82 FR 13041 - 60-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval: Information Collection Activities (Report of Fuel Cost, Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue)

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 44 (March 8, 2017)

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FR Document		2017-04556

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice that it is requesting from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) an extension of approval for the collection of the Report of Fuel Cost, Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue.

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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD


60-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval: 
Information Collection Activities (Report of Fuel Cost, Consumption, 
and Surcharge Revenue)

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, 
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Surface 
Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice that it is requesting 
from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) an extension of approval 
for the collection of the Report of Fuel Cost, Consumption, and 
Surcharge Revenue.

DATES: Comments on this information collection should be submitted by 
May 8, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Chris Oehrle, PRA Officer, Surface 
Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001, or 
to [email protected]. When submitting comments, please refer to ``Paperwork 
Reduction Act Comments, Report of Fuel Cost, Consumption, and Surcharge 
Revenue.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information regarding this 
collection, contact Michael Higgins, Deputy Director, Office of Public 
Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and Compliance at (202) 245-0284 or 
at [email protected]. Assistance for the hearing impaired is 
available through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-
800-877-8339.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For each collection, comments are requested 
concerning: (1) The accuracy of the Board's burden estimates; (2) ways 
to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
collected; (3) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on the respondents, including the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology, when 
appropriate; and (4) whether the collection of information is necessary 
for the proper performance of the functions of the Board, including 
whether the collection has practical utility. Submitted comments will 
be summarized and included in the Board's request for OMB approval.

Description of Collection

    Title: Report of Fuel Cost, Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue.
    OMB Control Number: 2140-0014.
    STB Form Number: None.

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    Type of Review: Extension without change.
    Respondents: Class I railroads (railroads with operating revenues 
exceeding $457,913,998 million).
    Number of Respondents: Seven.
    Estimated Time per Response: One hour.
    Frequency: Quarterly.
    Total Burden Hours (annually including all respondents): 28.
    Total ``Non-hour Burden'' Cost: None identified.
    Needs and Uses: Under 49 U.S.C. 10702, the Board has the authority 
to address the reasonableness of a rail carrier's practices. This 
information collection permits the Board to monitor the current fuel 
surcharge practices of the Class I carriers. Failure to collect this 
information would impede the Board's ability to fulfill its statutory 
responsibilities. The Board has authority to collect information about 
rail costs and revenues under 49 U.S.C. 11144 and 11145.
    Under the PRA, a federal agency that conducts or sponsors a 
collection of information must display a currently valid OMB control 
number. A collection of information, which is defined in 44 U.S.C. 
3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c), includes agency requirements that persons 
submit reports, keep records, or provide information to the agency, 
third parties, or the public. Under 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), federal 
agencies are required to provide, prior to an agency's submitting a 
collection to OMB for approval, a 60-day notice and comment period 
through publication in the Federal Register concerning each proposed 
collection of information, including each proposed extension of an 
existing collection of information.

