81_FR_26704 81 FR 26619 - Renewal of Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

81 FR 26619 - Renewal of Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 85 (May 3, 2016)

Page Range26619-26621
FR Document2016-10317

Under with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its implementing regulations, FRA seeks renewal of six currently-approved information collection activities. Before submitting these information collection requirements (ICRs) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewed approval, FRA is soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities identified in this notice.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket No. FRA 2016-0002-N-12]


Renewal of Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of 
Transportation.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: Under with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its 
implementing regulations, FRA seeks renewal of six currently-approved 
information collection activities. Before submitting these information 
collection requirements (ICRs) to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for renewed approval, FRA is soliciting public comment on 
specific aspects of the activities identified in this notice.

DATES: Comments must be received no later than July 5, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on any or all of the information 
activities described in this notice by mail to either: Mr. Robert 
Brogan, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Regulatory Safety 
Analysis Division, RRS-21, FRA, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 17, 
Washington, DC 20590, or Ms. Kimberly Toone, Information Collection 
Clearance Officer, Office of Information Technology, RAD-20, FRA, 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 ____.'' 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, Information 
Collection Clearance Officer, Regulatory Safety Analysis Division, RRS-
21, FRA, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 17, Washington, DC 20590 
(telephone: (202) 493-6292), or Ms. Kimberly Toone, Information 
Collection Clearance Officer, Office of Information Technology, RAD-20, 
FRA, 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

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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 
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); 5 CFR 
1320.8(d)(1). FRA believes that soliciting public comment will promote 
its efforts to reduce the administrative and paperwork burdens 
associated with the collection of information Federal regulations 
mandate. In summary, FRA reasons that comments received will advance 
three objectives: (i) Reduce reporting burdens; (ii) organize 
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 six currently-approved information 
collection activities that FRA will submit for OMB clearance as 
required under the PRA:
    Title: Filing of Dedicated Cars.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0502.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently-approved collection.
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Form(s): N/A.
    Abstract: Title 49 CFR part 215 contains standards for freight car 
safety and prescribes certain conditions to be followed for the 
movement of freight cars in dedicated service. Dedicated service means 
the exclusive assignment of railroad cars to the transportation of 
freight between specified points under the conditions defined in Sec.  
215.5(d), including stenciling, or otherwise displaying, in clear 
legible letters on each side of the car body the words ``Dedicated 
Service.'' A railroad must identify those cars in a written report to 
FRA before the railroad assigns the cars to dedicated service. The 
railroad must file that report with FRA not less than 30 days before 
the cars operate in dedicated service. FRA uses the information 
collected under Sec.  215.5(d) to determine the number of railroads 
affected, the number and type of cars involved, the commodities being 
carried, and the territorial and speed limits within which the cars 
will be operated. FRA reviews these reports to determine if the 
equipment is safe to operate and if the operation qualifies for 
dedicated service. The information collected indicates to FRA and State 
inspectors that the particular or ``dedicated'' cars are in special 
service and that certain restrictions apply to their movement under 
part 215. Cars not in compliance may be cited for violations by FRA 
inspectors. Railroads also use the information collected to provide 
identification and control so that dedicated cars remain in the 
prescribed service.
    Total Annual Estimated Responses: 4.
    Total Annual Estimated Burden: 4 hours.
    Status: Regular review.

    Title: Special Notice for Repairs.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0504.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently-approved collection.
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Form(s): FRA F 6180.8; FRA F 6180.8A.
    Abstract: Under 49 CFR part 216, FRA and State inspectors may issue 
a Special Notice for Repairs to notify railroads in writing of an 
unsafe condition involving a locomotive, car, or track. The railroad 
must notify FRA in writing when the equipment is returned to service or 
the track restored to a condition permitting operations at speeds 
authorized for a higher class, specifying the repairs completed. FRA 
and State inspectors use this information to remove from service 
freight cars, passenger cars, and locomotives until they can be 
restored to a serviceable condition. They also use this information to 
reduce the maximum authorized speed on a section of track until repairs 
can be made.
    Total Annual Estimated Responses: 72.
    Total Annual Estimated Burden: 20 hours.
    Status: Regular review.

