Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request, 56913-56914 [2018-24715]
Download as PDF
<![CDATA[
Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 220 / Wednesday, November 14, 2018 / Notices
appropriate docket number and may be
submitted by any of the following
methods:
• website: https://www.regulations.
gov. Follow the online instructions for
submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: Docket Operations Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal Holidays.
Communications received by
December 31, 2018 will be considered
by FRA before final action is taken.
Comments received after that date will
be considered if practicable.
Anyone can search the electronic
form of any written communications
and comments received into any of our
dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or signing the
document, if submitted on behalf of an
association, business, labor union, etc.).
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits
comments from the public to better
inform its processes. DOT posts these
comments, without edit, including any
personal information the commenter
provides, to www.regulations.gov, as
described in the system of records
notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
be reviewed at https://
www.transportation.gov/privacy. See
also https://www.regulations.gov/
privacyNotice for the privacy notice of
regulations.gov.
Issued in Washington, DC.
Robert C. Lauby,
Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety
Chief Safety Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018–24825 Filed 11–13–18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–06–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket No. FRA–2017–0002–N–20]
Proposed Agency Information
Collection Activities; Comment
Request
Federal Railroad
Administration (FRA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of information collection;
request for comment.
AGENCY:
Under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice
announces that FRA is forwarding the
Information Collection Request (ICR)
abstracted below to the Office of
SUMMARY:
VerDate Sep<11>2014
18:29 Nov 13, 2018
Jkt 247001
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and comment. The ICR describes
the information collections and their
expected burden. On March 14, 2017,
FRA published a notice providing a 60day period for public comment and on
September 13, 2017, published a notice
providing a 30-day period for public
comment on the ICR.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to
submit comments on or before
December 14, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the ICR to the Office of Information
and Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget, 725 17th
Street NW, Washington, DC 20503,
Attention: FRA Desk Officer. Comments
may also be sent via email to OMB at
the following address: oira_
submissions@omb.eop.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Michael Jones, Information Collection
Clearance Officer, Office of Research,
Development, and Technology, Human
Factors Division, RPD–34, Federal
Railroad Administration, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Room W38–119,
Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202)
493–6106); or Ms. Kim Toone,
Information Collection Clearance
Officer, Office of Administration, Office
of Information Technology, RAD–20,
Federal Railroad Administration, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W34–212,
Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202)
493–6132).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PRA,
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.
See 44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.8
through 1320.12. The required 60- and
30-Day Federal Register Notices were
published in the Federal Register on
March 14, 2017 (see 82 FR 20530) and
September 13, 2017 (see 82 FR 43078),
respectively. FRA received comments
from the Association of American
Railroads (AAR) in a letter dated
October 13, 2017, outlining some
concerns with the research approach in
the human error study. FRA replied by
letter clarifying the research approach.
Specifically, AAR commented that it
was concerned that the proposed study
on automated locomotive technology
was not fully developed and that results
of such a study might lead to
unnecessary roadblocks to the
development of the technology positive
train control (PTC). Further, AAR stated
‘‘FRA should also include in the study
a control group demonstrating the
number of errors that occur in
PO 00000
Frm 00116
Fmt 4703
Sfmt 4703
56913
locomotives absent autonomous
technology.’’ In response, FRA
explained that under the planned
research approach at the time, it was not
necessary to include a manual operation
condition as FRA did not intend to
compare performance with vs. without
automation. The purpose of the study
was to understand the nature of possible
design-induced errors for existing
system automation in the locomotive
cab, with an eye toward future
improved systems. These errors are
likely, absent of any human factors
engineering in the system design and
development process. For this
examination, a control group was
unnecessary. However, FRA now
proposes to expand the study approach
to address AAR’s concern and include
a manual condition control group. In
this context, FRA’s reference to
automation means an operation assisted
by autonomous technology that offers
some level of automation less than full
automation. This condition will provide
a baseline of performance to address
two hypotheses:
(H1) Automation provides specific
performance benefits (e.g., an energy
management software system reduces
fuel usage; PTC prevents
overspeeding and transgressions into
workzones or past a red signal)
compared with manual control, but
does not reduce workload in the
locomotive cab compared with
manual control.
(H2) Automation usage results in more
errors in high workload situations
than in low workload situations (e.g.,
distractions lead to failure to notice
mode transitions) and these errors
have no direct counterpart in manual
conditions.
Workload is defined as task loading,
or the number of tasks in a scenario. The
high workload scenarios have more
tasks than the low workload scenarios.
Based on the initial FRA pilot study,
preceding the current study, and on
research and operational experiences in
other industries, high workload is often
associated with error, thus, FRA’s
concern and interest in conducting the
current study.
Before OMB decides whether to
approve this proposed collection of
information, an additional 30 days is
being provided for public comment.
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 1320.10(b); see also 60 FR
44978, 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. OMB
believes the 30-day notice informs the
regulated community to file relevant
E:\FR\FM\14NON1.SGM
14NON1
56914
Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 220 / Wednesday, November 14, 2018 / Notices
comments and affords the agency
adequate time to digest public
comments before it renders a decision.
