Notice2023-11196
30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of Collection: Arbitration “Opt-In” Notices
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Published
May 25, 2023
Issuing agencies
Surface Transportation Board
Abstract
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the collection of Arbitration "Opt-in" Notices, described below.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 101 (Thursday, May 25, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33956-33957]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-11196]
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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of
Collection: Arbitration ``Opt-In'' Notices
AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the
Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent
to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an
extension of the collection of Arbitration ``Opt-in'' Notices,
described below.
DATES: Comments on this information collection should be submitted by
June 26, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Written comments should be identified as ``Paperwork
Reduction Act Comments, Arbitration `Opt-In' Notices.'' Written
comments for the proposed information collection should be submitted
via <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. This information collection can
be accessed by selecting ``Currently under Review--Open for Public
Comments'' or by using the search function. As an alternative, written
comments may be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office
of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Michael J. McManus,
Surface Transportation Board Desk Officer: via email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e48b8d9685bb979186898d97978d8b8aa48b8986ca818b94ca838b92"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cfa0a6bdae90bcbaada2a6bcbca6a0a18fa0a2ade1aaa0bfe1a8a0b9">[email protected]</span></a>; by fax at (202) 395-1743; or by mail to
Room 10235, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503.
Please also direct all comments to Chris Oehrle, PRA Officer,
Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20423-
0001, or to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9bcbc9dadbe8eff9b5fcf4ed"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="95c5c7d4d5e6e1f7bbf2fae3">[email protected]</span></a>. When submitting comments, please refer to
``Paperwork
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Reduction Act Comments, Arbitration `Opt-In' Notices.'' For further
information regarding this collection, contact Mike Higgins at (866)
254-1792 (toll-free) or 202-245-0238, or by emailing <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ccbeafbcad8cbfb8aee2aba3ba"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="196b7a6978596a6d7b377e766f">[email protected]</span></a>.
Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board previously published a notice
about this collection in the Federal Register (88 FR 16515 (Mar. 17,
2023)). That notice allowed for a 60-day public review and comment
period. No comments were received.
Comments are requested concerning each collection as to (1) whether
the particular collection of information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the Board, including whether the
collection has practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the Board's
burden estimates; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of the information collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, when appropriate. Submitted comments will be included and
summarized in the Board's request for OMB approval.
Description of Collection
Title: Arbitration ``Opt-in'' Notices.
OMB Control Number: 2140-0020.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Extension without change.
Respondents: All regulated rail carriers.
Number of Respondents: One (Since the ``opt-in'' notice was
initiated ten years ago, only a limited number of notices have been
filed. Staff estimates that one notice will be filed per year.)
Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 hours.
Frequency: Annually.
Total Burden Hours (annually including all respondents): 0.5 hours.
Total ``Non-hour Burden'' Cost: None identified. Filings are
submitted electronically to the Board.
Needs and Uses: Under 49 CFR 1108.3, rail carriers subject to the
Board's jurisdiction may agree to participate in the Board's
arbitration program by filing a notice with the Board to ``opt in.''
Once a rail carrier is participating in the Board's arbitration
program, it may discontinue its participation only by filing a notice
to ``opt out'' with the Board, which would become effective 90 days
after its filing.
Under the PRA, a Federal agency that conducts or sponsors a
collection of information must display a currently valid OMB control
number. A collection of information, which is defined in 44 U.S.C.
3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c), includes agency requirements that persons
submit reports, keep records, or provide information to the agency,
third parties, or the public. Section 3507(b) of the PRA requires,
concurrent with an agency's submitting a collection to OMB for
approval, a 30-day notice and comment period through publication in the
Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information,
including each proposed extension of an existing collection of
information.
Dated: May 22, 2023.
Stefan Rice,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2023-11196 Filed 5-24-23; 8:45 am]
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