[Federal Register: December 5, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 233)]
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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 February 5, 2007.
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. Gina Christodoulou, Office of Support Systems, RAD-43,
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 2130-0526.''
Alternatively, comments may be transmitted via facsimile to (202) 493-
6230 or (202) 493-6170, or via e-mail to Mr. Brogan at
robert.brogan@dot.gov, or to Ms. Christodoulou at
gina.christodoulou@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 Ms. Gina Christodoulou, Office of Support Systems, RAD-43,
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),
Public Law 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 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: 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 annual
CFR section Respondent universe Total annual responses Average time per Total annual burden cost
response burden hours ($)
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219.7--Waivers........................ 100,000 employees........ 2 letters................ 2 hours................. 4 $140
219.9(b)(2)--Responsibility for 450 railroads............ 2 requests............... 1 hour.................. 2 70
compliance.
219.9(c)(2)--Responsibility for 450 railroads............ 10 contracts/docs........ 2 hours................. 20 700
compliance.
219.11(b)(2)--Gen'l conditions for 450 Medical Fac.......... 1 document............... 15 minutes.............. .25 4
chemical tests.
219.11(g) & 219.301(c)(2)(ii)-- 5 railroads.............. 5 programs............... 3 hours................. 15 525
Training--Alcohol and Drug.
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--Training........................ 50 railroads............. 50 training classes...... 3 hours................. 150 5,250
219.23(d)--Notice to Employee 5 railroads.............. 5 notices................ 1 hour.................. 5 175
Organizations.
219.104/219.107--Removal from Covered 450 railroads............ 20 letters............... 1 hour.................. 20 700
Svc..
219.201(c) Good Faith Determination... 450 railroads............ 10 reports............... 30 minutes.............. 5 175
219.203/207/209--Notifications by 450 railroads............ 104 phone calls.......... 10 minutes.............. 17 595
Phone to FRA.
219.205--Sample Collection and 450 railroads............ 400 forms................ 15 minutes.............. 100 3,500
Handling.
--Form covering accidents/ 450 railroads............ 100 forms................ 10 minutes.............. 17 595
incidents.
219.209(a)--Reports of Tests and 450 railroads............ 80 phone rpts............ 2 minutes............... 3 105
Refusals.
219.209(c)--Records--Tests promptly 450 railroads............ 40 records............... 30 minutes.............. 20 700
administered.
219.211(b)--Analysis and follow-up-- 450 railroads............ 8 reports................ 15 minutes.............. 2 200
MRO.
219.302(f)--Tests not promptly 450 railroads............ 200 records.............. 30 minutes.............. 100 3,500
administered.
219.401/403/405--Voluntary referral 5 railroads.............. 5 report policies........ 20 hours................ 100 3,500
and Co-worker report policies.
219.405(c)(1)--Report by Co-worker.... 450 railroads............ 450 reports.............. 5 minutes............... 38 1,330
219.403/405--SAP Counselor Evaluation. 450 railroads............ 700 reports.............. 30 minutes.............. 350 12,250
219.601(a)--RR Random Drug Testing 5 railroads.............. 5 programs............... 1 hour.................. 5 175
Programs.
--Amendments...................... 450 railroads............ 20 amendments............ 1 hour.................. 20 700
219.601(b)(1)--Random Selection Proc.-- 450 railroads............ 5,400 documents.......... 4 hours................. 21,600 324,000
Drug.
219.601(b)(4/; 219.601(d)--Notices to 5 railroads.............. 100 notices.............. .5 minute............... 1 35
Employees.
--New Railroads................... 5 railroads.............. 5 notices................ 10 hours................ 50 1,750
--Employee Notices--Tests......... 450 railroads............ 25,000 notices........... 1 minute................ 417 14,595
219.603(a)--Specimen Security--Notice 20,000 employees......... 20 excuse doc............ 15 minutes.............. 5 145
By Employee Asking to be Excused from
Urine Testing.
219.607(a)--RR Random Alcohol Testing 5 railroads.............. 5 programs............... 8 hours................. 40 1,400
Programs.
--Amendments to Approved Program.. 450 railroads............ 20 amendments............ 1 hour.................. 20 700
219.608--Administrator's Determination 53 railroads............. 53 MIS reports........... 2 hours................. 106 3,710
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................. 1,960 196,000
--Copies of Positive Test Results 450 railroads............ 980 tests................ 15 minutes.............. 245 3,675
to Employees.
219.709--Retests--Written Request by 450 railroads............ 10 letters............... 30 minutes.............. 5 175
Employee.
219.711(c) & 40.25(f)(22)(ii)-- 100,000 employees........ 60 letters............... 5 minutes............... 5 175
Employee Consent.
219.801--Reporting Alcohol/Drug Misuse
Prevention Program Results in a
Management Info. System.
--Alcohol/Drug Testing Management 53 railroads............. 25 forms................. 4 hours................. 100 3,500
Info. System Data Collection Form.
--Easy Data Collection Form--No 53 railroads............. 28 forms................. 2 hours................. 56 1,960
Alcohol/Drug Misuse.
219.901/903--Retention of Breath 450 railroads............ 100,500 records.......... 5 minutes............... 8,375 125,625
Alcohol Testing Records; Retention of
Urine Drug Testing.
--Summary Report of Breath Alcohol/ 450 railroads............ 200 reports.............. 2 hours................. 400 6,000
Drug Test.
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Respondent Universe: 450 railroads.
Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
Total Responses: 135,603.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 34,378 hours.
Status: Regular Review.
Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR 1320.5(b),
1320.8(b)(3)(vi), FRA
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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 November 29, 2006.
D.J. Stadtler,
Director, Office of Budget, Federal Railroad Administration.
[FR Doc. E6-20501 Filed 12-4-06; 8:45 am]
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