Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request, 18294-18298 [2011-7463]

Download as PDF 18294 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 63 / Friday, April 1, 2011 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Receipt of Noise Compatibility Program and Request for Review; Kissimmee Gateway Airport, Kissimmee, FL Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces that it is reviewing a proposed Noise Compatibility Program that was submitted for Kissimmee Gateway Airport under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47504 et seq. (the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act hereinafter referred to as ‘‘the Act’’) and 14 CFR Part 150 by the City of Kissimmee. This program was submitted subsequent to a determination by FAA that the associated Noise Exposure Maps submitted under 14 CFR Part 150 for Kissimmee Gateway Airport were in compliance with applicable requirements effective 12/11/09, and was published in the Federal Register on 12/29/09. The proposed Noise Compatibility Program will be approved or disapproved on or before September 27, 2011. DATES: Effective Date: The effective date of the start of FAA’s review of the associated Noise Compatibility Program is April 1, 2011. The public comment period ends May 30, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Allan Nagy, Federal Aviation Administration, Orlando Airports District Office, 5950 Hazeltine National Drive, Suite 400, Orlando, Florida 32822, 407–812–6331. Comments on the proposed Noise Compatibility Program should also be submitted to the above office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces that the FAA is reviewing a proposed Noise Compatibility Program for Kissimmee Gateway Airport which will be approved or disapproved on or before September 27, 2011. This notice also announces the availability of this program for public review and comment. An airport operator who has submitted Noise Exposure Maps that are found by FAA to be in compliance with the requirements of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 150, may submit a Noise Compatibility Program for FAA approval which sets forth the measures the operator has taken or proposes to reduce existing noncompatible uses and prevent the mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:09 Mar 31, 2011 Jkt 223001 introduction of additional noncompatible uses. The FAA has formally received the Noise Compatibility Program for Kissimmee Gateway Airport, effective on April 1, 2011. The airport operator has requested that the FAA review this material and that the noise mitigation measures, to be implemented jointly by the airport and surrounding communities, be approved as a Noise Compatibility Program under Section 47504 of the Act. Preliminary review of the submitted material indicates that it conforms to the requirements for the submittal of Noise Compatibility Programs, but that further review will be necessary prior to approval or disapproval of the program. The formal review period, limited by law to a maximum of 180 days, will be completed on or before September 27, 2011. The FAA’s detailed evaluation will be conducted under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 150, § 150.33. The primary considerations in the evaluation process are whether the proposed measures may reduce the level of aviation safety or create an undue burden on interstate or foreign commerce, and whether they are reasonably consistent with obtaining the goal of reducing existing noncompatible land uses and preventing the introduction of additional noncompatible land uses. Interested persons are invited to comment on the proposed program with specific reference to these factors. All comments relating to these factors, other than those properly addressed to local land use authorities, will be considered by the FAA to the extent practicable. Copies of the Noise Exposure Maps, the FAA’s evaluation of the maps, and the proposed Noise Compatibility Program are available for examination at the following locations: Federal Aviation Administration, Orlando Airports District Office, 5950 Hazeltine National Drive, Suite 400, Orlando, Florida 32822. Questions may be directed to the individual named above under the heading, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Issued in Orlando, Florida, on March 28, 2011. Bart Vernace, Acting Manager, Orlando Airports District Office. [FR Doc. 2011–7813 Filed 3–31–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00151 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA 2011–001–N–4] Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation. 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 May 31, 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 Ave., SE., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC 20590, or Ms. Kimberly Toone, Office of Information Technology, RAD–20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590. Commenters requesting FRA to acknowledge receipt of their respective comments must include a self-addressed stamped postcard stating, ‘‘Comments on OMB control number ll .’’ 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 Ave., SE., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493–6292) or Ms. Kimberly Toone, Office of Information Technology, RAD– SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\01APN1.SGM 01APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 63 / Friday, April 1, 2011 / Notices 20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW., 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 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 three currently approved information collection activities that FRA will 18295 submit for clearance by OMB as required under the PRA: OMB Control Number: 2130–0035. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Businesses. Form Number(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. Through these rules, FRA learns the condition of operating rules and practices with respect to trains and instructions provided by the railroad to their employees in operating practices. Reporting Burden: CFR section Respondent universe Total annual responses Average time per response 217.7—Copy—FRA—Operating rules, timetables, Class I & II RRs. —Amendments ............................................. —Copy of operating rules—Class III ............ —Amendments ............................................. 217.9—Railroad and Railroad Testing Officer Responsibilities. —Records ..................................................... Copy—Prog. for Perf. of Operational Tests —Records of Operational Tests/Inspections —Amendments ............................................. —Quarterly Review of Accident/Incident Data/Prior Op. Tests/Insp. —Designated Officers & Conduct of 6 Mo. Rev. —Designated Officers & Conduct of Six Month Review by Passenger/Commuter Railroads. —Records of Periodic Reviews .................... —Annual Summary on Operational Tests/ Insp. —FRA Disapproval of RR Program of Operational Tests/Insp. & Response by RR. —Amended Prog. Docs. ............................... 1 new railroad .............. 1 submission ................ 1 hour ........................... 1 55 railroads .................. 20 new railroads .......... 632 railroads ................ 687 railroads ................ 165 amendments ......... 20 submissions ............ 1,896 amendments ...... 4,732 field trained officers/training sessions. 4,732 records ............... 20 Programs ................ 9,180,000 records ........ 165 amendments ......... 148 reviews .................. 20 Minutes ................... 55 Minutes ................... 15 Minutes ................... 8 hours ......................... 55 18 474 37,856 2 minutes ..................... 9.92 hours .................... 5 minutes ..................... 1.92 hours .................... 1 hour ........................... 158 198 765,000 317 148 5 seconds + 1 hour ...... 74 687 railroads ................ 37 designations + 74 reviews. 20 designations + 34 reviews. 5 seconds + 1 hour ...... 34 687 railroads ................ 687 railroads ................ 589 review records ...... 37 summary records .... 1 minute ....................... 61 minutes ................... 10 38 687 railroads ................ 20 supporting documents. 20 amended documents. 130,000 instr. employees. 20 Programs ................ 220 amendments ......... 98,000 records ............. 1 hour ........................... 20 30 minutes ................... 10 8 hours ......................... 1,040,000 8 hours ......................... 55 minutes ................... 5 minutes ..................... 160 202 8,167 687 railroads ................ 20 new railroads .......... 687 railroads ................ 55 railroads .................. 687 railroads ................ 687 railroads ................ 687 railroads ................ mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES 271.11—Instruction of Program Employees ........ 687 railroads ................ —New RR & Copy of Program of Op. Tests —Amendments to Op. Rules Instr. Program 218.95—Instruction, Training, Examination— Records. —Response to FRA Disapproval of Program. —Programs Needing Amendment ............... 218.97—Written Procedures on Good Faith Challenges by Employees Re: Actions. —Employee Copy of Written Procedures .... 20 new railroads .......... 687 railroads ................ 687 railroads ................ VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:09 Mar 31, 2011 Jkt 223001 687 railroads ................ Total annual burden hours 1 hour ........................... 50 687 railroads ................ 687 railroads ................ 50 written/oral submissions. 20 amended programs 687 written procedures 30 minutes ................... 2 hours ......................... 10 1,374 687 railroads ................ 130,000 copies ............. 6 minutes ..................... 13,000 PO 00000 Frm 00152 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\01APN1.SGM 01APN1 18296 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 63 / Friday, April 1, 2011 / Notices Respondent universe Total annual responses Average time per response 687 railroads ................ 98,000 RR Employees 687 railroads ................ 687 railroads ................ 130,000 copies ............. 15 challenges ............... 15 responses ............... 5 immediate reviews .... 3 minutes ..................... 10 minutes ................... 5 minutes ..................... 15 minutes ................... 687 railroads ................ 5 explanations .............. 1 minute ....................... .08 687 687 687 687 687 10 written protests ....... 10 protest copies ......... 3 further reviews .......... 10 verification decisions 760 copies of procedures. 20 verification decision copies. 15 minutes ................... 1 minute ....................... 15 minutes ................... 10 minutes ................... 5 minutes ..................... 3 .17 1 2 63 hours 5 minutes ..................... 2 687 railroads ................ 100,000 RR Employees 687 rule modifications .. 60,000 job briefings ..... 1 hour ........................... 1 minute ....................... 687 1,000 100,000 RR Employees 1 minute + 1 minute ..... 2,920,000 100,000 RR Employees 87,600,000 determinations + 87,600,000 signals/instructions. 876,000 confirmations .. 1 minute ....................... 14,600 100,000 RR Employees 876,000 determinations 1 minute ....................... 14,600 6,000 RR Dispatchers .. 1 minute ....................... 