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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Notice of Submission Deadline for
International Slots for the Summer
2006 Scheduling Season
AGENCY:
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Department of Transportation,
FAA.
ACTION:
Notice of submission deadline.
SUMMARY: On October 1, 1999, the FAA
amended the regulations governing
takeoff and landing slots and slot
allocation procedures at certain High
Density Traffic Airports as a result of
the ‘‘Open Transborder’’ Agreement
between the Government of the United
States and the Government of Canada.
One element of this final rule
established that the deadline for
submission of requests for international
slots will be published in a Federal
Register notice for each scheduling
season. The purpose of the amendment
is for the FAA deadline for international
slots requests to coincide with the
International Air Transport Association
deadline for submission of international
requests.
In accordance with this amendment,
the FAA announces in this notice that
the deadline for submitting requests for
international slots at John F. Kennedy
International Airport (JFK) for allocation
under 14 CFR 93.217 is October 13,
2005.
Additionally,the FAA has designated
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport
(O’Hare) as a Level 2, Schedules
Facilitated Airport under the IATA
Guidelines. As such, the FAA requests
carriers intending to conduct
international service to O’Hare submit
their intended schedules following the
same procedures used for submitting
requests for slots at JFK.
Requests for international slots
must be submitted no later than October
13, 2005.
DATES:
Requests may be submitted
by mail to Slot Administration Office,
AGC–220 Office of the Chief Counsel,
800 Independence Ave., SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; facsimile: (202)
267–7277; ARINC: DCAYAXD; e-mail
address: 7–AWA–slotadmin@faa.gov.
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lorelei Peter, Regulations Division,
Office of the Chief Counsel, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone
number: (202) 267–3073.
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Dated: Issued in Washington, DC on
September 12, 2005.
James W. Whitlow,
Deputy Chief Counsel.
[FR Doc. 05–18480 Filed 9–15–05; 8:45 am]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
Proposed Agency Information
Collection Activities; Comment
Request
Federal Railroad
Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–2005–22056]
Public Meeting To Discuss the
Implementation of the North American
Standard for Cargo Securement;
Correction
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting;
correction.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration (FMCSA)
published in the Federal Register on
August 31, 2005 (70 FR 51857) a notice
of a public meeting concerning the
implementation of the North American
Standard for Protection Against Shifting
or Falling Cargo. The meeting was
scheduled to be held on September 29–
30, 2005 at the Beau Rivage Resort in
Biloxi, Mississippi. However, due to the
devastation caused by Hurricane
Katrina, the location of this meeting has
been moved from Biloxi, Mississippi, to
the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis which is
located at One South Capitol Avenue,
Indianapolis IN 46204. Reservations can
be made by contacting the Hyatt
Regency Indianapolis by phone (317)
632–1234 or by fax (317) 616–6299.
DATES: The meeting will be held on
September 29–30, 2005. The meeting
will begin at 1 p.m. and end at 5 p.m.
on September 29, 2005 and continue
from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on September
30, 2005.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, One
South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
46204.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Larry W. Minor, Director of the Office of
Bus and Truck Standards and
Operations (MC–PS), (202) 366–4009,
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590.
Issued on: September 12, 2005.
Warren Hoemann,
Deputy Administrator.
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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 these
information collection requirements
(ICRs) 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 November 15, 2005.
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, 1120 Vermont
Ave., NW., Mail Stop 17, Washington,
DC 20590, or Mr. Victor Angelo, Office
of Support Systems, RAD–20, Federal
Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont
Ave., NW., 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
2130–0505, or OMB control number
2130–0548, or OMB control number
2130–0556.’’ Alternatively, comments
may be transmitted via facsimile to
(202) 493–6265 or (202) 493–6170, or email to Mr. Brogan at
robert.brogan@fra.dot.gov, or to Mr.
Victor Angelo at
victor.angelo@fra.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, 1120 Vermont
Ave., NW., Mail Stop 17, Washington,
DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493–6292)
or Victor Angelo, Office of Support
Systems, RAD–20, Federal Railroad
Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave.,
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NW., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC
20590 (telephone: (202) 493–6470).
(These telephone numbers are not tollfree.)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), Public Law 104–13, section 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 the
currently approved ICRs that FRA will
submit for clearance by OMB as
required under the PRA:
Title: Inspection and Maintenance
Standards for Steam Locomotives.
