. Management and Budget (OMB), FRA is activities regarding: (i) Whether the
Estimated Total Annual Burden soliciting public comment on specific information collection activities are
Hours: aspects of the activities identified necessary for FRA to properly execute
Regular update of manual: 52 below. its functions, including whether the
respondents × 15 hours = 780 burden DATES: Comments must be received no activities will have practical utility; (ii)
hours. later than November 23, 2015. the accuracy of FRA’s estimates of the
23 CFR part 710 regulatory revisions: burden of the information collection
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
52 respondents × 225 hours = 11,700 activities, including the validity of the
burden hours. on any or all of the following proposed methodology and assumptions used to
49 CFR part 24 regulatory revisions: activities by mail to either: Mr. Robert determine the estimates; (iii) ways for
112 respondents × 225 hours = 25,200 Brogan, Office of Safety, Regulatory FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and
burden hours. Safety Analysis Division, RRS–21, clarity of the information being
Total: 780 hrs. + 11,700 hrs. + 25,200 Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 collected; and (iv) ways for FRA to
hrs. = 37,680 total burden hours. New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 25, minimize the burden of information
Public Comments Invited: You are Washington, DC 20590, or Ms. Kimberly collection activities on the public by
asked to comment on any aspect of this Toone, Office of Information automated, electronic, mechanical, or
information collection, including: (1) Technology, RAD–20, Federal Railroad other technological collection
Whether the proposed collection is Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. techniques or other forms of information
necessary for the FHWA’s performance; SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC technology (e.g., permitting electronic
(2) the accuracy of the estimated 20590. Commenters requesting FRA to submission of responses). See 44 U.S.C.
burdens; (3) ways for the FHWA to acknowledge receipt of their respective 3506(c)(2)(A)(I)–(iv); 5 CFR
enhance the quality, usefulness, and comments must include a self-addressed 1320.8(d)(1)(I)–(iv). FRA believes that
clarity of the collected information; and stamped postcard stating, ‘‘Comments soliciting public comment will promote
(4) ways that the burden could be on OMB control number 2130–lll.’’ its efforts to reduce the administrative
minimized, including the use of Alternatively, comments may be and paperwork burdens associated with
electronic technology, without reducing transmitted via facsimile to (202) 493– the collection of information mandated
the quality of the collected information. 6216 or (202) 493–6497, or via email to by Federal regulations. In summary,
The agency will summarize and/or Mr. Brogan at Robert.Brogan@dot.gov, or FRA reasons that comments received
include your comments in the request to Ms. Toone at Kim.Toone@dot.gov. will advance three objectives: (i) Reduce
for OMB’s clearance of this information Please refer to the assigned OMB control reporting burdens; (ii) ensure that it
collection. number in any correspondence organizes information collection
submitted. FRA will summarize requirements in a ‘‘user friendly’’ format
Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act comments received in response to this
of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; to improve the use of such information;
notice in a subsequent notice and and (iii) accurately assess the resources
and 49 CFR 1.48.
include them in its information expended to retrieve and produce
Issued on: September 18, 2015. collection submission to OMB for information requested. See 44 U.S.C.
Michael Howell, approval. 3501.
Information Collection Coordinator. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Below is a brief summary of the
[FR Doc. 2015–24190 Filed 9–22–15; 8:45 am] Robert Brogan, Regulatory Safety currently approved ICRs that FRA will
BILLING CODE 4910–22–P Analysis Division, RRS–21, Federal submit for clearance by OMB as
Railroad Administration, 1200 New required under the PRA:
Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 25, Title: State Safety Participation
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) Regulations and Remedial Actions.
Federal Railroad Administration 493–6292) or Ms. Kimberly Toone, OMB Control Number: 2130–0509.
Office of Information Technology, RAD– Abstract: The collection of
[Docket No. FRA 2015–0007–N–25] 20, Federal Railroad Administration, information is set forth under 49 CFR
1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 35, part 212, and requires qualified state
Proposed Agency Information Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) inspectors to provide various reports to
Collection Activities; Comment 493–6132). (These telephone numbers FRA for monitoring and enforcement
Request are not toll-free.) purposes concerning state investigative,
AGENCY: Federal Railroad SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The inspection, and surveillance activities
Administration (FRA), Department of Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 regarding railroad compliance with
Transportation. (PRA), Public Law 104–13, sec. 2, 109 Federal railroad safety laws and
ACTION: Notice and request for Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised at regulations. Additionally, railroads are
comments. 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), and its required to report to FRA actions taken
implementing regulations, 5 CFR part to remedy certain alleged violations of
SUMMARY: In accordance with the 1320, require Federal agencies to law.
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and provide 60-days notice to the public for Form Number(s): FRA F 6180.33/61/
its implementing regulations, the comment on information collection 67/96/96A/109/110/111/112/144.
Affected Public: Businesses.
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Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) activities before seeking approval for
hereby announces that it is seeking reinstatement or renewal by OMB. 44 Respondent Universe: States and
renewal of the following currently U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), Railroads.
approved information collection 1320.10(e)(1), 1320.12(a). Specifically, Frequency of Submission: On
activities. Before submitting these FRA invites interested respondents to occasion.
information collection requests (ICRs) comment on the following summary of Reporting Burden:
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Respondent Average time per Total annual
Safety advisory 2015–03 universe Total annual responses response burden hours
(railroads)
(4) RR Installation of Additional Wayside Signs 28 3,024 Wayside Signs ....... 15.4839 minutes .............. 780
throughout Its System or Portions on Which Pas-
senger Service is Operated, with Special Empha-
sis at Identified Locations.
