81_FR_85548 81 FR 85321 - Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

81 FR 85321 - Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 227 (November 25, 2016)

Page Range85321-85323
FR Document2016-28394

Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the renewals and reinstatements of the information collection requests (ICRs) abstracted below are being forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICRs describe the information collections and their expected burden. On September 23, 2016, FRA published a notice providing a 60-day period for public comment on the ICRs.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2016-0002-N-27]


Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment 
Request

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

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice 
announces that the renewals and reinstatements of the information 
collection requests (ICRs) abstracted below are being forwarded to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICRs 
describe the information collections and their expected burden. On 
September 23, 2016, FRA published a notice providing a 60-day period 
for public comment on the ICRs.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before December 27, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Brogan, Information 
Collection Clearance Officer, Office of Railroad Safety, Safety 
Regulatory Analysis Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad Administration, 
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 
493-6292, or Ms. Kimberly Toone, Information Collection Clearance 
Officer, Office of

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Administration, Office of Information Technology, RAD-20, Federal 
Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Mail Stop 35, 
Washington, DC 20590, (202) 493-6132. These telephone numbers are not 
toll-free.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520, and its 
implementing regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, require Federal agencies to 
issue two notices seeking public comment on information collection 
activities before OMB may approve paperwork packages. 44 U.S.C. 3506, 
3507; 5 CFR 1320.5, 1320.8(d)(1), and 1320.12. On September 23, 2016, 
FRA published a 60-day notice in the Federal Register soliciting 
comment on ICRs for which it is now seeking OMB approval. 81 FR 65698-
656701. FRA received no comments in response to that notice.
    Before OMB decides whether to approve these proposed collections of 
information, it must provide 30 days for public comment. 44 U.S.C. 
3507(b), 5 CFR 1320.12(d). Federal law requires OMB to approve or 
disapprove paperwork packages between 30 and 60 days after the 30-day 
notice is published. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b)-(c); 5 CFR 1320.12(d); see also 
60 FR 44978, 44983, August 29, 1995. OMB believes the 30-day notice 
informs the regulated community to file relevant comments and affords 
the agency adequate time to digest public comments before it renders a 
decision. 60 FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. Therefore, respondents should 
submit their respective comments to OMB within 30 days of publication 
to best ensure having their full effect. 5 CFR 1320.12(c); see also 60 
FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995.
    The summary below describes the ICRs and their expected burdens.

    Title: Alleged Violation Reporting Form.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0590.
    Abstract: The Alleged Violation Reporting Form is a response to 
section 307(b) of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, signed into 
law by President George W. Bush on October 16, 2008, which requires FRA 
to ``provide a mechanism for the public to submit written reports of 
potential violations of Federal railroad safety and hazardous materials 
transportation laws, regulations, and orders to the Federal Railroad 
Administration.'' The Alleged Violation Reporting Form allows the 
general public to submit alleged violations directly to FRA. The form 
allows FRA to collect information necessary to investigate the alleged 
violation and to follow up with the submitting party.
    The Alleged Violation Reporting Form collects the name, telephone 
number and email address of the person submitting the alleged 
violations; the preferred method to contact the person; the railroad or 
company name that committed the alleged violation, the date and time 
the alleged violation occurred; the location the alleged violation 
occurred; and details about the alleged violation. All information is 
voluntary. FRA collects the information via a form on the FRA public 
Web site. FRA may share the information collected with FRA employees, 
State DOT partners, and law enforcement agencies.
    Type of Request: Extension with change of a currently approved 
information collection.
    Affected Public: General Public.
    Form(s): FRA F 6180.151.
    Total Annual Estimated Burden: 80 hours.
    Total Annual Estimated Responses: 480.
    Status: Regular Review.