OMB Control Number: 2130–0505.
Abstract: The Locomotive Boiler
Inspection Act (LBIA) of 1911 required
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.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Respondent Universe: 82 owners/
operators.
Frequency of Submission: On
occasion; annually.
Reporting Burden:
CFR section
Respondent universe
Total annual responses
Average time per
response
Total annual
burden hours
230.6—Waivers .......................................
230.12—Conditions for movement—
Non-Complying Locomotives.
230.14—31 Service Day Inspection ........
—Notifications .........................................
230.15—92 Service Day Inspection ........
230.16—Annual Inspection .....................
—Notifications .........................................
230.17—1,472 Service Day Inspection ...
230.20—Alteration Reports for Steam
Locomotive Boilers.
230.21—Steam Locomotive Number
Change.
230.33—Welded Repairs/Alterations ......
—Written Request to FRA for Approval—.
Unstayed Surfaces
230.34—Riveted Repairs/Alterations ......
230.49—Setting of Safety Relief Valves
230.96—Main, Side, and Valve Motion
Rods.
82 owners ...............
82 owners/operators
2 waiver letters .......
10 tags ...................
1 hour .....................
6 minutes ................
2
1
68
30
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
owners/operators
owners/operators
owners/operators
owners/operators
owners/operators
owners/operators
owners/operators
100 reports .............
2 notifications .........
100 reports .............
100 reports .............
100 notifications .....
10 forms .................
5 reports .................
20 minutes ..............
5 minutes ................
20 minutes ..............
30 minutes ..............
5 minutes ................
30 minutes ..............
1 .............................
33
990
6
990
1,500
272
150
150
82 owners/operators
1 document ............
2 minutes ................
82 owners/operators
82 owners/operators
5 letters ..................
5 letters ..................
10 minutes ..............
10 minutes ..............
1
1
34
34
82 owners/operators
82 owners/operators
82 owners/operators
10 requests ............
38 tags ...................
1 letter ....................
5 minutes ................
2 minutes ................
10 minutes ..............
1
1.25
.17
34
38
5
.17
33
50
8
5
5
.033
Total annual
burden cost
1
Recordkeeping Requirements
230.13—Daily Inspection Reports ...........
230.17—1,472 Service Day Inspection ...
230.18—Service Day Report ..................
230.19—Posting of Copy ........................
230.41—Flexible Stay Bolts with Caps ...
230.46—Badge Plates ............................
230.47—Boiler Number ...........................
230.75—Stenciling Dates of Tests and
Cleaning.
230.98—Driving, Trailing, and Engine
Truck
Axles—Journal
Diameter
Stamped.
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82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
owners/operators
owners/operators
owners/operators
owners/operators
owners/operators
owners/operators
owners/operators
owners/operators
3,650 reports ..........
10 reports ...............
150 reports .............
300 forms ...............
10 entries ...............
3 reports .................
1 report ...................
50 tests ...................
2 minutes ................
15 minutes ..............
15 minutes ..............
1 minute .................
1 minute .................
30 minutes ..............
15 minutes ..............
15 minute ...............
122
3
38
5
.17
2
.25
1
3,660
90
1,140
15
5
60
8
30
82 owners/operators
1 stamp ..................
15 minutes ..............
.25
8
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CFR section
Respondent universe
Total annual responses
Average time per
response
230.116—Oil Tanks .................................
82 owners/operators
10 signs ..................
1 minute .................
Total Responses: 4,674.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 314
.
Status: Extension of a Currently
Approved Collection.
Title: Railroad Rehabilitation and
Improvement Financing Program.
OMB Control Number: 2130–0548.
Abstract: Prior to the enactment of the
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st
Century (‘‘TEA 21’’), Title V of the
Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory
Reform Act of 1976 (the ‘‘Act’’), 45
U.S.C. 821 et seq., authorized FRA to
provide railroad financial assistance
through the purchase of preference
shares (45 U.S.C. 825), and the issuance
of loan guarantees (45 U.S.C. 831). The
FRA regulations implementing the
preference share program were
eliminated on February 9, 1996, due to
the fact that the authorization for the
program expired (28 FR 4937). The FRA
regulations implementing the loan
guarantee provisions of Title V of the
Act are contained in 49 CFR part 260.
