81 FR 8588 - Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 33 (February 19, 2016)
Federal Railroad Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 33 (February 19, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 33 (Friday, February 19, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 8588-8592] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-03441] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA 2016-0002-N-5] Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: FRA hereby gives notice that it is submitting the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Emergency Processing under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. FRA is republishing its February 12, 2016, Notice, see 81 FR 7628, to include two accompanying documents that were not included with that Notice. FRA requests that OMB authorize the collection of information identified below seven days after publication of this Notice for a period of 180 days. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Brogan, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Regulatory Safety Analysis Division, RRS- 21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493-6292) or Ms. Kimberly Toone, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Office of Information Technology, RAD-20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493-6132). (These telephone numbers are not toll-free.) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Public Law 104-13, sec. 2, 109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised at 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, require Federal agencies to provide notice to the public for comment on information collection activities before seeking approval for reinstatement or renewal by OMB. 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), 1320.10(e)(1), 1320.12(a). Specifically, FRA invites interested respondents to comment on the following summary of proposed information collection activities regarding (i) whether the information collection activities are necessary for FRA to properly execute its functions, including whether the activities will have practical utility; (ii) the accuracy of FRA's estimates of the burden of the information collection activities, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used to determine the estimates; (iii) ways for FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information being collected; and (iv) ways for FRA to minimize the burden of information collection activities on the public by automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology (e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses). See 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)(I)-(iv); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1)(I)-(iv). FRA believes that soliciting public comment will promote its efforts to reduce the administrative and paperwork burdens associated with the collection of information mandated by Federal regulations. In summary, FRA reasons that comments received will advance three objectives: (i) Reduce reporting burdens; (ii) ensure that it organizes information collection requirements in a ``user friendly'' format to improve the use of such information; and (iii) accurately assess the resources [[Page 8589]] expended to retrieve and produce information requested. See 44 U.S.C. 3501. Organizations and individuals desiring to submit comments on these information collection requirements should send them directly to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 725 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: FRA Desk Officer. Comments may also be sent via email to the Office of Management and Budget at the following address: [email protected] Below is a brief summary of the currently approved ICR that FRA will submit for clearance by OMB as required under the PRA: Title: Bridge Safety Standards. OMB Control Number: 2130-0586. Abstract: On December 4, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (Pub. L. 114- 94). Section 11405, ``Bridge Inspection Reports,'' provides a means for a State or a political subdivision of a State to obtain a public version of a bridge inspection report generated by a railroad for a bridge located within their respective jurisdiction. While the FAST Act specifies that requests for such reports are to be filed with the Secretary of Transportation, the responsibility for fulfilling these requests is delegated to FRA. See 49 CFR 1.89. FRA is revising its currently approved information collection to account for the additional burden that will be incurred by States and political subdivisions of States requesting a public version of a bridge inspection report generated by a railroad for a bridge located within their respective jurisdiction. FRA has developed a new form titled ``Bridge Inspection Report Public Version Request Form'' (see below) to facilitate such requests by States and their political subdivisions. Additionally, FRA is revising its currently approved information collection to account for the additional burden that will be incurred by railroads to provide the public version of a bridge inspection report upon agency request to FRA. As background, on July 15, 2010, FRA published its Bridge Safety Standards Final Rule. See 75 FR 41281. The final rule on bridge safety