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and interstate drivers. FMCSA will use
existing data from FMCSA systems to
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of CMV operators to the safety and
performance of apprentices
participating in the pilot program.
Additionally, FMCSA will analyze the
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket No. FRA–2022–0002–N–1]
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) and its
implementing regulations, FRA seeks
approval of the Information Collection
Request (ICR) abstracted below. Before
submitting this ICR to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
approval, FRA is soliciting public
comment on specific aspects of the
activities identified in the ICR.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to
submit comments on or before March
15, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed ICR
should be submitted on regulations.gov
to the docket, Docket No. FRA–2022–
0002. All comments received will be
posted without change to the docket,
including any personal information
provided. 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: Ms.
Hodan Wells, Information Collection
Clearance Officer, at email:
hodan.wells@dot.gov or telephone: (202)
493–0440.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PRA,
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 to
allow comment on information
collection activities before seeking OMB
approval of the activities. See 44 U.S.C.
3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.8 through
1320.12. Specifically, FRA invites
interested parties to comment on the
following ICR regarding: (1) Whether the
information collection activities are
necessary for FRA to properly execute
its functions, including whether the
activities will have practical utility; (2)
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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 for FRA to
minimize the burden of information
collection activities on the public,
including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology. See 44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1).
FRA believes that soliciting public
comment may reduce the administrative
and paperwork burdens associated with
the collection of information that
Federal regulations mandate. In
summary, FRA reasons that comments
received will advance three objectives:
(1) Reduce reporting burdens; (2)
organize information collection
requirements in a ‘‘user-friendly’’ format
to improve the use of such information;
and (3) accurately assess the resources
expended to retrieve and produce
information requested. See 44 U.S.C.
3501.
The summaries below describe the
ICRs that FRA will submit for OMB
clearance as the PRA requires:
Title: Locomotive Certification (Noise
Compliance Regulations).
OMB Control Number: 2130–0527.
Abstract: Under authority granted by
the Noise Control Act of 1972, the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
has established limits for noise
emissions related to rail carriers in 40
CFR part 201. Those limits are enforced
by FRA under 49 CFR part 210. In
particular, the information FRA collects
under § 210.27 is necessary to ensure
compliance with EPA noise standards
for new locomotives. Although railroads
no longer need to display a certification
badge or tag in the locomotive cab, as
was previously required by nowremoved § 210.27(d), the locomotives
still need to be tested and certified to
comply with the noise emission
standards, as required under
§ 210.27(a)–(c).
Type of Request: Extension without
change (with changes in estimates) of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Form(s): N/A.
Respondent Universe: 4 locomotive
manufacturers.
Frequency of Submission: On
occasion.
Reporting Burden:
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Respondent universe
210.11—Waivers ..........................................
FRA anticipates zero waivers.
210.27(a)–(c)—New
locomotive
cation—Request for certification.
4 locomotive manufacturers
certifi-
210.31—Operation standards (stationary locomotives at 30 meters)—Recorded locomotive noise emission test under the
‘‘Remarks’’ section on the reverse side of
Form FRA F 6180.49.
Total .......................................................
Total Estimated Annual Responses: 4.
Total Estimated Annual Burden: 2
hours.
Total Estimated Annual Burden Hour
Dollar Cost Equivalent: $155.
Title: Use of Locomotive Horns at
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings.
OMB Control Number: 2130–0560.
Abstract: Under 49 CFR part 222, FRA
seeks to collect information from
railroads and public authorities in order
to increase safety at public highway-rail
grade crossings nationwide by requiring
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Total annual
responses
Average time
per response
Total annual
burden hours
Total cost
equivalent
(A)
(B)
(C) = A * B
(D) = C *
wage rate 2
4 requests ......
30 minutes .....
2
$155
The estimated paperwork burden for recording locomotive noise emission tests is under OMB control number 2130–0004 under the ‘‘Remarks’’ section on the reverse side of Form FRA F
6180.49A.
4 locomotive manufacturers
4 responses ...
