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refer to them generically should be
clearly stated. By making use of the
newly defined terms general lien and
restricted lien and by relying on the
provisions of Article VI, Section 3 as
proposed to be amended, only relatively
minor amendments to the provisions of
Rule 1104(a) are required to effectuate
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change. Other proposed changes in Rule
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OCC believes that the proposed rule
change is consistent with the purposes
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protecting the clearing system by
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(a) By order approve the proposed
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arguments concerning the foregoing,
including whether the proposed rule
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary
Proposed Agency Information
Collection Activities; Comment
Request
Federal Railroad
Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice
Paper Comments
announces that the Information
• Send paper comments in triplicate
Collection Requirements (ICRs)
to Nancy M. Morris, Secretary,
abstracted below have been forwarded
Securities and Exchange Commission,
to the Office of Management and Budget
100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC
(OMB) for review and comment. The
20549–1090.
ICRs describe the nature of the
All submissions should refer to File
information collection and its expected
Number SR–OCC–2005–23. This file
burden. The Federal Register notice
number should be included on the
with a 60-day comment period soliciting
subject line if e-mail is used. To help the comments on the following collections
Commission process and review your
of information was published on March
comments more efficiently, please use
15, 2006 (71 FR 13452)
only one method. The Commission will DATES: Comments must be submitted on
post all comments on the Commission’s or before June 19, 2006.
Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the
Robert Brogan, Office of Planning and
submission, all subsequent
Evaluation Division, RRS–21, Federal
amendments, all written statements
Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont
with respect to the proposed rule
Ave., NW., Mail Stop 25, Washington,
change that are filed with the
DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493–6292)
Commission, and all written
or Victor Angelo, Office of Support
communications relating to the
Systems, RAD–43, Federal Railroad
proposed rule change between the
Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave.,
Commission and any person, other than NW., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC
those that may be withheld from the
20590 (telephone: (202) 493–6470).
public in accordance with the
(These telephone numbers are not tollprovisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be
free.)
available for inspection and copying in
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
the Commission’s Public Reference
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
Section, 100 F Street, NE., Washington,
(PRA), Public Law No. 104–13, section
DC 20549. Copies of such filing also will
2, 109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as
be available for inspection and copying
revised at 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), and its
at the principal office of OCC and on
implementing regulations, 5 CFR part
OCC’s Web site at https://
1320, require Federal agencies to issue
www.optionsclearing.com.
two notices seeking public comment on
All comments received will be posted
information collection activities before
without change; the Commission does
OMB may approve paperwork packages.
not edit personal identifying
44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.5,
information from submissions. You
1320.8(d)(1), 1320.12. On March 15,
should submit only information that
2006, FRA published a 60-day notice in
you wish to make available publicly. All
the Federal Register soliciting comment
submissions should refer to File
on ICRs that the agency was seeking
Number SR–OCC–2005–23 and should
OMB approval. 71 FR 13452. FRA
be submitted on or before June 9, 2006.
received no comments after issuing this
For the Commission by the Division of
notice. Accordingly, DOT announces
Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated
that these information collection
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activities have been re-evaluated and
Jill M. Peterson,
certified under 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and
Assistant Secretary.
forwarded to OMB for review and
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approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12(c).
Before OMB decides whether to
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public comment. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b); 5
CFR 1320.12(d). Federal law requires
OMB to approve or disapprove
paperwork packages between 30 and 60
days after the 30 day notice is
published. 44 U.S.C. 3507 (b)–(c); 5 CFR
1320.12(d); see also 60 FR 44978, 44983,
August 29, 1995. OMB believes that the
30 day notice informs the regulated
community to file relevant comments
and affords the agency adequate time to
digest public comments before it
renders a decision. 60 FR 44983, August
29, 1995. Therefore, respondents should
submit their respective comments to
OMB within 30 days of publication to
best ensure having their full effect. 5
CFR 1320.12(c); see also 60 FR 44983,
Aug. 29, 1995.
The summaries below describe the
nature of the information collection
requirements (ICRs) and the expected
burden. The revised requirements are
being submitted for clearance by OMB
as required by the PRA.
Title: Railroad Operating Rules.
OMB Control Number: 2130–0035.
Type of Request: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Railroads.
Form(s): N/A.
Abstract: The collection of
information is due to the railroad
operating rules set forth in 49 CFR part
217 which require Class I and Class II
railroads to file with FRA copies of their
operating rules, timetables, and
timetable special instructions, and
subsequent amendments thereto. Class
III railroads are required to retain copies
of these documents at their systems
headquarters. Also, 49 CFR 220.21(b)
prescribes the collection of information
which requires railroads to retain one
copy of their current operating rules
with respect to radio communications
and one copy of each subsequent
amendment thereto. These documents
must be made available to FRA upon
request.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours:
766,488 hours.
