
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 26 (Monday, February 9, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7072-7074]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-02528]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket No. FRA-2015-0007-N-1]


Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its 
implementing regulations, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) 
hereby announces that it is seeking renewal of the following currently 
approved information collection activities. Before submitting the 
information collection requests (ICRs) below for clearance by the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), FRA is soliciting public comment 
on specific aspects of the activities identified below.

DATES: Comments must be received no later than April 10, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on any or all of the following 
proposed activities by mail to either: Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of 
Safety, Planning and Evaluation Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad 
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 17, Washington, DC 
20590, or Ms. Kimberly Toone, Office of Information Technology, RAD-20, 
Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 
35, Washington, DC 20590. Commenters requesting FRA to acknowledge 
receipt of their respective comments must include a self-addressed 
stamped postcard stating, ``Comments on OMB control number ____ .'' 
Alternatively, comments may be transmitted via facsimile to (202) 493-
6216 or (202) 493-6497, or via email to Mr. Brogan at 
Robert.Brogan@dot.gov, or to Ms. Toone at Kim.Toone@dot.gov. Please 
refer to the assigned OMB control number in any correspondence 
submitted. FRA will summarize comments received in response to this 
notice in a subsequent notice and include them in its information 
collection submission to OMB for approval.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of Planning 
and Evaluation Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 
New Jersey Ave. SE., Mail Stop 17, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: 
(202) 493-6292) or Ms. Kimberly Toone, Office of Information 
Technology, RAD-20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey 
Ave. SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493-
6132). (These telephone numbers are not toll-free.)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 
Public Law 104-13, sec. 2, 109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised at 
44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR part 
1320, require Federal agencies to provide 60-days notice to the public 
for comment on information collection activities before seeking 
approval for reinstatement or renewal by OMB. 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A); 
5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), 1320.10(e)(1), 1320.12(a). Specifically, FRA 
invites interested respondents to comment on the following summary of 
proposed information collection activities regarding (i) whether the 
information collection activities are necessary for FRA to properly 
execute its functions, including whether the activities will have 
practical utility; (ii) the accuracy of FRA's estimates of the burden 
of the information collection activities, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used to determine the estimates; (iii) ways 
for FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
being collected; and (iv) ways for FRA to minimize the burden of 
information collection activities on the public by automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology (e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses). See 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)(i)-(iv); 5 CFR 
1320.8(d)(1)(i)-(iv). FRA believes that soliciting public comment will 
promote its efforts to reduce the administrative and paperwork burdens 
associated with the collection of information mandated by Federal 
regulations. In summary, FRA reasons that comments received will 
advance three objectives: (i) Reduce reporting burdens; (ii) ensure 
that it organizes information collection requirements in a ``user 
friendly'' format to improve the use of such information; and (iii) 
accurately assess the resources expended to retrieve and produce 
information requested. See 44 U.S.C. 3501.
    Below is a brief summary of currently approved information 
collection activities that FRA will submit for clearance by OMB as 
required under the PRA:
    Title: Inspection and Maintenance of Steam Locomotives (Formerly 
Steam Locomotive Inspection).
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0505.
    Abstract: The Locomotive Boiler Inspection Act (LBIA) of 1911 
required

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each railroad subject to the Act to file copies of its rules and 
instructions for the inspection of locomotives. The original LBIA was 
expanded to cover the entire steam locomotive and tender and all its 
parts and appurtenances. This Act then requires carriers to make 
inspections and to repair defects to ensure the safe operation of steam 
locomotives. The collection of information is used by tourist or 
historic railroads and by locomotive owners/operators to provide a 
record for each day a steam locomotive is placed in service, as well as 
a record that the required steam locomotive inspections are completed. 
The collection of information is also used by FRA Federal inspectors to 
verify that necessary safety inspections and tests have been completed 
and to ensure that steam locomotives are indeed ``safe and suitable'' 
for service and are properly operated and maintained.
    Number(s): FRA-1, FRA-2, FRA-3, FRA-4, FRA-5, FRA-19.
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Respondent Universe: 82 Steam Locomotive Owners/Operators.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion; annually.
    Reporting Burden:

