Railroad Noise Emission Compliance Regulations

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
April 15 2022_30-Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-04-15
Jan. 14 2022_60-Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-04-05
2130-0527_Locomotive Noise Cert Supporting Justification.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-04-05
40 CFR 201.doc Supplementary Document	2013-06-19
49 CFR 210.doc Supplementary Document	2009-06-17
NOISE CONTROL ACT OF 1972.doc.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-06-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26440	Railroad Noise Emission Compliance Regulations	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0527	ICR Reference No: 202204-2130-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201904-2130-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Railroad Noise Emission Compliance Regulations
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/15/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2022
Responses	4	749
Time Burden (Hours)	2	2,237
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Under authority granted by the Noise Control Act of 1972, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established limits for noise emissions related to rail carriers in 40 CFR part 201. Those limits are enforced by FRA under 49 CFR part 210. In particular, the information FRA collects under § 210.27 is necessary to ensure compliance with EPA noise standards for new locomotives.This information collection is mandatory and submitted as needed.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 4916 Name of Law: Noise Control Act
   US Code: 42 USC 4905 Name of Law: Noise Control Act
  

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:
	87 FR 2482	01/14/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 22617	04/15/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Railroad Noise Emission Compliance Regulations

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	4	749	0	0	-745	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2	2,237	0	0	-2,235	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 current OMB inventory for this information collection shows a total burden of 2,237 hours and 749 responses, while the requesting inventory estimates a total burden of 2 hours and 4 responses. Overall, the burden for this submission has decreased by 2,235 hours and increased by 745 responses. There is no change in the method of the collection. The decrease in burden hours is solely the result of adjustments. As part of its review of this ICR renewal, FRA determined the 2018 estimates incorrectly included the time associated with the testing. For instance, under § 210.31, the burdens associated with testing have been addressed when FRA calculated the economic costs of the regulatory requirements. Additionally, the burden associated with the test records are covered under OMB control number 2130-0004. Thus, FRA has adjusted the estimated paperwork burden for this ICR accordingly so that it does not include activities outside of the scope of the PRA.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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? No

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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: 04/15/2022

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