standards normalized and established federal requirements for railroad bridges. The final rule established minimum requirements to assure the structural integrity of railroad bridges and to protect the safe operation of trains over those bridges. The final rule required railroads/track owners to implement bridge management programs to prevent the deterioration of railroad bridges and to reduce the risk of human casualties, environmental damage, and disruption to the Nation's transportation system that would result from a catastrophic bridge failure. Bridge management programs were required to include annual inspection of bridges as well as special inspections, which must be conducted if natural or accidental events cause conditions that warrant such inspections. Lastly, the final rule required railroads/track owners to audit bridge management programs and bridge inspections and to keep records mandated under 49 CFR part 237. This final rule culminated FRA's efforts to develop and promulgate bridge safety regulations and fulfilled the Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-432, Division A) mandate. The information collected is used by FRA to ensure that railroads/ track owners meet Federal standards for bridge safety and comply with all the requirements of this regulation. In particular, the collection of information is used by FRA to confirm that railroads/track owners adopt and implement bridge management programs to properly inspect, maintain, modify, and repair all bridges that carry trains over them for which they are responsible. Railroads/track owners must conduct annual inspections of railroad bridges. Further, railroads/track owners must incorporate provisions for internal audit into their bridge management program and must conduct internal audits of bridge inspection reports. The internal audit information is used by railroads/track owners to verify that the inspection provisions of the bridge management program are being followed and to continually evaluate the effectiveness of their bridge management program and bridge inspection activities. FRA uses this information to ensure that railroads/track owners implement a safe and effective bridge management program and bridge inspection regime. As provided under 49 CFR 1320.13, FRA is requesting emergency processing for this new collection of information as specified in the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its implementing regulations. FRA cannot reasonably comply with normal clearance procedures since they would be reasonably likely to disrupt the collection of information. With the recent passage of the FAST Act, FRA expects States and their political subdivisions to immediately request a public version of bridge inspection reports that affect critical infrastructure within their jurisdiction to ensure public safety. Upon receipt of such requests, FRA will require railroads to submit to the agency a public version of the most recent bridge inspection report. Therefore, FRA is requesting OMB approval as soon as possible (i.e., 7 days after publication of this Notice) for this collection of information. Form Number(s): FRA F 6180.167. Affected Public: States/Political Subdivisions of States and Businesses. Respondent Universe: 50 States/State Political Subdivisions and 693 Railroads. Frequency of Submission: On occasion. Reporting Burden: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Respondent Total annual Average time per Total annual burden CFR Section universe responses response hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW FAST ACT REQUIREMENTS --Form FRA F 6180.167......... 50 States/State 75 forms......... 5 minutes........ 6 hours. Political Subdivision. --Railroad Submission to FRA 693 Railroads.... 75 reports....... 60 minutes....... 75 hours. of Bridge Inspection Report-- Public Version. 237.3--Notifications to FRA of 693 Railroads.... 15 notifications. 90 minutes....... 22.5 hours. Assignment of Bridge Responsibility. --Signed Statement by Assignee 693 Railroads.... 15 signed 30 minutes....... 7.5 hours. Concerning Bridge statements. Responsibility. 237.9--Waivers--Petitions..... 693 Railroads.... 6 petitions...... 4 hours.......... 24 hours. 23731/33--Development/Adoption 693 Railroads.... 5 plans.......... 24 hours......... 120 hours. of Bridge Management Program. 237.57--Designation of 693 Railroads.... 1,000 30 minutes....... 400 hours. Qualified Individuals. designations. [[Page 8590]] 237.71--Determination of 693 Railroads.... 2,000 8 hours.......... 16,000 hours. Bridge Load Capacities. determinations. 237.73--Issuance of 693 Railroads.... 2,000 2 hours.......... 4,000 hours. Instructions to Railroad instructions. Personnel by Track Owner. 237.105--Special Bridge 693 Railroads.... 7,500 insp. and 12.50 hours...... 93,750 hours. Inspections and Reports/ reports/records. Records. --Special Underwater 693 Railroads.... 50 insp. and 40 hours......... 2,000 hours Inspections. Reports/rcds.. 237.107 and 237.109-- 693 Railroads.... 15,450 insp. & 4 hours.......... 61,800 hours. Nationwide Annual Bridge reports. Inspections--Reports. --Records..................... 693 Railroads.... 15,450 records... 1 hour........... 15,450 hours. --Report of Deficient 693 Railroads.... 50 reports....... 30 minutes....... 25 hours. Condition on a Bridge. 