    Title: Rear-End Marking Devices.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0523.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently-approved collection.
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Form Number(s): N/A.
    Abstract: Title 49 CFR part 221 contains requirements for rear end 
marking devices and railroads must give FRA a detailed description of 
the type of marking devices used for any locomotive operating singly or 
for cars or locomotives operating at the end of a train (trailing end) 
to ensure they meet minimum standards for visibility and display. 
Specifically, part 221 requires railroads to furnish a certification 
that each device has been tested in accordance with current 
``Guidelines for Testing of Rear End Marking Devices.'' Additionally, 
part 221 requires railroads to furnish detailed test records, which 
include the testing organizations, description of tests, number of 
samples tested, and the test results, to demonstrate compliance with 
the performance standard.
    Respondent Universe: 728 railroads.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
    Total Estimated Responses: 4.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden: 39 hours.
    Status: Regular review.

    Title: Locomotive Certification (Railroad Noise Compliance 
Regulations).
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0527.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently-approved collection.
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Form Number(s): N/A.
    Abstract: Title 49 CFR part 210 pertains to FRA's noise enforcement 
procedures, which encompass rail yard noise source standards published 
by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA has the authority to 
set these standards under the Noise Control Act of 1972. Information 
FRA collects under part 210 is necessary to ensure compliance with EPA 
noise standards for new locomotives.
    Respondent Universe: 2 Locomotive manufacturers.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion.

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                                                          Total annual        Average time per     Total annual
           CFR section            Respondent universe       responses             response         burden hours
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210.27--New Loco. Certification-- 2 Locomotive         2 requests........  30 minutes...........               1
 Requests for Information.         Manufacturers.

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    --Identification of           2 Locomotive         790 badges/plates.  30 minutes...........             395
     Locomotives.                  Manufacturers.
210.31--Operation Standards--     2 Locomotive         790 recorded        3 hours..............           2,370
 Measurement of Loco. Noise        Manufacturers.       measurements.
 Emissions.
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    Total Estimated Responses: 1,582.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden: 2,766 hours.
    Status: Regular review.

    Title: Railroad Police Officers.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0537.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently-approved collection.
    Affected Public: Railroads and States.
    Form(s): None.
    Abstract: Title 49 CFR part 207 requires railroads to notify states 
of all designated police officers who perform their duties outside of 
their respective jurisdictions. This requirement is necessary to verify 
proper police authority.
    Total Estimated Responses: 70.
    Total Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 181 hours.
    Status: Regular review.

    Title: Foreign Railroads' Foreign-Based (FRFB) Employees Who 
Perform Train or Dispatching Service in the United States.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0555.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently-approved collection.
    Abstract: For foreign-based railroads with an FRA-approved foreign 
workplace alcohol and drug testing program equivalent to subparts B, E, 
F, and G of 49 CFR part 219, this FRA regulation requires removal from 
service of FRFB train and dispatching service employees testing 
positive for unauthorized use of alcohol and drugs. Part 219 testing 
enhances safety and serves as a deterrent to other FRFB train and 
dispatching service employees who might be tempted to engage in the 
unauthorized use of drugs or alcohol. FRA uses this collection of 
information to determine the compliance of FRFB train and dispatching 
service employees and their employers with the prohibitions against the 
abuse of alcohol and controlled substances as spelled out in part 219.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Respondent Universe: 2 railroads.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Foreign-based railroads and their employees.
    Reporting Burden:

