Notice2021-24300
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
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November 8, 2021
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Railroad Administration
Abstract
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.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 213 (Monday, November 8, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61830-61837]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-24300]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket No. FRA-2021-0006-N-15]
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment
Request
AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), U.S. 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
January 7, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed ICR
should be submitted on <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> to the docket, Docket No. FRA-
2021-0006. 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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#85edeae1e4ebabf2e0e9e9f6c5e1eaf1abe2eaf3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="167e797277783861737a7a655672796238717960">[email protected]</span></a> 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
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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 summary below describes the ICR that FRA will submit for OMB
clearance as the PRA requires:
Title: Passenger Equipment Safety Standards.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0544.
Abstract: The information collection under 49 CFR part 238 is used
by FRA to promote passenger train safety by ensuring requirements are
met for railroad equipment design and performance, fire safety,
emergency systems, inspection, testing, and maintenance, and other
provisions for the safe operation of railroad passenger equipment. For
instance, the information collected from daily inspections is used to
detect and correct equipment problems in order to prevent, to the
extent that they can be prevented, collisions, derailments, and other
occurrences involving railroad passenger equipment that cause injury or
death to railroad employees, railroad passengers, or to the general
public.
Upon detailed review of part 238, FRA made several adjustments to
its estimated paperwork burdens in this ICR extension.\1\ As noted in
the PRA table below, FRA determined that many estimated paperwork
burdens were either outdated or accounted for in other regulatory
sections. Additionally, FRA found the associated burdens related to
train equipment inspection and testing, as well as employee training
and job briefings have been addressed previously when FRA calculated
the economic costs of the regulation. FRA also notes below where it
anticipates zero railroad submissions during this 3-year ICR period.
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\1\ The public can view any and all estimate adjustments to
FRA's active ICRs in the Supporting Statements published at <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/">https://www.reginfo.gov/public/</a>. The Supporting Statement for this ICR will
be available after the 30-Day Federal Register notice is published
in <a href="http://reginfo.gov">reginfo.gov</a>.
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Type of Request: Extension without change (with changes in
estimates) of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Form(s): N/A.
Respondent Universe: 34 railroads and manufacturers.
Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
Reporting Burden
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Respondent Total annual Average time Total annual Total cost
CFR Section \2\ universe responses per responses burden hours equivalent \3\
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229.47(a)-(b)--Emergency FRA anticipates zero submissions for stencils and markings.
Brake Valve--Marking brake
pipe valve as such.
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238.7--Waivers............... 34 railroads... 12 waivers..... 6 hours........ 72.00 $5,575.68
238.15(b)--Movement of 34 railroads... 1,000 tags..... 3 minutes...... 50.00 3,872.00
passenger equipment with
power brake defects--
Limitations on movement of
passenger equipment
containing a power brake
defect at the time a Class I
or IA brake test is
performed--Passenger
equipment tagged or
information is recorded as
prescribed under Sec.
238.18(c)(2).
--(c) Limitations on 34 railroads... 288 tags....... 3 minutes...... 14.40 1,115.14
movement of passenger
equipment in passenger
service that becomes
defective en route after
a Class I or IA brake
test--Tagging of
defective equipment.
--(c)(4) Conditional Duplicate estimate removed. The estimated paperwork burden for this regulatory
requirement--Notice requirement is covered under Sec. 238.15(a)-(b).
between employees.
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238.17--Movement of passenger 34 railroads... 200 tags....... 3 minutes...... 10.00 774.40
equipment with other than
power brake defects--Tagging
of defective equipment.
--(e) Special requisites Duplicate estimate removed. The estimated paperwork burden for this regulatory
for movement of requirement is covered under Sec. 238.17.
passenger equipment with
safety appliance defects.
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--(e)(4) Crew member Duplicate estimate removed. The estimated paperwork burden for this regulatory
notifications. requirement is covered under Sec. 238.17.