237.111--Review of Bridge 693 Railroads.... 2,000 insp. rpt. 30 minutes....... 1,000 hours. Inspection Reports by RR reviews. Bridge Engineers. --Prescription of Bridge Insp. 693 Railroads.... 200 insp. proc. 30 minutes....... 100 hours. Procedure Modifications After modifications. Review. 237.131--Design of Bridge 693 Railroads.... 1,250 designs.... 16 hours......... 20,000 hrs. Modifications or Bridge Repairs. --Bridge Modification Repair 693 Railroads.... 1,250 br. mod. 1.50 hours....... 1,875 hours. Reviews/Supervisory Efforts. repair reviews. --Common Standard Designed by 693 Railroads.... 50 standards..... 24 hours......... 1,200 hours. Railroad Bridge Engineer. 237.153--Audits of Inspections 693 Railroads.... 725 insp. audits. 80 hours/24 hours/ 5,534 hours. 6 hours. 237.155--Documents and 693 Railroads.... 5 systems........ 80 hours......... 400 hours. Records--Establishment of RR Monitoring and Info. Technology Security Systems for Electronic Recordkeeping. --Employees Trained in System. 693 Railroads.... 100 employees.... 8 hours.......... 800 hours. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Estimated Responses for New FAST Act Requirements: 150. Total Estimated Responses for Entire Information Collection: 49,271. Total Estimated Total Annual Burden for New FAST Act Requirements: 81 hours. Total Estimated Total Annual Burden Entire Information Collection: 224,689 hours. Type of Request: Emergency Clearance to the revision of a currently approved information collection. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR 1320.5(b), 1320.8(b)(3)(vi), FRA informs all interested parties that it may not conduct or sponsor, and a respondent is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520. Issued in Washington, DC, on February 12, 2016. Corey Hill, Acting Executive Director. [[Page 8591]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN19FE16.000 FAST Act Bridge Inspection Report Requests The Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (Pub. L. 114-94) (Dec. 4, 2015), Section 11405, ``Bridge Inspection Reports,'' provides a means for a State or a political subdivision of a State to obtain a public version of a bridge inspection report generated by a railroad for a bridge located within their respective jurisdiction. While the FAST Act specifies that requests for such reports are to be filed with the Secretary of Transportation, the responsibility for fulfilling these requests is delegated to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). See 49 CFR 1.89. The text of Section 11405 of the FAST Act is provided in attachment 1. Frequently Asked Questions Q. Who can make a request for a bridge inspection report under Section 11405 of the FAST Act? A. Section 11405 of the FAST Act permits a State or a political subdivision of a State to file a request for a public version of a bridge inspection report for a bridge located in that State or political subdivision's jurisdiction. Thus, any duly elected or appointed official of a State or political subdivision of a State, acting in his or her official capacity, may file a request. This includes officials of a State, city, county, town, municipality or other political subdivision of a State. Q. What information do I need to provide in my request? A. Go to FRA's Web site (www.fra.dot.gov) and click on the Bridge Inspection Report link and fill out the ``Bridge Inspection Report Public Version Request Form'' (FRA F 6180.167) in its entirety (a link to the form is provided at the end of these questions). Please provide the following information:Your name and title; Official address; Email address; Telephone number; Identification of the individual bridge(s) for which you are requesting a public version of a bridge inspection report(s). Bridge identification information could include a street name, a nearby intersecting street, a waterway or a recognizable land feature where appropriate; Name of the railroad that owns and/or operates over the requested bridge(s) (if known); and An indication that the request is being made in your official capacity as a representative of a State or a political subdivision of a State. The bridge(s) for which the inspection report(s) is sought must be within the jurisdiction of the political subdivision of the State you represent. [[Page 8592]] Q. How do I file my request? A. You can file a request by going to FRA's Web site (www.fra.dot.gov) and clicking on the Bridge Inspection Report link. There you will find the ``Bridge Inspection Report Public Version Request Form'' (FRA F 6180.167). Please complete this pdf fillable form by providing all of the information listed in the question above and click on the ``submit'' box when completed. This will automatically create an email that will send the completed form directly to FRA. A link to the form has also been provided at the end of these questions below. If you are unable to submit the form to FRA directly, please fill out the ``Bridge Inspection Report Public Version Request Form'' (FRA F 6180.167) and attached it in an email to [email protected]. Requests will only be accepted through this email address with the proper form completely filled out and attached. Q. How will FRA handle a request? A. FRA will evaluate the request and, if found to be compliant with law, FRA will promptly request that the railroad