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                                                           Total annual       Average time per     Total annual
           CFR section            Respondent universe       responses             response         burden hours
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219.4--Recognition of Foreign     2 railroads........  1 petition.........  10 hours............              10
 Railroads' Workplace Testing
 Programs: Petitions to Agency.
    --Comments on Petition......  2 railroads/public.  2 comments + 2       2 hours.............               4
                                                        comment copies.
219.401/403/3/405--Voluntary      2 railroads........  1 self-referral....  2 hours.............               2
 Referral.
219.4032/405 -Evaluation by       2 railroads........  4 reports/referrals  2 hours.............               8
 Substance Abuse Professional.
219.405(c)(1)--Report by a Co-    2 railroads........  1 report...........  5 minutes...........             .08
 worker.
219.609--Notice by Employee       311 employees......  3 documented         30 minutes..........               2
 Asking to be Excused from                              excuses.
 Random Alcohol Testing.
219.903--Retention of Urine Drug  2 railroads........  80 records.........  5 minutes...........               7
 Testing Records.
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    Total Responses: 94.
    Total Estimated Total Annual Burden: 33 hours.
    Status: Regular review.
    Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR 1320.5(b) and 
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, DC, on April 28, 2016.
Corey Hill,
Executive Director.
[FR Doc. 2016-10317 Filed 5-2-16; 8:45 am]
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                                                    contact Barb Aberle, Environmental                      Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661–667(d));                    Notice and request for
                                                                                                                                                                  ACTION:
                                                    Manager, Southwest Region,                              Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703–             comments.
                                                    Washington State Department of                          712).
                                                                                                              3. Air: Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401–              SUMMARY:    Under with the Paperwork
                                                    Transportation, 11018 NE 51st Circle,                   7671(q)).
                                                    Vancouver, WA 98682, telephone at                                                                             Reduction Act of 1995 and its
                                                                                                              4. Land: Section 4(f) of the Department of          implementing regulations, FRA seeks
                                                    360–905–2186, or via email at                           Transportation Act of 1966 (49 U.S.C. 303);
                                                    AberleB@wsdot.wa.gov. Regular office                                                                          renewal of six currently-approved
                                                                                                            Landscaping and Scenic Enhancement
                                                    hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,                  (Wildflowers) (23 U.S.C. 319).                        information collection activities. Before
                                                    p.t., Monday through Friday.                              5. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section         submitting these information collection
                                                                                                            106 of the National Historic Preservation Act         requirements (ICRs) to the Office of
                                                    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is                                                                          Management and Budget (OMB) for
                                                                                                            of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470(f) et seq.);
                                                    hereby given that the FHWA and other                    Archeological Resources Protection Act of             renewed approval, FRA is soliciting
                                                    Federal agencies have taken final agency                1977 (16 U.S.C. 470aa–aaa11); Native                  public comment on specific aspects of
                                                    actions related to the I–5 Interchange                  American Grave Protection and Repatriation            the activities identified in this notice.
                                                    with NW., 319th Street/La Center Road                   Act (25 U.S.C. 3001–3013.
                                                                                                                                                                  DATES: Comments must be received no
                                                    (La Center Interchange Improvements)                      6. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of
                                                                                                            1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000(d)–2000(d)(1));                  later than July 5, 2016.
                                                    Project in the State of Washington. The
                                                                                                            American Indian Religious Freedom Act (42             ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
                                                    BIA prepared a Draft Environmental
                                                    Impact Statement (EIS), released on
                                                                                                            U.S.C. 1996); Farmland Protection Policy Act          on any or all of the information
                                                                                                            (7 U.S.C. 4201–4209).                                 activities described in this notice by
                                                    April 12, 2008, and Final EIS (FEIS) on                   7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean
                                                    May 30, 2008, for proposed                                                                                    mail to either: Mr. Robert Brogan,
                                                                                                            Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251–1377); Land and             Information Collection Clearance
                                                    improvements to the I–5 NW., 319th                      Water Conservation Fund (16 U.S.C. 4601–
                                                    Street/La Center Road Interchange. The                  4604); Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C.
                                                                                                                                                                  Officer, Regulatory Safety Analysis
                                                    BIA issued an ROD for the project on                    300(f)–300(j)(6)); Rivers and Harbors Act of          Division, RRS–21, FRA, 1200 New
                                                    December 17, 2010, which approved the                   1899 (33 U.S.C. 401–406); Wild and Scenic             Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 17,
                                                    Cowlitz Reservation Development and                     Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271–1287); Emergency           Washington, DC 20590, or Ms. Kimberly
                                                    adopted mitigation measures
                                                                                                            Wetlands Resources Act (16 U.S.C. 3921,               Toone, Information Collection Clearance
                                                                                                            3931); Flood Disaster Protection Act (42              Officer, Office of Information
                                                    recommended within the 2008 FEIS,                       U.S.C. 4001–4128).
                                                    including the La Center Interchange                                                                           Technology, RAD–20, FRA, 1200 New
                                                                                                              8. Executive Orders (EO): EO 11990,                 Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 35,
                                                    Improvements. After a challenge in                      Protection of Wetlands; EO 11988,
                                                    United States District Court, the BIA                   Floodplain Management; EO 12898, Federal