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238.19(b)-(c)--Reporting FRA determined, since the 1990s, retention and availability of records for
and tracking defective reporting and tracking defective passenger equipment are handled by the railroad
passenger equipment-- industry as part of their normal business operations.
Retention or
availability of records.
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--(d) List of power brake This ICR only affects Amtrak, which has submitted the necessary list of power
repair points. brake repair points. FRA does not anticipate any changes or updates to this list
over the next few years. Consequently, there is no burden associated with this
requirement.
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238.21(b)--Special approval 34 railroads... 1 petition..... 16 hours....... 16.00 1,239.04
procedure--Petitions for
special approval of
alternative standard.
--(c) Petitions for 34 railroads... 1 petition..... 40 hours....... 40.00 3,097.60
special approval of
alternative compliance.
--(f) Comments on Manufacturers.. 2 comments..... 1 hour......... 2.00 154.88
petitions. and public.....
238.103(c)--Fire safety 1 new railroad. 1 analysis..... 150 hours...... 150.00 11,616.00
analysis for procuring new
passenger cars and
locomotives.
--(d) Fire safety 34 railroads... 1 revised 10 hours....... 10.00 774.40
analysis for existing analysis.
passenger cars and
locomotives--Revised
Fire Safety Analysis for
leased or transferred
equipment.
238.105--Train electronic 1 new railroad. 1 program plan. 150 hours...... 150.00 11,616.00
hardware and software
safety--New railroads.
238.107--Inspection, testing, 1 new railroad. 1 maintenance 150 hours...... 150.00 0.00
and maintenance plan-- plan.
Development of maintenance
plan for new railroads.
--(c) Inspection, 34 railroads... 34 maintenance 20 hours....... 680.00 52,659.20
testing, and maintenance plan reviews.
plan for existing
railroads--Maintenance
plan review.
238.109(b)--Training, 1 new railroad. 1 training 160 hours...... 160.00 0.00
qualification, and program.
designation program--
Development of training
program/curriculum for
new railroads.
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--(b) Training employees The associated burdens relating to the training of employees and supervisors have
and supervisors. been addressed previously when FRA calculated the economic costs of the
regulation.
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--(b)(13) Recordkeeping-- 34 railroads... 488 records.... 3 minutes...... 24.40 1,889.54
Employees and trainers--
Training qualifications.
238.111(a)--Pre-revenue 34 railroads... 1 plan......... 16 hours....... 16.00 1,239.04
service acceptance testing
plan: Passenger equipment
that has previously been
used in service in the U.S..
--(b) Passenger equipment 34 railroads... 1 plan......... 192 hours...... 192.00 14,868.48
that has not been
previously used in
revenue service in the
U.S.
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--(b) Subsequent Duplicate estimate removed. The estimated paperwork burden for this regulatory
equipment orders. requirement is covered above under Sec. 238.111(a) and (b).
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--(b)(4) Tier II & Tier 1 railroad..... 1 letter....... 4 hours........ 4.00 309.76
III passenger equipment:
Report of test results
to FRA.
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--(b)(7) and (c) Plan In the past 20 years, FRA only received 1 modification plan. Thus, FRA
submitted to FRA for anticipates zero modified plans in the next three years.
Tier II or Tier III
equipment before being
placed in service.
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238.131--Exterior side door 1 new railroad. 1 analysis..... 80 hours....... 80.00 6,195.20
safety systems--New
passenger cars/locomotives
used in passenger service--
Failure Modes, Effects,
Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
238.133(a)--Exterior side 1 new railroad. 1 plan......... 4 hours........ 4.00 309.76
door safety systems--
Passenger cars and
locomotives used in a
passenger service--By-pass
device verification--
Functional test plans.
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--(b) Unsealed door by- The associated burdens related to safety job briefings have been addressed
pass device-- previously when FRA calculated the economic costs of the regulation.
Notification to
railroad's designated
authority by train
crewmember of unsealed
door by-pass device.
