Federal Register #FRA-2026-1587

FRA seeks public comment on railroad communications information collection requirements

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comment on its information collection activities related to railroad communications regulations. - Government Buyer: - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation - Scope of Request: - Solicitation of public feedback on regulatory requirements for radio and wireless communications in rail operations - Includes use of personal and railroad-supplied electronic devices - Covers compliance, recordkeeping, employee training, and operational procedures - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for information and comment - Notable Requirements: - Estimated annual burden: 76,237 hours - Estimated cost equivalent: approximately $6 million - Focus on necessity, burden, and clarity of information collection activities - Feedback will inform submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval

Description

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under the Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on an Information Collection Request (ICR) related to railroad communications regulations. The ICR covers requirements for radio and wireless communications used in rail operations, including the use of personal and railroad-supplied electronic devices. The notice invites comments on the necessity, burden, and clarity of the information collection activities before submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. The estimated annual burden is 76,237 hours with a cost equivalent of approximately $6 million.

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