    Title: Remotely Controlled Switch Operations.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0516.
    Abstract: The regulations at 49 CFR 218.30 and 218.77 ensure 
remotely controlled switches are properly lined to protect workers who 
are vulnerable to being struck by moving cars as they inspect or 
service rolling equipment on a particular track or, alternatively, 
occupy camp cars. FRA believes that creating required notifications 
promotes safety by minimizing mental lapses of workers who are 
simultaneously handling several tasks. Sections 49 CFR 218.30 and 
218.77 require the operator of remotely controlled switches to maintain 
a record of each notification requesting Blue Signal Protection for 15 
days. Operators of remotely controlled switches use the information as 
a record documenting Blue Signal Protection of workers or camp cars. 
This record also serves as a valuable resource for railroad supervisors 
and FRA inspectors monitoring regulatory compliance.
    Type of Request: Extension with change of a currently approved 
information collection.
    Affected Public: Businesses (Railroads).
    Form(s): N/A.
    Total Annual Estimated Burden: 30,420 hours.
    Total Annual Estimated Responses: 1,825,150.
    Status: Regular Review.

    Title: Bad Order and Home Shop for Repair Card/Tag.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0519.
    Abstract: Under 49 CFR part 215, each railroad must inspect freight 
cars placed in service and take necessary remedial action when defects 
are identified. Part 215 defects are items that have caused accidents 
or incidents by freight cars being inadvertently left in service when 
not properly tagged. A railroad freight car which has any component 
described as defective in part 215 may be moved to another location for 
repair only after the railroad has complied the process in Sec.  215.9 
to ensure the movement is done safely. Section 215.9 requires railroads 
to attach a ``bad order'' or ``home shop for repair'' card/tag (tag) 
describing each defect to each side of the freight car. It is 
imperative that a defective freight car be tagged so it may be readily 
identified as defective and moved to another location for repair 
purposes only. At the repair location, the tag serves as a record that 
the notification requirements under Sec.  215.9(a)(3) have been 
provided to ensure proper handling of freight cars. Railroads must 
retain each tag for 90 days to verify proper repairs were made at the 
designated location. When inspecting a freight car, FRA and State 
inspectors also review tags to determine whether defective cars are 
being properly moved according to Sec.  215.9.
    Type of Request: Extension without change of a currently approved 
information collection.
    Affected Public: Businesses (Railroads).
    Form(s): N/A.
    Total Annual Estimated Burden: 15,750 hours.
    Total Annual Estimated Responses: 270,000.
    Status: Regular Review.

    Title: Stenciling Freight Cars.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0520.
    Abstract: The requirements for stenciling freight cars that are 
placed in service are under 49 CFR 215.301. Section 215.301 requires 
railroads and private car owners to stencil or otherwise display 
identification marks on freight cars. The identification marks are used 
by both FRA and the railroads. FRA uses the identification marks to 
determine the 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 this information to 
determine if the freight car is safe to operate, if the operation 
qualifies for dedicated service, and is excluded from part 215. 
Railroads use the required information to provide identification and 
control so that dedicated cars remain in the prescribed service. In 
addition, it indicates to FRA that the car is in special service and 
certain exceptions have been provided for, with respect to part 215.

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    Request: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved 
collection that expired.
    Affected Public: Businesses (Railroads).
    Form(s): N/A.
    Total Annual Estimated Burden: 18,750 hours.
    Total Annual Estimated Responses: 25,000.
    Status: Regular Review.

    Title: Grade Crossing Safety.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0534.
    Abstract: FRA believes that highway-rail grade crossing (grade 
crossing) accidents resulting from warning system failures can be 
reduced. Accordingly, FRA's regulations require railroads to take 
specific responses in the event of an activation failure (when a grade 
crossing warning system fails to indicate the arrival of a train at 
least 20 seconds prior to the train's arrival at the crossing or to 
indicate the presence of a train occupying the crossing). Specifically, 
railroads must report to FRA every impact between on-track railroad 
equipment and an automobile, bus, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, farm 
vehicle, or pedestrian at a highway-rail grade crossing involving a 
crossing warning system activation failure. Notification must be 
provided to the National Response Center within 24 hours of occurrence 
at the stipulated toll-free telephone number. Additionally, railroads 
must report to FRA within 15 days each activation failure of a highway-
rail grade warning system. Form FRA F 6180.83, ``Highway-Rail Grade 
Crossing Warning System Report,'' must be used for this purpose and 
completed using the instructions printed on the form. With this 
information, FRA can correlate accident data and equipment malfunctions 
with the types of circuits and age of equipment. FRA can then identify 
the causes of activation malfunctions and investigate them to determine 
whether periodic maintenance, inspection, and testing standards are 
effective.
    Type of Request: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved 
collection that expired.
    Affected Public: Businesses (Railroads).
    Form(s): N/A.
    Total Annual Estimated Burden: 3,425 hours.
    Total Annual Estimated Responses: 15,372.
    Status: Regular Review.