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--(c) En route failure-- 34 railroads... 100 topic- 2 minutes...... 3.33 257.88
Safety briefing by train specific
crew when door by-pass briefings and
device is activated. notifications.
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--(c) Notification to Duplicate estimate removed. The estimated paperwork burden for this regulatory
designated RR authority requirement is already covered above under Sec. 238.133(c).
by train crewmember that
door by-pass device has
been activated.
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--(c)(1) On-site Duplicate estimate removed. The estimated paperwork burden for this regulatory
qualified person (QP) requirement is already covered above under Sec. 238.133(c).
description to a
qualified maintenance
person (QMP) off-site
that equipment is safe
to move for repairs.
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--(c)(2) QP/QMP Duplicate estimate removed. The estimated paperwork burden for this regulatory
notification to requirement is already covered above under Sec. 238.133(c).
crewmember in charge
that door by-pass has
been activated and
safety briefing by train
crew.
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--(d) Records............ 34 railroads... 100 records.... 2 minutes...... 3.33 257.88
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--(d) Records of Duplicate estimate removed. The estimated paperwork burden for this regulatory
unintended opening of a requirement is already covered above under Sec. 238.133(d).
powered exterior side
door.
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--(g)(2) RR record of by- Duplicate estimate removed. The burden for this requirement is already covered
pass activations found above under Sec. 238.133(d).
unsealed.
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238.135(a)(1)--Operating The associated burdens related to daily job briefings have been addressed
practices for exterior side previously when FRA calculated the economic costs of the regulation.
door safety systems--Daily
job briefings.
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--(c) Railroads' request Duplicate estimate removed. The estimated paperwork burden for this regulatory
to FRA for special requirement is already covered above under Sec. 238.7 or Sec. 238.21 for
consideration to operate purposes of this analysis only.
passenger trains with
exterior side doors or
trap doors, or both,
open between stations.
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--(c)(4) Railroads' Duplicate estimate removed. The estimated paperwork burden for this regulatory
response to FRA request requirement is already covered above under Sec. 238.7 or Sec. 238.21 for
for additional purposes of this analysis only.
information concerning
special consideration
request.
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--(d) Operating rules on 1 new railroad. 1 operating 8 hours........ 8.00 619.52
how to safely override a rule.
door summary circuit or
no-motion system, or
both, in the event of an
en route exterior side
door failure or
malfunction on a
passenger train (Note:
Includes burden under
Sec. 238.137).
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--(d) Railroads to Railroads were required to complete the requirements of this subsection by
provide a copy of December 6, 2018, so the estimated burden is zero.
written operating rules
to train crew members
and control center
personnel.
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--(e) Railroads' training The associated burdens relating to the training of train crew members have been
of train crew members on addressed previously when FRA calculated the economic costs of the regulation.
requirements of this FRA estimates the paperwork burdens associated with training recordkeeping under
section. Sec. 238.109 or under the OMB control numbers 2130-0596 or 2130-0533.
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--(e) Railroads' training The associated burdens relating to the training of new employees have been
of new employees. addressed previously when FRA calculated the economic costs of the regulation.
FRA estimates the burdens associated with training recordkeeping under Sec.
238.109 or under the OMB control numbers 2130-0596 or 2130-0533.
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--(g) RR operational/ The associated burdens relating to operational testing or observation of
efficiency tests of operating crewmembers and control center personnel have been previously
train crew members & addressed when FRA calculated the economic costs of the regulation.
control center employees.
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238.201(b)--Scope/ Duplicate estimate removed. The estimated paperwork burden for this regulatory
alternative compliance-- requirement is already covered above under Sec. 238.21.
Supporting documentation
demonstrating compliance.
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--(b) Notice of tests Duplicate estimate removed. The estimated paperwork burden for this regulatory
sent to FRA 30 days requirement is already covered above under Sec. 238.111(b)(4).
prior to commencement of
operations.
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238.229(c)--Safety 1 new railroad. 1 list......... 1 hour......... 1.00 77.44
appliances--Welded safety
appliances--Written lists
submitted to FRA by the
railroads.