N/A .................
that locomotive horns be sounded when
trains approach and pass through these
crossings or by ensuring that a safety
level at least equivalent to that provided
by routine locomotive horn sounding
exists for quiet zone corridors in which
such horn sounding is silenced. FRA
reviews applications by public
authorities intending to establish new
quiet zones by implementing alternative
safety measures and approves the
effectiveness rate assigned to them.
2
155
FRA made several adjustments to its
estimated paperwork burdens in this
ICR extension.
Type of Request: Extension without
change (with changes in estimates) of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Form(s): N/A.
Respondent Universe: 754 railroads/
645 public authorities.
Frequency of Submission: On
occasion.
Reporting Burden:
Total annual
responses
Average time per
response
Total annual
burden hours
Total cost
equivalent
(A)
(B)
(C) = A * B
(D) = C *
wage rate
2 petitions ...................
4 hours .......................
Respondent universe
222.15—How does one obtain a
waiver of a provision of this regulation?—Petition for waiver.
754 railroads + 645
public Authorities.
222.17—How can a State agency
become a recognized State
agency?
FRA anticipates zero applications, as FRA has yet to receive any submissions under this provision.
222.39(b)—How is a quiet zone
established?—Public authority
application to FRA—Applications to establish quiet zone.
—(b)(1)(i) Updated Grade Crossing Inventory Form (includes requirements under 222.49(a)).
—(b)(1)(iii) Diagnostic team review
of proposed quiet zone crossings.
—(b)(3)(i) 60-day comment period—Copies of quiet zone application.
—(b)(3)(ii) 60-day comment period—Comments to FRA on
Quiet Zone Application.
645 public authorities
15 applications ...........
80 hours .....................
$1,200.00
74,148.00
645 public authorities
75 updated forms .......
30 minutes ..................
37.50
2,317.13
645 public authorities
3 team reviews ...........
16 hours .....................
48.00
3,717.12
645 public authorities
90 copies ....................
2 minutes ....................
3.00
185.37
754 railroads ..............
30 comments ..............
1.5 hours ....................
45.00
3,484.80
1 The current inventory exhibits a total burden of
2,237 hours while the total burden of this notice is
2 hours. As part of its review of this ICR renewal,
FRA determined the 2018 estimates incorrectly
included the time associated with the testing. For
instance, under § 210.31, the burdens associated
with testing have been addressed when FRA
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calculated the economic costs of the regulatory
requirements. Additionally, the burden associated
with the test records are covered under OMB
control number 2130–0004. Thus, FRA has adjusted
the estimated paperwork burden in the PRA table
above so that it does not include activities outside
of the scope of the PRA.
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8.00
$619.52
2 Throughout this notice, the dollar equivalent
cost is derived from the Surface Transportation
Board’s 2020 Full Year Wage A&B data series using
the appropriate employee group hourly wage rate
that includes a 75-percent overhead charge.
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Respondent universe
Total annual
responses
Average time per
response
Total annual
burden hours
Total cost
equivalent
(A)
(B)
(C) = A * B
(D) = C *
wage rate
—(b)(3)(iii) 60-day comment period—Written no-comment statements.
FRA anticipates zero written statements.
222.43—What notices and other
information are required to create or continue a quiet zone?
—Written notice of public
authority’s intent to create new
quiet zone and notification to required parties.
—(b)(3) Notice of Intent –60-day
comment period.
—(d) Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment—The Notice of Quiet
Zone Establishment and notification to required parties.
—(d)(2)(v)–(vi) Required contents—Updated Crossing Inventory Forms (includes requirements under 222.49(a)).
—(d)(2)(xi) Certification by chief
executive officer that the information submitted by the public
authority is accurate.
222.47—What periodic updates
are required?—Written affirmation to FRA that Supplementary
or Alternative Safety Measures
(SSMs or ASMs) conform to the
requirements of Appendices A
and B or the terms of the Quiet
Zone approval—Copies of such
notification must be provided to
the required parties.
—(b)(2) Updated Crossing Inventory Forms (includes requirements under 222.49(a)).
222.51(a)–(b)—Under what conditions will quiet zone status be
terminated?—Written commitment to lower the potential risk
to the traveling public at the
crossings within the quiet zone.
—(c) Review at FRA’s initiative—
Comments from interested parties during FRA’s review of quiet
zone status.