    Title: Bridge Worker Safety Rules.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0535.
    Abstract: Under 49 U.S.C. 20139, FRA must issue rules, regulations, 
orders, and standards for the safety of maintenance-of-way employees on 
railroad bridges, including for ``bridge safety equipment'' such as 
nets, walkways, handrails, and safety lines, along with requirements 
for using vessels when work is performed on bridges located over bodies 
of water. FRA added 49 CFR part 214 to establish minimum workplace 
safety standards for railroad employees performing work on railroad 
bridges. Specifically, 49 CFR 214.105(c) establishes standards and 
practices for safety net systems. Safety nets and net installations 
must be drop-tested at the job site after initial installation and 
before being used as a fall-protection system, after major repairs, and 
at 6-month intervals if left at one site. If a drop-test is not 
feasible and is not performed, then the railroad or railroad 
contractor, or designated competent person, must certify the net and 
its installation comply with the provisions of this section by 
preparing a certification record prior to the use of the net. The 
certification must identify the net, the date it was determined the net 
was in compliance with this section, and the signature of the person 
making this determination. Such person's signature must certify the net 
and its installation comply with this section. The most recent 
certification for each net installation must be available at the 
jobsite where the subject net is located. FRA and State inspectors use 
the information to enforce Federal regulations. The information 
maintained at the job site promotes safe bridge worker practices.
    Type of Request: Extension without change of a currently approved 
information collection.
    Affected Public: Businesses (Railroads).
    Form(s): N/A.
    Total Annual Estimated Burden: 1 hour.
    Total Annual Estimated Responses: 6.
    Status: Regular Review.
    Addressee: Send comments regarding these information collections to 
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management 
and Budget, 725 Seventeenth Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, 
Attention: FRA Desk Officer. Comments may also be sent via email to OMB 
at the following address: [email protected].
    Comments are invited on the following: Whether the proposed 
collections of information are necessary for DOT to properly perform 
its functions, including: (1) Whether the information will have 
practical utility; the accuracy of DOT's estimates of the burden of the 
proposed information collections; (2) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (3) ways 
to minimize the burden of the collections of information on 
respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.
    A comment to OMB is best assured of having its full effect if OMB 
receives it within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Federal 
Register.

    Authority:  44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.

