PTC Implementation Status Update Questionnaire

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FRA F6180.162 PTC Implementation Status Update Questionnaire Form and Instruction	Modified
Oct. 27, 2015, FR Notice (30-Day).pdf Supplementary Document	2015-10-27
Aug. 5, 2015, FR Notice (60-Day).pdf Supplementary Document	2015-10-27
P.L. 110-432 (Sec. 104).doc Supplementary Document	2015-10-27
PTC Status Questionnaire Part B - 2130-0612.doc Supporting Statement B	2015-10-27
PTC Implementation Status Ques (2130-0612)(Part A) 1-21-2016.doc Supporting Statement A	2016-01-21
49 CFR 236.1009(h).doc Supplementary Document	2015-07-17
49 U.S.C. 20902.doc Supplementary Document	2015-07-17
49 U.S.C. 20107.DOC Supplementary Document	2015-07-17
49 U.S.C. 20103.doc Supplementary Document	2015-07-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
217539	PTC Implementation Status Update Questionnaire Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0612	ICR Reference No: 201510-2130-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201507-2130-002
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: PTC Implementation Status Update Questionnaire
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/08/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/24/2015
Terms of Clearance: Approved for 6 months as FRA is considering replacing this collection.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2016	36 Months From Approved	02/29/2016
Responses	456	0	456
Time Burden (Hours)	228	0	76
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this data collection is to receive status updates on PTC implementation within the railroad industry on a continuing basis in order to gauge compliance by affected railroads with the PTC Congressional statutory and FRA regulatory mandates that take effect at the end of the 2015 calendar year. Primary users of the information are headquarters personnel throughout FRA's Office of Safety, including, but not limited to, the Positive Train Control (PTC) Division, as well as regional personnel in charge of monitoring and enforcement. This information also assists FRA's Office of Railroad Policy and Development (RPD) in making grant decisions.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 110 - 432 104 Name of Law: Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 46644	08/05/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 65848	10/27/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
PTC Implementation Status Update Questionnaire	FRA F6180.162	Positive Train Control (PTC) Implementation Status Update Questionnaire

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	456	456	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	228	76	0	0	152	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The burden has increased by 152 hours from the previously approved submission. The increase in burden is due solely to one adjustment, which is listed in the table provided in the submitted Justification. Total adjustment(s) provided in the table increased the burden by 152 hours. There is no change in the number of responses. The current OMB inventory displays a total burden of 76 hours, while the present submission exhibits a burden total of 228 hours. Hence, there is an increase in burden of 152 hours. There is no change in burden costs to respondents.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $63,240

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 11/24/2015

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