Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request, 4651-4652 [2024-01319]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 16 / Wednesday, January 24, 2024 / Notices demand for physical qualification examinations and the possible removal of approximately 15,727 MEs, as proposed in this Notice, will not have any impact on the availability of certified MEs to perform physical qualification examinations of CMV drivers. It is imperative that FMCSA remove these MEs from the National Registry now, before the final provisions of the Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration (NRII) final rule are implemented on June 23, 2025 (80 FR 22790, Apr. 23, 2015). On that date, FMCSA will begin electronically transmitting medical certification information for CMV drivers required to hold a commercial learner’s permit or a commercial driver’s license from the National Registry to the State Driver’s Licensing Agencies (SDLAs). If an ME does not access their National Registry account using login.gov and report results of physical qualification examinations performed, FMCSA will not be able to electronically transmit those results to the SDLA for posting to the drivers’ records. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 IV. Proposed Action To Remove Medical Examiners FMCSA proposes to remove MEs from its National Registry who have failed to access their National Registry account using login.gov and have failed to update their National Registry account information. There are approximately 15,727 MEs who have not accessed their National Registry account using login.gov and as a result, are not able to fulfill regulatory requirements such as reporting results of physical qualification examinations performed on CMV drivers, receiving FMCSA communications, and completing required training. Despite multiple attempts, FMCSA staff has not been able to reach these MEs. Accordingly, FMCSA is proposing to remove these MEs from the National Registry for failure to comply with the requirement to access their National Registry account using login.gov and to maintain current contact information. A list of the MEs whom FMCSA proposes to remove can be found in the docket for this proceeding (see https:// www.regulations.gov/docket/FMCSA2023-0152/document). V. Required Corrective Actions MEs proposed for removal must complete the following corrective actions on or before February 23, 2024 to avoid being removed from the National Registry: (1) create a login.gov account using the same email address as their National Registry account or sign VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:06 Jan 23, 2024 Jkt 262001 into the National Registry with an existing login.gov account using the same email address as their National Registry account, through the National Registry website at https:// nationalregistry.fmcsa.dot.gov (Select ‘‘Login’’); and (2) once logged in, correct all outdated contact information in their National Registry profile. MEs who do not complete these corrective actions will be removed from the National Registry on February 24, 2024. If assistance is needed to complete these corrective actions, affected MEs may contact the National Registry Technical Support Help Desk at fmctechsup@ dot.gov or (617) 494–3003. VI. Effect of Removal From the National Registry Removal of an ME pursuant to this Notice will not invalidate any Medical Examiner’s Certificates, Form MCSA– 5876, issued by that ME to CMV drivers prior to the date they are removed from the National Registry. However, after an ME has been removed from the National Registry, they will no longer be authorized to perform physical qualification examinations of CMV drivers and issue Medical Examiner’s Certificates, Form MCSA–5876 (49 U.S.C. 31149(d)(3)). MEs removed from the National Registry will continue to appear on the public website for 3 years following the date of their removal with an indication that they are no longer certified as an ME and have been removed from the National Registry with a removal date. FMCSA encourages CMV drivers and other stakeholders to use the National Registry website public search feature to verify that an ME is certified by FMCSA, as this will have the most current information, including a removal date where applicable. MEs who are removed from the National Registry pursuant to this Notice may request reinstatement to the National Registry after completing the corrective actions set forth in Section V above. To request reinstatement MEs must log in to their National Registry account, select ‘‘My Profile’’ from the main menu on the left side of the screen, select ‘‘Request Reinstatement,’’ follow the instructions provided, and submit the reinstatement request to FMCSA for consideration. Robin Hutcheson, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2024–01283 Filed 1–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4651 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA–2023–0002–N–39] 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, this notice announces that FRA is forwarding the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the information collection and its expected burden. On November 4, 2023, FRA published a notice providing a 60day period for public comment on the ICR. FRA received no comments related to the proposed collection of information. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before February 23, 2024. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed ICR should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find the particular ICR by selecting ‘‘Currently under Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Joanne Swafford, Information Collection Clearance Officer, at email: joanne.swafford@dot.gov or telephone: (757) 897–9908 or Ms. Arlette Mussington, Information Collection Clearance Officer, at email: arlette.mussington@dot.gov or telephone: (571) 609–1285. 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. On November 4, 2023, FRA published a 60-day notice in the Federal Register soliciting comment on the ICR for which it is now seeking OMB approval. See 88 FR 76269. FRA received no comments related to the proposed collection of information. Before OMB decides whether to approve the proposed collection of SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24JAN1.SGM 24JAN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 4652 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 16 / Wednesday, January 24, 2024 / Notices information, it must provide 30 days 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 1320.12(d); see also 60 FR 44978, 44983 Aug. 29, 1995. OMB believes the 30day notice informs the regulated community to file relevant 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: Locomotive Crashworthiness. OMB Control Number: 2130–0564. Abstract: Under 49 CFR part 229, subpart D, FRA prescribes minimum crashworthiness standards for locomotives. These crashworthiness standards are intended to help protect locomotive cab occupants in the event of a train collision or derailment. FRA uses this collection of information to ensure railroads operate locomotives that meet the prescribed minimum performance standards and design load requirements for newly manufactured and re-manufactured locomotives. Type of Request: Extension without change (with changes in estimates) of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Businesses/Public/ Interested Parties. Form(s): N/A. Respondent Universe: 783 railroads, 4 locomotive manufacturers. Frequency of Submission: On occasion. Total Estimated Annual Responses: 554. Total Estimated Annual Burden: 407 hours. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:06 Jan 23, 2024 Jkt 262001 Total Estimated Annual Burden Hour Dollar Cost Equivalent: $34,960. 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. 2024–01319 Filed 1–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA–2023–0002–N–43] 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, this notice announces that FRA is forwarding the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the information collection and its expected burden. On November 2, 2023, FRA published a notice providing a 60day period for public comment on the ICR. FRA did not receive any substantive comment on this ICR. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before February 23, 2024. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed ICR should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find the particular ICR by selecting ‘‘Currently under Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520, and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR part SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. On November 2, 2023, FRA published a 60-day notice in the Federal Register soliciting public comment on the ICR for which it is now seeking OMB approval. See 88 FR 75367. FRA received one comment filed under this docket number. However, the comment does not refer to this ICR, or any activity involving FRA, and appears to have been filed under this docket number by mistake. Before OMB decides whether to approve this proposed collection of information, it must provide 30 days’ notice 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 1320.12(d); see also 60 FR 44978, 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. OMB believes the 30-day notice informs the regulated community to file relevant 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: Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock. OMB Control Number: 2130–0566. Abstract: FRA issued this regulation to mandate the reflectorization of freight rolling stock (properly installing retroreflective material on freight cars and locomotives) to enhance the visibility of trains to help reduce the number and severity of accidents at highway-rail grade crossings when E:\FR\FM\24JAN1.SGM 24JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 24, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4651-4652]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-01319]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket No. FRA-2023-0002-N-39]