500 687 railroads ................ 30,000 auth. movements. 41 written procedures .. 30 minutes ................... 21 687 railroads ................ 687 railroads ................ 41 track designations ... 687 amended op. rules 30 minutes ................... 30 minutes ................... 21 344 687 railroads ................ 1 hour ........................... 687 687 railroads ................ 687 modified operating rules. 632 modified op. rules 30 minutes ................... 316 687 railroads ................ 1,125,000 job briefings 1 minute ....................... 18,750 687 railroads ................ 60,000 job briefings ..... 1 minute ....................... 1,000 687 railroads ................ 100,000 empl. reports + 1 minute + 1 minute ..... 100,000 conveyances. 3,334 687 railroads ................ 60,000 acknowledgment + 60,000 confirmations. 562,500 hours .............. CFR section —Employee Copy of Amended Procedures —Good Faith Challenges by RR Employees —RR Responses to Empl. Challenge .......... —Immediate Review of Employee Challenge. —RR Officer Explanation of Federal Law Protection Against Retaliation. —Documented Protest by RR Employee ..... —Copies of Protests .................................... —Further Reviews ........................................ —Written Verification Decision to Employee —Copy of Written Procedures at RR Hdtrs —Copy of Verification Decision at RR Headquarters & Division Headquarters. 218.99—Shoving or Pushing Movements: —Operating Rule Modifications .................... —Locomotive Engineer Job Briefing Before Movement. —Point Protection Determinations & Signals/Instructions to Control Movements. —Remote Control Movements-Verbal Confirmation. —Remote Control Determinations That Zone Is Not Jointly Occupied/Track Clear. —Dispatcher Authorized Train Movements mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES —Written Procedures to Determine Track Occupancy. —Track Location—Designation .................... 218.101—Operating Rule Re: Leaving Rolling & On-Track MOW Equipment in the Clear. 218.103—Hand-Operated Switches—RR Operating Rule That Complies with 218.103. —Specification of Minimum Job Briefing Requirements. —Employee Operating or Verifying Position of Hand-operated Switches: Job Briefings. 218.105—Additional Requirements for Hand Operated Main Track Switches—Job Briefing. —Roadway Worker Report on Position of Switches to Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) or Designated Employee Conveying Information to RWIC. —Dispatcher Acknowledgment of Switch Position and Employee Confirmation to Train Dispatcher. 218.109—Hand Operated Fixed Derails: Job Briefings. Total Estimated Responses: 188,794,835. Total Estimated Annual Burden: 4,855,081 hours. Status: Regular Review. Title: Roadway Worker Protection. OMB Control Number: 2130–0539. Abstract: This rule establishes regulations governing the protection of railroad employees working on or near railroad tracks. The regulation requires railroads railroads railroads railroads railroads ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ 687 railroads ................ 687 railroads ................ that each railroad devise and adopt a program of on-track safety to provide employees working along the railroad with protection from the hazards of being struck by a train or other on-track equipment. Elements of this on-track safety program include an on-track safety manual; a clear delineation of employers’ responsibilities, as well as employees’ rights and responsibilities 30 seconds + 5 seconds. 30 seconds ................... Respondent universe Total annual responses Average time per response Form FRA F 6180.119 ......................................... —RR Workplace Safety Violation Report Form. 214303/309—On-Track Safety Programs. 350 Safety Inspectors .. 150 report forms .......... 4 hours ......................... 20:09 Mar 31, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00153 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6,500 3 1 1 583 4,688 thereto; well- defined procedures for communication and protection; and annual on-track safety training. The program adopted by each railroad is subject to review and approval by FRA. Form Number(s): FRA 6180.119. Affected Public: Businesses. Frequency of Submission: On occasion. Reporting Burden: CFR section VerDate Mar<15>2010 Total annual burden hours E:\FR\FM\01APN1.SGM 01APN1 Total annual burden hours 600 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 63 / Friday, April 1, 2011 / Notices CFR section Respondent universe —Amendments to Program .......................... —Subsequent Years: New Programs .......... 214.313—Roadway Worker Challenge to Directive. 214.315/335—Supervision and Communication—Job Briefings. 214.321—Exclusive Track Occupancy: Written Authorities. 214.325—Train Coordination: Roadway Worker Communication with Train Crew. 214.327—Inaccessible Track: Establishment and Direction by Roadway Worker in Charge. 214.337—On-Track Safety for Lone Workers ..... —Written Statement of On-Track Safety by Lone Worker. 214.343/345347/349/351/353/355—Training ...... —Training Records ....................................... 214.503—Good Faith Challenges—Notification .. —Resolution Procedures .............................. 214.505—List of New/Designated Existing OnTrack Roadway Maintenance Machines Conforming with Paragraph (a) of This Section. 214.507—Built Light Weight Displayed on Each New Roadway Maintenance Machine (RMM). 214.511—Clearly Identifiable Horn Triggering Mechanism on Each New RMM. 214.513—Clearly Identifiable Horn Triggering Mechanism on Each Existing RMM. 214.515—Overhead Covers for Existing RMMs—Requests and RR Responses. 214.517—Display of Light Weight on Existing RMMs. 214.518—Safe and Secure Position on OnTrack RMMs—Clearly Identified. 