    Dated: March 3, 2017.
Jeffrey Herzig,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2017-04556 Filed 3-7-17; 8:45 am]
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although one of the bridges was closed The Board takes safety concerns SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
for 30 days, this was for routine seriously; however, SMART/TD’s
maintenance and resulted from concerns here are vague and speculative 60-Day Notice of Intent To Seek
construction delays caused by weather and do not arise from any demonstrated Extension of Approval: Information
conditions. DCR adds that it has shortcomings specific to DCR. DCR has Collection Activities (Report of Fuel
inspected the bridges and has the expressed a commitment to abide by Cost, Consumption, and Surcharge
knowledge and resources to maintain FRA regulations, and its parent, Revenue)
them. Carload, is familiar with FRA’s Surface Transportation Board.
AGENCY:
As to concerns about wages and requirements. As to maintenance, DCR
benefits, DCR asserts that it offers some Notice and request for
ACTION:
states that it has already inspected the
of the best wages and benefits of any comments.
bridges and has explained the one
employer on the Delmarva Peninsula. extended bridge closure cited by SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort
DCR notes that it received more SMART/TD. Furthermore, NSR’s to reduce paperwork burdens, and as
applications for employment than there contract with DCR obligates DCR to required by the Paperwork Reduction
are available positions. It adds that it comply with FRA standards of Act of 1995, the Surface Transportation
requires all its employees to abide by all operation, to maintain the tracks at Board (STB or Board) gives notice that
applicable safety rules and offers standards specified by NSR, and to carry it is requesting from the Office of
suitable working conditions. certain insurance policies covering Management and Budget (OMB) an
Discussion and Conclusions incidents that might occur while extension of approval for the collection
operating the Line. of the Report of Fuel Cost,
Because DCR’s lease and operation SMART/TD’s concern about DCR’s Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue.
exemption has gone into effect, SMART/ having fewer resources than NSR, the DATES: Comments on this information
TD’s request will be treated as a petition Line’s Class I owner, also does not collection should be submitted by May
to reopen and revoke the exemption warrant revocation. Class I carriers 8, 2017.
under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d).3 Under 49 routinely spin-off lines to newly formed ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to
U.S.C. 10502(d), an exemption may be Class III carriers, and SMART/TD has
revoked, in whole or in part, if the Chris Oehrle, PRA Officer, Surface
not demonstrated that DCR will be any Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW.,
Board finds that regulation of the less prepared to assume the
transaction is necessary to carry out the Washington, DC 20423–0001, or to
responsibility to maintain and operate pra@stb.gov. When submitting
RTP of 49 U.S.C. 10101. Under 49 CFR the Line that any other new Class III
1115.3(b), the petition must state in comments, please refer to ‘‘Paperwork
carrier would be. Moreover, as DCR Reduction Act Comments, Report of
detail whether revocation is supported notes, its parent company, Carload, is an
by material error, new evidence, or Fuel Cost, Consumption, and Surcharge
experienced shortline operator. DCR Revenue.’’
substantially changed circumstances. explains that Carload’s railroads ‘‘have
See N.Y. Cent. Lines—Aban. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
strong safety records and there have
Exemption—in Montgomery & further information regarding this
been no FRA or STB reported
Schenectady Ctys., N.Y., AB 565 (Sub- collection, contact Michael Higgins,
allegations that its shortline employees
No. 14X) (STB served Jan. 22, 2004). Deputy Director, Office of Public
have been treated unfairly or required to
The party seeking revocation has the Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and
operate in unsafe conditions;’’ SMART/
burden of showing that regulation is Compliance at (202) 245–0284 or at
TD has offered no evidence to the
necessary to carry out the RTP, 49 CFR Michael.Higgins@stb.gov. Assistance for
contrary. SMART/TD has also failed to
1121.4(f), and petitions to revoke must the hearing impaired is available
show that the labor impact here is
be based on reasonable, specific through the Federal Information Relay
different from, or greater than, the
concerns demonstrating that revocation Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339.
impacts typically associated with the
of the exemption is warranted and more acquisition of a rail line by any new SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For each
detailed scrutiny of the transaction is carrier. collection, comments are requested
necessary. See Consol. Rail Corp.— For the foregoing reasons, SMART/TD concerning: (1) The accuracy of the
Trackage Rights Exemption—Mo. Pac. has not shown that reopening and Board’s burden estimates; (2) ways to
R.R., FD 32662 (STB served June 18, revocation are supported by material enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
1998). error, new evidence, or substantially of the information collected; (3) ways to
Here, SMART/TD fails to establish changed circumstances, or that applying minimize the burden of the collection of
that revocation of the exemption is the Board’s regulation to the transaction information on the respondents,
necessary to carry out the RTP. is necessary to carry out the RTP. including the use of automated
Although SMART/TD has cited the RTP Accordingly, the Board finds no basis to collection techniques or other forms of
goals of operating without detriment to revoke DCR’s exemption or begin a information technology, when
the public health and safety (49 U.S.C. revocation proceeding. appropriate; and (4) whether the
10101(8)) and encouraging fair wages It is ordered: collection of information is necessary
and suitable working conditions (49 1. SMART/TD’s petition to revoke for the proper performance of the
U.S.C. 10101(11)), it has not shown that DCR’s exemption is denied. functions of the Board, including
regulation is necessary to carry out these 2. This decision is effective on its date whether the collection has practical
goals. of service. utility. Submitted comments will be
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Decided: March 1, 2017. summarized and included in the
3 See e.g., BNSF Ry.—Trackage Rights
By the Board, Board Members Begeman,
Board’s request for OMB approval.
Exemption—Union Pac. R.R., FD 35601, slip op. at
3–4 (STB served Sept. 11, 2013); Watco Holdings,
Elliott, and Miller. Description of Collection
Inc.—Acquis. of Control Exemption—Wis. & S. R.R., Raina S. Contee,
FD 35573, slip op. at 1–2 (STB served Mar. 22,
Title: Report of Fuel Cost,
Clearance Clerk. Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue.
2012); Elk River R.R.—Constr. & Operation
Exemption—Clay & Kanawha Ctys., W.Va., FD [FR Doc. 2017–04472 Filed 3–7–17; 8:45 am] OMB Control Number: 2140–0014.
31989, slip op. at 1 n.3 (STB served Apr. 11, 1997). BILLING CODE 4915–01–P STB Form Number: None.

