Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request, 2441-2442 [2011-570]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 9 / Thursday, January 13, 2011 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA–2011–0001–N–1] Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: 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 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 March 14, 2011. 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 Avenue, SE., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC 20590, or Ms. Kimberly Toone, Office of Information Technology, RAD–20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, 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 2130–0566.’’ Alternatively, comments may be transmitted via facsimile to (202) 493–6216 or (202) 493–6479, or via e-mail to Mr. Brogan at Robert.Brogan@dot.gov, or to Ms. Toone at Kimberly.Toone@dot.gov. Please refer to the assigned OMB control number in SUMMARY: 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 Avenue, SE., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493–6292) or Ms. Kimberly Toone, Office of Information Technology, RAD– 20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493–6139). (These telephone numbers are not toll-free.) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Public Law 104–13, § 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 2441 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 are brief summaries of eight currently approved information collection activities that FRA will submit for clearance by OMB as required under the PRA: Title: Reflectorization of Freight Rolling Stock. OMB Control Number: 2130–0566. Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued this regulation to mandate the reflectorization of freight rolling stock (freight cars and locomotives) to enhance the visibility of trains in order to reduce the number and severity of accidents at highway-rail grade crossings in which train visibility acted as a contributing factor. The information collected is used by FRA to ensure that railroads/car owners follow the schedule established by the regulation for placing retro-reflective material on the sides of freight rolling stock (freight cars and locomotives) in order to improve the visibility of trains. The information is also used by FRA to confirm that railroads/car owners meet the prescribed standards for the application, inspection, and maintenance of the required retroreflective material. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Businesses. Respondent Universe: 685 Railroads. Form Number(s): FRA F 6180.113. REPORTING BURDEN srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES CFR section Respondent universe Total annual responses Average time per response 224.7—Waivers ...................................... 224.15—Special approval procedures— Petitions. —Public comment ........................... 224.107—Implementation Schedule: Freight cars. —Existing freight cars w/o retroreflective sheeting. 685 Railroads/car owners ...................... 3 Manufacturers ..................................... 10 petitions ............ 60 petitions ............ 1 hour .................... 40 hours ................. 20 hours. 2,400 hours. 3 Manufacturers/railroads ...................... 685 Railroads/car owners ...................... 5 comments ........... 400 reports/forms .. 1 hour .................... 15 minutes ............. 5 hours. 100 hours. 685 Railroads/car owners ...................... 400 reports/forms ... 20 minutes ............. 8,000 hours. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:15 Jan 12, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\13JAN1.SGM 13JAN1 Total annual burden hours 2442 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 9 / Thursday, January 13, 2011 / Notices REPORTING BURDEN—Continued CFR section Respondent universe Total annual responses Average time per response —Updated reflectorization implementation plans. —Failure reports ............................. II. Existing Cars with retroreflective sheeting (b). Locomotives. —Existing locomotives w/o retroreflective sheeting. —Updated reflectorization implementation plans. —Failure reports ............................. II. Existing locomotives with retroreflective sheeting 224.109—Inspection, repair, replacement—fr. cars. —Locomotives: records of restriction. 685 Railroads/car owners ...................... 5 Failure Reports ... 2 hours ................... 10 hours. 685 Railroads/car owners ...................... 685 Railroads/car owners ...................... 172 reports//forms .. 35 reports/forms ..... 20 hours ................. 15 minutes ............. 3,440 hours. 9 hours. 685 Railroads/car owners ...................... 35 reports/forms ..... 3 hours ................... 105 hours. 685 Railroads/car owners ...................... 1 Failure Report ..... 2 hours ................... 2 hours. 685 Railroads/car owners ...................... 617 reports/forms ... 4 hours ................... 2,468 hours. AAR + 300 car shops ............................ 240,000 Notificat .... 10 minutes ............. 40,000 hours. 22,800 Locomotives ............................... 4,560 records ......... 3 minutes ............... 228 hours. Total Responses: 246,300. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 56,787 hours. Status: Regular Review. 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 January 7, 2011. Kimberly Coronel, Director, Office of Financial Management, Federal Railroad Administration. [FR Doc. 2011–570 Filed 1–12–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [U.S. DOT Docket No. NHTSA–2010–0179] Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping Requirements National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT. ACTION: Request for public comment on proposed collection of information. AGENCY: Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:39 Jan 12, 2011 Jkt 223001 reinstatements of previously approved collections. This document describes the collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval. DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 14, 2011. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket ID Number NHTSA–2010–0179 using any of the following methods: Electronic submissions: Go to https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Docket Management Facility, M–30, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Fax: 1–202–493–2251. Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the Docket number for this Notice. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov including any personal information provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Alan Block, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Office of Behavioral Safety Research (NTI–131), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., W46–499, Washington, DC 20590. Mr. Block’s phone number is 202–366–6401 and his email address is alan.block@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before an agency submits a proposed collection of information to OMB for PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total annual burden hours approval, it must publish a document in the Federal Register providing a 60-day comment period and otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of information. The OMB has promulgated regulations describing what must be included in such a document. Under OMB’s regulations (at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)), an agency must ask for public comment on the following: (I) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (ii) The accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (iii) How to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (iv) How to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. In compliance with these requirements, NHTSA asks public comment on the following proposed collection of information: Demonstration Tests of Different High Visibility Enforcement Models Type of Request—New information collection requirement. OMB Clearance Number—None. Form Number—NHTSA Forms 1121, 1122, 1123. Requested Expiration Date of Approval—3 years from date of approval. E:\FR\FM\13JAN1.SGM 13JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 9 (Thursday, January 13, 2011)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket No. FRA-2011-0001-N-1]


Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment 
Request

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

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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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 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 March 14, 2011.

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 Avenue, SE., Mail Stop 25, Washington, 
DC 20590, or Ms. Kimberly Toone, Office of Information Technology, RAD-
20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, 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 2130-0566.'' 
Alternatively, comments may be transmitted via facsimile to (202) 493-
6216 or (202) 493-6479, or via e-mail to Mr. Brogan at 
Robert.Brogan@dot.gov, or to Ms. Toone at Kimberly.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 Avenue, SE., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: 
(202) 493-6292) or Ms. Kimberly Toone, Office of Information 
Technology, RAD-20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue, SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493-
6139). (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 are brief summaries of eight currently approved information 
collection activities that FRA will submit for clearance by OMB as 
required under the PRA:
    Title: Reflectorization of Freight Rolling Stock.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0566.
    Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued this 
regulation to mandate the reflectorization of freight rolling stock 
(freight cars and locomotives) to enhance the visibility of trains in 
order to reduce the number and severity of accidents at highway-rail 
grade crossings in which train visibility acted as a contributing 
factor. The information collected is used by FRA to ensure that 
railroads/car owners follow the schedule established by the regulation 
for placing retro-reflective material on the sides of freight rolling 
stock (freight cars and locomotives) in order to improve the visibility 
of trains. The information is also used by FRA to confirm that 
railroads/car owners meet the prescribed standards for the application, 
inspection, and maintenance of the required retro-reflective material.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Respondent Universe: 685 Railroads.
    Form Number(s): FRA F 6180.113.

                                                Reporting Burden
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                                                             Total annual      Average time per    Total annual
          CFR section              Respondent universe         responses           response        burden hours
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224.7--Waivers.................  685 Railroads/car        10 petitions......  1 hour............       20 hours.
                                  owners.
224.15--Special approval         3 Manufacturers........  60 petitions......  40 hours..........    2,400 hours.
 procedures--Petitions.
    --Public comment...........  3 Manufacturers/         5 comments........  1 hour............        5 hours.
                                  railroads.
224.107--Implementation          685 Railroads/car        400 reports/forms.  15 minutes........      100 hours.
 Schedule: Freight cars.          owners.
    --Existing freight cars w/o  685 Railroads/car        400 reports/forms.  20 minutes........    8,000 hours.
     retroreflective sheeting.    owners.

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    --Updated reflectorization   685 Railroads/car        5 Failure Reports.  2 hours...........       10 hours.
     implementation plans.        owners.
    --Failure reports..........  685 Railroads/car        172 reports//forms  20 hours..........    3,440 hours.
                                  owners.
II. Existing Cars with           685 Railroads/car        35 reports/forms..  15 minutes........        9 hours.
 retroreflective sheeting (b).    owners.
 Locomotives.
    --Existing locomotives w/o   685 Railroads/car        35 reports/forms..  3 hours...........      105 hours.
     retroreflective sheeting.    owners.
    --Updated reflectorization   685 Railroads/car        1 Failure Report..  2 hours...........        2 hours.
     implementation plans.        owners.
    --Failure reports..........  685 Railroads/car        617 reports/forms.  4 hours...........    2,468 hours.
                                  owners.
II. Existing locomotives with
 retroreflective sheeting
224.109--Inspection, repair,     AAR + 300 car shops....  240,000 Notificat.  10 minutes........   40,000 hours.
 replacement--fr. cars.
    --Locomotives: records of    22,800 Locomotives.....  4,560 records.....  3 minutes.........      228 hours.
     restriction.
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    Total Responses: 246,300.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 56,787 hours.
    Status: Regular Review.
    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 January 7, 2011.
Kimberly Coronel,
Director, Office of Financial Management, Federal Railroad 
Administration.
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