82 FR 25043 - 30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval: Waybill Sample

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 103 (May 31, 2017)

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FR Document		2017-11233

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 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 Waybill Sample. See 49 CFR 1244. The Board previously published a notice about this collection in the Federal Register, 82 FR 14786 (Mar. 22, 2017). That notice allowed for a 60-day public review and comment period. No comments were received.

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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD


30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval: Waybill 
Sample

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 (PRA), 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 Waybill Sample. See 49 CFR 1244. 
The Board previously published a notice about this collection in the 
Federal Register, 82 FR 14786 (Mar. 22, 2017). That notice allowed for 
a 60-day public review and comment period. No comments were received.

DATES: Comments on this information collection should be submitted by 
June 30, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be identified as ``Paperwork 
Reduction Act Comments, Surface Transportation Board: Waybill Sample.'' 
These comments should be directed to the Office of Management and 
Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Chad 
Lallemand, Surface Transportation Board Desk Officer, by email at 
[email protected], by fax at (202) 395-6974; or by mail to 
Room 10235, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503. Please also 
direct comments to Chris Oehrle, PRA Officer, Surface Transportation 
Board, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001, or to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information regarding this 
collection, contact Pedro Ramirez at (202) 245-0333 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: Waybill Sample.
    OMB Control Number: 2140-0015.
    STB Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Extension with change (based on staff's estimates, 
the

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number of respondents changed from 51 to 53 and the hourly burdens for 
responses changed marginally).
    Respondents: Any railroad that is subject to the Interstate 
Commerce Act and that terminated at least 4,500 revenue carloads on its 
lines in any of the three preceding years or that terminated at least 
5% of the revenue carloads terminating in any state in any of the three 
preceding years. Railroads that are required to report Waybill Samples 
may do so either quarterly or monthly, and may either sample their own 
waybills or have an STB contractor conduct their sampling. As a result, 
there are four categories of Respondents discussed below: (1) Five 
railroads that conduct their own sampling, and report monthly, 
quarterly, and annually; (2) two railroads that conduct their own 
sampling, and report quarterly and annually; (3) two railroads that 
have the contractor sample their waybills, and report monthly, 
quarterly, and annually; and (4) 44 railroads that have the contractor 
sample their waybills, and report quarterly and annually.
    Number of Respondents: 53.
    Estimated Time per Response: Forty-two and a half hours for each of 
the five railroads that conduct their own sampling, and report monthly, 
quarterly, and annually (assuming 2.5 hours to conduct the sampling per 
sample submitted). Twelve and a half hours for each of the two 
railroads that conduct their own sampling and report quarterly and 
annually (assuming 2.5 hours to conduct the sampling per sample 
submitted). Twenty-one and one quarter hours for each of the two 
railroads that have the contractor sample their waybills, and report 
monthly, quarterly, and annually (assuming 1.25 hours per sample 
submitted). Six and a quarter hours for each of the 44 railroads that 
have the contractor sample their waybills, and report quarterly and 
annually (assuming 1.25 hours per sample submitted).
    Frequency: Seven (7) respondents report monthly; 46 report 
quarterly.
    Total Burden Hours (annually including all respondents): 555 hours. 
This estimate is made up of the annual burden hours for the (a) five 
railroads that conduct their own sampling, and report monthly, 
quarterly, and annually (85 responses x 2.5 hours = 212.50 hours); (b) 
two railroads that conduct their own sampling, and report quarterly and 
annually (10 responses x 2.5 hours = 25 hours); (c) two railroads that 
have the contractor sample their waybills, and report monthly, 
quarterly, and annually (34 responses x 1.25 hours = 42.50 hours); and 
(d) 44 railroads that have the contractor sample their waybills, and 
report quarterly and annually (220 responses x 1.25 hours = 275.00 
hours).
    Total ``Non-hour Burden'' Cost: No ``non-hour cost'' burdens 
associated with this collection have been identified.
    Needs and Uses: The Surface Transportation Board is, by statute, 
responsible for the economic regulation of common carrier rail 
transportation in the United States. The information in the Waybill 
Sample is used by the Board, other Federal and state agencies, and 
industry stakeholders to monitor traffic flows and rate trends in the 
industry, and to develop testimony in Board proceedings. The Board has 
authority to collect this information 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. Section 3507(b) of the PRA requires, 
concurrent with an agency's submitting a collection to OMB for 
approval, a 30-day notice and comment period through publication in the 
Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information.

