[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 17 (Wednesday, January 26, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4297-4301]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-1800]


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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 March 27, 2000.

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., N.W., Mail Stop 17, Washington, D.C. 
20590, or Ms. Dian Deal, Office of Information Technology and 
Productivity Improvement, RAD-20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120 
Vermont Ave., N.W., Mail Stop 35, Washington, D.C. 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) 493-6265 or (202) 493-6170, or E-mail to Mr. Brogan 
at [email protected], or to Ms. Deal at [email protected]. 
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., N.W., Mail Stop 17, Washington, D.C. 20590 (telephone: 
(202) 493-6292) or Dian Deal, Office of Information Technology and 
Productivity Improvement, RAD-20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120 
Vermont Ave., N.W., Mail Stop 35, Washington,

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D.C. 20590 (telephone: (202) 493-6133). (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. Secs. 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 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: 30 railroads.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
    Total Responses: 330 (30 rpts. + 300 rcds.)
    Average Time Per Response:  5 hrs. p/rpt. + 10 min. p/rcd.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 200 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:

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                                                                                                         Total
                                    Respondent       Total annual     Average time     Total annual     annual
          CFR Section                universe         responses       per response     burden hours     burden
                                                                                                         cost
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219.7--Waivers.................  100,000           2 letters......  2 hours........  4 hours........        $116
                                  employees.
219.9.(b)(2)--Responsibility     450 railroads...  2 requests.....  1 hours........  2 hours........         $70
 for compliance.
219.11(b)(2)--Gen'l conditions   450 Medical Fac.  1 document.....  15 minutes.....  15 minutes.....         $72
 for chemical tests.
219.11 (g) & 219. 302            5 railroads.....  5 programs.....  3 hours........  15 hours.......        $525
 (c)(2)(ii)--Training-Alcohol
 and Drug.
    --Training.................  200 railroads...  250 training     3 hours........  750 hours......     $26,250
                                                    class.
230.23 (d)--Notice of Educ'l     200 railroads...  200 sets-        1 hour.........  200 hours......      $7,000
 Materials to employees.                            material.
    --Notice to Employee         15 railroads....  15 notices.....  1 hour.........  15 hours.......        $525
     Organizations.
219.104/219.107/40.47--Removal   200 railroads...  20 letters.....  1 hour.........  20 hours.......        $700
 from cov. Service.
219.201 (c) Good Faith           200 railroads...  10 reports.....  30 minutes.....  5 hours........        $175
 Determination.
219.203/207/209--Notifications   200 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......      $2,900
 Handling.
    --Form covering accidents/   450 railroads...  100 forms......  10 minutes.....  17 hours.......        $595
     incidents.
219.209 (b)--Narrative Response- 450 railroads...  0 reports......  0 min./hr......  0 hours........          $0
 refusal to provide sample.
219.209 (c)--Records-Tests       450 railroads...  40 records.....  30 minutes.....  20 hours.......        $700
 promptly admin.
219.211 (b)--Analysis and        450 railroads...  8 reports......  15 minutes.....  2 hours........         $70