                                                                                                                                                                  Washington, DC 20590. Commenters
                                                    conducted an evaluation of adequacy of                  Actions to Address Environmental Justice in           requesting FRA to acknowledge receipt
                                                    the FEIS and issued a new ROD in April                  Minority Populations and Low Income                   of their respective comments must
                                                    2013.                                                   Populations; EO 11593, Protection and                 include a self-addressed stamped
                                                       Implementation of the La Center
                                                                                                            Enhancement of Cultural Resources; EO                 postcard stating, ‘‘Comments on OMB
                                                    Interchange Improvements is subject to
                                                                                                            13007, Indian Sacred Sites; EO 13287,                 control number llll.’’
                                                                                                            Preserve America; EO 13175, Consultation              Alternatively, comments may be
                                                    discretionary approvals from FHWA                       and Coordination with Indian Tribal
                                                    and WSDOT. An FHWA National                                                                                   transmitted via facsimile to (202) 493–
                                                                                                            Governments; EO 11514, Protection and
                                                    Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)                         Enhancement of Environmental Quality; EO
                                                                                                                                                                  6216 or (202) 493–6497, or via email to
                                                    Reevaluation was prepared in May                        13112, Invasive Species.                              Mr. Brogan at Robert.Brogan@dot.gov, or
                                                    2015, to identify and document changed                                                                        to Ms. Toone at Kim.Toone@dot.gov.
                                                                                                            (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
                                                    environmental conditions and effects                                                                          Please refer to the assigned OMB control
                                                                                                            Program No. 20.205, Highway Research,
                                                    associated with the La Center                           Planning and Construction. The regulations            number in any correspondence
                                                    Interchange Improvements. The FHWA                      implementing EO 12372 regarding                       submitted. FRA will summarize
                                                    issued an ROD which approved the La                     intergovernmental consultation on Federal             comments received in response to this
                                                    Center Interchange Improvements and                     programs and activities apply to this                 notice in a subsequent notice and
                                                    adopted mitigation measures
                                                                                                            program.)                                             include them in its information
                                                    recommended in the 2008 FEIS and                                                                              collection submission to OMB for
                                                                                                              Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1), as amended          approval.
                                                    May 2015 Reevaluation on July 29,                       by Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st
                                                    2015.Since issuance of the FHWA ROD,                    Century Act, (PL 112–141, 126 Stat. 405).             FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
                                                    the design of stormwater facilities has                   Issued on: April 25, 2016.                          Robert Brogan, Information Collection
                                                    been modified, consistent with                                                                                Clearance Officer, Regulatory Safety
                                                                                                            Daniel M. Mathis,
                                                    applicable management guidelines, and                                                                         Analysis Division, RRS–21, FRA, 1200
                                                                                                            FHWA Division Administrator, Olympia, WA.
                                                    the previously proposed realignment of                                                                        New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 17,
                                                                                                            [FR Doc. 2016–10284 Filed 5–2–16; 8:45 am]            Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202)
                                                    NW., Paradise Park Road has been
                                                                                                            BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P                                493–6292), or Ms. Kimberly Toone,
                                                    refined. An Environmental Reevaluation
                                                    Report was prepared in February 2106,                                                                         Information Collection Clearance
                                                    to identify and document potential                                                                            Officer, Office of Information
                                                                                                            DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          Technology, RAD–20, FRA, 1200 New
                                                    effects associated with changes to the La
                                                    Center Interchange Improvements.                        Federal Railroad Administration                       Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 35,
                                                       This notice applies to all Federal                                                                         Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202)
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                                                    agency decisions on the project as of the               [Docket No. FRA 2016–0002–N–12]                       493–6132). (These telephone numbers
                                                    issuance date of this notice and all laws                                                                     are not toll-free.)
                                                                                                            Renewal of Agency Information
                                                    under which such actions were taken,                                                                          SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
                                                                                                            Collection Activities; Comment
                                                    including but not limited to:                                                                                 Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
                                                                                                            Request
                                                      1. General: NEPA (42 U.S.C. 4321–4351);                                                                     (PRA), Public Law 104–13, sec. 2, 109
                                                    Federal-Aid Highway Act (23 U.S.C. 109).                AGENCY: Federal Railroad                              Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised at
                                                      2. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act (16               Administration (FRA), Department of                   44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), and its
                                                    U.S.C. 1531–1544); Fish and Wildlife                    Transportation.                                       implementing regulations, 5 CFR part