    Dated: May 25, 2017.
Marline Simeon,
Clearance Clerk.
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Department of State, L/PD, SA–5, Suite DEPARTMENT OF STATE required by the Paperwork Reduction
5H03, Washington, DC 20522–0505. Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface
[Public Notice: 10010] Transportation Board (STB or Board)
Alyson Grunder,
gives notice that it is requesting from
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Bureau Notice of Determinations; Culturally
the Office of Management and Budget
of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Significant Objects Imported for
Department of State.
(OMB) an extension of approval for the
Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘History,
collection of the Waybill Sample. See 49
[FR Doc. 2017–11124 Filed 5–30–17; 8:45 am] Heritage and Hope’’ Exhibition
CFR 1244. The Board previously
BILLING CODE 4710–05–P
Notice is hereby given of the published a notice about this collection
following determinations: Pursuant to in the Federal Register, 82 FR 14786
DEPARTMENT OF STATE the authority vested in me by the Act of (Mar. 22, 2017). That notice allowed for
October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. a 60-day public review and comment
2459), E.O. 12047 of March 27, 1978, the period. No comments were received.
[Public Notice: 10011] Foreign Affairs Reform and DATES: Comments on this information
Notice of Determinations; Culturally Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. collection should be submitted by June
Significant Objects Imported for 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et 30, 2017.
Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Helena seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of ADDRESSES: Written comments should
Almeida: Work is never finished’’ October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority be identified as ‘‘Paperwork Reduction
Exhibition No. 236–3 of August 28, 2000 (and, as Act Comments, Surface Transportation
appropriate, Delegation of Authority No. Board: Waybill Sample.’’ These
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the 257–1 of December 11, 2015), I hereby comments should be directed to the
following determinations: Pursuant to determine that certain objects to be Office of Management and Budget,
the authority vested in me by the Act of included in the exhibition ‘‘History, Office of Information and Regulatory
October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. Heritage and Hope,’’ imported from Affairs, Attention: Chad Lallemand,
2459), E.O. 12047 of March 27, 1978, the abroad for temporary display within the Surface Transportation Board Desk
Foreign Affairs Reform and United States, are of cultural Officer, by email at oira_submission@
Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. significance. The objects are imported omb.eop.gov, by fax at (202) 395–6974;
2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et pursuant to a loan agreement with the or by mail to Room 10235, 725 17th
seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of foreign owner or custodian. I also Street NW., Washington, DC 20503.
October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority determine that the exhibition or display Please also direct comments to Chris
No. 236–3 of August 28, 2000 (and, as of the exhibit objects at The Florida Oehrle, PRA Officer, Surface
appropriate, Delegation of Authority No. Holocaust Museum, St. Petersburg, Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW.,
257–1 of December 11, 2015), I hereby Florida, from on or about July 1, 2017, Washington, DC 20423–0001, or to pra@
determine that certain objects to be until on or about June 15, 2020, and at stb.gov.
included in the exhibition ‘‘Helena possible additional exhibitions or FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
Almeida: Work is never finished,’’ venues yet to be determined, is in the further information regarding this
imported from abroad for temporary national interest. I have ordered that collection, contact Pedro Ramirez at
exhibition within the United States, are Public Notice of these Determinations (202) 245–0333 or at pedro.ramirez@
of cultural significance. The objects are be published in the Federal Register. stb.gov. [Assistance for the hearing
imported pursuant to loan agreements For further information, including a impaired is available through the
with the foreign owners or custodians. list of the imported objects, contact the Federal Information Relay Service
I also determine that the exhibition or Office of Public Diplomacy and Public (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339.]
display of the exhibit objects at The Art Affairs in the Office of the Legal
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For each
Institute of Chicago, in Chicago, Illinois, Adviser, U.S. Department of State
collection, comments are requested
from on or about June 29, 2017, until on (telephone: 202–632–6471; email:
concerning: (1) The accuracy of the
or about September 4, 2017, and at section2459@state.gov). The mailing
Board’s burden estimates; (2) ways to
possible additional exhibitions or address is U.S. Department of State, L/
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
venues yet to be determined, is in the PD, SA–5, Suite 5H03, Washington, DC
of the information collected; (3) ways to
national interest. I have ordered that 20522–0505.
minimize the burden of the collection of
Public Notice of these Determinations Alyson Grunder, information on the respondents,
be published in the Federal Register. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Bureau including the use of automated
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For of Educational and Cultural Affairs, collection techniques or other forms of
further information, including a list of Department of State. information technology, when
the imported objects, contact the Office [FR Doc. 2017–11126 Filed 5–30–17; 8:45 am] appropriate; and (4) whether the
of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs BILLING CODE 4710–05–P collection of information is necessary
in the Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. for the proper performance of the
Department of State (telephone: 202– functions of the Board, including
632–6471; email: section2459@ SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD whether the collection has practical
state.gov). The mailing address is U.S. utility. Submitted comments will be
Department of State, L/PD, SA–5, Suite 30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek summarized and included in the
5H03, Washington, DC 20522–0505. Extension of Approval: Waybill Sample Board’s request for OMB approval.
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Alyson Grunder, AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board. Description of Collection
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Bureau ACTION: Notice and request for Title: Waybill Sample.
of Educational and Cultural Affairs, comments. OMB Control Number: 2140–0015.
Department of State. STB Form Number: None.
[FR Doc. 2017–11123 Filed 5–30–17; 8:45 am] SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort Type of Review: Extension with
BILLING CODE 4710–05–P to reduce paperwork burdens, and as change (based on staff’s estimates, the