responsible for the bridge provide a public version of the most recent inspection report(s) to FRA. Once FRA has received the report(s), FRA will review the report(s) to ensure that at least the minimum information required by law has been provided. Once determined to be satisfactory, the report(s) will be sent to the requester electronically by reply to the request unless the requester provides an alternate email address to send the report to. Q. What information must a railroad include in the public version of the bridge inspection report provided to FRA? A. The FAST Act requires the following information to be included in a public version of a bridge inspection report: 1. The date of the last inspection; 2. Length of bridge; 3. Location of bridge; 4. Type of bridge (superstructure); 5. Type of structure (substructure); 6. Features crossed by the bridge; 7. Railroad contact information; and 8. A general statement on the condition of the bridge. Q. How much time does a railroad have to provide the public version of a bridge inspection report to FRA? A. FRA interprets the statute to require a railroad to provide a requested report containing at least the minimum specified information within a reasonable amount of time. FRA believes that a reasonable time for a railroad to provide a requested report is within 30 days of receipt of FRA's request. Q. How long will it take FRA to produce a public version of a bridge inspection report to a requester? A. FRA will handle these requests as expeditiously as possible and generally expects to respond to most requests by providing the requester with a public version of a bridge inspection report within 45 days of receipt of the request. (Link to Form will be located here) Attachment 1 to Frequently Asked Questions FAST Act--SECTION 11405--BRIDGE INSPECTION REPORTS Section 417(d) of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (49 U.S.C. 20103 note) is amended--(1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``(1) IN GENERAL.--The Secretary''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) AVAILABILITY OF BRIDGE CONDITION.-- ``(A) IN GENERAL.--A State or political subdivision of a State may file a request with the Secretary for a public version of a bridge inspection report generated under subsection (b)(5) for a bridge located in such State or political subdivision's jurisdiction. ``(B) PUBLIC VERSION OF REPORT.--If the Secretary determines that the request is reasonable, the Secretary shall require a railroad to submit a public version of the most recent bridge inspection report, such as a summary form, for a bridge subject to a request under subparagraph (A). The public version of a bridge inspection report shall include the date of last inspection, length of bridge, location of bridge, type of bridge, type of structure, feature crossed by bridge, and railroad contact information, along with a general statement on the condition of the bridge. ``(C) PROVISION OF REPORT.--The Secretary shall provide to a State or political subdivision of a State a public version of a bridge inspection report submitted under subparagraph (B). ``(D) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.--The Secretary, upon the reasonable request of State or political subdivision of a State, shall provide technical assistance to such State or political subdivision of a State to facilitate the understanding of a bridge inspection report.'' [FR Doc. 2016-03441 Filed 2-18-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-06-P
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stop at a signalized intersection to travel Section 401, Section 319); Land and Water below seven days after publication of
through the area. The proposed Conservation Fund (LWCF) [16 U.S.C. 4601– this Notice for a period of 180 days.
improvements to MoPac consist of two 4604]; Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) [42
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
U.S.C. 300(f)–300(j)(6)]; Rivers and Harbors
12-foot lanes with one auxiliary lane in Robert Brogan, Information Collection
Act of 1899 [33 U.S.C. 401–406]; Wild and
each direction, and 10-foot outside Scenic Rivers Act [16 U.S.C. 1271–1287]; Clearance Officer, Regulatory Safety
shoulders and 4-foot inside shoulders in Emergency Wetlands Resources Act [16 Analysis Division, RRS–21, Federal
each direction. The construction limits U.S.C. 3921, 3931]; TEA–21 Wetlands Railroad Administration, 1200 New
extend from approximately 2,500 feet Mitigation [23 U.S.C. 103(b)(6)(m), Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 25,
north of Slaughter Lane to 133(b)(11)]; Flood Disaster Protection Act [42 Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202)
approximately 3,700 feet south of La U.S.C. 4001–4128]. 493–6292) or Ms. Kimberly Toone,
Crosse Avenue, which results in a total 8. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990, Protection Information Collection Clearance
project length of 2.07 miles. The of Wetlands; E.O. 11988, Floodplain Officer, Office of Information
Management; E.O. 12898, Federal Actions to
construction limits allow the Technology, RAD–20, Federal Railroad
Address Environmental Justice in Minority
intersection improvements to tie back Populations and Low Income Populations; Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave.