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Type of Review: Extension without individuals from its prohibition in the As stated in the previous notice,
change. Federal Motor Carrier Safety FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of
Respondents: Class I railroads Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons these applicants and determined that
(railroads with operating revenues with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus renewing these exemptions would
exceeding $457,913,998 million). (ITDM) from operating commercial achieve a level of safety equivalent to or
Number of Respondents: Seven. motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate greater than the level that would be
Estimated Time per Response: One commerce. The exemptions enable these achieved by complying with the current
hour. individuals with ITDM to continue to regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3).
Frequency: Quarterly. operate CMVs in interstate commerce. The physical qualification standard
Total Burden Hours (annually for drivers regarding diabetes found in
DATES: Each group of renewed
including all respondents): 28. 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) states that a person
Total ‘‘Non-hour Burden’’ Cost: None exemptions was effective on the dates
stated in the discussions below and will is physically qualified to drive a CMV
identified.
Needs and Uses: Under 49 U.S.C. expire on the dates stated in the if that person has no established
10702, the Board has the authority to discussions below. medical history or clinical diagnosis of
address the reasonableness of a rail FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. diabetes mellitus currently requiring
carrier’s practices. This information Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical insulin for control.
collection permits the Board to monitor Programs Division, 202–366–4001, III. Discussion of Comments
the current fuel surcharge practices of fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200 FMCSA received no comments in this
the Class I carriers. Failure to collect
New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64– preceding.
this information would impede the
Board’s ability to fulfill its statutory 224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. IV. Conclusion
responsibilities. The Board has Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5:30
Based upon its evaluation of the 47
authority to collect information about p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
renewal exemption applications and
rail costs and revenues under 49 U.S.C. except Federal holidays. If you have
that no comments were received,
11144 and 11145. questions regarding viewing or
FMCSA confirms its’ decision to exempt
Under the PRA, a federal agency that submitting material to the docket,
the following drivers from the rule
conducts or sponsors a collection of contact Docket Services, telephone (202)
prohibiting drivers with ITDM from
information must display a currently 366–9826.
driving CMVs in interstate commerce in
valid OMB control number. A collection SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3):
of information, which is defined in 44 As of April 1, 2016, and in accordance
U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c), I. Electronic Access
with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the
includes agency requirements that You may see all the comments online following 24 individuals have satisfied
persons submit reports, keep records, or through the Federal Document the renewal conditions for obtaining an
provide information to the agency, third Management System (FDMS) at: http:// exemption from the rule prohibiting
parties, or the public. Under 44 U.S.C. www.regulations.gov. drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs
3506(c)(2)(A), federal agencies are Docket: For access to the docket to in interstate commerce (79 FR 6987; 79
required to provide, prior to an agency’s read background documents or FR 18388):
submitting a collection to OMB for comments, go to http://
approval, a 60-day notice and comment www.regulations.gov and/or Room Dana A. Albert (NY)
period through publication in the W12–140 on the ground level of the John R. Benshoff (OH)
Federal Register concerning each West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue George A. Blanda (NY)
proposed collection of information, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. Terrence K. Cannon (IL)
including each proposed extension of an and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, Trisha J. Davis (ME)
existing collection of information. except Federal holidays. Paul D. Ferris (NY)
Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 Larry Gaskill (RI)
Dated: March 3, 2017. Thomas H. Gaskins (NC)
Jeffrey Herzig,
U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
from the public to better inform its Gary A. Grant (WA)
Clearance Clerk. Brian C. Halcomb (IL)
rulemaking process. DOT posts these
[FR Doc. 2017–04556 Filed 3–7–17; 8:45 am]
comments, without edit, including any Gerald Lee (CA)
BILLING CODE 4915–01–P personal information the commenter Timothy R. Lewis (OR)
provides, to http://www.regulations.gov, Gregory J. Littlefield (MN)
as described in the system of records Glen H. Miller (MI)
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can Ryan M. Ottis (ND)
be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/ Steven M. Parsons (WV)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety privacy. William L. Reece (ND)
Administration Jay R. Rude (AZ)
II. Background Denise D. Ruffin (MS)
[Docket No. FMCSA–2011–0382; FMCSA–
2011–0383; FMCSA–2013–0194; FMCSA– On November 25, 2016, FMCSA Ryan E. Stretch (MO)
2014–0012; FMCSA–2014–0013] published a notice announcing its William F. Sullivan, IV (NY)
decision to renew exemptions for 47 John R. Thompson (WI)
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption individuals from the insulin-treated Everette L. Twyman (MO)
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES

Applications; Diabetes diabetes mellitus prohibition in 49 CFR John F. Whitesides (NC)
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety 391.41(b)(3) to operate a CMV in The drivers were included in Docket
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. interstate commerce and requested No. FMCSA–2013–0194. Their
ACTION: Notice of final disposition. comments from the public (81 FR exemptions are effective as of April 1,
85317). The public comment period 2016, and will expire on April 1, 2018.
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its ended on December 27, 2016, and no As of April 6, 2016, and in accordance
decision to renew exemptions of 47 comments were received. with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the

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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice and request for comments.
Dates		Comments on this information collection should be submitted by May 8, 2017.
Contact		For further information regarding this collection, contact Michael Higgins, Deputy Director, Office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and Compliance at (202) 245-0284 or at [email protected] Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1- 800-877-8339.
FR Citation		82 FR 13041