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, this notice announces that FRA is forwarding 
the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below to the Office 
of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR 
describes the information collection and its expected burden. On 
November 4, 2023, FRA published a notice providing a 60-day period for 
public comment on the ICR. FRA received no comments related to the 
proposed collection of information.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
February 23, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed ICR 
should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to 
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find the particular ICR by selecting 
``Currently under Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using the 
search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Joanne Swafford, Information 
Collection Clearance Officer, at email: [email protected] or 
telephone: (757) 897-9908 or Ms. Arlette Mussington, Information 
Collection Clearance Officer, at email: [email protected] or 
telephone: (571) 609-1285.

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. On November 4, 2023, FRA 
published a 60-day notice in the Federal Register soliciting comment on 
the ICR for which it is now seeking OMB approval. See 88 FR 76269. FRA 
received no comments related to the proposed collection of information.
    Before OMB decides whether to approve the proposed collection of

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information, it must provide 30 days 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 1320.12(d); see also 60 FR 44978, 44983 Aug. 29, 1995. OMB believes 
the 30day notice informs the regulated community to file relevant 
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: Locomotive Crashworthiness.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0564.
    Abstract: Under 49 CFR part 229, subpart D, FRA prescribes minimum 
crashworthiness standards for locomotives. These crashworthiness 
standards are intended to help protect locomotive cab occupants in the 
event of a train collision or derailment. FRA uses this collection of 
information to ensure railroads operate locomotives that meet the 
prescribed minimum performance standards and design load requirements 
for newly manufactured and re-manufactured locomotives.
    Type of Request: Extension without change (with changes in 
estimates) of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Businesses/Public/Interested Parties.
    Form(s): N/A.
    Respondent Universe: 783 railroads, 4 locomotive manufacturers.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
    Total Estimated Annual Responses: 554.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden: 407 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden Hour Dollar Cost Equivalent: $34,960.
    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. 2024-01319 Filed 1-23-24; 8:45 am]
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