Patrick Warren,
Acting Executive Director.
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                                                    and spans from Washington, DC to                        elimination or further refinement during                Currently, scoping meetings for this
                                                    Boston, MA. Amtrak, commuter                            the NEPA process. Alternatives will                   Project are scheduled for the dates and
                                                    railroads, and freight railroads operate a              include a no-build alternative and a                  locations below:
                                                    variety of services on the NEC. In the                  reasonable range of build alternatives.               December 10, 2016: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.,
                                                    Baltimore-Washington area, Amtrak                       Each build alternative will include                     Lindale Middle School, 415 Andover
                                                    runs intercity passenger rail service,                  alignments that serve Washington, DC,                   Rd., Linthicum Heights, MD
                                                    Maryland Area Regional Commuter                         Baltimore, MD, and BWI Airport. A final               December 12, 2016: 5 p.m.–7 p.m.,
                                                    operates commuter rail service, and CSX                 alignment has not been determined.                      Arundel Middle School, 1179
                                                    Transportation and Norfolk Southern                                                                             Hammond Ln., Odenton, MD
                                                                                                            Possible Effects
                                                    Railway run freight trains during off-                                                                        December 13, 2016: 5 p.m.–7 p.m., Du
                                                    peak times over portions of the NEC                       The EIS will analyze the potential                    Burns Coppermine Fieldhouse, 3100
                                                    between Baltimore and Washington.                       direct, indirect, and cumulative effects                Boston St., Baltimore, MD
                                                    Each of these services competes for                     of the alternatives on the social,                    December 14, 2016: 5 p.m.–7 p.m.,
                                                    operational times for service on the                    economic, and environmental resources
                                                                                                                                                                    Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
                                                    existing NEC and demand continues to                    in the study area. This analysis will
                                                                                                                                                                    Library, 901 G St. NW., Washington,
                                                    increase.                                               include identification of study areas
                                                                                                                                                                    DC
                                                      Without additional transportation                     appropriate for each resource,
                                                    improvements and capacity within the                    documentation of the affected                           Additional information, including
                                                    Baltimore-Washington area, economic                     environment, and identification of                    updated meeting schedule, is located on
                                                    development and growth opportunities                    measures to avoid and/or mitigate                     the Project Web site (http://
                                                    will be restricted. As congestion                       significant adverse impacts.                          www.BaltimoreWashington
                                                    increases on the NEC and on the                           FRA and MDOT will evaluate the                      SCMaglevProject.com).
                                                    region’s highways, the demand for                       impacts of the Proposed Action using
                                                                                                            data and field analyses. The analysis of              Jamie Rennert,
                                                    continued economic development will
                                                                                                            resources will be consistent with NEPA,               Director, Office of Program Delivery.
                                                    be impacted, including, for example,
                                                    tourism.                                                CEQ regulations and FRA’s                             [FR Doc. 2016–28285 Filed 11–23–16; 8:45 am]
                                                      To address these issues, in 2012 FRA                  Environmental Procedures.                             BILLING CODE 4910–06–P
                                                    launched the NEC FUTURE program to                      Scoping, Public Involvement, and
                                                    consider the role of rail passenger                     Agency Coordination
                                                    service in the context of current and                                                                         DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                    future transportation demands and to                       This Notice initiates the scoping
                                                                                                            process under NEPA. FRA and MDOT                      Federal Railroad Administration
                                                    evaluate the appropriate level of
                                                    capacity improvements to make across                    invite comments from the public and                   [Docket Number FRA–2016–0002–N–27]
                                                    the NEC. Through NEC FUTURE, FRA                        encourage broad public participation
                                                    will determine a long-term vision and                   throughout the NEPA process. In                       Proposed Agency Information
                                                    investment program for the NEC                          particular, FRA and MDOT invite                       Collection Activities; Comment
                                                    documented in a Tier 1 EIS and Service                  comments from the public, Federal,                    Request
                                                    Development Plan. FRA published a                       state, and local agencies, and all
                                                                                                            interested parties on the scope of the                AGENCY: Federal Railroad