222.55(b)—How are new supplementary or alternative safety
measures approved? —Request
for FRA Approval of new SSMs
or ASMs for quiet zone.
—(d) Request for SSM/ASM approval upon completion of demonstration of proposed new
SSMs or ASMs.
222.57(a)—Can parties seek review of the Associate Administrator’s actions?—A public authority or other interested party
may petition FRA for review of
any decision by the Associate
Administrator granting or denying an application for approval
of a new SSM or ASM under
§ 222.55 (plus copies to the required parties).
Public authorities, railroads, and state
agencies.
60 notices + 180 notifications.
40 hours + 10 minutes
2,430.00
150,149.70
754 railroads ..............
120 comments ............
1.5 hours ....................
180.00
13,939.20
645 public authorities
60 notices + 360 notifications.
40 hours + 10 minutes
2,460.00
152,003.40
645 public authorities
300 updated forms .....
30 minutes ..................
150.00
9,268.50
645 public authorities
60 certifications ..........
5 minutes ....................
5.00
308.95
645 public authorities
180 written affirma30 minutes + 2 mintions + 1,080 copies.
utes.
126.00
7,785.54
645 public authorities
900 updated forms .....
30 minutes ..................
450.00
27,805.50
645 public Authorities
15 written commitments.
5 hours .......................
75.00
4,634.25
645 public authorities
2 comments ................
30 minutes ..................
1.00
61.79
645 public authorities
1 letter ........................
30 minutes ..................
.50
30.90
Interested parties and
public.
1 letter ........................
30 minutes ..................
.50
30.90
645 public authorities
and interested parties.
1 petition + 6 copies ...
2 hours + 2 minutes ...
2.20
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Respondent universe
Average time per
response
Total annual
burden hours
Total cost
equivalent
(A)
(B)
(C) = A * B
(D) = C *
wage rate
—(b) Request for FRA reconsideration of disapproval of Quiet
Zone and copies of requests to
the required parties.
—(b) Additional documents to
FRA as a follow-up to petition
for reconsideration.
—(b) Letter requesting FRA for an
informal hearing.
222.59(b)—When may a wayside
horn be used?—Written notice
of use of wayside horn at Grade
Crossing within a quiet zone
plus copies of the written notices to the required parties.
—(c) Notice of wayside horn located outside a quiet zone.
645 public authorities
1 petition letter + 6
copies.
2 hours + 2 minutes ...
2.20
135.94
645 public authorities
1 additional document
and set of materials.
2 hours .......................
2.00
123.58
645 public authorities
1 letter ........................
30 minutes ..................
.50
30.90
645 public authorities
5 notices + 30 copies
2.5 hours + 2 minutes
13.50
834.17
645 public authorities
5 notices + 30 copies
2.5 hours + 2 minutes
13.50
834.17
Appendix B to Part 222—Alternative Safety Measures—Nonengineering ASMs—Programmed Enforcement.
FRA anticipates zero submissions. Additionally, FRA has yet to receive any submissions under this provision.
Appendix B to Part 222—Alternative Safety Measures—Modified SSMs, Engineering ASMs—
Photo Enforcement.
FRA anticipates zero submissions. Additionally, FRA has yet to receive any submissions under this provision.
229.129(c)(10)—Locomotive
horn—Written Reports and
Records of Locomotive Horn
Testing.
The one-time testing requirement under this provision for locomotives built before September 18, 2016 has
been fulfilled. However, any estimated burden for testing records will be covered under OMB control number 2130–0004 under 229.23.
Total .......................................
754 railroads + 645
public authorities.
Total Estimated Annual Responses:
3,620.
Total Estimated Annual Burden:
7,253 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Burden Hour
Dollar Cost Equivalent: $452,585.
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 a
respondent is not required to respond
to, conduct, or sponsor a collection of
information that does not display a
currently valid OMB control number.
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Total annual
responses
3 The current inventory exhibits a total burden of
9,236 hours while the total burden of this notice is
7,254 hours. As part of its review of this ICR
renewal, FRA determined some of the previous
estimates were initial estimates, outdated, or
duplicative. For instance, the burdens previously
associated with Appendix B to Part 222 were zeroed
because FRA has yet to receive, and does not
anticipate receiving, any submissions under this
provision. Additionally, the estimated paperwork
burdens for §§ 222.25, 222.27, 222.35, 222.37,
222.38, 222.45, and 222.49(b) are covered under
§§ 222.39 and 222.43.
