[Federal Register: March 4, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 42)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment
Request
AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice.
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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 May 5, 2003.
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, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 17, Washington, DC
20590, or Ms. Debra Steward, Office of Information Technology and
Productivity Improvement, RAD-20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120
Vermont Ave., NW., 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 --.'' Alternatively, comments may be transmitted via
facsimile to (202) 493-6230 or (202) 493-6170, or e-mail to Mr. Brogan
at robert.brogan@fra.dot.gov, or to Ms. Steward at
debra.steward@fra.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 Planning
and Evaluation Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120
Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 17, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202)
493-6292) or Debra Steward, Office of Information Technology and
Productivity Improvement, RAD-20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120
Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202)
493-6139). (These telephone numbers are not toll-free.)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA),
Pub. L. 104-13, section 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 are brief summaries of the three currently approved
information collection activities that FRA will
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submit for clearance by OMB as required under the PRA:
Title: Identification of Cars Moved in Accordance with Order 13528.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0506.
Abstract: This collection of information identifies a freight car
being moved within the scope of Order 13528 (Order). See CFR part 232,
appendix B. Otherwise, an exception will be taken, and the car will be
set out of the train and not delivered. The information that must be
recorded is specified at 49 CFR part 232, appendix B, requiring that a
car be properly identified by a card attached to each side of the car
and signed stating that such movement is being made under the authority
of the order. The Order does not require retaining cards or tags. When
a car bearing a tag for movement under the Order arrives at its
destination, the tags are simply removed.
Form Number(s): None.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Respondent Universe: 685 railroads.
Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
Total Responses: 800 tags.
Average Time Per Response: 5 minutes per tag.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 67 hours.
Status: Regular Review.
Title: Railroad Police Officers.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0537.
Abstract: Under 49 CFR part 207, railroads are required to notify
states of all designated railroad police officers who are discharging
their duties outside of their respective jurisdictions. This
requirement is necessary to verify proper police authority.
Form Number(s): None.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Respondent Universe: 685 railroads.
Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
Total Responses: 60 (30 rpts. + 30 rcds.).
Average Time Per Response: 5 hrs. p/rpt. + 10 min. p/rcd.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 155 hours.
Status: Regular Review.
Title: Control of Alcohol and Drug Use in Railroad Operations.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0526.
Abstract: The information collection requirements contained in pre-
employment and ``for cause'' testing regulations are intended to ensure
a sense of fairness and accuracy for railroads and their employees. The
principal information--evidence of unauthorized alcohol or drug use--is
used to prevent accidents by screening personnel who perform safety-
sensitive service. FRA uses the information to measure the level of
compliance with regulations governing the use of alcohol or controlled
substances. Elimination of this problem is necessary to prevent
accidents, injuries, and fatalities of the nature already experienced
and further reduce the risk of a truly catastrophic accident. Finally,
FRA analyzes the data provided in the Management Information System
annual report to monitor the effectiveness of a railroad's alcohol and
drug testing program.
Form Number(s): FRA F 6180.73, 6180.74, 6180.94A, 61880.94B.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Reporting Burden:
Reporting Burden:
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Total
Average time per Total annual burden annual
CFR section Respondent universe Total annual responses response hours burden
cost
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219.7--Waivers................. 100,000 employees............. 2 letters..................... 2 hours............. 4 hours............... $140
219.9.(b)(2)--Responsibility 450 railroads................. 2 requests.................... 1 hour.............. 2 hours............... 70
for compliance.
219.11(b)(2)--Gen'l conditions 450 Medical Fac............... 1 document.................... 15 minutes.......... 15 minutes............ 4
for chemical tests.
219.11 (g) & 219.301 5 railroads................... 5 programs.................... 3 hours............. 15 hours.............. 525
(c)(2)(ii)--Training--Alcohol
and Drug.
--Training..................... 50 railroads.................. 50 training class............. 3 hours............. 150 hours............. 5,250
219.23 (d)--Notice to Employee 5 railroads................... 5 notices..................... 1 hour.............. 5 hours............... 175
Organizations.
219.104/219.107/40.67--Removal 450 railroads................. 20 letters.................... 1 hour.............. 20 hours.............. 700
from cov. Service.
219.201 (c) Good Faith 450 railroads................. 10 reports.................... 30 minutes.......... 5 hours............... 175
Determination.
219..203/207/209--Notifications 450 railroads................. 104 phone calls............... 10 minutes.......... 17 hours.............. 595
by Phone to FRA.
219.205--Sample Collection and 450 railroads................. 400 forms..................... 15 minutes.......... 100 hours............. 3,500
Handling.
--Form covering accidents/ 450 railroads................. 100 forms..................... 10 minutes.......... 17 hours.............. 595
incidents.
219.209 (c)--Records--Tests 450 railroads................. 40 records.................... 30 minutes.......... 20 hours.............. 700
promply admin.
219.211 (b)--Analysis and 450 railroads................. 8 reports..................... 15 minutes.......... 2 hours............... 200
follow-up MRO.
219.302 (f)--Tests not promptly 450 railroads................. 200 records................... 30 minutes.......... 100 hours............. 3,500
administered.
219.401/403/405--Voluntary 5 railroads................... 5 report...................... 20 hours............ 100 hours............. 3,500
referral and Co-worker report
policies.
219.405 (c)(1)--Report by Co- 450 railroads................. 450 reports................... 5 minutes........... 38 hours.............. 1,330
worker.
