Cab Technology Integration Lab (CTIL) Head-Up Display Study

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form CTIL Head-up Displ CTIL Head-Up Display Study Form	New
CTIL HUD_Radio Study Justification Part A_1_29_2018.doc Supporting Statement A	2018-01-29
CTIL HUD_Radio Study Justification Part B_1_29_2018.doc Supporting Statement B	2018-01-29
April 24, 2017, FR Notice (30-Day).pdf Supplementary Document	2017-10-18
Nov. 2, 2016, FR Notice (60-Day).pdf Supplementary Document	2017-10-18
49 U.S.C. 20103.doc Supplementary Document	2017-10-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
228707	CTIL Head-Up Display Study Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0622	ICR Reference No: 201710-2130-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Cab Technology Integration Lab (CTIL) Head-Up Display Study
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/29/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/12/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2021	36 Months From Approved
Responses	40	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	200	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: FRA is proposing a study which will focus on railroad engineer performance. Distraction is a common problem in locomotive cabs and preliminary research suggest that the dispatch radio may have significant negative effects on crew workload and performance. FRA seeks to ascertain whether an alternative and newer technology -- a Head-Up Display (HUD) using a locomotive simulator as a test method-- communicating the same information electronically with overhead letters as radio dispatch reduces distraction and improves the performance of locomotive engineers. Note: This collection is voluntary. The respondent universe is comprised of 40 individual locomotive engineers who will take part in a simulator exercise and then answer two questions on the two forms included in this submission. The frequency of collection is on occasion and one-time. The purpose of this information collection is to learn about radio distraction, how affects human performance, and how we can leverage technology to reduce those distractions and improve rail safety. FRA will be collecting quantitative information to evaluate engineers abilities. Primary users of the information to be collected will be staff within FRA's Research and Development Office who will have access to summarized data in an effort to inform a research agenda in support of minimizing radio distraction and the risks associated with such use. Data from the study will provide formative research to show that there is an alternative technology to communicate information otherwise conveyed over the radio.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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:
	81 FR 76411	11/02/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 18958	04/24/2017
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
CTIL Head-Up Display Study	CTIL Head-up Display Public Version Request Form, FRA F 6180.170b	FRA F 6180.170a ,   CTIL Head-Up Display Public Version Request Form

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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	40	0	0	40	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	200	0	0	200	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: These are new information collection requirements for a one-time study. The total burden that FRA is requesting approval for is 200 hours and 40 responses. By definition, this entire submission is a program change. There are no additional costs to respondents outside of the estimated burden provided in the answer to question number 12 above

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $56,000

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 12/12/2017

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