                                                    Tier 1 Draft EIS in November 2015;                                                                            Administration (FRA), U.S. Department
                                                    however, the Draft EIS evaluated steel-                 EIS including: The purpose and need for
                                                                                                            the Project; alternatives to study; the               of Transportation (DOT).
                                                    wheel technologies as a way to serve the
                                                    passenger rail needs of the region. It left             selection of alternatives; environmental              ACTION: Notice and request for
                                                    open the possibility and did not                        effects to consider and evaluate;                     comments.
                                                    preclude the study of and investment in                 methodologies to use for evaluating
                                                                                                                                                                  SUMMARY:   Under the Paperwork
                                                    advanced guideway and other new                         effects; the approach for public and
                                                                                                                                                                  Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice
                                                    technologies, such as SCMAGLEV, to                      agency involvement; and mitigation
                                                                                                                                                                  announces that the renewals and
                                                    meet the transportation needs of the                    measures associated with the potential
                                                                                                                                                                  reinstatements of the information
                                                    Northeast, including the Baltimore-                     future construction, operation, and
                                                                                                                                                                  collection requests (ICRs) abstracted
                                                    Washington area. Additional                             maintenance of the Proposed Action.
                                                                                                                                                                  below are being forwarded to the Office
                                                    information on the NEC FUTURE                           This will ensure all relevant issues,
                                                                                                                                                                  of Management and Budget (OMB) for
                                                    Program is available at: http://                        constraints, and reasonable alternatives
                                                                                                                                                                  review and comment. The ICRs describe
                                                    www.necfuture.com/.                                     are addressed early in the development
                                                                                                                                                                  the information collections and their
                                                                                                            of the EIS. FRA and MDOT will contact
                                                    Proposed Alternatives To Consider                                                                             expected burden. On September 23,
                                                                                                            directly the appropriate Federal, state,
                                                      The EIS evaluating the SCMAGLEV                                                                             2016, FRA published a notice providing
                                                                                                            and local agencies as well as private
                                                    proposal will consider a range of                                                                             a 60-day period for public comment on
                                                                                                            organizations with a known interest in
                                                    reasonable alternatives that FRA and                                                                          the ICRs.
                                                                                                            the Proposed Action. FRA and MDOT
                                                    MDOT will develop based on the                          will request federal agencies with                    DATES: Comments must be submitted on
                                                    purpose and need for the Proposed                       jurisdiction by law or special expertise              or before December 27, 2016.
                                                    Action, information obtained through                    with respect to potential environmental               FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
                                                    the scoping process, and previous                       issues to act as a cooperating agency in              Robert Brogan, Information Collection
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                                                    studies, including the 2003 Draft EIS                   accordance with 40 CFR 1501.16.                       Clearance Officer, Office of Railroad
                                                    and 2007 Final EIS. The 2003 Draft EIS                     At various milestones during the                   Safety, Safety Regulatory Analysis
                                                    identified three concepts that FRA and                  development of the EIS, FRA and                       Division, RRS–21, Federal Railroad
                                                    MDOT have included in the initial                       MDOT will provide additional                          Administration, 1200 New Jersey
                                                    range of alternatives to be considered in               opportunities for public involvement,                 Avenue SE., Mail Stop 25, Washington,
                                                    the EIS. FRA and MDOT will evaluate                     such as public meetings and hearings,                 DC 20590, (202) 493–6292, or Ms.
                                                    and screen those earlier concepts as                    open houses, and requests for comment                 Kimberly Toone, Information Collection
                                                    well as additional options for                          on the Draft EIS.                                     Clearance Officer, Office of