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3,620 responses .........
N/A .............................
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520.
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7,253
452,585
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket No. FRA-2022-0002-N-1]
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment
Request
AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and its
implementing regulations, FRA seeks approval of the Information
Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below. Before submitting this ICR
to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, FRA is
soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities
identified in the ICR.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
March 15, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed ICR
should be submitted on regulations.gov to the docket, Docket No. FRA-
2022-0002. All comments received will be posted without change to the
docket, including any personal information provided. 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: Ms. Hodan Wells, Information
Collection Clearance Officer, at email: [email protected] or
telephone: (202) 493-0440.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PRA, 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 to allow comment on information
collection activities before seeking OMB approval of the activities.
See 44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.8 through 1320.12. Specifically,
FRA invites interested parties to comment on the following ICR
regarding: (1) Whether the information collection activities are
necessary for FRA to properly execute its functions, including whether
the activities 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
for FRA to minimize the burden of information collection activities on
the public, including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology. See 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A); 5
CFR 1320.8(d)(1).
FRA believes that soliciting public comment may reduce the
administrative and paperwork burdens associated with the collection of
information that Federal regulations mandate. In summary, FRA reasons
that comments received will advance three objectives: (1) Reduce
reporting burdens; (2) organize information collection requirements in
a ``user-friendly'' format to improve the use of such information; and
(3) accurately assess the resources expended to retrieve and produce
information requested. See 44 U.S.C. 3501.
The summaries below describe the ICRs that FRA will submit for OMB
clearance as the PRA requires:
Title: Locomotive Certification (Noise Compliance Regulations).
OMB Control Number: 2130-0527.
Abstract: Under authority granted by the Noise Control Act of 1972,
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established limits for
noise emissions related to rail carriers in 40 CFR part 201. Those
limits are enforced by FRA under 49 CFR part 210. In particular, the
information FRA collects under Sec. 210.27 is necessary to ensure
compliance with EPA noise standards for new locomotives. Although
railroads no longer need to display a certification badge or tag in the
locomotive cab, as was previously required by now-removed Sec.
210.27(d), the locomotives still need to be tested and certified to
comply with the noise emission standards, as required under Sec.
210.27(a)-(c).
Type of Request: Extension without change (with changes in
estimates) of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Form(s): N/A.
Respondent Universe: 4 locomotive manufacturers.
Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
Reporting Burden:
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Total annual Total cost
CFR section \1\ Respondent universe Total annual responses Average time per response burden hours equivalent
(A)........................ (B)....................... (C) = A * B (D) = C * wage
rate \2\
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210.11--Waivers...................... FRA anticipates zero waivers.
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210.27(a)-(c)--New locomotive 4 locomotive 4 requests................. 30 minutes................ 2 $155
certification--Request for manufacturers.
certification.
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210.31--Operation standards The estimated paperwork burden for recording locomotive noise emission tests is under OMB control number 2130-
(stationary locomotives at 30 0004 under the ``Remarks'' section on the reverse side of Form FRA F 6180.49A.
meters)--Recorded locomotive noise
emission test under the ``Remarks''
section on the reverse side of Form
FRA F 6180.49.
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Total............................ 4 locomotive 4 responses................ N/A....................... 2 155
manufacturers.
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Total Estimated Annual Responses: 4.
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\1\ The current inventory exhibits a total burden of 2,237 hours
while the total burden of this notice is 2 hours. As part of its
review of this ICR renewal, FRA determined the 2018 estimates
incorrectly included the time associated with the testing. For
instance, under Sec. 210.31, the burdens associated with testing
have been addressed when FRA calculated the economic costs of the
regulatory requirements. Additionally, the burden associated with
the test records are covered under OMB control number 2130-0004.
Thus, FRA has adjusted the estimated paperwork burden in the PRA
table above so that it does not include activities outside of the
scope of the PRA.