Section 7203 of TEA 21, Public Law
105–178 (June 9, 1998), replaces the
existing Title V financing programs. The
collection of information is used by FRA
staff to determine the financial
eligibility of applicants for a loan or
loan guarantee regarding eligible
projects for the improvement/
rehabilitation of rail equipment or
facilities, the refinancing of outstanding
Total annual
burden hours
Total annual
burden cost
.17
5
debt for these purposes, or the
development of new intermodal or
railroad facilities. The aggregate unpaid
principal amounts of obligations can not
exceed $3.5 billion at any one time and
not less than $1 billion is to be available
solely for projects benefitting freight
railroads other than Class I carriers.
Affected Public: State and local
governments, governments sponsored
authorities and corporations, railroads
(including Amtrak), and joint ventures
that include at least one railroad.
Respondent Universe: 21,956
potential applicants.
Frequency of Submission: Annual.
Reporting Burden:
Average (hours)
time per response
CFR section
Respondent universe
Total annual
responses
260.23—Form and content of application
generally.
260.25—Additional information for applicants without credit ratings.
260.31—Execution and filing of application:
—Certificate of President .....................
21,956 potential applicants.
555 applicants ..........
20 applications .........
20
400
$16,036
18 financial document pkgs.
40
720
27,936
21,956 pot.
cants.
21,956 pot.
cants.
21,956 pot.
cants.
21,956 pot.
cants.
21,956 pot.
cants.
21,956 pot.
cants.
21,956 pot.
cants.
appli-
20 certificates ...........
.6
12
526
appli-
20 certificates ...........
.6
12
519
appli-
20 letters ...................
.6
12
519
appli-
20 app. pkgs .............
1.5
30
912
appli-
20 statements ...........
1
20
851
appli-
1 envir. Doc ..............
4,475
4,475
537,000
appli-
20 Docs ....................
10
200
8,510
—Certificate of Chief Financial Officer
—Transmittal letter ...............................
—Copy/mail app. pkg. ..........................
260.33—Information Request ......................
260.35—Environmental Assessment ...........
260.43—Inspection and Reporting ..............
Total Responses: 159.
Estimated Total Annual Burden:
5,881 hours.
Status: Extension of a Currently
Approved Collection.
Title: U.S. Locational Requirement for
Dispatching U.S. Rail Operations.
OMB Control Number: 2130–0556.
Abstract: Part 241 requires, in the
absence of a waiver, that all dispatching
of railroad operations that occurs in the
United States be performed in this
country, with a minor exception. A
railroad is allowed to conduct
extraterritorial dispatching from Mexico
or Canada in emergency situations, but
only for the duration of the emergency.
A railroad relying on the exception must
provide written notification of its action
to the FRA Regional Administrator of
each FRA region in which the railroad
operation occurs; such notification is
not required before addressing the
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emergency situation. The information
collected under this rule will be used as
part of FRA’s oversight function to
ensure that extraterritorial dispatchers
comply with applicable safety
regulations.
Affected Public: Railroads.
Respondent Universe: 4 Railroads.
Frequency of Submission: On
Occasion.
Reporting Burden:
CFR section
Respondent universe
Total annual
responses
Average time per
response
Total annual burden hours
241.7—Waivers—(a) General .............
(b)
Special
Dispensation—
Extraterritorial Dispatching.
(c) Fringe Border Dispatching .............
4 railroads ............
4 railroads ............
1 waiver petition ...
4 waiver petitions
4 hours .................
4 hours .................
4 hours .................
16 hours ...............
$1.57.
$628.
4 railroads ............
2 waiver petitions
4 hours .................
8 hours .................
$314.
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Respondent universe
Total annual
responses
Average time per
response
Total annual burden hours
241.9—Prohibition
against
extraterritorial dispatching, exceptions—Notification.
241.11—Prohibition
against
conducting a railroad operation dispatched by an extraterritorial dispatcher; exceptions.
241.13—Prohibitions against track
owner’s requiring or permitting use
of its line for a railroad operation
dispatched by an extraterritorial dispatcher; exceptions.
241.15—Penalties—False
Reports/
Records.
4 railroads ............
1 notification .........
8 hours .................
8 hours .................
$314.
4 railroads ............
Included under
§ 241.9.
Included under
§ 241.9.
Included under
§ 241.9.
Included under
§ 241.9.
4 railroads ............
Included under
§ 241.9.
Included under
§ 241.9.
Included under
§ 241.9.
