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 Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA-2009-0001-N-17]
 AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration, DOT.
 ACTION: Notice.
 SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its implementing regulations, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) hereby announces that it is seeking renewal of the following currently approved information collection activities. Before submitting these information collection requirements for clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), FRA is soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities identified below.
 DATES: Comments must be received no later than September 22, 2009.
 ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on any or all of the following proposed activities by mail to either: Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of Safety, Planning and Evaluation Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC 20590, or Ms. Nakia Jackson, Office of Information Technology, RAD-20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590. Commenters requesting FRA to acknowledge receipt of their respective comments must include a self-addressed stamped postcard stating, “Comments on OMB control number 2130-0509.” Alternatively, comments may be transmitted via facsimile to (202) 493-6216 or (202) 493-6497, or via e-mail to Mr. Brogan at 
                        *robert.brogan@dot.gov*, or to Ms. Jackson at 
                        *nakia.jackson@dot.gov*. Please refer to the assigned OMB control number in any correspondence submitted. FRA will summarize comments received in response to this notice in a subsequent notice and include them in its information collection submission to OMB for approval.
 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of Safety, 
                        ( print page 36808)
                        Planning and Evaluation Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493-6292) or Ms. Nakia Jackson, Office of Information Technology, RAD-20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493-6470). (These telephone numbers are not toll-free.)


SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Public Law No. 104-13, § 2, 109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised at 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, require Federal agencies to provide 60-days notice to the public for comment on information collection activities before seeking approval for reinstatement or renewal by OMB. 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), 1320.10(e)(1), 1320.12(a). Specifically, FRA invites interested respondents to comment on the following summary of proposed information collection activities regarding (i) Whether the information collection activities are necessary for FRA to properly execute its functions, including whether the activities will have practical utility; (ii) 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; (iii) ways for FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information being collected; and (iv) ways for FRA to minimize the burden of information collection activities on the public by automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology (
                    *e.g.*, permitting electronic submission of responses). 
                    *See*44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)(i)-(iv); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1)(i)-(iv). FRA believes that soliciting public comment will promote its efforts to reduce the administrative and paperwork burdens associated with the collection of information mandated by Federal regulations. In summary, FRA reasons that comments received will advance three objectives: (i) Reduce reporting burdens; (ii) ensure that it organizes information collection requirements in a “user friendly” format to improve the use of such information; and (iii) accurately assess the resources expended to retrieve and produce information requested. 
                    *See*44 U.S.C. 3501. Below is a brief summary of the currently approved information collection activities that FRA will submit for clearance by OMB as required under the PRA: *Title:*
                     State Safety Participation Regulations and Remedial Actions. *OMB Control Number:*
                     2130-0509. *Abstract:*
                     The collection of information is set forth under 49 CFR part 212, and requires qualified State inspectors to provide various reports to FRA for monitoring and enforcement purposes concerning State investigative, inspection, and surveillance activities regarding railroad compliance with Federal railroad safety laws and regulations. Additionally, railroads are required to report to FRA actions taken to remedy certain alleged violations of law. *Form Number(s):*
                     FRA F 6180.33/61/67/96/96A/109/110/111/112. *Affected Public:*
                     Businesses. *Respondent Universe:*
                     States and Railroads. *Reporting Burden:* CFR section
Respondent
                             universe
Total annual 
                             responses
Average time 
                             per response
Total
                             annual  
                             burden hoursApplication For Participation
15 States
15 updates
2.53 hours
38Training Funding Agreement
30 States
30 agreements
1 hour
30State Inspector Travel Vouchers
30 States
300 vouchers
1 hour
300Annual Work Plan
30 States
30 reports
15 hours
450Inspection Form (Form FRA F 6180.96)
30 States
18,000 forms
15 minutes
4,500Violation Report—Motive, Power, and Equipment Regulations (Form FRA F 6180.109)
19 States
600 reports
4 hours
2,400Violation Report—Operating Practices Regulations (Form FRA F 6180.67)
16 States
50 reports
4 hours
200Violation Report—Hazardous Materials Regulations (Form FRA F 6180.110)
14 States
150 reports
4 hours
600Violation Report—Hours of Service Law (F 6180.33)
16 States
21 reports
4 hours
84Violation Report—Accident/Incident Reporting Rules (Form FRA F 6180.61)
16 States
10 reports
4 hours
40Violation Report—Track Safety Regulations (Form FRA F 6180.111)
24 States
300 reports
4 hours
1,200Violation Report—Signal and Train Control Regulations (Form FRA F 6180.112)
13 States
10 reports
4 hours
40Remedial Actions Reports
573 Railroads
3,933 reports
15 minutes
983Violation Report Challenge
573 Railroads
813 challenges
1 hour
813Delayed Reports
573 Railroads
393 reports
30 minutes
197
 
 
 *Total Responses:*
                     24,655. *Estimated Total Annual Burden:*
                     11,875 hours. *Status:*
                     Extension of a currently approved collection. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR 1320.5(b), 1320.8(b)(3)(vi), 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 unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Authority:
                    44 U.S.C. 3501-3520. Issued in Washington, DC on July 20, 2009. Martin Eble, Acting Director, Office of Financial Management, Federal Railroad Administration.


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