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                                                    1320, require Federal agencies to                       of railroad cars to the transportation of                      Total Annual Estimated Responses:
                                                    provide 60-days’ notice to the public for               freight between specified points under                      72.
                                                    comment on information collection                       the conditions defined in § 215.5(d),                          Total Annual Estimated Burden: 20
                                                    activities before seeking approval for                  including stenciling, or otherwise                          hours.
                                                    reinstatement or renewal by OMB. 44                     displaying, in clear legible letters on                        Status: Regular review.
                                                    U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1),               each side of the car body the words                            Title: Rear-End Marking Devices.
                                                    1320.10(e)(1), 1320.12(a). Specifically,                ‘‘Dedicated Service.’’ A railroad must                         OMB Control Number: 2130–0523.
                                                    FRA invites interested respondents to                   identify those cars in a written report to                     Type of Request: Extension of a
                                                    comment on the following summary of                     FRA before the railroad assigns the cars                    currently-approved collection.
                                                    information collection activities                       to dedicated service. The railroad must                        Affected Public: Businesses.
                                                    regarding: (i) Whether the information                  file that report with FRA not less than                        Form Number(s): N/A.
                                                    collection activities are necessary for                 30 days before the cars operate in                             Abstract: Title 49 CFR part 221
                                                    FRA to properly execute its functions,                  dedicated service. FRA uses the                             contains requirements for rear end
                                                    including whether the activities will                   information collected under § 215.5(d)                      marking devices and railroads must give
                                                    have practical utility; (ii) the accuracy of            to determine the number of railroads                        FRA a detailed description of the type
                                                    FRA’s estimates of the burden of the                    affected, the number and type of cars                       of marking devices used for any
                                                    information collection activities,                      involved, the commodities being                             locomotive operating singly or for cars
                                                    including the validity of the                           carried, and the territorial and speed                      or locomotives operating at the end of
                                                    methodology and assumptions used to                     limits within which the cars will be                        a train (trailing end) to ensure they meet
                                                    determine the estimates; (iii) ways for                 operated. FRA reviews these reports to                      minimum standards for visibility and
                                                    FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and                determine if the equipment is safe to                       display. Specifically, part 221 requires
                                                    clarity of the information being                        operate and if the operation qualifies for                  railroads to furnish a certification that
                                                    collected; and (iv) ways for FRA to                     dedicated service. The information                          each device has been tested in
                                                    minimize the burden of information                      collected indicates to FRA and State                        accordance with current ‘‘Guidelines for
                                                    collection activities on the public by                  inspectors that the particular or                           Testing of Rear End Marking Devices.’’
                                                    automated, electronic, mechanical, or                   ‘‘dedicated’’ cars are in special service                   Additionally, part 221 requires railroads
                                                    other technological collection                          and that certain restrictions apply to                      to furnish detailed test records, which
                                                    techniques or other forms of information                their movement under part 215. Cars not                     include the testing organizations,
                                                    technology (e.g., permitting electronic                 in compliance may be cited for                              description of tests, number of samples
                                                    submission of responses). See 44 U.S.C.                 violations by FRA inspectors. Railroads                     tested, and the test results, to
                                                    3506(c)(2)(A); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1). FRA                  also use the information collected to                       demonstrate compliance with the
                                                    believes that soliciting public comment                 provide identification and control so                       performance standard.
