Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-Passenger Trains and Equipment
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
12/11/2020
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2022
5,345,581
30,525,348
333,682
1,080,245
60,530
60,530
FRA is revising its regulations governing brake inspections, tests, and equipment. The 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 extending the time that freight rail equipment can be âoff-airâ before requiring a new brake inspection. In addition, FRA is making various modifications to the existing brake-related regulations to improve clarity and remove outdated or unnecessary provisions.
The information collected is used by locomotive engineers and train crews to verify that the terminal air brake test has been performed in an adequate manner. This collection of information is mandatory, and affects Class I, Class II, Class III, passenger and commuter railroads in the United States. Information collected is done on a quarterly, annual, and occasional basis. The collection of information involves both reporting and recordkeeping requirements. FRA uses the information collected under Part 232 to monitor and enforce railroad compliance with the rule's requirements. In particular, FRA examines required records to ensure railroads perform Class I train brake tests or single car brake tests as required and hat they are done satisfactorily. FRA reviews operating rules and practices to ensure that they require briefings of securement for any activity that will impact or require securement of any unattended equipment in the course of work being performed. FRA reviews required records to ensure that a qualified railroad employee inspects all equipment that an emergency responder has been on, under, or between for proper securement before the rail equipment or train is left unattended.
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 333,682 hours and 5,345,581 responses. Overall, the burden for this submission has decreased by 746,563 hours and by 25,179,767 responses. The change in burden is due to program changes (a decrease) and adjustments (a decrease).
FRA provided a thorough review of this package and determined many of the PRA estimates were overestimated and some estimates were not PRA requirements. For instance, the amount of time for recordkeeping has been reduced because the industry is using automated recordkeeping systems which is less burdensome. Additionally, there is no change in the costs to respondents.
The specific information on any burden that has changed is reported under question 15 of the supporting justification.
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 Final rule_Supporting Justification.docx
49 U.S.C. 20101.doc
Brake System Safety Standards