214.523–Hi-Rail Vehicles—Inspections and Records. —Tagging and Reporting Non-compliant Conditions. 214.527—On-Track RMMs—Tagging and Reporting of Non-complying Conditions. 214.533—Schedule of Repairs for Hi-Rail Vehicles and RMMs—Compliance Records. Total annual responses Total annual burden hours 60 railroads + 584 railroads. 5 railroads .................... 20 railroads .................. 20 amended programs 20 hours; 4 hours ......... + 584 amended prog.. 5 safety programs ........ 250 hours ..................... 80 challenges ............... 4 hours ......................... 50,000 Roadway Workers. 8,583 Employees/Roadway Workers. 50,000 Roadway Workers. 703 railroads ................ 16,350,000 briefings .... 2 minutes ..................... 545,000 700,739 written authorities. 36,500 communications 1 minute ....................... 11,679 15 seconds ................... 152 50,000 occurrences ..... 10 minutes ................... 8,333 703 railroads ................ 2,080,000 statements .. 30 seconds ................... 17,333 50,000 Roadway Workers. 50,000 Roadway Workers. 50,000 Roadway Workers. 644 railroads ................ 644 railroads ................ 50,000 trained employees. 50,000 records ............. 4.50 hours .................... 225,000 2 minutes ..................... 1,667 125 notifications ........... 10 minutes ................... 21 10 procedures .............. 9 lists ............................ 2 hours ......................... 1 hour ........................... 20 9 644 railroads ................ 1,000 stickers/stencils .. 5 minutes ..................... 83 644 railroads ................ 3,700 identified mechanisms. 200 identified mechanisms. 500 employee requests + 500 RR responses. 500 stencils/displays .... 5 minutes ..................... 308 5 minutes ..................... 17 10 minutes + 20 minutes. 5 minutes ..................... 250 5 minutes ..................... 83 1 hour ........................... 2,000 208 184 63 703 railroads ................ 644 railroads ................ 644 railroads ................ 644 railroads ................ 644 railroads ................ 1,000 stencils/marks/ notices. 2,000 inspections/ records. 500 tags + 500 reports 644 railroads ................ 550 tags + 550 reports 644 railroads ................ 250 records .................. 2,736 1,250 320 42 10 minutes + 15 minutes. 5 minutes + 15 minutes 15 minutes ................... 644 railroads ................ Affected Public: Businesses. Form Number(s): N/A. Abstract: The collection of information is used by FRA to promote rail safety and the health of railroad workers by ensuring that all locomotive crew members have access to toilet/ sanitary facilities—on as needed basis— which are functioning and hygienic. Total Estimated Responses: 19,329,972. Total Estimated Annual Burden: 817,358 hours. Status: Regular Review. OMB Control Number: 2130–0552. Title: Locomotive Cab Sanitation Standards. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Average time per response 18297 Also, the collection of information is used by FRA to ensure that railroads repair defective locomotive toilet/ sanitary facilities within 10 calendar days of the date on which these units becomes defective. Frequency of Submission: On occasion. Reporting Burden: mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES CFR section Respondent universe Total annual responses Average time per response 229.137(d)—Defective Locomotive Toilet Facility—Tagging. 229.137(e) Defective But Sanitary Locomotive Toilet Facility—Tagging. 229.137(f) Switching or Transfer Service—Defective Locomotive Toilet Facility—Notation on Daily Inspection Report. 744 railroads ................ 11,700 tags/notices ...... 90 seconds ................... 293 744 railroads ................ 7,956 tags/notices ........ 90 seconds ................... 199 744 railroads ................ 93,600 notations .......... 30 seconds ................... 780 VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:09 Mar 31, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00154 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\01APN1.SGM 01APN1 Total annual burden hours 18298 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 63 / Friday, April 1, 2011 / Notices Total Estimated Responses: 113,256. Total Estimated Annual Burden: 1,272 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 March 25, 2011. Kimberly Coronel, Director, Office of Financial Management, Federal Railroad Administration. [FR Doc. 2011–7463 Filed 3–31–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for the DesertXpress High-Speed Passenger Train Project Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), United States Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: FRA is issuing this notice to advise the public that a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is being published for the DesertXpress High-Speed Passenger Train Project (DesertXpress project). FRA is the Lead Agency for the environmental review process and has prepared the Final EIS consistent with the provisions of Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the Counsel of Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations implementing NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500 et seq.), and FRA’s Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts (64 FR 28545, May 26, 1999). The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the National Park Service (NPS) coordinated with the FRA as Cooperating Agencies for the DesertXpress project environmental review process. DesertXpress Enterprises Inc., the DesertXpress project proponent or Applicant, proposes to construct and operate a fully grade-separated, dedicated double-track, passenger-only