219.403/405--SAP Counselor 450 railroads................. 700 reports................... 30 minutes.......... 350 hours............. 12,250
Evaluation.
219.601 (a)--RR Random Drug 5 railroads................... 5 programs.................... 1 hour.............. 5 hours............... 175
Testing Programs.
--Amendments................... 450 railroads................. 20 amendemnts................. 1 hour.............. 20 hours.............. 700
219.601(b)(1)--Random Selection 450 railroads................. 5,400 documents............... 4 hours............. 21,600................ 324,000
Proc.--Drug.
219.601(b)(4/219.601 (d)-- 5 railroads................... 100 notices................... 5 minute............ 1 hour................ 35
Notice to Employees.
--New Railroads................ 5 railroads................... 5 notices..................... 10 hours............ 50 hours.............. 1,750
--Employee Notices--Tests...... 450 railroads................. 25,000 notices................ 1 minute............ 417 hours............. 14,595
219.603(a)--Specimen Security-- 20,000 employees.............. 200 excuse doc................ 15 minutes.......... 5 hours............... 145
Notice By Employee Asking to
be Excused--Urine Testing.
219.607(a)--RR Random Alcohol 5 railroads................... 5 programs.................... 8 hours............. 40hours............... 1,400
Testing Programs.
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--Amendments to Approved 450 railroads................. 20 amendments................. 1 hour.............. 20 hours.............. 700
Program.
219.608--Administrator's 53 railroads.................. 53 MIS reports................ 2 hours............. 106 hours............. 3,710
Determination of Random
Alcohol Testing Rate.
219.707 9(c)(d) & 40.33--Review
by MRO of Urine Drug Testing
Results/Employee Notification;
--Positive Drug Test Result.... 450 MROs...................... 980 reports................... 2 hours............. 1,960 hours........... 196,000
--Copies of Positive Test 450 railroads................. 980 tests..................... 15 minutes.......... 245 hours............. 3,675
Results to Employees.
219.709--Retests--Written 450 railroads................. 10 letters.................... 30 minutes.......... 5 hours............... 175
Request by employee.
219.711(c) & 40.25(f)(22)(ii)-- 100,000 employees............. 60 letters.................... 5 minutes........... 5 hours............... 175
Employee Consent.
40.65--Submission of Test 450 railroads................. 20 tests...................... 15 minutes.......... 5 hours............... 175
Result to Employer.
40.69--Physician's Written 450 railroads................. 10 statements................. 1 hour.............. 10 hours.............. 1,000
Statement.
40.81--Availability/Disclosure 450 railroads................. 60 letters.................... 5 minutes........... 5 hours............... 175
of Alchol Testing.
Information about individual
Employees
--Copies of Records--Breath 40,000 employees.............. 4 requests.................... 30 minutes.......... 2 hours............... 70
Alcohol Test.
40.83--Maintenance/Disclosure 450 railroads................. 1,500......................... 5 minutes........... 25 hours.............. 4,375
of Records concerning EBTs and
BATs.
219.801--Reporting Alcohol/Drug 53 railroads.................. 25 forms...................... 4 hours............. 100 hours............. 3,500
Misuse Prevention Program
Results in a Management info.
System Data Collection Form.
--Easy Data Collection Form--No 53 railroads.................. 28 forms...................... 2 hours............. 56 hours.............. 1,960
Alcohol/Drug Misuse.
219.901/903--Retention of 450 railroads................. 100,500 records............... 5 minutes........... 8,375 hours........... 125,625
Breath Alcohol Testing
Records; Retention of Urine
Drug Testing.
--Summary Report of Bath 450 railroads................. 200 reports................... 2 hours............. 400 hours............. 6,000
Alcohol/Drug Test.
40.29(g)(1) & (5)--Lab Test 25 laboratories............... 52,920........................ 30 minutes.......... 26,460 hours.......... 926,100
Result Rpts to MRO.
40.29(g)(6)--Lab/Monthly Stat 25 laboratories............... 600 reports................... 2 hours............. 1,200 hours........... 42,000
Summary of Urinalysis.
40.29(g)(8) & (m)-- 25 laboratories............... 25 document files............. 240 hours........... 6,000 hours........... 210,000
Recordkeeping--Labs.
40.31(d)(6) Unsatisfactory 25 laboratories............... 2 reports..................... 10 hours............ 20 hours.............. 700
Perf. Test Results.
40.31(d)(7) & (8)--False 25 laboratories............... 1 report...................... 50 hours............ 50 hours.............. 1,750
Positive Error/Retesting.
--False Positive on Blind Test 25 laboratories............... 1 report...................... 50 hours............ 50 hours.............. 1,750
Performance.
40.33--Reporting/Review--Split 200 railroads................. 8 letters..................... 30 minutes.......... 9 hours............... 315
Sample Test Results.
--Split Sample Failure to 200 railroads................. 2 reports..................... 30 minutes.......... 1 hour................ 35
Reconfirm Drug Presence.
40.37--Employee Request for 40,000 employees.............. 30 requests................... 30 minutes.......... 15 hours.............. 525
Access to Test Records.
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Respondent Universe: 450 railroads.
Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
Total Responses: 190,886.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 68,307 hours.
Status: Regular Review.
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 February 27, 2003.
Kathy A. Weiner,
Office of Information Technology and Support Systems, Federal Railroad
Administration.
[FR Doc. 03-5041 Filed 3-3-03; 8:45 am]
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