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number of respondents changed from 51 waybills, and report quarterly and a 60-day period for public comment on
to 53 and the hourly burdens for annually (220 responses × 1.25 hours = the ICRs.
responses changed marginally). 275.00 hours). DATES: Comments must be submitted on
Respondents: Any railroad that is Total ‘‘Non-hour Burden’’ Cost: No or before June 30, 2017.
subject to the Interstate Commerce Act ‘‘non-hour cost’’ burdens associated FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
and that terminated at least 4,500 with this collection have been Robert Brogan, Information Collection
revenue carloads on its lines in any of identified. Clearance Officer, Office of Railroad
the three preceding years or that Needs and Uses: The Surface Safety, Regulatory Analysis Division,
terminated at least 5% of the revenue Transportation Board is, by statute, RRS–21, Federal Railroad
carloads terminating in any state in any responsible for the economic regulation Administration, 1200 New Jersey
of the three preceding years. Railroads of common carrier rail transportation in Avenue SE., Mail Stop 25, Washington,
that are required to report Waybill the United States. The information in DC 20590 (Telephone: (202) 493–6292);
Samples may do so either quarterly or the Waybill Sample is used by the or Ms. Kim Toone, Information
monthly, and may either sample their Board, other Federal and state agencies, Collection Clearance Officer, Office of
own waybills or have an STB contractor and industry stakeholders to monitor Administration, Office of Information
conduct their sampling. As a result, traffic flows and rate trends in the Technology, RAD–20, Federal Railroad
there are four categories of Respondents industry, and to develop testimony in Administration, 1200 New Jersey
discussed below: (1) Five railroads that Board proceedings. The Board has Avenue SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington,
conduct their own sampling, and report authority to collect this information DC 20590 (Telephone: (202) 493–6132).
monthly, quarterly, and annually; (2) under 49 U.S.C. 11144 and 11145. (These telephone numbers are not toll
two railroads that conduct their own Under the PRA, a federal agency that free.)
sampling, and report quarterly and conducts or sponsors a collection of
annually; (3) two railroads that have the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PRA,
information must display a currently
contractor sample their waybills, and valid OMB control number. A collection 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520, and its
report monthly, quarterly, and annually; of information, which is defined in 44 implementing regulations, 5 CFR part
and (4) 44 railroads that have the U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c), 1320, require Federal agencies to issue
contractor sample their waybills, and includes agency requirements that two notices seeking public comment on
report quarterly and annually. persons submit reports, keep records, or information collection activities before
Number of Respondents: 53. provide information to the agency, third OMB may approve paperwork packages.
Estimated Time per Response: Forty- 44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.5,
parties, or the public. Section 3507(b) of
two and a half hours for each of the five 1320.8(d)(1), and 1320.12. On March 14,
the PRA requires, concurrent with an
railroads that conduct their own 2017, FRA published a 60-day notice in
agency’s submitting a collection to OMB
sampling, and report monthly, the Federal Register soliciting comment
for approval, a 30-day notice and
quarterly, and annually (assuming 2.5 on the ICRs for which it is now seeking
comment period through publication in
hours to conduct the sampling per OMB approval. See 82 FR 13714. FRA