Included under
§ 241.9.
$628 .....................
None ....................
N/A .......................
N/A .......................
N/A.
Total Responses: 8.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 36
hours.
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 September
13, 2005.
D.J. Stadtler,
Director, Office of Budget, Federal Railroad
Administration.
[FR Doc. 05–18487 Filed 9–15–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
In accordance with part 211 of title 49
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),
notice is hereby given that the Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA) received
a request for a waiver of compliance
with certain requirements of its safety
standards. The individual petition is
described below, including the party
seeking relief, the regulatory provisions
involved, the nature of the relief being
requested, and the petitioner’s
arguments in favor of relief.
Grand Canyon Railway
[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA–2005–
22129]
The Grand Canyon Railway (GCRX)
seeks a waiver of compliance with the
requirements of 49 CFR 221.14, [Rear
End Marking Device], published July 10,
1986. The regulation require trains be
equipped with at least one rear end
marking device, which has been
approved by FRA in accordance with
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the procedures included in Appendix A
of the regulation. GCRX seeks to use a
‘‘Adlake No. 270’’ as the rear end
marking device on their excursion
passenger trains, citing that the
historical value would add to the
ambiance of their historic railroad.
Interested parties are invited to
participate in these proceedings by
submitting written views, data, or
comments. FRA does not anticipate
scheduling a public hearing in
connection with these proceedings since
the facts do not appear to warrant a
hearing. If any interested party desires
an opportunity for oral comment, they
should notify FRA, in writing, before
the end of the comment period and
specify the basis for their request.
All communications concerning these
proceedings should identify the
appropriate docket number (FRA–2005–
22129) and must be submitted to the
Docket Clerk, DOT Docket Management
Facility, Room PL–401 (Plaza Level),
400 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC
20590. Communications received within
45 days of the date of this notice will
be considered by FRA before final
action is taken. Comments received after
that date will be considered as far as
practicable. All written communications
concerning these proceedings are
available for examination during regular
business hours (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) at the
above facility. All documents in the
public docket are also available for
inspection and copying on the Internet
at the docket facility’s Web site at
https://dms.dot.gov.
Anyone is able to search the
electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the
name of the individual submitting the
comment (or signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may
review DOT’s complete Privacy Act
Statement in the Federal Register
published on April 11, 2000 (Volume
65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78). The
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Statement may also be found at
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Issued in Washington, DC on September
12, 2005.
Grady C. Cothen, Jr.,
Deputy Associate Administrator, for Safety
Standards and Program Development.
[FR Doc. 05–18485 Filed 9–15–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
In accordance with part 211 of title 49
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),
notice is hereby given that the Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA) received
a request for a waiver of compliance
with certain requirements of its safety
standards. The individual petition is
described below, including the party
seeking relief, the regulatory provisions
involved, the nature of the relief being
requested, and the petitioner’s
arguments in favour of relief.
Long Island Rail Road
[Docket Number FRA–2005–21964]
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)
seeks a waiver of compliance from
certain provisions of the Railroad
Operating Practices regulations, 49 CFR
part 218, regarding blue signal
protection of workers. Specifically, the
LIRR requests relief from the
requirements of 49 CFR 218.29
Alternate methods of protection, at its
Diesel Service Facilities in Richmond
Hills, NY, and Long Island City, NY.
According to LIRR, both facilities are
stub-end yards jointly used by both
transportation and mechanical forces.
These yards function to service, inspect,
maintain, and dispatch the diesel
passenger fleet for the LIRR. Each
facility has a speed limit of 5 mph, with
fixed derails on each service track and
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment
Request
AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration, 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 these
information collection requirements (ICRs) 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 November 15, 2005.
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, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 17, Washington, DC
20590, or Mr. Victor Angelo, Office of Support Systems, RAD-20, Federal
Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW., 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 2130-0505, or OMB
control number 2130-0548, or OMB control number 2130-0556.''
Alternatively, comments may be transmitted via facsimile to (202) 493-
6265 or (202) 493-6170, or e-mail to Mr. Brogan at
robert.brogan@fra.dot.gov, or to Mr. Victor Angelo at
victor.angelo@fra.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, 1120
Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 17, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202)
493-6292) or Victor Angelo, Office of Support Systems, RAD-20, Federal
Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave.,
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NW., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493-6470).