                                                    will promote its efforts to reduce the                  that dedicated cars remain in the                              Respondent Universe: 728 railroads.
                                                    administrative and paperwork burdens                    prescribed service.                                            Frequency of Submission: On
                                                    associated with the collection of                          Total Annual Estimated Responses: 4.
                                                                                                                                                                        occasion.
                                                    information Federal regulations                            Total Annual Estimated Burden: 4
                                                                                                                                                                           Total Estimated Responses: 4.
                                                    mandate. In summary, FRA reasons that                   hours.
                                                                                                               Status: Regular review.                                     Total Estimated Annual Burden: 39
                                                    comments received will advance three
                                                                                                                                                                        hours.
                                                    objectives: (i) Reduce reporting burdens;                  Title: Special Notice for Repairs.
                                                                                                                                                                           Status: Regular review.
                                                    (ii) organize information collection                       OMB Control Number: 2130–0504.
                                                    requirements in a ‘‘user-friendly’’ format                 Type of Request: Extension of a                             Title: Locomotive Certification
                                                    to improve the use of such information;                 currently-approved collection.                              (Railroad Noise Compliance
                                                    and (iii) accurately assess the resources                  Affected Public: Businesses.                             Regulations).
                                                    expended to retrieve and produce                           Form(s): FRA F 6180.8; FRA F                                OMB Control Number: 2130–0527.
                                                    information requested. See 44 U.S.C.                    6180.8A.                                                       Type of Request: Extension of a
                                                    3501.                                                      Abstract: Under 49 CFR part 216, FRA                     currently-approved collection.
                                                       Below are brief summaries of six                     and State inspectors may issue a Special                       Affected Public: Businesses.
                                                    currently-approved information                          Notice for Repairs to notify railroads in                      Form Number(s): N/A.
                                                    collection activities that FRA will                     writing of an unsafe condition involving                       Abstract: Title 49 CFR part 210
                                                    submit for OMB clearance as required                    a locomotive, car, or track. The railroad                   pertains to FRA’s noise enforcement
                                                    under the PRA:                                          must notify FRA in writing when the                         procedures, which encompass rail yard
                                                       Title: Filing of Dedicated Cars.                     equipment is returned to service or the                     noise source standards published by the
                                                       OMB Control Number: 2130–0502.                       track restored to a condition permitting                    Environmental Protection Agency
                                                       Type of Request: Extension of a                      operations at speeds authorized for a                       (EPA). EPA has the authority to set these
                                                    currently-approved collection.                          higher class, specifying the repairs                        standards under the Noise Control Act
                                                       Affected Public: Businesses.                         completed. FRA and State inspectors                         of 1972. Information FRA collects under
                                                       Form(s): N/A.                                        use this information to remove from                         part 210 is necessary to ensure
                                                       Abstract: Title 49 CFR part 215                      service freight cars, passenger cars, and                   compliance with EPA noise standards
                                                    contains standards for freight car safety               locomotives until they can be restored                      for new locomotives.
                                                    and prescribes certain conditions to be                 to a serviceable condition. They also use                      Respondent Universe: 2 Locomotive
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                                                    followed for the movement of freight                    this information to reduce the maximum                      manufacturers.
                                                    cars in dedicated service. Dedicated                    authorized speed on a section of track                         Frequency of Submission: On
                                                    service means the exclusive assignment                  until repairs can be made.                                  occasion.