Form Number(s): N/A. A copy of the petition, as well as any commenter provides, to
Frequency of Submission: One-time; written communications concerning the www.regulations.gov, as described in
on occasion. petition, is available for review online at the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–
Total Estimated Annual Responses: www.regulations.gov and in person at 14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
5,880. the U.S. Department of Transportation’s www.dot.gov/privacy. See also http://
Total Estimated Annual Burden: (DOT) Docket Operations Facility, 1200 www.regulations.gov/#!privacyNotice
2,217 hours. New Jersey Avenue SE., W12–140, for the privacy notice of regulations.gov.
Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 Washington, DC 20590. The Docket Issued in Washington, DC, on September
CFR 1320.5(b), 1320.8(b)(3)(vi), FRA Operations Facility is open from 9 a.m. 16, 2015.
informs all interested parties that it may to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Ron Hynes,
not conduct or sponsor, and a except Federal Holidays. Director, Office of Technical Oversight.
respondent is not required to respond Interested parties are invited to
[FR Doc. 2015–24053 Filed 9–22–15; 8:45 am]
to, a collection of information unless it participate in these proceedings by
BILLING CODE 4910–06–P
displays a currently valid OMB control submitting written views, data, or
number. comments. FRA does not anticipate
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520. scheduling a public hearing in
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
connection with these proceedings since
Corey Hill, the facts do not appear to warrant a Federal Railroad Administration
Executive Officer. hearing. If any interested party desires
[FR Doc. 2015–24181 Filed 9–22–15; 8:45 am] an opportunity for oral comment, they [Docket Number FRA–2015–0093]
BILLING CODE 4910–06–P should notify FRA, in writing, before
the end of the comment period and Petition for Waiver of Compliance
specify the basis for their request.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION All communications concerning these In accordance with part 211 of Title
proceedings should identify the 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations
Federal Railroad Administration appropriate docket number and may be (CFR), this document provides the
submitted by any of the following public notice that by a document dated
[Docket Number FRA–2015–0081] August 19, 2015, the Delaware
methods:
Petition for Waiver of Compliance • Web site: http:// Lackawanna Railroad Company (DLR)
www.regulations.gov . Follow the online has petitioned the Federal Railroad
In accordance with part 211 of Title instructions for submitting comments. Administration (FRA) for a waiver of
49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), • Fax: 202–493–2251. compliance from certain provisions of
this document provides the public • Mail: Docket Operations Facility, the Federal railroad safety regulations
notice that by a document dated August U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 contained at 49 CFR 223.11—–
12, 2015, Metro-North Railroad (MNCW) New Jersey Avenue SE., W12–140, Requirements for existing locomotives.
has petitioned the Federal Railroad Washington, DC 20590. FRA assigned the petition Docket
Administration (FRA) for a waiver of • Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey Number FRA–2015–0093.
compliance from certain provisions of Avenue SE., Room W12–140, DLR has petitioned FRA to grant a
the Federal railroad safety regulations Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. waiver of compliance from 49 CFR part
contained at 49 CFR part 213. FRA and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 223–Safety Glazing Standards, for a 100
assigned the petition Docket Number except Federal Holidays. ton, 600 horsepower diesel-electric
FRA–2015–0081. Communications received by locomotive, Number DL&W 426. This
MNCW requests relief from 49 CFR November 9, 2015 will be considered by locomotive was built in 1934 by
213.233(c), which specifies the required FRA before final action is taken. Electromotive Corporation for DLR for
track inspection frequency. MNCW’s Comments received after that date will use in yard switching. DLR is a Class III
request concerns the twice-weekly be considered as far as practicable. railroad. DL&W 426 would be used in
inspection requirement that applies to Anyone is able to search the yard and terminal switching service at
MNCW tracks. The regulation specifies electronic form of any written the former Delaware Lackawanna and
that if a track carries passenger trains, it communications and comments Western yards in Scranton, PA, and
must be inspected twice weekly. FRA received into any of our dockets by the occasional historic passenger moves
has interpreted that 1 week is defined as name of the individual submitting the within Steamtown National Historic
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a period of 7 days, Sunday through comment (or signing the document, if Site. The locomotive would operate at
Saturday. MNCW states that it is more submitted on behalf of an association, speeds not exceeding 15 mph. The
cost effective for its operations to satisfy business, labor union, etc.). In locomotive is currently equipped with
the twice-weekly inspection accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT unblemished laminate safety glass and
requirement using a calendar week solicits comments from the public to is serviced and maintained by DLR, in
beginning on Monday, and requests a better inform its processes. DOT posts Scranton, PA. The waiver is being
waiver to conduct track inspections on these comments, without edit, including sought because of the limited operation
this schedule. any personal information the of the locomotive and the low risk of
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice and request for comments. | |
| Dates | Comments must be received no later than November 23, 2015. | |
| Contact | Mr. Robert Brogan, Regulatory Safety Analysis Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 25, 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.) | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 57425 |
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