--(d) Defective welded 34 railroads... 4 tags......... 3 minutes...... .20 11.98
safety appliance or
welded safety appliance
bracket or support--
Tagging.
--(d) Notification to 34 railroads... 2 notices...... 1 minute....... .03 2.32
crewmembers about non-
compliant equipment.
--(g) Inspection plans... 1 new railroad. 1 plan......... 16 hours....... 16.00 1,239.04
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--(h) Inspection The associated burdens relating to training of inspection personnel have been
personnel--Training. addressed previously when FRA calculated the economic costs of the regulation.
FRA estimates the paperwork burdens associated with the retention of training
records under Sec. 238.109.
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--(j)(1)(iv) Remedial The associated burdens relating to inspections have been addressed previously
action: Defect/crack in when FRA calculated the economic costs of the regulation. FRA estimates the
weld--A record of the paperwork burdens associated with the retention of inspection records under Sec.
welded repair. 238.229(k).
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--(j)(2)(iv) Petitions Duplicate estimate removed. The estimated paperwork burden for this regulatory
for special approval of requirement is already covered above under Sec. 238.21.
alternative compliance--
Impractical equipment
design.
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--(k) Records of the Duplicate estimate removed. The estimated burden for this regulatory requirement
inspection and repair of is already covered below under Sec. 238.303 and under the OMB control number
the welded safety 2130-0004 (Sec. 229.21).
appliance brackets.
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238.230(b)(1)--Safety FRA anticipates zero records.
Appliances--New
equipment--Inspection
record of welded
equipment by qualified
employee.
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--(b)(3) Welded safety FRA anticipates zero plans.
appliances:
Documentation for
equipment impractically
designed to mechanically
fasten safety appliance
support.
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238.231--Brake System-- The paperwork burden for this requirement is covered under Sec. 238.303 and
Inspection and repair of under the OMB control number 2130-0004.
hand/parking brake:
Records (under FRA Form
6180.49A).
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--(h) Procedures 1 new railroad. 1 procedure.... 2 hours........ 2.00 154.88
verifying hold of hand/
parking brakes.
238.237(a)-(b)--Automated 1 new railroad. 1 document..... 2 hours........ 2.00 154.88
monitoring- Documentation
for alerter/deadman control
timing.
--(d) Defective alerter/ 34 railroads... 25 tags........ 3 minutes...... 1.25 74.86
deadman control: Tagging.
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238.303--Exterior calendar FRA anticipates zero notices.
day mechanical inspection of
passenger equipment: Notice
of previous inspection.
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--(e)(15) Dynamic brakes 34 railroads... 50 tags........ 3 minutes...... 2.50 149.73
not in operating mode:
Tag.
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--(e)(15)(ii) Duplicate estimate removed. The estimated paperwork burden for this regulatory
Conventional locomotives requirement is already covered above under Sec. 238.303(e)(15).
equipped with
inoperative dynamic
brakes: Tagging.
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--(e)(17) MU passenger FRA anticipates zero submissions.
equipment found with
inoperative/ineffective
air compressors at
exterior calendar day
inspection: Documents.
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--(e)(17)(v) Written Duplicate estimate removed. The estimated paperwork burden for this regulatory
notice to train crew requirement is already covered above under Sec. 238.303(e)(15).
about inoperative/
ineffective air
compressors.
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--(e)(18)(iv) Records of Duplicate estimate removed. The estimated paperwork burden for this regulatory
inoperative air requirement is already covered below under Sec. 238.303(g).
compressors.
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--(g) Record of exterior 34 railroads... 1,734,115 daily 1 minute....... 28,901.92 2,238,164.68
calendar day mechanical inspection
inspection (Other than records.
locomotives) (*Note:
Includes burden for
records of inoperative
air compressors under
Sec.
238.303(e)(18)(iv)).
238.305--Interior calendar 34 railroads... 540 tags....... 3 minutes...... 27.00 2,090.88
day mechanical inspection of
passenger cars--Tagging of
defective end/side doors.
