Inspection Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-Passenger Trains and Equipment (Power Brakes and Drawbars); Securement of Unattended Equipment
Inspection Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-Passenger Trains and Equipment (Power Brakes and Drawbars); Securement of Unattended Equipment
Terms of the previous clearance remain in effect. Terms of the previous clearance remain in
effect. 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. When and if the agency submits the ICR associated with the final
rule, the agency is reminded to follow the procedures in 5 CFR 1320 regarding collections
associated with rules
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2022
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2022
30,525,348
0
30,525,348
1,080,245
0
1,080,245
60,530
0
60,530
FRA is proposing to revise its regulations governing brake inspections, tests, and equipment. The proposed changes include the incorporation of relief from various provisions provided in long-standing waivers related to single car air brake tests, end-of train devices, helper service, and brake maintenance. FRA is also proposing to extend the time that freight rail equipment can be âoff-airâ before requiring a new brake inspection. In addition, FRA is proposing various modifications to the existing brake related regulations for clarity and to remove outdated or unnecessary provisions. The proposed revisions would benefit railroads and the public by reducing unnecessary costs, creating consistency between U.S. and Canadian regulations, and incorporating the use of newer technologies demonstrated to maintain or increase safety. The proposed rule would reduce the overall regulatory burden on railroads. FRA will use the information collected under Part 232 to monitor and enforce railroad compliance with the rule's requirements. This information collection is mandatory, submitted as needed, and there is a requirement for recordkeeping.
US Code:
49 USC 20103
Name of Law: Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970
This information collection request is a revision to the last approved submission. FRA is requesting a total burden of 578,268 hours and 5,608,433 responses. Overall, the burden for this submission has decreased by 501,977 hours and by 24,916,915 responses. The change in burden is due to program changes (an increase) and adjustments (a decrease).
FRA provided a thorough review of this package and determined many of our initial figures were based on rough estimates. Additionally, we realized some of the estimates were double counted and others were outdated. Moreover, other estimates were not Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) requirements, thus leading to the increased figures, which were decreased accordingly in this submission. Thus, our latest review has refined our estimates to be more accurate.
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.
2130-0008_Brakes I NPRM_Supporting Justification.docx
49 U.S.C. 20101.doc
Securement of Unattended Equipment