railroad along an approximately 200mile corridor, from Victorville, mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:09 Mar 31, 2011 Jkt 223001 California, to Las Vegas, Nevada. The Preferred Alternative rail alignment would generally be immediately adjacent to the Interstate 15 (I–15) freeway travel lanes within the existing Interstate 15 (I–15) right-of-way (ROW). The Preferred Alternative also includes passenger station and maintenance facility sites in Victorville and greater Las Vegas. DATES: Written comments on the Final EIS for the DesertXpress project will be accepted until April 18, 2011. Written comments on the Final EIS may be sent to: Ms. Wendy Messenger, Attn: DesertXpress EIS, Office of Railroad Policy and Development, Federal Railroad Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., MS–20, Washington, DC 20590 or via e-mail at Wendy.Messenger@dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Wendy Messenger, Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of Railroad Policy and Development, Federal Railroad Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., MS–20, Washington, DC 20590 or via e-mail at Wendy.Messenger@dot.gov (telephone 202–493–6396). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DesertXpress project would involve the construction and operation of an interstate high-speed passenger train system between Victorville, California and Las Vegas, Nevada, along an approximately 200-mile corridor. The purpose of the DesertXpress project is to provide reliable and safe passenger rail transportation between southern California and Las Vegas using proven high-speed rail technology that results in a convenient alternative to automobile or air travel that also adds transportation capacity to the I–15 freeway corridor. The need for the DesertXpress project stems from several factors, including but not limited to high and increasing travel demand on I– 15—the only major roadway linking southern California to Las Vegas having limited opportunities to increase capacity. Other factors include constraints on the expansion of air travel from southern California and an above-average automobile accident rate on the I–15 freeway. In March 2009, FRA, in coordination with the Cooperating Agencies, published a Draft EIS and circulated the document for a 56-day public and agency review and comment period. The Draft EIS analyzed a No Action Alternative and various Action Alternatives for the construction and operation of the DesertXpress high- PO 00000 Frm 00155 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 speed passenger train. The Action Alternatives included multiple options for rail alignments, passenger stations, maintenance facilities, and locomotive technologies. The Draft EIS was structured to allow the Lead and Cooperating Agencies to compose a Preferred Alternative from the various options. FRA convened three public hearings on the Draft EIS, held in Las Vegas, Barstow, and Victorville on April 28, April 29, and April 30, 2009, respectively. Following publication of the Draft EIS, the Applicant proposed several modifications and additions to the Action Alternatives presented in the Draft EIS, based upon substantive comments received during public and agency review and to reduce or avoid significant potential environmental impacts. The project modifications and additions included a new Victorville passenger station site, a new rail alignment through central Barstow within the I–15 freeway corridor, a new rail alignment through the Clark Mountains, new sites for maintenance facilities in unincorporated Clark County, and minor shifts in the rail alignment to avoid or reduce potential environmental impacts or improve operating characteristics. After evaluating the proposed project modifications and additions, FRA determined, pursuant to 40 CFR 1502.9, that it was necessary to prepare a Supplemental Draft EIS to analyze the potential environmental impacts of the project modifications and additions. The FRA and the Cooperating Agencies published the Supplemental Draft EIS in September 2010 and circulated the document for a 46-day public and agency review and comment period. FRA convened two public hearings on the Supplemental Draft EIS in the Las Vegas and Barstow areas on October 13 and October 14, 2010, respectively. The FRA and the Cooperating Agencies considered the entire record and compared the potential environmental impacts of the action alternatives as well as the no action alternative to select the Preferred Alternative. The Preferred Alternative rail alignment would be almost entirely located within the existing I–15 corridor, with tracks running alongside freeway travel lanes. The Preferred Alternative also identifies station and maintenance facility sites and selects Electrical Multiple Unit (EMU) as the preferred locomotive technology. In accordance with regulations implementing NEPA, the Final EIS evaluates the environmental effects associated with the Preferred Alternative compared to the other E:\FR\FM\01APN1.SGM 01APN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket No. FRA 2011-001-N-4]


Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment 
Request

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

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 May 31, 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 Ave., SE., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC 
20590, or Ms. Kimberly Toone, Office of Information Technology, RAD-20, 
Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Mail Stop 
35, Washington, DC 20590. Commenters requesting FRA to acknowledge 
receipt of their respective comments must include a self-addressed 
stamped postcard stating, ``Comments on OMB control number ---- .'' 