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           CFR section                 Respondent universe         Total annual responses       Average time per response     Total annual burden hours
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230.6--Waivers..................  82 owners...................  2 waiver letters............  1 hour......................  2 hours.
230.12--Conditions for movement-- 82 owners/operators.........  10 tags.....................  6 minutes...................  1 hour.
 Non-Complying Locomotives.
230.14--31 Service Day            82 owners/operators.........  120 reports.................  860 minutes.................  1,720 hours
 Inspection--Notifications.       82 owners/operators.........  120 notifications...........  5 minutes...................  10 hours.
230.15--92 Service Day            82 owners/operators.........  120 reports.................  980 minutes.................  1,960 hours.
 Inspection--Form 1.
230.16--Annual Inspection--Form   82 owners/operators.........  120 reports.................  24.5 hours..................  2,940 hours
 3--Notifications.                82 owners/operators.........  120 notifications...........  5 minutes...................  10 hours.
230.17--1,472 Service Day         82 owners/operators.........  12 forms....................  500.5 hours.................  6,006 hours.
 Inspection--Form 4.
230.6--Waivers..................  82 owners...................  2 waiver letters............  1 hour......................  2 hours.
230.12--Conditions for movement-- 82 owners/operators.........  10 tags.....................  6 minutes...................  1 hour.
 Non-complying Locomotives.
230.20--Alteration Reports--      82 owners/operators.........  5 reports...................  3 hours.....................  15 hours.
 Boilers--Form 19.
230.21--Steam Locomotive Number   82 owners/operators.........  1 document..................  2 minutes...................  .033 hour.
 Change.
230.33--Welded Repairs/           82 owners/operators.........  5 letters...................  2 hours.....................  10 hours
 Alterations--Written Request to  82 owners/operators.........  3 letters...................  2 hours.....................  6 hours.
 FRA for Approval--Unstayed
 Surfaces.
230.34--Riveted Repairs/          82 owners/operators.........  2 requests..................  2 hours.....................  4 hours.
 Alterations.
230.49--Setting of Safety Relief  82 owners/operators.........  10 tags.....................  60 minutes..................  10 hours.
 Valves.
230.96--Main, Side, and Valve     82 owners/operators.........  1 letter....................  8 hours.....................  .8 hours.
 Motion Rods.
RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS.....
230.13--Daily Inspection          82 owners/operators.........  3,650 reports...............  60 minutes..................  3,650 hours.
 Reports--Form 2.
230.17--1,472 Service Day         82 owners/operators.........  12 reports..................  15 minutes..................  3 hours.
 Inspection--Form 3.
230.18--Service Day Report: Form  82 owners/operators.........  150 reports.................  15 minutes..................  38 hours.
 5.
230.19--Posting of Copy--Form 1   82 owners/operators.........  300 forms...................  5 minutes...................  25 hours.
 & 3.
230.41--Flexible Stay Bolts with  82 owners/operators.........  20 entries..................  120 hours...................  2,400 hours.
 Caps.
230.46--Badge Plates............  82 owners/operators.........  3 reports...................  2 hours.....................  6 hours.
230.47--Boiler Number...........  82 owners/operators.........  1 stamping..................  60 minutes..................  1 hour.
230.75--Stenciling Dates of       82 owners/operators.........  50 tests....................  30 minutes..................  25 hours.
 Tests and Cleaning.
230.98--Driving, Trailing, and    82 owners/operators.........  1 stamp.....................  15 minutes..................  .25 hours.
 Engine Truck Axles--Journal
 Diameter Stamped.
230.116--Oil Tanks..............  82 owners/operators.........  30 stencils.................  30 minutes..................  15 hours.
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    Total Estimated Responses: 4,868.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden: 18,866 hours.
    Status: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.
    Title: Control of Alcohol and Drug Use in Railroad Operations.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0526.
    Abstract: The information collection requirements contained in pre-
employment and ``for cause'' testing regulations are intended to ensure 
a sense of fairness and accuracy for railroads and their employees. The 
principal information--evidence of unauthorized alcohol or drug use--is 
used to prevent accidents by screening personnel who perform safety-
sensitive service. FRA uses the information to measure the level of 
compliance with regulations governing the use of alcohol or controlled 
substances. Elimination of this problem is necessary to prevent 
accidents, injuries, and fatalities of the nature already experienced 
and further reduce the risk of a truly catastrophic accident.
    Form Number(s): FRA F 6180.73, 6180.74, 6180.94A, 61880.94B.
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Respondent Universe: 4 Railroads.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
    Reporting Burden:

