Notices. Notice of information collection; request for comment
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BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P 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. 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: *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 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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- 44 USC 3501-3520
- 5 CFR 1320
- 5 CFR 1320.8
- 5 CFR 1320.12(d)
- 49 CFR 229
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