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                                                    Administration, Office of Information                      The Alleged Violation Reporting Form               in service and take necessary remedial
                                                    Technology, RAD–20, Federal Railroad                    collects the name, telephone number                   action when defects are identified. Part
                                                    Administration, 1200 New Jersey                         and email address of the person                       215 defects are items that have caused
                                                    Avenue SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington,                   submitting the alleged violations; the                accidents or incidents by freight cars
                                                    DC 20590, (202) 493–6132. These                         preferred method to contact the person;               being inadvertently left in service when
                                                    telephone numbers are not toll-free.                    the railroad or company name that                     not properly tagged. A railroad freight
                                                    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PRA,                     committed the alleged violation, the                  car which has any component described
                                                    44 U.S.C. 3501–3520, and its                            date and time the alleged violation                   as defective in part 215 may be moved
                                                    implementing regulations, 5 CFR part                    occurred; the location the alleged                    to another location for repair only after
                                                    1320, require Federal agencies to issue                 violation occurred; and details about the             the railroad has complied the process in
                                                                                                            alleged violation. All information is                 § 215.9 to ensure the movement is done
                                                    two notices seeking public comment on
                                                                                                            voluntary. FRA collects the information               safely. Section 215.9 requires railroads
                                                    information collection activities before
                                                                                                            via a form on the FRA public Web site.                to attach a ‘‘bad order’’ or ‘‘home shop
                                                    OMB may approve paperwork packages.
                                                                                                            FRA may share the information                         for repair’’ card/tag (tag) describing each
                                                    44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.5,
                                                                                                            collected with FRA employees, State                   defect to each side of the freight car. It
                                                    1320.8(d)(1), and 1320.12. On
                                                                                                            DOT partners, and law enforcement                     is imperative that a defective freight car
                                                    September 23, 2016, FRA published a
                                                                                                            agencies.                                             be tagged so it may be readily identified
                                                    60-day notice in the Federal Register
                                                                                                               Type of Request: Extension with                    as defective and moved to another
                                                    soliciting comment on ICRs for which it
                                                                                                            change of a currently approved                        location for repair purposes only. At the
                                                    is now seeking OMB approval. 81 FR
                                                                                                            information collection.                               repair location, the tag serves as a record
                                                    65698–656701. FRA received no                                                                                 that the notification requirements under
                                                                                                               Affected Public: General Public.
                                                    comments in response to that notice.                       Form(s): FRA F 6180.151.                           § 215.9(a)(3) have been provided to
                                                       Before OMB decides whether to                           Total Annual Estimated Burden: 80                  ensure proper handling of freight cars.
                                                    approve these proposed collections of                   hours.                                                Railroads must retain each tag for 90
                                                    information, it must provide 30 days for                   Total Annual Estimated Responses:                  days to verify proper repairs were made
                                                    public comment. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b), 5                    480.                                                  at the designated location. When
                                                    CFR 1320.12(d). Federal law requires                       Status: Regular Review.                            inspecting a freight car, FRA and State
                                                    OMB to approve or disapprove                               Title: Remotely Controlled Switch                  inspectors also review tags to determine
                                                    paperwork packages between 30 and 60                    Operations.                                           whether defective cars are being
                                                    days after the 30-day notice is                            OMB Control Number: 2130–0516.                     properly moved according to § 215.9.
                                                    published. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b)–(c); 5 CFR                    Abstract: The regulations at 49 CFR                   Type of Request: Extension without
                                                    1320.12(d); see also 60 FR 44978, 44983,                218.30 and 218.77 ensure remotely                     change of a currently approved