                                                                                                                                                                                            Average time      Total annual
                                                                          CFR section                                 Respondent universe             Total annual responses                per response      burden hours

                                                    210.27—New Loco. Certification—Requests for Infor-             2 Locomotive Manufactur-          2 requests ........................   30 minutes .....              1
                                                      mation.                                                        ers.



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                                                                                                                                                                                                          Average time         Total annual
                                                                            CFR section                                     Respondent universe                  Total annual responses                   per response         burden hours

                                                         —Identification of Locomotives ............................     2 Locomotive Manufactur-               790 badges/plates ...........            30 minutes .....               395
                                                                                                                           ers.
                                                    210.31—Operation Standards—Measurement                        of     2 Locomotive Manufactur-               790 recorded measure-                    3 hours ...........          2,370
                                                      Loco. Noise Emissions.                                               ers.                                   ments.



                                                      Total Estimated Responses: 1,582.                          Total Annual Estimated Burden                                     Part 219 testing enhances safety and
                                                      Total Estimated Annual Burden:                           Hours: 181 hours.                                                   serves as a deterrent to other FRFB train
                                                    2,766 hours.                                                 Status: Regular review.                                           and dispatching service employees who
                                                      Status: Regular review.                                    Title: Foreign Railroads’ Foreign-                                might be tempted to engage in the
                                                                                                               Based (FRFB) Employees Who Perform                                  unauthorized use of drugs or alcohol.
                                                      Title: Railroad Police Officers.
                                                                                                               Train or Dispatching Service in the                                 FRA uses this collection of information
                                                      OMB Control Number: 2130–0537.                                                                                               to determine the compliance of FRFB
                                                                                                               United States.
                                                      Type of Request: Extension of a                            OMB Control Number: 2130–0555.                                    train and dispatching service employees
                                                    currently-approved collection.                               Type of Request: Extension of a                                   and their employers with the
                                                      Affected Public: Railroads and States.                   currently-approved collection.                                      prohibitions against the abuse of alcohol
                                                      Form(s): None.                                             Abstract: For foreign-based railroads                             and controlled substances as spelled out
                                                      Abstract: Title 49 CFR part 207                          with an FRA-approved foreign                                        in part 219.
                                                    requires railroads to notify states of all                 workplace alcohol and drug testing                                     Form Number(s): None.
                                                    designated police officers who perform                     program equivalent to subparts B, E, F,                                Respondent Universe: 2 railroads.
                                                    their duties outside of their respective                   and G of 49 CFR part 219, this FRA                                     Frequency of Submission: On
                                                    jurisdictions. This requirement is                         regulation requires removal from service                            occasion.
                                                    necessary to verify proper police                          of FRFB train and dispatching service                                  Affected Public: Foreign-based
                                                    authority.                                                 employees testing positive for                                      railroads and their employees.
                                                      Total Estimated Responses: 70.                           unauthorized use of alcohol and drugs.                                 Reporting Burden:

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Average time         Total annual
                                                                            CFR section                                     Respondent universe                   Total annual responses                  per response         burden hours