\2\ Throughout this notice, the dollar equivalent cost is
derived from the Surface Transportation Board's 2020 Full Year Wage
A&B data series using the appropriate employee group hourly wage
rate that includes a 75-percent overhead charge.
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Total Estimated Annual Burden: 2 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Burden Hour Dollar Cost Equivalent: $155.
Title: Use of Locomotive Horns at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0560.
Abstract: Under 49 CFR part 222, FRA seeks to collect information
from railroads and public authorities in order to increase safety at
public highway-rail grade crossings nationwide by requiring that
locomotive horns be sounded when trains approach and pass through these
crossings or by ensuring that a safety level at least equivalent to
that provided by routine locomotive horn sounding exists for quiet zone
corridors in which such horn sounding is silenced. FRA reviews
applications by public authorities intending to establish new quiet
zones by implementing alternative safety measures and approves the
effectiveness rate assigned to them.
FRA made several adjustments to its estimated paperwork burdens in
this ICR extension.
Type of Request: Extension without change (with changes in
estimates) of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Form(s): N/A.
Respondent Universe: 754 railroads/645 public authorities.
Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
Reporting Burden:
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Respondent Total annual Average time Total annual Total cost
CFR section \3\ universe responses per response burden hours equivalent
(A)............ (B)............ (C) = A * B (D) = C * wage
rate
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222.15--How does one obtain a 754 railroads + 2 petitions.... 4 hours........ 8.00 $619.52
waiver of a provision of 645 public
this regulation?--Petition Authorities.
for waiver.
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222.17--How can a State FRA anticipates zero applications, as FRA has yet to receive any submissions
agency become a recognized under this provision.
State agency?
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222.39(b)--How is a quiet 645 public 15 applications 80 hours....... $1,200.00 74,148.00
zone established?--Public authorities.
authority application to
FRA--Applications to
establish quiet zone.
--(b)(1)(i) Updated Grade 645 public 75 updated 30 minutes..... 37.50 2,317.13
Crossing Inventory Form authorities. forms.
(includes requirements under
222.49(a)).
--(b)(1)(iii) Diagnostic team 645 public 3 team reviews. 16 hours....... 48.00 3,717.12
review of proposed quiet authorities.
zone crossings.
--(b)(3)(i) 60-day comment 645 public 90 copies...... 2 minutes...... 3.00 185.37
period--Copies of quiet zone authorities.
application.
--(b)(3)(ii) 60-day comment 754 railroads.. 30 comments.... 1.5 hours...... 45.00 3,484.80
period--Comments to FRA on
Quiet Zone Application.
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--(b)(3)(iii) 60-day comment FRA anticipates zero written statements.
period--Written no-comment
statements.
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222.43--What notices and Public 60 notices + 40 hours + 10 2,430.00 150,149.70
other information are authorities, 180 minutes.
required to create or railroads, and notifications.
continue a quiet zone? -- state agencies.
Written notice of public
authority's intent to create
new quiet zone and
notification to required
parties.
--(b)(3) Notice of Intent -60- 754 railroads.. 120 comments... 1.5 hours...... 180.00 13,939.20
day comment period.
--(d) Notice of Quiet Zone 645 public 60 notices + 40 hours + 10 2,460.00 152,003.40
Establishment--The Notice of authorities. 360 minutes.
Quiet Zone Establishment and notifications.
notification to required
parties.
--(d)(2)(v)-(vi) Required 645 public 300 updated 30 minutes..... 150.00 9,268.50
contents--Updated Crossing authorities. forms.
Inventory Forms (includes
requirements under
222.49(a)).
--(d)(2)(xi) Certification by 645 public 60 5 minutes...... 5.00 308.95
chief executive officer that authorities. certifications.
the information submitted by
the public authority is
accurate.
222.47--What periodic updates 645 public 180 written 30 minutes + 2 126.00 7,785.54
are required?--Written authorities. affirmations + minutes.
affirmation to FRA that 1,080 copies.
Supplementary or Alternative
Safety Measures (SSMs or
ASMs) conform to the
requirements of Appendices A
and B or the terms of the
Quiet Zone approval--Copies
of such notification must be
provided to the required
parties.