60 FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. Therefore,
respondents should submit their
respective comments to OMB within 30
days of publication to best ensure
having their full effect.
Comments are invited on the
following ICR regarding: (1) Whether the
information collection activities are
necessary for FRA to properly execute
its functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) 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; (3) ways for
FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information being
collected; and (4) ways to minimize the
burden of information collection
activities on the public, including the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of information
technology.
The summary below describes the ICR
that FRA will submit for OMB clearance
as the PRA requires:
Title: Experimental Investigation of
Automation-Induced Human Error in
Locomotive Cab.
OMB Control Number: 2130–XXXX.
Abstract: The purpose of this
collection is to identify and evaluate the
potential for human error associated
with the operation of systems and
automation in the locomotive cab. This
research addresses DOT’s strategic goal
of safety. Once the nature and risk of the
human error in locomotive cab systems
and automation is better understood,
error mitigating steps can be taken to
provide safer systems and reduce the
risk of accidents or incidents involving
these systems. FRA will use the
research’s results to identify training,
operational procedures, or automation
design standards that will improve the
safety of automated systems in
locomotive cabs.
Type of Request: New information
collection request.
Affected Public: Railroad Engineers
and Conductors.
Form(s): FRA F 6180.3.
Respondent Universe: 24.
Frequency of Submission: Once.
Total Estimated Annual Responses:
24.
Total Estimated Annual Burden: 48
hours.
Under 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR
1320.5(b) and 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
VerDate Sep<11>2014
18:29 Nov 13, 2018
Jkt 247001
displays a currently valid OMB control
number.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520.
Juan D. Reyes III,
Chief Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2018–24715 Filed 11–13–18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–06–P
Monday, November 19, 2018. Any
member of the public may present a
written statement to the Advisory Board
at any time.
Carrie Lavigne,
Chief Counsel, Saint Lawrence Seaway
Development Corporation.
[FR Doc. 2018–24789 Filed 11–13–18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–61–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development
Corporation Advisory Board—Notice
of Public Meetings
Saint Lawrence Seaway
Development Corporation (SLSDC);
USDOT.
ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting.
AGENCY:
This notice announces the
public meeting via conference call of the
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development
Corporation Advisory Board.
DATES: The public meeting will be held
on (all times Eastern):
• Tuesday, December 4, 2018 from
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. EST
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held
via conference call at the SLSDC’s
Headquarters, 55 M Street, SE, Suite
930, Washington, DC 20003.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Wayne Williams, Chief of Staff, Saint
Lawrence Seaway Development
Corporation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE, Washington, DC 20590; 202–366–
0091
SUMMARY:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public
Law 92–463; 5 U.S.C. App. I), notice is
hereby given of a meeting of the
Advisory Board of the Saint Lawrence
Seaway Development Corporation
(SLSDC). The agenda for this meeting
will be as follows:
December 4, 2018 from 2:00 p.m.–4:00
p.m. EST
1. Opening Remarks
2. Consideration of Minutes of Past
Meeting
3. Quarterly Report
4. Old and New Business
5. Closing Discussion
6. Adjournment
Public Participation
Attendance at the meeting is open to
the interested public but limited to the
space available. With the approval of
the Administrator, members of the
public may present oral statements at
the meeting. Persons wishing further
information should contact the person
listed under the heading, FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT, not later than
PO 00000
Frm 00117
Fmt 4703
Sfmt 9990
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency
[Docket ID OCC–2018–0036]
Mutual Savings Association Advisory
Committee
Department of the Treasury,
Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency (OCC).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The OCC has determined that
the renewal of the charter of the OCC
Mutual Savings Association Advisory
Committee (MSAAC) is necessary and
in the public interest. The OCC hereby
gives notice of the renewal of the
charter.
SUMMARY:
The charter of the OCC MSAAC
has been renewed for a two-year period
that began on September 19, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael R. Brickman, Designated
Federal Officer, 202–649–5420, Office of
the Comptroller of the Currency, 400 7th
Street SW, Washington, DC 20219.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of
the renewal of the MSAAC charter is
hereby given, with the approval of the
Secretary of the Treasury, pursuant to
section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The
Comptroller of the Currency has
determined that the renewal of the
MSAAC charter is necessary and in the
public interest in order to provide
advice and information concerning the
condition of mutual savings
associations, the regulatory changes or
other steps the OCC may be able to take
to ensure the health and viability of
mutual savings associations, and other
issues of concern to mutual savings
associations, all in accordance with the
goals of Section 5(a) of the Home
Owners’ Loan Act, 12 U.S.C. 1464.
DATES:
Dated: November 7, 2018.
Joseph M. Otting,
Comptroller of the Currency.
