Federal Register #2130-0537

FRA Seeks Public Comment on Railroad Police Officer Notification and Certification Information Collection

This opportunity involves the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, seeking public comment on its information collection requirements for railroad police officer notifications and certifications. - Government Buyer: - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), U.S. Department of Transportation - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection and notification services related to railroad police officer commissions and transfers - Railroads must: - Notify states of all designated railroad police officers commissioned by other states - Provide written notice of commissions - Maintain records of these notices - Submit applications for officers transferring their primary employment or residence to a new state within one year - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on minimizing burden through possible use of automated or technological solutions - Estimated annual burden: 15 hours, with 112 responses expected - Public input is requested on necessity, burden, and clarity of these activities - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is an information collection activity, not a procurement of goods or services.

Description

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is seeking approval for an Information Collection Request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The ICR involves railroads notifying states of designated railroad police officers commissioned by other states, and requirements for officers transferring primary employment or residence to apply for certification in the new state. FRA is soliciting public comments on the necessity, burden, and clarity of these information collection activities before submitting the ICR to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. The estimated annual burden is 15 hours with 112 responses expected.

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