Terms of the previous clearance remain in effect. OMB files this comment in accordance with
5 CFR 1320.11(c). This OMB action is not an approval to conduct or sponsor an information
collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This action has no effect on any current
approvals. If OMB has assigned this ICR a new OMB Control Number, the OMB Control
Number will not appear in the active inventory. For future submissions of this information
collection, reference the OMB Control Number provided. In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the
information collection is not approved at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the
agency should provide to OMB a summary of all comments received on the proposed
information collection and identify any changes made in response to these comments.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2015
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2015
8,677,683
0
8,677,683
991,451
0
991,451
8,348
0
8,348
The information is used by locomotive engineers and train crews to verify that the terminal air brake test has been performed in a satisfactory manner. FRA is proposing to amend existing regulations to include additional securement requirements for unattended equipment, primarily for trains transporting poisonous by inhalation hazardous materials or large volumes of Division 2.1 (flammable gases), Class 3 (flammable or combustible liquids, including crude oil and ethanol), and Class 1.1 or 1.2 (explosives) hazardous materials. For these trains, FRA also is proposing additional communication requirements relating to job briefings and securement verification. Finally, FRA is proposing to require all locomotives left unattended outside of a yard to be equipped with an operative exterior locking mechanism. Attendance on trains would be required on equipment not capable of being secured in accordance with the proposed and existing requirements.
US Code:
49 USC 20103
Name of Law: Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970
The burden for this collection of information has increased by a total of 146,824 hours from the last approved submission. The increase is due to both adjustments and program changes, which are detailed in the tables provided in the answer to question 15 of the attached Supporting Justifictiaon (pp. 103-107). Adjustments detailed in the table decreased the number of burden hours by 49,986 hours, and increased the number of responses by 47,284. Program changes detailed in the table increased the number of burden hours by 196,810 hours, and increased the number of responses by 23,430,684.
The current inventory shows a burden total of 991,451 hours, while the present submission exhibits a burden total of 1,138,275 hours. Hence, there is a total burden increase of 146,824 hours for this information collection request.
The cost to respondents has increased by $52,181.90. The change in cost is due to a program change and adjusted estimates. Specifically, the program change relates to the proposed rule's requirement under § 232.105(h) that locomotives left unattended outside a yard be equipped with an operative exterior locking mechanism. This increased the cost to respondents by an estimated $50,000. Adjusted estimates increased the cost to respondents by $2,181.90 (from the previous $8,348 to $10,529.90; relating to the cost of tags/stickers).
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
49 CFR 1.89.doc
Inspection Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-Passenger Trains and Equipment (Power Brakes and Drawbars)