[FR Doc. 2018–24723 Filed 11–13–18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4810–33–P
E:\FR\FM\14NON1.SGM
14NON1
]]>Agencies
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 220 (Wednesday, November 14, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56913-56914]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-24715]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket No. FRA-2017-0002-N-20]
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment
Request
AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice
announces that FRA is forwarding the Information Collection Request
(ICR) abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and comment. The ICR describes the information collections and
their expected burden. On March 14, 2017, FRA published a notice
providing a 60-day period for public comment and on September 13, 2017,
published a notice providing a 30-day period for public comment on the
ICR.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
December 14, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the ICR to the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget,
725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503, Attention: FRA Desk Officer.
Comments may also be sent via email to OMB at the following address:
[email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael Jones, Information
Collection Clearance Officer, Office of Research, Development, and
Technology, Human Factors Division, RPD-34, Federal Railroad
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W38-119, Washington, DC
20590 (telephone: (202) 493-6106); or Ms. Kim Toone, Information
Collection Clearance Officer, Office of Administration, Office of
Information Technology, RAD-20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W34-212, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone:
(202) 493-6132).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PRA, 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. See 44 U.S.C.
3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.8 through 1320.12. The required 60- and 30-Day
Federal Register Notices were published in the Federal Register on
March 14, 2017 (see 82 FR 20530) and September 13, 2017 (see 82 FR
43078), respectively. FRA received comments from the Association of
American Railroads (AAR) in a letter dated October 13, 2017, outlining
some concerns with the research approach in the human error study. FRA
replied by letter clarifying the research approach.
Specifically, AAR commented that it was concerned that the proposed
study on automated locomotive technology was not fully developed and
that results of such a study might lead to unnecessary roadblocks to
the development of the technology positive train control (PTC).
Further, AAR stated ``FRA should also include in the study a control
group demonstrating the number of errors that occur in locomotives
absent autonomous technology.'' In response, FRA explained that under
the planned research approach at the time, it was not necessary to
include a manual operation condition as FRA did not intend to compare
performance with vs. without automation. The purpose of the study was
to understand the nature of possible design-induced errors for existing
system automation in the locomotive cab, with an eye toward future
improved systems. These errors are likely, absent of any human factors
engineering in the system design and development process. For this
examination, a control group was unnecessary. However, FRA now proposes
to expand the study approach to address AAR's concern and include a
manual condition control group. In this context, FRA's reference to
automation means an operation assisted by autonomous technology that
offers some level of automation less than full automation. This
condition will provide a baseline of performance to address two
hypotheses:
(H1) Automation provides specific performance benefits (e.g., an energy
management software system reduces fuel usage; PTC prevents
overspeeding and transgressions into workzones or past a red signal)
compared with manual control, but does not reduce workload in the
locomotive cab compared with manual control.
(H2) Automation usage results in more errors in high workload
situations than in low workload situations (e.g., distractions lead to
failure to notice mode transitions) and these errors have no direct
counterpart in manual conditions.
Workload is defined as task loading, or the number of tasks in a
scenario. The high workload scenarios have more tasks than the low
workload scenarios. Based on the initial FRA pilot study, preceding the
current study, and on research and operational experiences in other
industries, high workload is often associated with error, thus, FRA's
concern and interest in conducting the current study.
Before OMB decides whether to approve this proposed collection of
information, an additional 30 days is being provided for public
comment. 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 1320.10(b); see also 60 FR 44978, 44983,
Aug. 29, 1995. OMB believes the 30-day notice informs the regulated
community to file relevant
[[Page 56914]]
comments and affords the agency adequate time to digest public comments
before it renders a decision. 60 FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. Therefore,
respondents should submit their respective comments to OMB within 30
days of publication to best ensure having their full effect.
Comments are invited on the following ICR regarding: (1) Whether
the information collection activities are necessary for FRA to properly
execute its functions, including whether the information will have
practical utility; (2) 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; (3) ways
for FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
being collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of information
collection activities on the public, including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
The summary below describes the ICR that FRA will submit for OMB
clearance as the PRA requires:
Title: Experimental Investigation of Automation-Induced Human Error
in Locomotive Cab.
OMB Control Number: 2130-XXXX.
Abstract: The purpose of this collection is to identify and
evaluate the potential for human error associated with the operation of
systems and automation in the locomotive cab. This research addresses
DOT's strategic goal of safety. Once the nature and risk of the human
error in locomotive cab systems and automation is better understood,
error mitigating steps can be taken to provide safer systems and reduce
the risk of accidents or incidents involving these systems. FRA will
use the research's results to identify training, operational
procedures, or automation design standards that will improve the safety
of automated systems in locomotive cabs.
Type of Request: New information collection request.
Affected Public: Railroad Engineers and Conductors.
Form(s): FRA F 6180.3.
Respondent Universe: 24.
Frequency of Submission: Once.
Total Estimated Annual Responses: 24.
Total Estimated Annual Burden: 48 hours.
Under 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR 1320.5(b) and 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.
Juan D. Reyes III,
Chief Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2018-24715 Filed 11-13-18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-06-P