Title: Filing of Dedicated Cars.
OMB Control Number: 2130–0502.
Type of Request: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Railroads.
Form(s): N/A.
Abstract: Title 49, part 215 of the
Code of Federal Regulations, prescribes
certain conditions to be followed for the
movement of freight cars that are not in
compliance with this part. These cars
must be identified in a written report to
FRA before they are assigned to
dedicated service, and the words
‘‘Dedicated Service’’ must be stenciled
on each side of the freight car body.
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FRA uses the information to determine
whether the equipment is safe to operate
and that the operation qualifies for
dedicated service. See 49 CFR 215.5 (c)
(2), 215.5 (d).
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 4
hours.
Title: Bad Order and Home Shop
Card.
OMB Control Number: 2130–0519.
Type of Request: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Railroads.
Form(s): N/A.
Abstract: Under 49 CFR part 215, each
railroad is required to inspect freight
cars placed in service and take the
necessary remedial action when defects
are identified. Part 215 defects are
specific in nature and relate to items
that have or could have caused
accidents or incidents. Section 215.9
sets forth specific procedures that
railroads must follow when it is
necessary to move defective cars for
repair purposes. For example, railroads
must affix a ‘‘bad order’’ tag describing
each defect to each side of the freight
car. It is imperative that a defective
freight car be tagged ‘‘bad order’’ so that
it may be readily identified and moved
to another location for repair purposes
only. At the repair point, the ‘‘bad
order’’ tag serves as a repair record.
Railroads must retain each tag for 90
days to verify that proper repairs were
made at the designated location. FRA
and State inspectors review all pertinent
records to determine whether defective
cars presenting an immediate hazard are
being moved in transportation.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours:
12,750 hours.
Title: Stenciling Reporting Mark on
Freight Cars.
OMB Control Number: 2130–0520.
Type of Request: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Railroads.
Form(s): N/A.
Abstract: Title 49, section 215.301 of
the Code of Federal Regulations, sets
forth certain requirements that must be
followed by railroad carriers and private
car owners relative to identification
marks on railroad equipment. FRA,
railroads, and the public refer to the
stenciling to identify freight cars.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours:
15,000 hours.
Title: Rear-End Marking Devices.
OMB Control Number: 2130–0523.
Type of Request: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Railroads.
Form(s): N/A.
Abstract: The collection of
information is set forth under 49 CFR
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part 221 which requires railroads to
furnish a detailed description of the
type of marking device to be used for
the trailing end of rear cars in order to
ensure rear cars meet minimum
standards for visibility and display.
Railroads are required to furnish a
certification that the device has been
tested in accordance with current
‘‘Guidelines for Testing Rear End
Marking Devices.’’ Additionally,
railroads are required to furnish detailed
test records which include the testing
organizations, description of tests,
number of samples tested, and the test
results in order to demonstrate
compliance with the performance
standard.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 8
hours.
Title: Locomotive Certification (Noise
Compliance Regulations).
OMB Control Number: 2130–0527.
Type of Request: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Railroads.
Form(s): N/A.
Abstract: Part 210 of title 49 of the
United States Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) pertains to FRA’s
noise enforcement procedures which
encompass rail yard noise source
standards published by the
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA). EPA has the authority to set these
standards under the Noise Control Act
of 1972. The information collected by
FRA under part 210 is necessary to
ensure compliance with EPA noise
standards for new locomotives.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours:
2,785 hours.
Title: Grade Crossing Signal System
Safety.
OMB Control Number: 2130–0534.
Type of Request: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Railroads.
Form(s): FRA F 6180.83.
Abstract: FRA believes that highwayrail grade crossing (grade crossing)
accidents resulting from warning system
failures can be reduced. Motorists lose
faith in warning systems that constantly
warn of an oncoming train when none
is present. Therefore, the fail-safe
feature of a warning system loses its
effectiveness if the system is not
repaired within a reasonable period of
time. A greater risk of an accident is
present when a warning system fails to
activate as a train approaches a grade
crossing. FRA’s regulations require
railroads to take specific responses in
the event of an activation failure. FRA
uses the information to develop better
solutions to the problems of grade
crossing device malfunctions. With this
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information, FRA is able to correlate
accident data and equipment
malfunctions with the types of circuits
and age of equipment. FRA can then
identify the causes of grade crossing
system failures and investigate them to
determine whether periodic
maintenance, inspection, and testing
standards are effective. FRA also uses
the information collected to alert
railroad employees and appropriate
highway traffic authorities of warning
system malfunctions so that they can
take the necessary measures to protect
motorists and railroad workers at the
grade crossing until repairs have been
made.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours:
4,151 hours.