--(f) Records of interior 34 railroads... 3,102,865 daily 1 minute....... 51,714.42 4,004,764.68
calendar day inspection. inspection
records.
238.307(a)(2)--Periodic 34 railroads... 2 notices...... 5 hours........ 10.00 774.40
mechanical inspection of
passenger cars and unpowered
vehicles--Alternative
inspection intervals:
Notifications.
--(c)(1) Notice of seats 34 railroads... 200 notices.... 2 minutes...... 6.67 399.47
and seat attachments
broken or loose.
--(e)(1) Records of each 34 railroads... 5,184 1 hour......... 5,184.00 310,469.76
periodic mechanical inspection
inspection. records.
--(e)(2) Detailed 34 railroads... 2 documents.... 100 hours...... 200.00 15,488.00
documentation of
reliability assessments
as basis for alternative
inspection interval.
238.311--Single car test-- 34 railroads... 50 tags........ 3 minutes...... 2.50 149.73
Tagging to indicate need for
single car test.
238.313(h)--Class I Brake 34 railroads... 15,600 records. 30 minutes..... 7,800.00 467,142.00
Test--Record for additional
inspection for passenger
equipment that does not
comply with Sec.
238.231(b)(1).
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238.315(a)(1)--Class IA brake The associated burdens related to briefings have been addressed previously when
test --Notice to train crew FRA calculated the economic costs of the regulation.
that test has been performed
(verbal notice).
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--(f)(5) Communicating The associated burdens related to briefings have been addressed previously when
signal tested and FRA calculated the economic costs of the regulation.
operating as intended.
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238.317--Class II brake test-- The associated burdens related to briefings have been addressed previously when
Communicating signal tested FRA calculated the economic costs of the regulation.
and operating as intended.
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238.321--Out-of-service Duplicate estimate removed. The estimated paperwork burden for this regulatory
credit--Passenger car: Out- requirement is covered under Sec. 238.307 and under OMB control number 2130-
of-use notation. 0004 under 229.23(d)-(g).
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238.445(a)--Automated There are no paperwork burdens associated with this subsection. FRA corrects its
Monitoring --Performance previous overinclusion.
monitoring: alerters/alarms.
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--(c) Monitoring system: There are no paperwork burdens associated with this subsection. FRA corrects its
Self-test feature: previous overinclusion.
Notifications.
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238.703--Quasi-static 1 new railroad. .33 document... 40 hours....... 13.20 1,022.21
compression load
requirements--Document to
FRA on Tier III trainsets.
238.705--Dynamic collision 1 new railroad. .33 validation 40 hours....... 13.20 1,022.21
scenario--Model validation document.
document to FRA for review
and approval.
238.707--Override protection-- 1 new railroad. .33 evaluation. 40 hours....... 13.20 1,022.21
Anti-climbing performance
evaluation for Tier III
trainsets.
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238.709--Fluid entry 1 new railroad. .33 analysis... 20 hours....... 6.60 511.10
inhibition--Information to
demonstrate compliance with
this section of a Tier III
trainset.
238.721--Glazing--Cab 3 glass .33 technical 60 hours....... 19.80 1,533.31
glazing; end facing-- manufacturers. documentation.
Documentation containing
technical justification.
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--(a)(6) Marking of end- Windows are, customarily, automatically marked during the production process.
facing exterior windows Therefore, there will be no additional burden to mark the windows.
for Tier III trainsets.
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--(b) Cab Glazing; side- 3 glass .33 analysis... 10 hours....... 3.30 255.55
facing exterior windows manufacturers.
in Tier III cab--Each
end-facing exterior
window in a cab shall,
at a minimum, provide
ballistic penetration
resistance that meets
the requirements of
appendix A to part 223
(Certification of
Glazing Materials).
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--(b) Marking of side- Windows are, customarily, automatically marked during the production process.
facing exterior windows Therefore, there will be no additional burden to mark the windows.
in Tier III Trainsets.
