[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 4, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10304-10306]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-5041]


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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 [email protected], or to Ms. Steward 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., 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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