sample submitted). Twelve and a half the Federal Register concerning each
proposed collection of information. received no comments in response to
hours for each of the two railroads that the March 14, 2017 notice.
conduct their own sampling and report Dated: May 25, 2017. Before OMB decides whether to
quarterly and annually (assuming 2.5 Marline Simeon, approve these proposed collections of
hours to conduct the sampling per Clearance Clerk. information, it must provide 30 days for
sample submitted). Twenty-one and one [FR Doc. 2017–11233 Filed 5–30–17; 8:45 am] public comment. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b); 5
quarter hours for each of the two BILLING CODE 4915–01–P CFR 1320.12(d). Federal law requires
railroads that have the contractor OMB to approve or disapprove
sample their waybills, and report paperwork packages between 30 and 60
monthly, quarterly, and annually days after the 30-day notice is
(assuming 1.25 hours per sample DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION published. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b)–(c); 5 CFR
submitted). Six and a quarter hours for 1320.12(d); see also 60 FR 44978, 44983,
each of the 44 railroads that have the Federal Railroad Administration
Aug. 29, 1995. OMB believes the 30-day
contractor sample their waybills, and notice informs the regulated community
[Docket No. FRA–2017–0002–N–19]
report quarterly and annually (assuming to file relevant comments and affords
1.25 hours per sample submitted). Proposed Agency Information the agency adequate time to digest
Frequency: Seven (7) respondents Collection Activities; Comment public comments before it renders a
report monthly; 46 report quarterly. Request decision. 60 FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995.
Total Burden Hours (annually Therefore, respondents should submit
including all respondents): 555 hours. AGENCY: Federal Railroad their respective comments to OMB
This estimate is made up of the annual Administration (FRA), Department of within 30 days of publication to best
burden hours for the (a) five railroads Transportation (DOT). ensure having their full effect. 5 CFR
that conduct their own sampling, and ACTION: Notice and comment request. 1320.12(c); see also 60 FR 44983, Aug.
report monthly, quarterly, and annually 29, 1995.
(85 responses × 2.5 hours = 212.50 SUMMARY: Under the Paperwork The summaries below describe the
hours); (b) two railroads that conduct Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice ICRs and their expected burden. FRA is
their own sampling, and report announces that FRA is forwarding the submitting the renewal requests for
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quarterly and annually (10 responses × Information Collection Requests (ICRs) clearance by OMB as the PRA requires.
2.5 hours = 25 hours); (c) two railroads abstracted below to the Office of Title: Passenger Train Emergency
that have the contractor sample their Management and Budget (OMB) for Preparedness.
waybills, and report monthly, quarterly, review and renewed approval. The ICRs OMB Control Number: 2130–0545.
and annually (34 responses × 1.25 hours describe the information collections and Abstract: Under 49 CFR part 239,
= 42.50 hours); and (d) 44 railroads that their expected burden. On March 14, Passenger Train Emergency
have the contractor sample their 2017, FRA published a notice providing Preparedness, FRA requires railroads to

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Collection		Federal Register
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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 June 30, 2017.
Contact		For further information regarding this collection, contact Pedro Ramirez at (202) 245-0333 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 25043