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           CFR section                 Respondent universe         Total annual responses       Average time per response     Total annual burden hours
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219.7--Waivers..................  100,000 workers.............  2 letters...................  2 hours.....................  4 hours
219.9(b)(2)--Responsibility for   450 railroads...............  2 requests..................  1 hour......................  2 hours
 compliance.
219.9(c)--Responsibility for      450 railroads...............  10 docs/contracts...........  2 hours.....................  20 hours
 compliance.
219.11(d)--General conditions     450 railroads...............  30 forms....................  2 minutes...................  1 hour
 for chemical tests.
219.11(g) Training--Alcohol and   5 railroads.................  5 programs..................  3 hours.....................  15 hours
 Drug--Programs: New Railroads--  50 railroads................  50 training classes.........  3 hours.....................  150 hours
 Training.
219.23(d)--Notice to Employee     5 railroads.................  5 notices...................  1 hour......................  5 hours
 Organizations.
219.104/219.107--Removal from     450 railroads...............  500 form letters............  2 minutes...................  17 hours
 Covered Svc.--Hearing            450 railroads...............  50 requests.................  2 minutes...................  2 hours
 Procedures.

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219.201(c) Good Faith             450 railroads...............  2 reports...................  30 minutes..................  1 hour
 Determination.
219.203/207/209--Notifications    450 railroads...............  104 phone calls.............  10 minutes..................  17 hours
 by Phone to FRA.
219.205--Sample Collection and    450 railroads...............  400 forms...................  15 minutes..................  100 hours
 Handling--Form covering          450 railroads...............  100 forms...................  10 minutes..................  17 hours
 accidents/incidents.
219.209(a)--Reports of Tests and  450 railroads...............  80 phone reports............  2 minutes...................  3 hours
 Refusals.
219.209(c)--Records--Tests Not    450 railroads...............  40 records..................  30 minutes..................  20 hours
 Promptly Conducted.
219.211(b) & (c)--Analysis and    450 railroads...............  8 reports...................  15 minutes..................  2 hours
 follow-up--MRO.
219.401/403/405--Voluntary        5 railroads.................  5 report policies...........  20 hours....................  100 hours
 referral and Co-worker report
 policies.
219.405(c)(1)--Report by Co-      450 railroads...............  450 reports.................  5 minutes...................  38 hours
 worker.
219.403/405--SAP Counselor        450 railroads...............  700 reports.................  30 minutes..................  350 hours
 Evaluation.
219.601(a)--RR Random Drug        5 railroads.................  5 programs..................  1 hour......................  5 hours
 Testing Programs--Amendments/    450 railroads...............  20 revision.................  1 hour......................  20 hours
 Revisions.
219.601(b)(1)--Random Selection   450 railroads...............  5,400 documents.............  4 hours.....................  21,600 hrs.
 Procedures--Drug.
219.601(b)(4); 219.601(d)--       5 railroads.................  100 notices.................  30 seconds..................  1 hour
 Notices to Employees--New        5 railroads.................  5 notices...................  10 hours....................  50 hours
 Railroads--Employee Notices--    450 railroads...............  25,000 notices..............  1 minute....................  417 hours
 Tests.
219.603(a)--Specimen Security--   20,000 employees............  20 doc. excuses.............  15 minutes..................  5 hours
 Notice By Employee Asking to be
 Excused from Urine Testing.
219.607(a)--RR Random Alcohol     5 new railroads.............  5 programs..................  8 hours.....................  40 hours
 Testing Programs--Amendments to  450 railroads...............  20 revision.................  1 hour......................  20 hours
 Approved Program.
219.901/903--Retention of Breath  450 railroads...............  100,500 records.............  5 minutes...................  8,375 hours
 Alcohol Testing Records;         450 railroads...............  200 reports.................  2 hours.....................  400 hours
 Retention of Urine Drug
 Testing--Summary Report of
 Breath Alcohol/Drug Test.
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    Total Responses: 133,818.
    Total Estimated Total Annual Burden: 31,797 hours.
    Status: Extension without Change of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
    Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR 1320.5(b), 
1320.8(b)(3)(vi), FRA informs all interested parties that it may not 
conduct or sponsor, and a respondent is not required to respond to, a 
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB 
control number.

    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 3, 2015.
Erin McCartney,
Budget Director.
[FR Doc. 2015-02528 Filed 2-6-15; 8:45 am]
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