Title: Bridge Worker Safety Rules.
OMB Control Number: 2130–0535.
Type of Request: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Railroads.
Form(s): N/A.
Abstract: Section 21039 of Title 49 of
the United States Code required FRA to
issue rules, regulations, orders, and
standards for the safety of maintenanceof-way employees on railroad bridges,
including for ‘‘bridge safety equipment’’
such as nets, walkways, handrails, and
safety lines, and requirements for the
use of vessels when work is performed
on bridges located over bodies of water.
FRA has added 49 CFR part 214 to
establish minimum workplace safety
standards for railroad employees as they
apply to railroad bridges. Specifically,
section 214.15(c) establishes standards
and practices for safety net systems.
Safety nets and net installations are to
be drop-tested at the job site after initial
installation and before being used as a
fall protection system, after major
repairs, and at six-month intervals if left
at one site. If a drop-test is not feasible
and is not performed, then a written
certification must be made by the
railroad or railroad contractor, or a
designated certified person, that the net
does comply with the safety standards
of this section. FRA and State inspectors
use the information to enforce Federal
regulations. The information that is
maintained is at the job site promotes
safe bridge worker practices.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 1
hour.
Title: Railroad Police Officers.
OMB Control Number: 2130–0537.
Type of Request: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Railroads.
Form(s): N/A.
Abstract: Under 49 CFR part 207,
railroads are required to notify states of
all designated police officers who are
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discharging their duties outside of their
respective jurisdictions. This
requirement is necessary to verify
proper police authority.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 181
hours.
Addressee: Send comments regarding
any of these information collections to
the Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Office of Management and
Budget, 725 Seventeenth Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20503, Attention: FRA
Desk Officer.
Comments are invited on the
following: Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the Department, including
whether the information will have
practical utility; the accuracy of the
Department’s estimate of the burden of
the proposed information collection;
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including the use of
automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
A comment to OMB is best assured of
having its full effect if OMB receives it
within 30 days of publication of this
notice in the Federal Register.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520.
Issued in Washington, DC on May 15,
2006.
D.J. Stadlter,
Director, Office of Budget, Federal Railroad
Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Maritime Administration
[USCG–2005–22219]
Northeast Gateway Energy Bridge,
L.L.C., Liquefied Natural Gas
Deepwater Port License Application;
Preparation of Environmental Impact
Statement
Maritime Administration, DOT.
Notice of availability; notice of
public meeting; request for comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Maritime Administration
(MARAD) announces the availability of
the Draft Environmental Impact
Statement (DEIS) for the Northeast
Gateway Energy Bridge, L.L.C.,
Liquefied Natural Gas Deepwater Port
license application. The application
describes a project that would be
located in Federal waters of
Massachusetts Bay, in Block 125,
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approximately 13 miles south-southeast
of Gloucester, MA. The Coast Guard and
MARAD request public comments on
the DEIS. Publication of this notice
begins a 45 day comment period and
provides information on how to
participate in the process. As a point of
clarification, there is another deepwater
port application by Neptune LNG, L.L.C.
in the same vicinity. These applications
are being processed and reviewed
independently.
Public hearings will be held in
Gloucester, MA on June 14, 2006 and in
Salem, MA on June 15, 2006. Both
hearings will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
and will be preceded by an
informational open house from 4:30
p.m. to 6 p.m. The public meetings may
end later than the stated time,
depending on the number of persons
wishing to speak. Material submitted in
response to the request for comments on
the DEIS must reach the Docket
Management Facility by July 3, 2006.
ADDRESSES: The public meeting in
Gloucester will be held at the Gloucester
High School Auditorium, 32 Leslie O.
Johnson Road, Gloucester, MA,
telephone: 617–635–4100. The public
meeting in Salem will be at the Salem
State College Library, Charlotte Forten
Hall, 360 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA,
telephone: 978–542–7192.
The DEIS, the application, and
associated documentation are available
for viewing at the DOT Docket
Management System Web site: https://
dms.dot.gov under docket number
22219. The DEIS is also available at
public libraries in Beverly, MA, Boston,
MA, Gloucester, MA, Manchester-bythe-Sea, MA, Marblehead, MA,
Rockport, MA, and Salem, MA.
Address docket submissions for
USCG–2005–22219 to: Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street
SW., Washington, DC 20590–0001.
