Federal Register #FRA-2026-0037

FRA Seeks Comments on Railroad Police Officer Information Collection

This notice from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under the Department of Transportation, seeks public comment on an Information Collection Request (ICR) related to Railroad Police Officers. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) - Purpose: - Collect information as required by Title 49 CFR part 207 regarding railroad police officers - Railroads must notify states of all designated police officers commissioned by other states - Railroad police officers transferring to a new state must apply for certification or commission within one year - Scope: - Extension without change of a currently approved information collection - Estimated annual burden: 15 hours - Estimated annual cost: $1,352.85 - No OEMs, vendors, or product/service procurement involved - Public comments are invited on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection, as well as suggestions for improvement

Description

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is requesting comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) related to Railroad Police Officers. The collection requires railroads to notify states of designated police officers commissioned by other states to verify proper police authority. It also mandates that officers transferring primary employment or residence to a new state apply for certification or commission in that state within one year. The request is an extension without change of a currently approved collection, with an estimated annual burden of 15 hours and a cost equivalent of $1,352.85. Comments are due by August 7, 2026.

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