Federal Register #FRA-2026-0035

FRA Request for Public Comment on Freight Car Safety Compliance Information Collection

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under the Department of Transportation, is inviting public comment on a proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) focused on freight car safety compliance. - Government Buyer: - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation - Scope of Request: - Seeks input on the collection of information related to: - Reporting of bad order and home shop cards for freight cars - Stenciling and reporting marks for freight car identification - Recordkeeping by qualified inspectors - Supports compliance with 49 CFR part 215 (federal safety regulations) - Target Audience: - Railroads and private freight car owners - Volume and Burden: - Estimated 285,000 annual responses - 38,000 annual burden hours - Dollar cost equivalent: $2,789,580 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a regulatory information collection, not a product or service procurement - Unique Requirements: - Focus on regulatory compliance and improving the quality and efficiency of information collection - No unique product or service requirements beyond federal safety standards

Description

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is seeking public comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) related to the reporting of bad order and home shop cards and stenciling reporting marks for freight cars. This collection supports compliance with safety regulations requiring railroads to inspect freight cars, tag defective cars, and maintain records for qualified inspectors. The ICR aims to ensure proper identification and control of freight cars to maintain safety standards. Comments are invited to improve the quality and reduce the burden of the information collection.

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