The Docket Management Facility
accepts hand-delivered submissions,
and makes docket contents available for
public inspection and copying at this
address, in room PL–401, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The
Facility’s telephone number is 202–366–
9329, the fax number is 202–493–2251,
and the Web site for electronic
submissions or for electronic access to
docket contents is https://dms.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Roddy Bachman, U.S. Coast Guard,
telephone: 202–372–1451, e-mail:
rbachman@comdt.uscg.mil. If you have
questions on viewing the docket, call
Renee V. Wright, Program Manager,
DATES:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment
Request
AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information
Collection Requirements (ICRs) abstracted below have been forwarded to
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The
ICRs describe the nature of the information collection and its expected
burden. The Federal Register notice with a 60-day comment period
soliciting comments on the following collections of information was
published on March 15, 2006 (71 FR 13452)
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before June 19, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of Planning
and Evaluation Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120
Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202)
493-6292) or Victor Angelo, Office of Support Systems, RAD-43, Federal
Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave., 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 No. 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 issue two notices seeking
public comment on information collection activities before OMB may
approve paperwork packages. 44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.5,
1320.8(d)(1), 1320.12. On March 15, 2006, FRA published a 60-day notice
in the Federal Register soliciting comment on ICRs that the agency was
seeking OMB approval. 71 FR 13452. FRA received no comments after
issuing this notice. Accordingly, DOT announces that these information
collection activities have been re-evaluated and certified under 5 CFR
1320.5(a) and forwarded to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5
CFR 1320.12(c).
Before OMB decides whether to approve these proposed collections of
information, it must provide 30 days for
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public comment. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b); 5 CFR 1320.12(d). Federal law
requires OMB to approve or disapprove paperwork packages between 30 and
60 days after the 30 day notice is published. 44 U.S.C. 3507 (b)-(c); 5
CFR 1320.12(d); see also 60 FR 44978, 44983, August 29, 1995. OMB
believes that the 30 day notice informs the regulated community to file
relevant comments and affords the agency adequate time to digest public
comments before it renders a decision. 60 FR 44983, August 29, 1995.
Therefore, respondents should submit their respective comments to OMB
within 30 days of publication to best ensure having their full effect.
5 CFR 1320.12(c); see also 60 FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995.
The summaries below describe the nature of the information
collection requirements (ICRs) and the expected burden. The revised
requirements are being submitted for clearance by OMB as required by
the PRA.
Title: Railroad Operating Rules.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0035.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Railroads.
Form(s): N/A.
Abstract: The collection of information is due to the railroad
operating rules set forth in 49 CFR part 217 which require Class I and
Class II railroads to file with FRA copies of their operating rules,
timetables, and timetable special instructions, and subsequent
amendments thereto. Class III railroads are required to retain copies
of these documents at their systems headquarters. Also, 49 CFR
220.21(b) prescribes the collection of information which requires
railroads to retain one copy of their current operating rules with
respect to radio communications and one copy of each subsequent
amendment thereto. These documents must be made available to FRA upon
request.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 766,488 hours.
Title: Filing of Dedicated Cars.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0502.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Railroads.
Form(s): N/A.
Abstract: Title 49, part 215 of the Code of Federal Regulations,
prescribes certain conditions to be followed for the movement of
freight cars that are not in compliance with this part. These cars must
be identified in a written report to FRA before they are assigned to
dedicated service, and the words ``Dedicated Service'' must be
stenciled on each side of the freight car body. FRA uses the
information to determine whether the equipment is safe to operate and
that the operation qualifies for dedicated service. See 49 CFR 215.5
(c) (2), 215.5 (d).
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 4 hours.
Title: Bad Order and Home Shop Card.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0519.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Railroads.
Form(s): N/A.
Abstract: Under 49 CFR part 215, each railroad is required to
inspect freight cars placed in service and take the necessary remedial
action when defects are identified. Part 215 defects are specific in
nature and relate to items that have or could have caused accidents or
incidents. Section 215.9 sets forth specific procedures that railroads
must follow when it is necessary to move defective cars for repair
purposes. For example, railroads must affix a ``bad order'' tag
describing each defect to each side of the freight car. It is
imperative that a defective freight car be tagged ``bad order'' so that
it may be readily identified and moved to another location for repair
purposes only. At the repair point, the ``bad order'' tag serves as a
repair record. Railroads must retain each tag for 90 days to verify
that proper repairs were made at the designated location. FRA and State
inspectors review all pertinent records to determine whether defective
cars presenting an immediate hazard are being moved in transportation.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 12,750 hours.
