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224.7—Waivers ........................................
224.15(b)—Special approval procedures—Petitions for special approval of
alternative standard.
783 railroads &
freight car owners.
2 manufacturers ......
—(d)(3) Hearing on the petition in
accordance with the procedures
provided in § 211.25.
Total cost
equivalent in
U.S dollar
(A)
(B)
(C = A * B)
(D = C * wage
rates) 3
10 petitions .............
8 hours ....................
80.00
$6,874.40
2 petitions ...............
40 hours ..................
80.00
6,874.40
The estimated paperwork burden for this requirement is covered under § 224.15.
224.103(d)—Characteristics
retroreflective sheeting—Certification.
The requirements for this part are included as part of the standard manufacturing process.
224.103(e)—Characteristics
retroreflective sheeting—Alternative
standards.
224.109(a)—Inspection, repair, and replacement—Railroad freight cars—
Railroads notification to person responsible for reporting mark after visual inspection for presence and condition
when freight car on either side has
less than 80% reflective sheeting of
the damaged, obscured, or missing
sheeting.
—(b) Locomotive record of freight
retroreflective sheeting defects
found after inspection kept in locomotive cab or in railroad accessible electronic database that FRA
can access upon request.
Total 4 .........................................
The estimated paperwork burden for this requirement is covered under § 224.15.
Association of
American Railroads/300 car
shops.
33,380 notifications
5 minutes ................
2,781.67
186,677.87
783 railroads &
freight car owners.
2,609 records ..........
5 minutes ................
217.42
14,591.06
783 railroads &
freight car owners.
36,001 responses ...
N/A ..........................
3,159
215,017
Total Estimated Annual Responses:
36,001.
Total Estimated Annual Burden:
3,159.
Total Estimated Annual Burden Hour
Dollar Cost Equivalent: $215,017.
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 that does
not display a currently valid OMB
control number.
khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES
Total annual
burden hours
This requirement is exempted from PRA under 5 CFR 1320.4(2).
224.101—General requirements ..............
3 The dollar equivalent cost is derived from the
2022 STB Full Year Wage A&B data series using the
employee group 200: (Professional &
Administrative), hourly wage rate of $49.10, and
group 400 (Maintenance of Equipment & Stores).
The total burden wage rate, (Straight time plus
75%), used in the table is $85.93 ($49.10 × 1.75 =
$85.93), except for sections 224.109(a) and
224.109(b) which used $67.11 ($38.35 × 1.75 =
$67.11).
4 Totals may not add due to rounding.
16:32 Nov 01, 2023
Average time per
response
FRA anticipates that there will be zero hearings during this 3-year ICR period.
—(e) Disposition of petitions .............
VerDate Sep<11>2014
Total annual
responses
Respondent
universe
CFR section
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Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520.
Christopher S. Van Nostrand,
Acting Deputy Chief Counsel.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
approval of the Information Collection
Request (ICR) summarized 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.
Federal Railroad Administration
Interested persons are invited to
submit comments on or before January
2, 2024.
[Docket No. FRA–2023–0002–N–13]
ADDRESSES:
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
SUMMARY:
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DATES:
Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed ICR
should be submitted on regulations.gov
to the docket, Docket No. FRA–2023–
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 (2130–0621) in
any correspondence submitted. FRA
will summarize comments received in a
subsequent 30-day notice and include
them in its information collection
submission to OMB.
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Ms.
Arlette Mussington, Information
Collection Clearance Officer, at email:
arlette.mussington@dot.gov or
telephone: (571) 609–1285 or Ms.
Joanne Swafford, Information Collection
Clearance Officer, at email:
joanne.swafford@dot.gov or telephone:
(757) 897–9908.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Respondent
universe
Workforce development professionals
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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, 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 summary below describes the ICR
that FRA will submit for OMB clearance
as the PRA requires:
Title: Workforce Development Survey.
OMB Control Number: 2130–0621.
Abstract: FRA has statutory
responsibility to ensure the safety of
railroad operations under 49 U.S.C.
20103. To conduct safe railroad
operations, the workforce must have the
requisite knowledge and skills to
operate equipment and utilize
technologies. FRA therefore seeks to
promote workforce development
policies and standards to ensure that the
workforce has the necessary knowledge
and skills to conduct safe railroad
operations. Due to an increasingly
dynamic and maturing workforce,
Passenger Railroads ............................
Class 1 Freight Railroads .....................
Short Line & Regional Railroads ..........
Labor Unions (with specific focus on
workforce membership and railroad
programs).
Associations (with focus on railroad
workforce membership and the rail
industry).
Academia (Learning institutions with
dedicated curriculum and training
programs for railroad industry).
34 railroads ...........
6 railroads .............
752 railroads .........
45 labor unions .....
Total 2 ............................................
967 ........................
Average time per
responses
(minutes)
Total annual
burden hours
Total cost
equivalent
in U.S dollar
(A)
(B)
(C = A * B)
(D = C * wage
rates) 1
25
25
25
25
5.83
20.83
62.50
5.00
$267.07
954.22
2,863.13
229.05
30 railroad associations.
12
25
5.00
229.05
100 learning institutions.
20
25
8.33
381.60
258
N/A
107
4,924
1 The dollar equivalent cost is derived from the
Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
(BLS), Occupational Employment Statistics (OES),
May 22, Management Analyst 13–1111 estimated
median hourly wage of 45.81. The wage rate used
in the table is 45.81.