(These telephone numbers are not toll-free.)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA),
Public Law 104-13, section 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 the currently approved ICRs that FRA
will submit for clearance by OMB as required under the PRA:
Title: Inspection and Maintenance Standards for Steam Locomotives.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0505.
Abstract: The Locomotive Boiler Inspection Act (LBIA) of 1911
required 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.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Respondent Universe: 82 owners/operators.
Frequency of Submission: On occasion; annually.
Reporting Burden:
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Respondent Total annual Average time Total annual Total annual
CFR section universe responses per response burden hours burden cost
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230.6--Waivers............... 82 owners...... 2 waiver 1 hour......... 2 68
letters.
230.12--Conditions for 82 owners/ 10 tags........ 6 minutes...... 1 30
movement--Non-Complying operators.
Locomotives.
230.14--31 Service Day 82 owners/ 100 reports.... 20 minutes..... 33 990
Inspection. operators.
--Notifications.............. 82 owners/ 2 notifications 5 minutes...... .17 6
operators.
230.15--92 Service Day 82 owners/ 100 reports.... 20 minutes..... 33 990
Inspection. operators.
230.16--Annual Inspection.... 82 owners/ 100 reports.... 30 minutes..... 50 1,500
operators.
--Notifications.............. 82 owners/ 100 5 minutes...... 8 272
operators. notifications.
230.17--1,472 Service Day 82 owners/ 10 forms....... 30 minutes..... 5 150
Inspection. operators.
230.20--Alteration Reports 82 owners/ 5 reports...... 1.............. 5 150
for Steam Locomotive Boilers. operators.
230.21--Steam Locomotive 82 owners/ 1 document..... 2 minutes...... .033 1
Number Change. operators.
230.33--Welded Repairs/ 82 owners/ 5 letters...... 10 minutes..... 1 34
Alterations. operators.
--Written Request to FRA for 82 owners/ 5 letters...... 10 minutes..... 1 34
Approval--. operators.
Unstayed Surfaces
230.34--Riveted Repairs/ 82 owners/ 10 requests.... 5 minutes...... 1 34
Alterations. operators.
230.49--Setting of Safety 82 owners/ 38 tags........ 2 minutes...... 1.25 38
Relief Valves. operators.
230.96--Main, Side, and Valve 82 owners/ 1 letter....... 10 minutes..... .17 5
Motion Rods. operators.
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Recordkeeping Requirements
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230.13--Daily Inspection 82 owners/ 3,650 reports.. 2 minutes...... 122 3,660
Reports. operators.
230.17--1,472 Service Day 82 owners/ 10 reports..... 15 minutes..... 3 90
Inspection. operators.
230.18--Service Day Report... 82 owners/ 150 reports.... 15 minutes..... 38 1,140
operators.
230.19--Posting of Copy...... 82 owners/ 300 forms...... 1 minute....... 5 15
operators.
230.41--Flexible Stay Bolts 82 owners/ 10 entries..... 1 minute....... .17 5
with Caps. operators.
230.46--Badge Plates......... 82 owners/ 3 reports...... 30 minutes..... 2 60
operators.
230.47--Boiler Number........ 82 owners/ 1 report....... 15 minutes..... .25 8
operators.
230.75--Stenciling Dates of 82 owners/ 50 tests....... 15 minute...... 1 30
Tests and Cleaning. operators.
230.98--Driving, Trailing, 82 owners/ 1 stamp........ 15 minutes..... .25 8
and Engine Truck Axles-- operators.
Journal Diameter Stamped.
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230.116--Oil Tanks........... 82 owners/ 10 signs....... 1 minute....... .17 5
operators.
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Total Responses: 4,674.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 314 .
Status: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.
Title: Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Program.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0548.
Abstract: Prior to the enactment of the Transportation Equity Act
for the 21st Century (``TEA 21''), Title V of the Railroad
Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 (the ``Act''), 45
U.S.C. 821 et seq., authorized FRA to provide railroad financial
assistance through the purchase of preference shares (45 U.S.C. 825),
and the issuance of loan guarantees (45 U.S.C. 831). The FRA
regulations implementing the preference share program were eliminated
on February 9, 1996, due to the fact that the authorization for the
program expired (28 FR 4937). The FRA regulations implementing the loan
guarantee provisions of Title V of the Act are contained in 49 CFR part
260. Section 7203 of TEA 21, Public Law 105-178 (June 9, 1998),
replaces the existing Title V financing programs. The collection of
information is used by FRA staff to determine the financial eligibility
of applicants for a loan or loan guarantee regarding eligible projects
for the improvement/rehabilitation of rail equipment or facilities, the
refinancing of outstanding debt for these purposes, or the development
of new intermodal or railroad facilities. The aggregate unpaid
principal amounts of obligations can not exceed $3.5 billion at any one
time and not less than $1 billion is to be available solely for
projects benefitting freight railroads other than Class I carriers.
