Information Collection Activities: Report of Fuel Cost, Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue, 37883 [2013-14950]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 121 / Monday, June 24, 2013 / Notices (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339.] This collection, as well as instructions for the collection, are available on the Board’s Web site at <https://www.stb.dot.gov/ PeakLetters1.nsf/2012?OpenPage>. Under the PRA, a Federal agency conducting or sponsoring a collection of information must display a currently valid OMB control number. A collection of information, which is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c), includes agency requirements or requests that persons submit reports, keep records, or provide information to the agency, third parties, or the public. Under § 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, Federal agencies are required to provide, prior to an agency’s submitting a collection to OMB for approval, a 60day notice and comment period through publication in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: June 18, 2013. Jeffrey Herzig, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2013–14948 Filed 6–21–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board Information Collection Activities: Report of Fuel Cost, Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board. 60-day notice of request for comments and approval. ACTION: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501– 3519 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) an extension of approval for the collection VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:13 Jun 21, 2013 Jkt 229001 of the Report of Fuel Cost, Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue. Comments are requested concerning: (1) The accuracy of the Board’s burden estimates; (2) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; (3) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology when appropriate; and (4) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Board, including whether the collection has practical utility. Submitted comments will be summarized and included in the Board’s request for OMB approval. Description of Collection Title: Report of Fuel Cost, Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue. OMB Control Number: 2140–0014. STB Form Number: None. Type of Review: Extension without change. Respondents: Class I railroads (railroads with operating revenues exceeding $250 million in 1991 dollars). Number of Respondents: 7. Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour. Frequency: Quarterly. Total Burden Hours (annually including all respondents): 84 hours. Total ‘‘Non-hour Burden’’ Cost: None identified. Needs and Uses: Under 49 U.S.C. 10702, the Surface Transportation Board has the authority to address the reasonableness of a rail carrier’s practices. This information collection permits the Board to monitor the current fuel surcharge practices of the Class I carriers. Failure to collect this information would impede the Board’s ability to fulfill its responsibilities under 49 U.S.C. 10702. The Board has authority to collect information about rail costs and revenues under 49 U.S.C. 11144 and 11145. Retention Period: Information in this report is maintained on the Board’s Web PO 00000 Frm 00109 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 37883 site for a minimum of one year and is otherwise maintained by the Board for a minimum of two years. Comments on this information collection should be submitted by August 23, 2013. DATES: Direct all comments to Marilyn Levitt, Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423–0001, or to levittm@stb.dot.gov. When submitting comments, please refer to ‘‘Report of Fuel Cost, Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue.’’ For further information regarding the Report of Fuel Cost, Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue, or to obtain a copy of the reporting form, contact Paul Aguiar at (202) 245–0323 or paul.aguiar@stb.dot.gov. [Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) for the hearing impaired: (800) 877–8339.] The form is also available on the Board’s Web site. ADDRESSES: Under the PRA, a Federal agency conducting or sponsoring a collection of information must display a currently valid OMB control number. A collection of information, which is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c), includes agency requirements or requests that persons submit reports, keep records, or provide information to the agency, third parties, or the public. Under § 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, Federal agencies are required to provide, prior to an agency’s submitting a collection to OMB for approval, a 60day notice and comment period through publication in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: June 18, 2013. Jeffrey Herzig, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2013–14950 Filed 6–21–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P E:\FR\FM\24JNN1.SGM 24JNN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board


Information Collection Activities: Report of Fuel Cost, 
Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION: 60-day notice of request for comments and approval.

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SUMMARY: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 
3501-3519 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives 
notice of its intent to seek from the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) an extension of approval for the collection of the Report of Fuel 
Cost, Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue.
    Comments are requested concerning: (1) The accuracy of the Board's 
burden estimates; (2) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity 
of the information collected; (3) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on the respondents, including the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology when appropriate; and (4) whether the collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the Board, including whether the collection has practical utility. 
Submitted comments will be summarized and included in the Board's 
request for OMB approval.

Description of Collection

    Title: Report of Fuel Cost, Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue.
    OMB Control Number: 2140-0014.
    STB Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Extension without change.
    Respondents: Class I railroads (railroads with operating revenues 
exceeding $250 million in 1991 dollars).
    Number of Respondents: 7.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
    Frequency: Quarterly.
    Total Burden Hours (annually including all respondents): 84 hours.
    Total ``Non-hour Burden'' Cost: None identified.
    Needs and Uses: Under 49 U.S.C. 10702, the Surface Transportation 
Board has the authority to address the reasonableness of a rail 
carrier's practices. This information collection permits the Board to 
monitor the current fuel surcharge practices of the Class I carriers. 
Failure to collect this information would impede the Board's ability to 
fulfill its responsibilities under 49 U.S.C. 10702. The Board has 
authority to collect information about rail costs and revenues under 49 
U.S.C. 11144 and 11145.
    Retention Period: Information in this report is maintained on the 
Board's Web site for a minimum of one year and is otherwise maintained 
by the Board for a minimum of two years.

DATES: Comments on this information collection should be submitted by 
August 23, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Marilyn Levitt, Surface 
Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001, or 
to levittm@stb.dot.gov. When submitting comments, please refer to 
``Report of Fuel Cost, Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue.''
    For further information regarding the Report of Fuel Cost, 
Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue, or to obtain a copy of the 
reporting form, contact Paul Aguiar at (202) 245-0323 or 
paul.aguiar@stb.dot.gov. [Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) for 
the hearing impaired: (800) 877-8339.] The form is also available on 
the Board's Web site.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA, a Federal agency conducting 
or sponsoring a collection of information must display a currently 
valid OMB control number. A collection of information, which is defined 
in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c), includes agency requirements 
or requests that persons submit reports, keep records, or provide 
information to the agency, third parties, or the public. Under Sec.  
3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, Federal agencies are required to provide, 
prior to an agency's submitting a collection to OMB for approval, a 60-
day notice and comment period through publication in the Federal 
Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including 
each proposed extension of an existing collection of information.

    Dated: June 18, 2013.
Jeffrey Herzig,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2013-14950 Filed 6-21-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4915-01-P
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