2 Totals may not add up due to rounding.
16:32 Nov 01, 2023
Total annual
responses
14
50
150
12
Total Estimated Annual Responses:
258.
Total Estimated Annual Burden: 107.
VerDate Sep<11>2014
combined with continual changes in
knowledge and skills required to use
new technologies, there is an increasing
risk of not having the necessary talent
pools to fill critical railroad operational
positions. FRA uses this information
collection to survey a select group of
railroad industry personnel to gain
insight into the current workforce
development strategies.
In this 60-day notice, FRA adjusted
the respondent universe from 847 to 967
to reflect the current number of
passenger railroads, Class I Freight, and
short line railroads, labor unions,
railroads Associations, and railroad
learning institutions. Additionally, FRA
adjusted the estimated total annual
burden hours from 89 hours to 107
hours and increased the estimated total
annual responses from 213 to 258. This
increase is a result of expanded
outreach and engagement to obtain a
more robust view of the industry.
Type of Request: Extension without
change (with changes in estimates) of a
currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Class I freight and
passenger railroads, short line and
regional railroads, labor unions, railroad
associations, academia, and specialty
experts.
Form(s): FRA F 240.
Respondent Universe: 967.
Frequency of Submission: One-time.
Reporting Burden:
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Total Estimated Annual Burden Hour
Dollar Cost Equivalent: $4,924.
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 that does
not display a currently valid OMB
control number.
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Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520.
Christopher S. Van Nostrand,
Acting Deputy Chief Counsel.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket No. FRA-2023-0002-N-13]
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) summarized 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
January 2, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed ICR
should be submitted on regulations.gov to the docket, Docket No. FRA-
2023-0002. All comments received will be posted without change to the
docket, including any personal information provided. Please refer to
the assigned OMB control number (2130-0621) in any correspondence
submitted. FRA will summarize comments received in a subsequent 30-day
notice and include them in its information collection submission to
OMB.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Arlette Mussington, Information
Collection Clearance Officer, at email: [email protected] or
telephone: (571) 609-1285 or Ms. Joanne Swafford, Information
Collection Clearance Officer, at email: [email protected] or
telephone: (757) 897-9908.
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, 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 summary below describes the ICR that FRA will submit for OMB
clearance as the PRA requires:
Title: Workforce Development Survey.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0621.
Abstract: FRA has statutory responsibility to ensure the safety of
railroad operations under 49 U.S.C. 20103. To conduct safe railroad
operations, the workforce must have the requisite knowledge and skills
to operate equipment and utilize technologies. FRA therefore seeks to
promote workforce development policies and standards to ensure that the
workforce has the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct safe
railroad operations. Due to an increasingly dynamic and maturing
workforce, combined with continual changes in knowledge and skills
required to use new technologies, there is an increasing risk of not
having the necessary talent pools to fill critical railroad operational
positions. FRA uses this information collection to survey a select
group of railroad industry personnel to gain insight into the current
workforce development strategies.
In this 60-day notice, FRA adjusted the respondent universe from
847 to 967 to reflect the current number of passenger railroads, Class
I Freight, and short line railroads, labor unions, railroads
Associations, and railroad learning institutions. Additionally, FRA
adjusted the estimated total annual burden hours from 89 hours to 107
hours and increased the estimated total annual responses from 213 to
258. This increase is a result of expanded outreach and engagement to
obtain a more robust view of the industry.
Type of Request: Extension without change (with changes in
estimates) of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Class I freight and passenger railroads, short
line and regional railroads, labor unions, railroad associations,
academia, and specialty experts.
Form(s): FRA F 240.
Respondent Universe: 967.
Frequency of Submission: One-time.
Reporting Burden:
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Average time per Total cost
Workforce development professionals Respondent universe Total annual responses Total annual equivalent in U.S
responses (minutes) burden hours dollar
(A) (B) (C = A * B) (D = C * wage
rates) \1\
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Passenger Railroads......................... 34 railroads.................. 14 25 5.83 $267.07
Class 1 Freight Railroads................... 6 railroads................... 50 25 20.83 954.22
Short Line & Regional Railroads............. 752 railroads................. 150 25 62.50 2,863.13
Labor Unions (with specific focus on 45 labor unions............... 12 25 5.00 229.05
workforce membership and railroad programs).
Associations (with focus on railroad 30 railroad associations...... 12 25 5.00 229.05
workforce membership and the rail industry).
Academia (Learning institutions with 100 learning institutions..... 20 25 8.33 381.60
dedicated curriculum and training programs
for railroad industry).
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Total \2\............................... 967........................... 258 N/A 107 4,924
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Total Estimated Annual Responses: 258.
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\1\ The dollar equivalent cost is derived from the Department of
Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Occupational Employment
Statistics (OES), May 22, Management Analyst 13-1111 estimated
median hourly wage of 45.81. The wage rate used in the table is
45.81.
\2\ Totals may not add up due to rounding.
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Total Estimated Annual Burden: 107.
Total Estimated Annual Burden Hour Dollar Cost Equivalent: $4,924.
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 that does not display a currently valid OMB control
number.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.
Christopher S. Van Nostrand,
Acting Deputy Chief Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2023-24200 Filed 11-1-23; 8:45 am]
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