                                                    219.4—Recognition of Foreign Railroads’ Workplace                    2 railroads ........................   1 petition ..........................     10 hours .......               10
                                                      Testing Programs: Petitions to Agency.
                                                        —Comments on Petition .......................................    2 railroads/public ..............      2 comments + 2 comment                    2 hours .........               4
                                                                                                                                                                  copies.
                                                    219.401/403/3/405—Voluntary Referral ......................          2 railroads ........................   1 self-referral ....................      2 hours .........               2
                                                    219.4032/405 –Evaluation by Substance Abuse Pro-                     2 railroads ........................   4 reports/referrals .............         2 hours .........               8
                                                      fessional.
                                                    219.405(c)(1)—Report by a Co-worker .......................          2 railroads ........................   1 report .............................    5 minutes .....               .08
                                                    219.609—Notice by Employee Asking to be Excused                      311 employees .................        3 documented excuses ....                 30 minutes ...                  2
                                                      from Random Alcohol Testing.
                                                    219.903—Retention of Urine Drug Testing Records ...                  2 railroads ........................   80 records ........................       5 minutes .....                 7



                                                      Total Responses: 94.                                     DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                                        evaluate innovative approaches to
                                                      Total Estimated Total Annual Burden:                                                                                         integrated ‘‘Mobility on Demand’’
                                                                                                               Federal Transit Administration                                      (MOD) solutions within a public
                                                    33 hours.
                                                                                                                                                                                   transportation framework. The MOD
                                                      Status: Regular review.                                  Public Transportation Innovation                                    Sandbox Demonstration Program is
                                                      Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5                      Funding Opportunity; Mobility on
                                                                                                                                                                                   intended to provide a platform where
                                                    CFR 1320.5(b) and 1320.8(b)(3)(vi), FRA                    Demand (MOD) Sandbox
                                                                                                                                                                                   integrated MOD concepts and solutions
                                                    informs all interested parties that it may                 Demonstration Program
                                                                                                                                                                                   are supported and demonstrated
                                                    not conduct or sponsor, and a                              AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration                              through local partnerships in a real-
                                                    respondent is not required to respond                      (FTA), DOT. Funding Opportunity                                     world setting. FTA will fund project
                                                    to, a collection of information unless it                  Number: FTA–2016–006–TRI Catalog of                                 teams to adopt innovative business
                                                    displays a currently valid OMB control                     Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)                                  models to deliver high quality, seamless
                                                    number.                                                    Number: 20.514                                                      and equitable mobility options for all
                                                       Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520.                         ACTION:Notice of Funding Opportunity                                travelers. The MOD Sandbox further
                                                                                                               (NOFO) and Solicitation of Project                                  emphasizes FTA’s interest in transit and
                                                      Issued in Washington, DC, on April 28,
                                                                                                                                                                                   mobility innovation, and builds upon
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                                                    2016.                                                      Proposals for the Mobility on Demand
                                                                                                               (MOD) Sandbox Demonstration                                         FTA’s recent XPEDITE Innovation
                                                    Corey Hill,                                                                                                                    initiative, which sought industry input
                                                                                                               Program.
                                                    Executive Director.                                                                                                            through an online dialogue on transit
                                                    [FR Doc. 2016–10317 Filed 5–2–16; 8:45 am]                 SUMMARY:   The Federal Transit                                      innovation, particularly technology
                                                    BILLING CODE 4910–06–P                                     Administration (FTA) announces the                                  trends that increase public
                                                                                                               availability of $8 Million in Fiscal Year                           transportation efficiency, effectiveness
                                                                                                               (FY) 2014 and FY 2016 research funds,                               and enhance the quality of customer
                                                                                                               for a new program to demonstrate and                                travel.


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Document Created: 2016-05-03 00:30:37
Document Modified: 2016-05-03 00:30:37
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice and request for comments.
DatesComments must be received no later than July 5, 2016.
ContactMr. Robert Brogan, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Regulatory Safety Analysis Division, RRS- 21, FRA, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 17, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493-6292), or Ms. Kimberly Toone, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Office of Information Technology, RAD-20, FRA, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493-6132). (These telephone numbers are not toll- free.)
FR Citation81 FR 26619 

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