into the existing MoPac facility north of E.O. 11593, Protection and Enhancement of SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC
Slaughter Lane and south of La Crosse Cultural Resources; E.O. 13007, Indian 20590 (telephone: (202) 493–6132).
Avenue. The proposed improvements Sacred Sites; E.O. 13287, Preserve America; (These telephone numbers are not toll-
will be constructed within existing E.O. 13175, Consultation and Coordination free.)
right-of-way. with Indian Tribal Governments; E.O. 11514, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
The actions by TxDOT and the Protection and Enhancement of
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
Federal agencies, and the laws under Environmental Quality; E.O. 13112, Invasive
Species; E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental (PRA), Public Law 104–13, sec. 2, 109
which such actions were taken, are Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised at
Review of Federal Programs.
described in the Final Environmental 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), and its
Assessment (Final EA) for the project, The environmental review, implementing regulations, 5 CFR part
approved on December 22, 2015, in the consultation, and other actions required 1320, require Federal agencies to
Finding of No Significant Impact by applicable Federal environmental provide notice to the public for
(FONSI) issued on December 22, 2015, laws for this project are being, or have comment on information collection
and in other documents in the TxDOT been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to activities before seeking approval for
administrative record. The Final EA, 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of reinstatement or renewal by OMB. 44
FONSI, and other documents in the Understanding dated December 16, U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1),
administrative record file are available 2014, and executed by FHWA and 1320.10(e)(1), 1320.12(a). Specifically,
by contacting TxDOT at the address TxDOT. FRA invites interested respondents to
provided above. The Final EA and Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). comment on the following summary of
FONSI can be viewed on the project proposed information collection
Issued on: February 8, 2016.
Web site at www.mopacsouth.com/ activities regarding (i) whether the
intersections/overview.php. Michael T. Leary,
information collection activities are
This notice applies to all TxDOT Director, Planning and Program Development,
Federal Highway Administration.
necessary for FRA to properly execute
decisions and Federal agency decisions its functions, including whether the
as of the issuance date of this notice and [FR Doc. 2016–03033 Filed 2–18–16; 8:45 am]
activities will have practical utility; (ii)
all laws under which such actions were BILLING CODE 4910–22–P
the accuracy of FRA’s estimates of the
taken, including but not limited to: burden of the information collection
1. General: National Environmental Policy
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION activities, including the validity of the
Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321–4351]; Federal- methodology and assumptions used to
Aid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109]. determine the estimates; (iii) ways for
2. Air: Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401– Federal Railroad Administration
FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and
7671(q)]. [Docket No. FRA 2016–0002–N–5]
3. Land: Section 4(f) of the Department of
clarity of the information being
Transportation Act of 1966 [49 U.S.C. 303]; collected; and (iv) ways for FRA to
Proposed Agency Information
Landscaping and Scenic Enhancement minimize the burden of information
Collection Activities; Comment
(Wildflowers), 23 U.S.C. 319. collection activities on the public by
Request
4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 automated, electronic, mechanical, or
U.S.C. 1531–1544 and Section 1536]; Fish AGENCY: Federal Railroad other technological collection
and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. Administration (FRA), Department of techniques or other forms of information
661–667(d)]; Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 Transportation. technology (e.g., permitting electronic
U.S.C. 703–712]. submission of responses). See 44 U.S.C.
5. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section ACTION: Notice and request for
106 of the National Historic Preservation Act comments. 3506(c)(2)(A)(I)–(iv); 5 CFR
of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et seq.]; 1320.8(d)(1)(I)–(iv). FRA believes that
Archeological Resources Protection Act of SUMMARY: FRA hereby gives notice that soliciting public comment will promote
1977 [16 U.S.C. 470(aa)–11]; Archeological it is submitting the following its efforts to reduce the administrative
and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 469– information collection request (ICR) to and paperwork burdens associated with
469(c)]; Native American Grave Protection the Office of Management and Budget the collection of information mandated
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) [25 U.S.C. (OMB) for Emergency Processing under by Federal regulations. In summary,
3001–3013]. the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. FRA reasons that comments received
6. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of will advance three objectives: (i) Reduce
FRA is republishing its February 12,
1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)–2000(d)(1)];
American Indian Religious Freedom Act [42 2016, Notice, see 81 FR 7628, to include reporting burdens; (ii) ensure that it
U.S.C. 1996]; Farmland Protection Policy Act two accompanying documents that were organizes information collection
(FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 4201–4209]. not included with that Notice. FRA requirements in a ‘‘user friendly’’ format
7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean requests that OMB authorize the to improve the use of such information;
Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251–1377 (Section 404, collection of information identified and (iii) accurately assess the resources
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Q. How do I file my request? Attachment 1 to Frequently Asked marking requirements of the 49 CFR
A. You can file a request by going to FRA’s Questions part 541, Federal Motor Vehicle Theft
Web site (www.fra.dot.gov) and clicking on
FAST Act—SECTION 11405—BRIDGE
Prevention Standard (Theft Prevention
the Bridge Inspection Report link. There you Standard).
INSPECTION REPORTS
will find the ‘‘Bridge Inspection Report
Public Version Request Form’’ (FRA F Section 417(d) of the Rail Safety DATES: The exemption granted by this
6180.167). Please complete this pdf fillable Improvement Act of 2008 (49 U.S.C. 20103 notice is effective beginning with the
form by providing all of the information note) is amended—(1) by striking ‘‘The 2017 model year (MY).
listed in the question above and click on the Secretary’’ and inserting the following: ‘‘(1) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
‘‘submit’’ box when completed. This will IN GENERAL.—The Secretary’’; and (2) by Carlita Ballard, International Policy,
automatically create an email that will send adding at the end the following: ‘‘(2)
AVAILABILITY OF BRIDGE CONDITION.—
Fuel Economy and Consumer Programs,
the completed form directly to FRA. A link NHTSA, W43–439, 1200 New Jersey
to the form has also been provided at the end ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—A State or political
of these questions below. subdivision of a State may file a request with Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Ms.
If you are unable to submit the form to FRA the Secretary for a public version of a bridge Ballard’s phone number is (202) 366–
directly, please fill out the ‘‘Bridge Inspection inspection report generated under subsection 5222. Her fax number is (202) 493–2990.
Report Public Version Request Form’’ (FRA F (b)(5) for a bridge located in such State or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In a
6180.167) and attached it in an email to political subdivision’s jurisdiction. petition dated December 1, 2015, Toyota
FRABridgeInspectionReportRequest@dot.gov. ‘‘(B) PUBLIC VERSION OF REPORT.—If requested an exemption from the parts-
Requests will only be accepted through this the Secretary determines that the request is
reasonable, the Secretary shall require a
marking requirements of the Theft
email address with the proper form Prevention Standard for the Lexus RX
completely filled out and attached. railroad to submit a public version of the
most recent bridge inspection report, such as vehicle line beginning with MY 2017.
Q. How will FRA handle a request? a summary form, for a bridge subject to a The petition requested an exemption
A. FRA will evaluate the request and, if request under subparagraph (A). The public from parts-marking pursuant to 49 CFR
found to be compliant with law, FRA will version of a bridge inspection report shall part 543, Exemption from Vehicle Theft
promptly request that the railroad include the date of last inspection, length of Prevention Standard, based on the
responsible for the bridge provide a public bridge, location of bridge, type of bridge, type installation of an antitheft device as
version of the most recent inspection of structure, feature crossed by bridge, and standard equipment for the entire
report(s) to FRA. Once FRA has received the railroad contact information, along with a
general statement on the condition of the
vehicle line.
report(s), FRA will review the report(s) to Under 49 CFR part 543.5(a), a
ensure that at least the minimum information bridge.