                                                    August 29, 1995. OMB believes the 30-                   controlled switches are properly lined                information collection.
                                                    day notice informs the regulated                        to protect workers who are vulnerable to                 Affected Public: Businesses
                                                    community to file relevant comments                     being struck by moving cars as they                   (Railroads).
                                                    and affords the agency adequate time to                 inspect or service rolling equipment on                  Form(s): N/A.
                                                    digest public comments before it                        a particular track or, alternatively,                    Total Annual Estimated Burden:
                                                    renders a decision. 60 FR 44983, Aug.                   occupy camp cars. FRA believes that                   15,750 hours.
                                                    29, 1995. Therefore, respondents should                 creating required notifications promotes                 Total Annual Estimated Responses:
                                                    submit their respective comments to                     safety by minimizing mental lapses of                 270,000.
                                                    OMB within 30 days of publication to                    workers who are simultaneously                           Status: Regular Review.
                                                    best ensure having their full effect. 5                 handling several tasks. Sections 49 CFR                  Title: Stenciling Freight Cars.
                                                    CFR 1320.12(c); see also 60 FR 44983,                   218.30 and 218.77 require the operator                   OMB Control Number: 2130–0520.
                                                    Aug. 29, 1995.                                          of remotely controlled switches to                       Abstract: The requirements for
                                                       The summary below describes the                      maintain a record of each notification                stenciling freight cars that are placed in
                                                    ICRs and their expected burdens.                        requesting Blue Signal Protection for 15              service are under 49 CFR 215.301.
                                                                                                            days. Operators of remotely controlled                Section 215.301 requires railroads and
                                                       Title: Alleged Violation Reporting                                                                         private car owners to stencil or
                                                    Form.                                                   switches use the information as a record
                                                                                                            documenting Blue Signal Protection of                 otherwise display identification marks
                                                       OMB Control Number: 2130–0590.                                                                             on freight cars. The identification marks
                                                                                                            workers or camp cars. This record also
                                                       Abstract: The Alleged Violation                      serves as a valuable resource for railroad            are used by both FRA and the railroads.
                                                    Reporting Form is a response to section                 supervisors and FRA inspectors                        FRA uses the identification marks to
                                                    307(b) of the Rail Safety Improvement                   monitoring regulatory compliance.                     determine the railroads affected, the
                                                    Act of 2008, signed into law by                            Type of Request: Extension with                    number and type of cars involved, the
                                                    President George W. Bush on October                     change of a currently approved                        commodities being carried, and the
                                                    16, 2008, which requires FRA to                         information collection.                               territorial and speed limits within
                                                    ‘‘provide a mechanism for the public to                    Affected Public: Businesses                        which the cars will be operated. FRA
                                                    submit written reports of potential                     (Railroads).                                          reviews this information to determine if
                                                    violations of Federal railroad safety and                  Form(s): N/A.                                      the freight car is safe to operate, if the
                                                    hazardous materials transportation laws,                   Total Annual Estimated Burden:                     operation qualifies for dedicated
                                                    regulations, and orders to the Federal                                                                        service, and is excluded from part 215.
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                                                                                                            30,420 hours.
                                                    Railroad Administration.’’ The Alleged                     Total Annual Estimated Responses:                  Railroads use the required information
                                                    Violation Reporting Form allows the                     1,825,150.                                            to provide identification and control so
                                                    general public to submit alleged                           Status: Regular Review.                            that dedicated cars remain in the
                                                    violations directly to FRA. The form                       Title: Bad Order and Home Shop for                 prescribed service. In addition, it
                                                    allows FRA to collect information                       Repair Card/Tag.                                      indicates to FRA that the car is in
                                                    necessary to investigate the alleged                       OMB Control Number: 2130–0519.                     special service and certain exceptions
                                                    violation and to follow up with the                        Abstract: Under 49 CFR part 215, each              have been provided for, with respect to
                                                    submitting party.                                       railroad must inspect freight cars placed             part 215.