 follow-up MRO.
219.211 (e)--Written response    200 employees...  0 written        0 min./hr......  0 hour.........          $0
 from employees to FRA re:                          response.
 results of toxicological
 analysis.
219.211 (h)--Recordkeeping-Post  25 laboratories.  N/A............  N/A............  N/A............         N/A
 Accident Toxicology Tests.
219.211 (i)--Employees request   450 railroads...  0 letters......  0 min./hr......  0 hours........          $0
 for a retest of split blood
 and urine samples.
219.213 (b)--Notice of           450 railroads...  0 notices......  0 min./hr......  0 hours........          $0
 Disqualification.
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         40 hours.......  200 hours......      $7,000
 referral and Co-worker report                      policies.
 policies.
219.405 (c) (1)--Report by Co-   200 railroads...  200 reports....  5 minutes......  17 hours.......        $493
 worker.
219.407--Alternate Policies....  200 railroads...  0 policy doc...  0 min./hr......  0 hours........          $0
    --Amendments/Revocations...  200 railroads...  0 amend/rev....  0 min./hr......  0 hour.........          $0
219.403/405--SAP Counselor       450 railroads...  700 reports....  10 minutes.....  117 hours......      $4,095
 Evaluation.
219.601 (a)--RR Random Drug      5 railroads.....  5 programs.....  1 hour.........  5 hours........        $175
 Testing Programs.
    --Amendments...............  450 railroads...  20 amendments..  1 hour.........  20 hours.......        $700
219.601 (b)(4/; 219.601 (d)--    450 railroads...  4,000 notices..  .5 minute......  33 hours.......      $1,155
 Notices 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
219.601 (b) (1)--Random          450 railroads...  5,400 documents  4 hours........  21,600 hours...    $756,000
 Selection Proc.--Drug.
219.603 (a)--Specimen Security-  20,000 employees  200 excuse doc.  2 minutes......  7 hours........        $203
 Notice By Employee Asking to
 be Excused-Urine Testing.
219.607--RR Random Alcohol       5 railroads.....  5 programs.....  1 hour.........  5 hours........        $175
 Testing Programs.
    --Amendments to Approved     450 railroads...  20 amendments..  1 hour.........  20 hours.......        $700
     Program.
219.607 (b) (1)--Random          450 railroads...  \1\ 219.601....  \1\ 219.601....  \1\ 219.601....  \1\ 219.60
 Selection Proc.--Alcohol.                                                                                     1
219.607 (c) (1)--Notice to       450 railroads...  \1\ 219.601....  \1\ 219.601....  \1\ 219.601....  \1\ 219.60
 Employees.                                                                                                    1
    --New Railroads............  5 railroads.....  \1\ 219.601....  \1\ 219.601....  \1\ 219.601....  \1\ 219.60
                                                                                                               1
219.609--Notice by Employee to   \1\ 219.601.....  \1\ 219.601....  \1\ 219.601....  \1\ 219.601....  \1\ 219.60
 be Excused from Random Alcohol                                                                                1
 Testing.
219.703 (a)&40.23-Specimen       450 railroads...  40,000 forms...  15 minutes.....  10,000 hours...    $290,000
 Security.
219.705 (c)--Approval to test    200 railroads...  0 Requests.....  0 hours........  0 hours........          $0
 for Additional Controlled
 Substances or alternative
 methods.
219.707 9(c) (d)&40.33--Review
 by MRO of Urine Drug Testing
 Results/ Employee
 Notification.
    --Positive Drug Test Result  200 MROs........  980 reports....  2 hours........  1,960 hours....     $68,600
    --Copies of Positive Test    450 railroads...  980 tests......  15 minutes.....  245 hours......      $8,575
     Results to Employees.
    --Negative Test Results....  450 railroads...  48,020 letters.  10 minutes.....  8,003 hours....    $280,105
219.709--Retests-Written         450 railroads...  10 letters.....  30 minutes.....  5 hours........        $145
 Request by Employee.