‘‘(C) PROVISION OF REPORT.—The manufacturer may petition NHTSA to
required by law has been provided. Once
Secretary shall provide to a State or political grant an exemption for one vehicle line
determined to be satisfactory, the report(s)
will be sent to the requester electronically by subdivision of a State a public version of a per model year. In its petition, Toyota
reply to the request unless the requester bridge inspection report submitted under provided a detailed description and
provides an alternate email address to send subparagraph (B). diagram of the identity, design, and
the report to. ‘‘(D) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—The location of the components of the
Secretary, upon the reasonable request of antitheft device for the Lexus RX
Q. What information must a railroad include State or political subdivision of a State, shall
in the public version of the bridge inspection vehicle line. Toyota stated that its MY
provide technical assistance to such State or
report provided to FRA? 2017 Lexus RX vehicle line and RX
political subdivision of a State to facilitate
the understanding of a bridge inspection hybrid vehicle model (HV) will be
A. The FAST Act requires the following
information to be included in a public report.’’ installed with a ‘‘smart entry and start’’
version of a bridge inspection report: [FR Doc. 2016–03441 Filed 2–18–16; 8:45 am] system and an engine immobilizer
1. The date of the last inspection; BILLING CODE 4910–06–P device as standard equipment. Toyota
2. Length of bridge; further explained that the ‘‘smart entry
3. Location of bridge; and start’’ system on its Lexus RX
4. Type of bridge (superstructure); DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION vehicle line will have slightly different
5. Type of structure (substructure); components than those on its RX HV
6. Features crossed by the bridge; National Highway Traffic Safety model. Key components of the ‘‘smart
7. Railroad contact information; and Administration entry and start’’ system on the Lexus RX
8. A general statement on the condition of
the bridge. vehicle line will include an engine
Petition for Exemption From the immobilizer, a certification electronic
Q. How much time does a railroad have to Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention control unit (ECU), engine switch,
provide the public version of a bridge Standard; Toyota steering lock ECU, security indicator,
inspection report to FRA?
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic door control receiver, electrical key, an
A. FRA interprets the statute to require a electronic control module (ECM) and an
Safety Administration, Department of
railroad to provide a requested report ID code box. The key components
containing at least the minimum specified Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Grant of petition for exemption. installed on its RX HV model will also
information within a reasonable amount of
time. FRA believes that a reasonable time for include a power switch and a power
a railroad to provide a requested report is SUMMARY: This document grants in full source HV–ECU. Toyota stated that it
within 30 days of receipt of FRA’s request. the Toyota Motor North America, Inc.’s, will also install an audible and visual
(Toyota) petition for an exemption of alarm system on its Lexus RX vehicle
Q. How long will it take FRA to produce a
the Lexus RX vehicle line in accordance line as standard equipment and that
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public version of a bridge inspection report
to a requester? with 49 CFR part 543, Exemption from there will be position switches installed
Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard. This on the vehicle to protect the hood and
A. FRA will handle these requests as
petition is granted because the agency doors from unauthorized tampering/
expeditiously as possible and generally
expects to respond to most requests by has determined that the antitheft device opening. Toyota further explained
providing the requester with a public version to be placed on the line as standard locking of the doors can be
of a bridge inspection report within 45 days equipment is likely to be as effective in accomplished through use of a
of receipt of the request. reducing and deterring motor vehicle conventional key, wireless switch
(Link to Form will be located here) theft as compliance with the parts- incorporated within the keyfob or its
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice and request for comments. | |
| Contact | Mr. Robert Brogan, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Regulatory Safety Analysis Division, RRS- 21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493-6292) or Ms. Kimberly Toone, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Office of Information Technology, RAD-20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493-6132). (These telephone numbers are not toll-free.) | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 8588 |
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