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                                                       Request: Reinstatement without                       maintenance-of-way employees on                       quality, utility, and clarity of the
                                                    change of a previously approved                         railroad bridges, including for ‘‘bridge              information to be collected; and (3)
                                                    collection that expired.                                safety equipment’’ such as nets,                      ways to minimize the burden of the
                                                       Affected Public: Businesses                          walkways, handrails, and safety lines,                collections of information on
                                                    (Railroads).                                            along with requirements for using                     respondents, including the use of
                                                       Form(s): N/A.                                        vessels when work is performed on                     automated collection techniques or
                                                       Total Annual Estimated Burden:                       bridges located over bodies of water.                 other forms of information technology.
                                                    18,750 hours.                                           FRA added 49 CFR part 214 to establish                  A comment to OMB is best assured of
                                                       Total Annual Estimated Responses:                    minimum workplace safety standards                    having its full effect if OMB receives it
                                                    25,000.                                                 for railroad employees performing work                within 30 days of publication of this
                                                       Status: Regular Review.                              on railroad bridges. Specifically, 49 CFR             notice in the Federal Register.
                                                       Title: Grade Crossing Safety.                        214.105(c) establishes standards and                    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520.
                                                       OMB Control Number: 2130–0534.                       practices for safety net systems. Safety
                                                       Abstract: FRA believes that highway-                 nets and net installations must be drop-              Patrick Warren,
                                                    rail grade crossing (grade crossing)                    tested at the job site after initial                  Acting Executive Director.
                                                    accidents resulting from warning system                 installation and before being used as a               [FR Doc. 2016–28394 Filed 11–23–16; 8:45 am]
                                                    failures can be reduced. Accordingly,                   fall-protection system, after major                   BILLING CODE 4910–06–P
                                                    FRA’s regulations require railroads to                  repairs, and at 6-month intervals if left
                                                    take specific responses in the event of                 at one site. If a drop-test is not feasible
                                                    an activation failure (when a grade                     and is not performed, then the railroad               DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                    crossing warning system fails to indicate               or railroad contractor, or designated
                                                    the arrival of a train at least 20 seconds              competent person, must certify the net                National Highway Traffic Safety
                                                    prior to the train’s arrival at the crossing            and its installation comply with the                  Administration
                                                    or to indicate the presence of a train                  provisions of this section by preparing
                                                                                                            a certification record prior to the use of            [Docket No. NHTSA–2016–0108; Notice 1]
                                                    occupying the crossing). Specifically,
                                                    railroads must report to FRA every                      the net. The certification must identify              Reflex & Allen USA, Incorporated,
                                                    impact between on-track railroad                        the net, the date it was determined the               Receipt of Petition for Decision of
                                                    equipment and an automobile, bus,                       net was in compliance with this section,              Inconsequential Noncompliance
                                                    truck, motorcycle, bicycle, farm vehicle,               and the signature of the person making
                                                    or pedestrian at a highway-rail grade                   this determination. Such person’s                     AGENCY:  National Highway Traffic
                                                    crossing involving a crossing warning                   signature must certify the net and its                Safety Administration (NHTSA),
                                                    system activation failure. Notification                 installation comply with this section.                Department of Transportation (DOT).
                                                    must be provided to the National                        The most recent certification for each                ACTION: Receipt of petition.
                                                    Response Center within 24 hours of                      net installation must be available at the
                                                    occurrence at the stipulated toll-free                  jobsite where the subject net is located.             SUMMARY:   Reflex & Allen USA,
                                                    telephone number. Additionally,                         FRA and State inspectors use the                      Incorporated (RAUS), has determined
                                                    railroads must report to FRA within 15                  information to enforce Federal                        that certain Reflex & Allen air brake
                                                    days each activation failure of a                       regulations. The information maintained               tubing products do not fully comply
                                                    highway-rail grade warning system.                      at the job site promotes safe bridge                  with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
                                                    Form FRA F 6180.83, ‘‘Highway-Rail                      worker practices.                                     Standard (FMVSS) No. 106, Brake
                                                    Grade Crossing Warning System                              Type of Request: Extension without                 Hoses. RAUS filed a defect report dated
                                                    Report,’’ must be used for this purpose                 change of a currently approved                        September 1, 2016, and amended it on
                                                    and completed using the instructions                    information collection.                               September 13, 2016. RAUS also
                                                    printed on the form. With this                             Affected Public: Businesses                        petitioned NHTSA on September 30,
                                                    information, FRA can correlate accident                 (Railroads).                                          2016, for a decision that the subject
                                                                                                               Form(s): N/A.                                      noncompliance is inconsequential as it
                                                    data and equipment malfunctions with                       Total Annual Estimated Burden: 1
                                                    the types of circuits and age of                                                                              relates to motor vehicle safety.
                                                                                                            hour.
                                                    equipment. FRA can then identify the                                                                          DATES: The closing date for comments
                                                                                                               Total Annual Estimated Responses: 6.
                                                    causes of activation malfunctions and                      Status: Regular Review.                            on the petition is December 27, 2016.
                                                    investigate them to determine whether                      Addressee: Send comments regarding                 ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
                                                    periodic maintenance, inspection, and                   these information collections to the                  invited to submit written data, views,
                                                    testing standards are effective.                        Office of Information and Regulatory                  and arguments on this petition.
                                                       Type of Request: Reinstatement with                  Affairs, Office of Management and                     Comments must refer to the docket and
                                                    change of a previously approved                         Budget, 725 Seventeenth Street NW.,                   notice number cited in the title of this
                                                    collection that expired.                                Washington, DC 20503, Attention: FRA                  notice and submitted by any of the
                                                       Affected Public: Businesses                          Desk Officer. Comments may also be                    following methods:
                                                    (Railroads).                                            sent via email to OMB at the following                  • Mail: Send comments by mail
                                                       Form(s): N/A.                                        address: oira_submissions@                            addressed to U.S. Department of
                                                       Total Annual Estimated Burden:                       omb.eop.gov.                                          Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                                    3,425 hours.                                               Comments are invited on the                        30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
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                                                       Total Annual Estimated Responses:                    following: Whether the proposed                       W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                    15,372.                                                 collections of information are necessary              Washington, DC 20590.
                                                       Status: Regular Review.                              for DOT to properly perform its                         • Hand Delivery: Deliver comments
                                                       Title: Bridge Worker Safety Rules.                   functions, including: (1) Whether the                 by hand to U.S. Department of
                                                       OMB Control Number: 2130–0535.                       information will have practical utility;              Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                                       Abstract: Under 49 U.S.C. 20139, FRA                 the accuracy of DOT’s estimates of the                30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                                    must issue rules, regulations, orders,                  burden of the proposed information                    W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                    and standards for the safety of                         collections; (2) ways to enhance the                  Washington, DC 20590. The Docket


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Document Created: 2016-11-23 23:18:13
Document Modified: 2016-11-23 23:18:13
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 submitted on or before December 27, 2016.
ContactMr. Robert Brogan, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Office of Railroad Safety, Safety Regulatory Analysis Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 493-6292, or Ms. Kimberly Toone, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Office of Administration, Office of Information Technology, RAD-20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 493-6132. These telephone numbers are not toll-free.
FR Citation81 FR 85321 

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