Affected Public: State and local governments, governments sponsored
authorities and corporations, railroads (including Amtrak), and joint
ventures that include at least one railroad.
Respondent Universe: 21,956 potential applicants.
Frequency of Submission: Annual.
Reporting Burden:
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Average (hours)
CFR section Respondent Total annual time per Total annual Total annual
universe responses response burden hours burden cost
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260.23--Form and content of 21,956 20 applications 20 400 $16,036
application generally. potential
applicants.
260.25--Additional 555 applicants. 18 financial 40 720 27,936
information for applicants document pkgs.
without credit ratings.
260.31--Execution and filing
of application:
--Certificate of 21,956 pot. 20 certificates .6 12 526
President. applicants.
--Certificate of Chief 21,956 pot. 20 certificates .6 12 519
Financial Officer. applicants.
--Transmittal letter..... 21,956 pot. 20 letters..... .6 12 519
applicants.
--Copy/mail app. pkg..... 21,956 pot. 20 app. pkgs... 1.5 30 912
applicants.
260.33--Information Request.. 21,956 pot. 20 statements.. 1 20 851
applicants.
260.35--Environmental 21,956 pot. 1 envir. Doc... 4,475 4,475 537,000
Assessment. applicants.
260.43--Inspection and 21,956 pot. 20 Docs........ 10 200 8,510
Reporting. applicants.
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Total Responses: 159.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 5,881 hours.
Status: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.
Title: U.S. Locational Requirement for Dispatching U.S. Rail
Operations.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0556.
Abstract: Part 241 requires, in the absence of a waiver, that all
dispatching of railroad operations that occurs in the United States be
performed in this country, with a minor exception. A railroad is
allowed to conduct extraterritorial dispatching from Mexico or Canada
in emergency situations, but only for the duration of the emergency. A
railroad relying on the exception must provide written notification of
its action to the FRA Regional Administrator of each FRA region in
which the railroad operation occurs; such notification is not required
before addressing the emergency situation. The information collected
under this rule will be used as part of FRA's oversight function to
ensure that extraterritorial dispatchers comply with applicable safety
regulations.
Affected Public: Railroads.
Respondent Universe: 4 Railroads.
Frequency of Submission: On Occasion.
Reporting Burden:
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Total annual Average time per Total annual burden Total annual burden
CFR section Respondent universe responses response hours cost
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241.7--Waivers--(a) General........ 4 railroads........... 1 waiver petition..... 4 hours.............. 4 hours.............. $1.57.
(b) Special Dispensation-- 4 railroads........... 4 waiver petitions.... 4 hours.............. 16 hours............. $628.
Extraterritorial Dispatching.
(c) Fringe Border Dispatching...... 4 railroads........... 2 waiver petitions.... 4 hours.............. 8 hours.............. $314.
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241.9--Prohibition against 4 railroads........... 1 notification........ 8 hours.............. 8 hours.............. $314.
extraterritorial dispatching,
exceptions--Notification.
241.11--Prohibition against 4 railroads........... Included under Sec. Included under Sec. Included under Sec. Included under Sec.
conducting a railroad operation 241.9. 241.9. 241.9. 241.9.
dispatched by an extraterritorial
dispatcher; exceptions.
241.13--Prohibitions against track 4 railroads........... Included under Sec. Included under Sec. Included under Sec. Included under Sec.
owner's requiring or permitting 241.9. 241.9. 241.9. 241.9.
use of its line for a railroad
operation dispatched by an
extraterritorial dispatcher;
exceptions.
241.15--Penalties--False Reports/ $628.................. None.................. N/A.................. N/A.................. N/A.
Records.
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Total Responses: 8.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 36 hours.
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 September 13, 2005.
D.J. Stadtler,
Director, Office of Budget, Federal Railroad Administration.
[FR Doc. 05-18487 Filed 9-15-05; 8:45 am]
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