Alternatively, comments may be transmitted via facsimile to (202) 493-
6216 or (202) 493-6479, 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 Ave., SE., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: 
(202) 493-6292) or Ms. Kimberly Toone, Office of Information 
Technology, RAD-

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20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW., 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 three currently approved information 
collection activities that FRA will submit for clearance by OMB as 
required under the PRA:
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0035.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Form Number(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. Through these rules, FRA learns the condition of operating 
rules and practices with respect to trains and instructions provided by 
the railroad to their employees in operating practices.
    Reporting Burden:

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                                                             Total annual       Average time per    Total annual
           CFR section              Respondent universe       responses             response        burden hours
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
217.7--Copy--FRA--Operating        1 new railroad......  1 submission.......  1 hour.............           1
 rules, timetables, Class I & II
 RRs.
    --Amendments.................  55 railroads........  165 amendments.....  20 Minutes.........          55
    --Copy of operating rules--    20 new railroads....  20 submissions.....  55 Minutes.........          18
     Class III.
    --Amendments.................  632 railroads.......  1,896 amendments...  15 Minutes.........         474
217.9--Railroad and Railroad       687 railroads.......  4,732 field trained  8 hours............      37,856
 Testing Officer Responsibilities.                        officers/training
                                                          sessions.
    --Records....................  687 railroads.......  4,732 records......  2 minutes..........         158
    Copy--Prog. for Perf. of       20 new railroads....  20 Programs........  9.92 hours.........         198
     Operational Tests.
    --Records of Operational       687 railroads.......  9,180,000 records..  5 minutes..........     765,000
     Tests/Inspections.
    --Amendments.................  55 railroads........  165 amendments.....  1.92 hours.........         317
    --Quarterly Review of          687 railroads.......  148 reviews........  1 hour.............         148
     Accident/Incident Data/Prior
     Op. Tests/Insp.
    --Designated Officers &        687 railroads.......  37 designations +    5 seconds + 1 hour.          74
     Conduct of 6 Mo. Rev.                                74 reviews.
    --Designated Officers &        687 railroads.......  20 designations +    5 seconds + 1 hour.          34
     Conduct of Six Month Review                          34 reviews.
     by Passenger/Commuter
     Railroads.
    --Records of Periodic Reviews  687 railroads.......  589 review records.  1 minute...........          10
    --Annual Summary on            687 railroads.......  37 summary records.  61 minutes.........          38
     Operational Tests/Insp.
    --FRA Disapproval of RR        687 railroads.......  20 supporting        1 hour.............          20
     Program of Operational Tests/                        documents.
     Insp. & Response by RR.
    --Amended Prog. Docs.........  687 railroads.......  20 amended           30 minutes.........          10
                                                          documents.
271.11--Instruction of Program     687 railroads.......  130,000 instr.       8 hours............   1,040,000
 Employees.                                               employees.
    --New RR & Copy of Program of  20 new railroads....  20 Programs........  8 hours............         160
     Op. Tests.
    --Amendments to Op. Rules      687 railroads.......  220 amendments.....  55 minutes.........         202
     Instr. Program.
218.95--Instruction, Training,     687 railroads.......  98,000 records.....  5 minutes..........       8,167
 Examination--Records.
    --Response to FRA Disapproval  687 railroads.......  50 written/oral      1 hour.............          50
     of Program.                                          submissions.
    --Programs Needing Amendment.  687 railroads.......  20 amended programs  30 minutes.........          10
218.97--Written Procedures on      687 railroads.......  687 written          2 hours............       1,374
 Good Faith Challenges by                                 procedures.
 Employees Re: Actions.
    --Employee Copy of Written     687 railroads.......  130,000 copies.....  6 minutes..........      13,000
     Procedures.

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    --Employee Copy of Amended     687 railroads.......  130,000 copies.....  3 minutes..........       6,500
     Procedures.
    --Good Faith Challenges by RR  98,000 RR Employees.  15 challenges......  10 minutes.........           3
     Employees.
    --RR Responses to Empl.        687 railroads.......  15 responses.......  5 minutes..........           1
     Challenge.
    --Immediate Review of          687 railroads.......  5 immediate reviews  15 minutes.........           1
     Employee Challenge.
    --RR Officer Explanation of    687 railroads.......  5 explanations.....  1 minute...........            .08
     Federal Law Protection
     Against Retaliation.
    --Documented Protest by RR     687 railroads.......  10 written protests  15 minutes.........           3
     Employee.
    --Copies of Protests.........  687 railroads.......  10 protest copies..  1 minute...........            .17
    --Further Reviews............  687 railroads.......  3 further reviews..  15 minutes.........           1
    --Written Verification         687 railroads.......  10 verification      10 minutes.........           2
     Decision to Employee.                                decisions.