--(b)(2) Updated Crossing 645 public 900 updated 30 minutes..... 450.00 27,805.50
Inventory Forms (includes authorities. forms.
requirements under
222.49(a)).
222.51(a)-(b)--Under what 645 public 15 written 5 hours........ 75.00 4,634.25
conditions will quiet zone Authorities. commitments.
status be terminated?--
Written commitment to lower
the potential risk to the
traveling public at the
crossings within the quiet
zone.
--(c) Review at FRA's 645 public 2 comments..... 30 minutes..... 1.00 61.79
initiative--Comments from authorities.
interested parties during
FRA's review of quiet zone
status.
222.55(b)--How are new 645 public 1 letter....... 30 minutes..... .50 30.90
supplementary or alternative authorities.
safety measures approved? --
Request for FRA Approval of
new SSMs or ASMs for quiet
zone.
--(d) Request for SSM/ASM Interested 1 letter....... 30 minutes..... .50 30.90
approval upon completion of parties and
demonstration of proposed public.
new SSMs or ASMs.
222.57(a)--Can parties seek 645 public 1 petition + 6 2 hours + 2 2.20 135.94
review of the Associate authorities copies. minutes.
Administrator's actions?--A and interested
public authority or other parties.
interested party may
petition FRA for review of
any decision by the
Associate Administrator
granting or denying an
application for approval of
a new SSM or ASM under Sec.
222.55 (plus copies to the
required parties).
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--(b) Request for FRA 645 public 1 petition 2 hours + 2 2.20 135.94
reconsideration of authorities. letter + 6 minutes.
disapproval of Quiet Zone copies.
and copies of requests to
the required parties.
--(b) Additional documents to 645 public 1 additional 2 hours........ 2.00 123.58
FRA as a follow-up to authorities. document and
petition for reconsideration. set of
materials.
--(b) Letter requesting FRA 645 public 1 letter....... 30 minutes..... .50 30.90
for an informal hearing. authorities.
222.59(b)--When may a wayside 645 public 5 notices + 30 2.5 hours + 2 13.50 834.17
horn be used?--Written authorities. copies. minutes.
notice of use of wayside
horn at Grade Crossing
within a quiet zone plus
copies of the written
notices to the required
parties.
--(c) Notice of wayside horn 645 public 5 notices + 30 2.5 hours + 2 13.50 834.17
located outside a quiet zone. authorities. copies. minutes.
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Appendix B to Part 222-- FRA anticipates zero submissions. Additionally, FRA has yet to receive any
Alternative Safety Measures-- submissions under this provision.
Non-engineering ASMs--
Programmed Enforcement.
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Appendix B to Part 222-- FRA anticipates zero submissions. Additionally, FRA has yet to receive any
Alternative Safety Measures-- submissions under this provision.
Modified SSMs, Engineering
ASMs--Photo Enforcement.
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229.129(c)(10)--Locomotive The one-time testing requirement under this provision for locomotives built
horn--Written Reports and before September 18, 2016 has been fulfilled. However, any estimated burden for
Records of Locomotive Horn testing records will be covered under OMB control number 2130-0004 under 229.23.
Testing.
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Total.................... 754 railroads + 3,620 responses N/A............ 7,253 452,585
645 public
authorities.
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Total Estimated Annual Responses: 3,620.
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\3\ The current inventory exhibits a total burden of 9,236 hours
while the total burden of this notice is 7,254 hours. As part of its
review of this ICR renewal, FRA determined some of the previous
estimates were initial estimates, outdated, or duplicative. For
instance, the burdens previously associated with Appendix B to Part
222 were zeroed because FRA has yet to receive, and does not
anticipate receiving, any submissions under this provision.
Additionally, the estimated paperwork burdens for Sec. Sec. 222.25,
222.27, 222.35, 222.37, 222.38, 222.45, and 222.49(b) are covered
under Sec. Sec. 222.39 and 222.43.
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Total Estimated Annual Burden: 7,253 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Burden Hour Dollar Cost Equivalent:
$452,585.
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 a respondent is not required to
respond to, conduct, or sponsor a collection of information that does
not display a currently valid OMB control number.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.
Brett A. Jortland,
Deputy Chief Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2022-00731 Filed 1-13-22; 8:45 am]
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