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219.711 (c)&40.25 (f) (22)       100,000           60 letters.....  5 minutes......  5 hours........        $145
 (ii)--Employee Consent.          employees.
    --Employee Release Form....  450 railroads...  12,863 letters.  5 minutes......  1,072 hours....     $31,088
219.715&40.57/59/61--Alcohol     \1\ 219.703.....  \1\ 219.703....  \1\ 219.703....  \1\ 219.703....  \1\ 219.70
 Testing Procedures.                                                                                           3
40.65--Admin. of Confirmatory    40,000 employees  20 tests.......  30 minutes.....  10 hours.......        $290
 Tests.
    --Notice to Employee--       200 railroads...  200 notices....  1 hour.........  200 hours......      $7,000
     Confirmation Test.
    --Submission of Test Result  200 railroads...  20 tests.......  15 minutes.....  5 hours........        $175
     to Employer.
40.69--Inability to provide an   200 railroads...  10 cases.......  12 minutes.....  2 hours........         $70
 adequate breath amount.
    --Evaluation from Licensed   200 railroads...  10 cases.......  1 hour.........  10 hours.......        $290
     Physician.
    --Written Statement from     200 railroads...  10 cases.......  1 hour.........  10 hours.......        $350
     Physician.
40.81--Availability/Disclosure   200 railroads...  60 letters.....  5 minutes......  5 hours........        $145
 of Alcohol Testing Information
 about Individual Employees.
    --Copies of Records--Breath  40,000 employees  4 requests.....  30 minutes.....  2 hours........         $64
     Alcohol Test.
40.83--Maintenance/Disclosure    450 railroads...  1,500 records..  5 minutes......  125 hours......      $4,375
 of Records concerning EBTs and
 BATs.
219.801--Reporting Alcohol
 Misuse Prevention Program
 Results in a Management Info.
 System
    --Alcohol Testing            53 railroads....  25 forms.......  4 hours........  100 hours......      $3,500
     Management Info. System
     Data Collection Form.
    --Easy Data Collection       53 railroads....  25 forms.......  2 hours........  50 hours.......      $1,750
     Form--No Alcohol Misuse.
219.803--Reporting Drug Misuse
 Prev. Results in a Management
 Info. System
    --Drug Testing Management    53 railroads....  25 forms.......  4 hours........  100 hours......      $3,500
     Info. Sys. Data Collection
     Form.
    --Drug Testing Management    53 railroads....  25 forms.......  2 hours........  50 hours.......      $1,750
     Info. Sys.-Zero Positives--
     Data Collection Form.
219.901--Retention of Breath     450 railroads...  100,500 records  5 minutes......  8,375 hours....    $293,125
 Alcohol Testing Records;
 Retention of Urine Drug
 Testing.
    --Summary Report of Breath   450 railroads...  200 reports....  2 hours........  400 hours......     $14,000
     Alcohol/Drug Test.
40.23(d)(2)(ii)--Written         0 railroads.....  0 instructions.  0 minutes......  0 hours........          $0
 Instructions on Specimen Col.
40.29 (a)(2)&(b)--Lab. Chain of  25 laboratories.  58,212 forms...  15 minutes.....  14,553 hours...    $422,037
 Custody Proc..
40.31 (c) (1)--RR Blind          25 laboratories.  1,176 tests....  1 minute.......  20 hours.......        $580
 Performance Test Proc..
40.29 (g) (1)&(5)--Lab Test      25 laboratories.  52,920 reports.  30 minutes.....  26,460 hours...    $767,340
 Result Rpts to MRO.
40.29 (g) (6)--Lab/Monthly Stat  25 laboratories.  2,400 reports..  2 hours........  4,800 hours....    $139,200
 Summary of Urinalysis.
40.29 (g) (8)&(m)--              25 laboratories.  25 document      240 hours......  6,000 hours....    $174,000
 Recordkeeping--Labs..                              files.
40.31(d) (6) Unsatisfactory      25 laboratories.  2 reports......  10 hours.......  20 hours.......        $580
 Perf. Test Results.
40. 31(d) (7)&(8)--False         25 laboratories.  1 report.......  50 hours.......  50 hours.......      $1,450
 Positive Error/Retesting.
    --False Positive on Blind    25 laboratories.  1 report.......  50 hours.......  50 hours.......      $1,450
     Test Performance.
40.33--Reporting/Review--Split   200 railroads...  18 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's Request for    100,000           30 requests....  30 minutes.....  15 hours.......       $435
 Access to Test Records.          employees.
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    Respondent Universe: 450 railroads.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
    Total Responses: 357,251.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 106,470 hours.
    Status: Regular Review.
    Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 C.F.R. 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, D.C. on January 19, 2000.
Margaret B. Reid,
Acting Director, Office of Information Technology and Support Systems, 
Federal Railroad Administration.
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