    --Copy of Written Procedures   687 railroads.......  760 copies of        5 minutes..........    63 hours
     at RR Hdtrs.                                         procedures.
    --Copy of Verification         687 railroads.......  20 verification      5 minutes..........           2
     Decision at RR Headquarters                          decision copies.
     & Division Headquarters.
218.99--Shoving or Pushing
 Movements:
    --Operating Rule               687 railroads.......  687 rule             1 hour.............         687
     Modifications.                                       modifications.
    --Locomotive Engineer Job      100,000 RR Employees  60,000 job           1 minute...........       1,000
     Briefing Before Movement.                            briefings.
    --Point Protection             100,000 RR Employees  87,600,000           1 minute + 1 minute   2,920,000
     Determinations & Signals/                            determinations +
     Instructions to Control                              87,600,000 signals/
     Movements.                                           instructions.
    --Remote Control Movements-    100,000 RR Employees  876,000              1 minute...........      14,600
     Verbal Confirmation.                                 confirmations.
    --Remote Control               100,000 RR Employees  876,000              1 minute...........      14,600
     Determinations That Zone Is                          determinations.
     Not Jointly Occupied/Track
     Clear.
    --Dispatcher Authorized Train  6,000 RR Dispatchers  30,000 auth.         1 minute...........         500
     Movements.                                           movements.
    --Written Procedures to        687 railroads.......  41 written           30 minutes.........          21
     Determine Track Occupancy.                           procedures.
    --Track Location--Designation  687 railroads.......  41 track             30 minutes.........          21
                                                          designations.
218.101--Operating Rule Re:        687 railroads.......  687 amended op.      30 minutes.........         344
 Leaving Rolling & On-Track MOW                           rules.
 Equipment in the Clear.
218.103--Hand-Operated Switches--  687 railroads.......  687 modified         1 hour.............         687
 RR Operating Rule That Complies                          operating rules.
 with 218.103.
    --Specification of Minimum     687 railroads.......  632 modified op.     30 minutes.........         316
     Job Briefing Requirements.                           rules.
    --Employee Operating or        687 railroads.......  1,125,000 job        1 minute...........      18,750
     Verifying Position of Hand-                          briefings.
     operated Switches: Job
     Briefings.
218.105--Additional Requirements   687 railroads.......  60,000 job           1 minute...........       1,000
 for Hand Operated Main Track                             briefings.
 Switches--Job Briefing.
    --Roadway Worker Report on     687 railroads.......  100,000 empl.        1 minute + 1 minute       3,334
     Position of Switches to                              reports + 100,000
     Roadway Worker in Charge                             conveyances.
     (RWIC) or Designated
     Employee Conveying
     Information to RWIC.
    --Dispatcher Acknowledgment    687 railroads.......  60,000               30 seconds + 5              583
     of Switch Position and                               acknowledgment +     seconds.
     Employee Confirmation to                             60,000
     Train Dispatcher.                                    confirmations.
218.109--Hand Operated Fixed       687 railroads.......  562,500 hours......  30 seconds.........       4,688
 Derails: Job Briefings.
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    Total Estimated Responses: 188,794,835.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden: 4,855,081 hours.
    Status: Regular Review.
    Title: Roadway Worker Protection.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0539.
    Abstract: This rule establishes regulations governing the 
protection of railroad employees working on or near railroad tracks. 
The regulation requires that each railroad devise and adopt a program 
of on-track safety to provide employees working along the railroad with 
protection from the hazards of being struck by a train or other on-
track equipment. Elements of this on-track safety program include an 
on-track safety manual; a clear delineation of employers' 
responsibilities, as well as employees' rights and responsibilities 
thereto; well- defined procedures for communication and protection; and 
annual on-track safety training. The program adopted by each railroad 
is subject to review and approval by FRA.
    Form Number(s): FRA 6180.119.
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
    Reporting Burden:

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                                                            Total annual       Average time per    Total annual
           CFR section             Respondent universe       responses             response        burden hours
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Form FRA F 6180.119..............  350 Safety           150 report forms...  4 hours............             600
                                    Inspectors.
    --RR Workplace Safety
     Violation Report Form.
214303/309--On-Track Safety
 Programs.

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    --Amendments to Program......  60 railroads + 584   20 amended programs  20 hours; 4 hours..           2,736
                                    railroads.           + 584 amended
                                                         prog..
    --Subsequent Years: New        5 railroads........  5 safety programs..  250 hours..........           1,250
     Programs.
214.313--Roadway Worker Challenge  20 railroads.......  80 challenges......  4 hours............             320
 to Directive.