Title: Stenciling Reporting Mark on Freight Cars.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0520.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Railroads.
Form(s): N/A.
Abstract: Title 49, section 215.301 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, sets forth certain requirements that must be followed by
railroad carriers and private car owners relative to identification
marks on railroad equipment. FRA, railroads, and the public refer to
the stenciling to identify freight cars.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 15,000 hours.
Title: Rear-End Marking Devices.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0523.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Railroads.
Form(s): N/A.
Abstract: The collection of information is set forth under 49 CFR
part 221 which requires railroads to furnish a detailed description of
the type of marking device to be used for the trailing end of rear cars
in order to ensure rear cars meet minimum standards for visibility and
display.
Railroads are required to furnish a certification that the device
has been tested in accordance with current ``Guidelines for Testing
Rear End Marking Devices.'' Additionally, railroads are required to
furnish detailed test records which include the testing organizations,
description of tests, number of samples tested, and the test results in
order to demonstrate compliance with the performance standard.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 8 hours.
Title: Locomotive Certification (Noise Compliance Regulations).
OMB Control Number: 2130-0527.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Railroads.
Form(s): N/A.
Abstract: Part 210 of title 49 of the United States Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) pertains to FRA's noise enforcement procedures which
encompass rail yard noise source standards published by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA has the authority to set
these standards under the Noise Control Act of 1972. The information
collected by FRA under part 210 is necessary to ensure compliance with
EPA noise standards for new locomotives.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 2,785 hours.
Title: Grade Crossing Signal System Safety.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0534.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Railroads.
Form(s): FRA F 6180.83.
Abstract: FRA believes that highway-rail grade crossing (grade
crossing) accidents resulting from warning system failures can be
reduced. Motorists lose faith in warning systems that constantly warn
of an oncoming train when none is present. Therefore, the fail-safe
feature of a warning system loses its effectiveness if the system is
not repaired within a reasonable period of time. A greater risk of an
accident is present when a warning system fails to activate as a train
approaches a grade crossing. FRA's regulations require railroads to
take specific responses in the event of an activation failure. FRA uses
the information to develop better solutions to the problems of grade
crossing device malfunctions. With this
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information, FRA is able to correlate accident data and equipment
malfunctions with the types of circuits and age of equipment. FRA can
then identify the causes of grade crossing system failures and
investigate them to determine whether periodic maintenance, inspection,
and testing standards are effective. FRA also uses the information
collected to alert railroad employees and appropriate highway traffic
authorities of warning system malfunctions so that they can take the
necessary measures to protect motorists and railroad workers at the
grade crossing until repairs have been made.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 4,151 hours.
Title: Bridge Worker Safety Rules.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0535.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Railroads.
Form(s): N/A.
Abstract: Section 21039 of Title 49 of the United States Code
required FRA to issue rules, regulations, orders, and standards for the
safety of maintenance-of-way employees on railroad bridges, including
for ``bridge safety equipment'' such as nets, walkways, handrails, and
safety lines, and requirements for the use of vessels when work is
performed on bridges located over bodies of water. FRA has added 49 CFR
part 214 to establish minimum workplace safety standards for railroad
employees as they apply to railroad bridges. Specifically, section
214.15(c) establishes standards and practices for safety net systems.
Safety nets and net installations are to be drop-tested at the job site
after initial installation and before being used as a fall protection
system, after major repairs, and at six-month intervals if left at one
site. If a drop-test is not feasible and is not performed, then a
written certification must be made by the railroad or railroad
contractor, or a designated certified person, that the net does comply
with the safety standards of this section. FRA and State inspectors use
the information to enforce Federal regulations. The information that is
maintained is at the job site promotes safe bridge worker practices.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 1 hour.
Title: Railroad Police Officers.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0537.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Railroads.
Form(s): N/A.
Abstract: Under 49 CFR part 207, railroads are required to notify
states of all designated police officers who are discharging their
duties outside of their respective jurisdictions. This requirement is
necessary to verify proper police authority.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 181 hours.
Addressee: Send comments regarding any of these information
collections to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office
of Management and Budget, 725 Seventeenth Street, NW., Washington, DC
20503, Attention: FRA Desk Officer.
Comments are invited on the following: Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the Department, including whether the information will
have practical utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of
the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
A comment to OMB is best assured of having its full effect if OMB
receives it within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Federal
Register.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.
Issued in Washington, DC on May 15, 2006.
D.J. Stadlter,
Director, Office of Budget, Federal Railroad Administration.
[FR Doc. E6-7619 Filed 5-18-06; 8:45 am]
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