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--(c) Non-Cab Glazing; 3 glass .33 analysis... 20 hours....... 6.60 511.10
Side-facing exterior manufacturers.
windows--Tier III--
compliance document for
Type II glazing.
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--(c) Marking of side- Windows are, customarily, automatically marked during the production process.
facing exterior windows-- Therefore, there will be no additional burden to mark the windows.
Tier III Trainsets--non-
cab cars.
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--(c)(2) Alternative 3 glass .67 alternative 5 hours........ 3.35 259.42
standard to FRA for side- manufacturers. analysis.
facing exterior window
intended to be breakable
and serve as an
emergency window exit
(option to comply with
an alternative standard).
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238.731(a)--Brake Systems--RR Duplicate estimate removed. The estimated paperwork burden for this regulatory
analysis and testing Tier requirement is covered under Sec. 238.111(b).
III trainsets' maximum safe
operating speed.
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--(d) Tier III trainsets' 1 new railroad. 53.33 1 hour (design) 55.11 3,300.54
passenger brake alarm-- stencilings. + 2 minutes
legible stenciling/ (marking).
marking of devices with
words ``Passenger Brake
Alarm'' (Including the
design of the sticker).
--(f) Main reservoir test/ 1 new railroad. .33 6 hours........ 1.98 118.58
certification. certification.
--(h) Main reservoir 1 railroad..... .33 ITM plan... 10 hours....... 3.30 255.55
tests--Inspection,
testing and maintenance
(ITM) plan.
--(j) Brake application/ 1 railroad..... .33 design..... 40 hours....... 13.20 1,022.21
release--Brake actuator
design with approved
brake cylinder pressure
as part of design review
process.
--(o) Train securement-- 1 railroad..... .33 procedure.. 8 hours........ 2.64 204.44
Tier III equipment:
demonstrated securement
procedure.
238.733--Interior fixture 1 railroad..... .33 analysis/ 20 hours....... 6.60 511.10
attachment--Analysis for FRA document.
approval (Tier III).
238.735--Seat crashworthiness 1 railroad..... .33 analysis/ 40 hours....... 13.20 1,022.21
standard (passenger & cab document.
crew)--Analysis for FRA
approval (Tier III).
238.737--Luggage racks-- 1 railroad..... .33 analysis/ 20 hours....... 6.60 511.10
Analysis for FRA approval document.
(Tier III).
238.741--Emergency window 1 railroad..... .33 plan....... 60 hours....... 19.80 1,533.31
egress and rescue access--
Plan to FRA for passenger
cars in Tier III trainsets
not in compliance with
sections 238.113 or 238.114.
238.743--Emergency Lighting-- 1 railroad..... .33 analysis/ 60 hours....... 19.80 1,533.31
Analysis for FRA approval test.
(Tier III).
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238.751--Alerters--Alternate 1 railroad..... .33 analysis/ 40 hours....... 13.20 1,022.21
technology--Analysis for FRA test.
approval (Tier III).
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Total................ 34 railroads... 4,860,940 N/A............ 95,946 7,149,477
Responses.
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Total Estimated Annual Responses: 4,860,940.
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\2\ The current inventory exhibits a total burden of 4,600,273
hours while the total burden of this notice is 95,946 hours. As part
of its review of this ICR renewal, FRA determined some of the
previous estimates were initial estimates, outdated, duplicative, or
outside the scope of the PRA. For instance, the burdens previously
associated with 49 CFR 238.303(g), 238.305(f), and 238.307(e) were
significantly adjusted after removing the inspection times from the
burden hours. This adjustment is correct because the burden is
imposed by the underlying regulation, thus times for the inspection
did not arise from this information collection requirement, so it
was incorrect to quantify them as costs related to the information
collection.
\3\ 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: 95,946 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Burden Hour Dollar Cost Equivalent:
$7,149,477.
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. 2021-24300 Filed 11-5-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-06-P
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