214.315/335--Supervision and       50,000 Roadway       16,350,000           2 minutes..........         545,000
 Communication--Job Briefings.      Workers.             briefings.
214.321--Exclusive Track           8,583 Employees/     700,739 written      1 minute...........          11,679
 Occupancy: Written Authorities.    Roadway Workers.     authorities.
214.325--Train Coordination:       50,000 Roadway       36,500               15 seconds.........             152
 Roadway Worker Communication       Workers.             communications.
 with Train Crew.
214.327--Inaccessible Track:       703 railroads......  50,000 occurrences.  10 minutes.........           8,333
 Establishment and Direction by
 Roadway Worker in Charge.
214.337--On-Track Safety for Lone  703 railroads......  2,080,000            30 seconds.........          17,333
 Workers.                                                statements.
    --Written Statement of On-
     Track Safety by Lone Worker.
214.343/345347/349/351/353/355--   50,000 Roadway       50,000 trained       4.50 hours.........         225,000
 Training.                          Workers.             employees.
    --Training Records...........  50,000 Roadway       50,000 records.....  2 minutes..........           1,667
                                    Workers.
214.503--Good Faith Challenges--   50,000 Roadway       125 notifications..  10 minutes.........              21
 Notification.                      Workers.
    --Resolution Procedures......  644 railroads......  10 procedures......  2 hours............              20
214.505--List of New/Designated    644 railroads......  9 lists............  1 hour.............               9
 Existing On-Track Roadway
 Maintenance Machines Conforming
 with Paragraph (a) of This
 Section.
214.507--Built Light Weight        644 railroads......  1,000 stickers/      5 minutes..........              83
 Displayed on Each New Roadway                           stencils.
 Maintenance Machine (RMM).
214.511--Clearly Identifiable      644 railroads......  3,700 identified     5 minutes..........             308
 Horn Triggering Mechanism on                            mechanisms.
 Each New RMM.
214.513--Clearly Identifiable      703 railroads......  200 identified       5 minutes..........              17
 Horn Triggering Mechanism on                            mechanisms.
 Each Existing RMM.
214.515--Overhead Covers for       644 railroads......  500 employee         10 minutes + 20                 250
 Existing RMMs--Requests and RR                          requests + 500 RR    minutes.
 Responses.                                              responses.
214.517--Display of Light Weight   644 railroads......  500 stencils/        5 minutes..........              42
 on Existing RMMs.                                       displays.
214.518--Safe and Secure Position  644 railroads......  1,000 stencils/      5 minutes..........              83
 on On- Track RMMs--Clearly                              marks/notices.
 Identified.
214.523-Hi-Rail Vehicles--         644 railroads......  2,000 inspections/   1 hour.............           2,000
 Inspections and Records.                                records.
    --Tagging and Reporting Non-   644 railroads......  500 tags + 500       10 minutes + 15                 208
     compliant Conditions.                               reports.             minutes.
214.527--On-Track RMMs--Tagging    644 railroads......  550 tags + 550       5 minutes + 15                  184
 and Reporting of Non-complying                          reports.             minutes.
 Conditions.
214.533--Schedule of Repairs for   644 railroads......  250 records........  15 minutes.........              63
 Hi-Rail Vehicles and RMMs--
 Compliance Records.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Total Estimated Responses: 19,329,972.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden: 817,358 hours.
    Status: Regular Review.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0552.
    Title: Locomotive Cab Sanitation Standards.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Form Number(s): N/A.
    Abstract: The collection of information is used by FRA to promote 
rail safety and the health of railroad workers by ensuring that all 
locomotive crew members have access to toilet/sanitary facilities--on 
as needed basis--which are functioning and hygienic. Also, the 
collection of information is used by FRA to ensure that railroads 
repair defective locomotive toilet/sanitary facilities within 10 
calendar days of the date on which these units becomes defective.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
    Reporting Burden:

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                                                            Total annual       Average time per    Total annual
           CFR section             Respondent universe       responses             response        burden hours
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
229.137(d)--Defective Locomotive   744 railroads......  11,700 tags/notices  90 seconds.........             293
 Toilet Facility--Tagging.
229.137(e) Defective But Sanitary  744 railroads......  7,956 tags/notices.  90 seconds.........             199
 Locomotive Toilet Facility--
 Tagging.
229.137(f) Switching or Transfer   744 railroads......  93,600 notations...  30 seconds.........             780
 Service--Defective Locomotive
 Toilet Facility--Notation on
 Daily Inspection Report.
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    Total Estimated Responses: 113,256.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden: 1,272 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 March 25, 2011.
Kimberly Coronel,
Director, Office of Financial Management, Federal Railroad 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2011-7463 Filed 3-31-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-06-P
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