Federal Register #2026-20456

STB seeks comments on extending approval of the Classification Index Survey Form

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is seeking comments on extending approval of its railroad classification survey form. - Government buyer: Surface Transportation Board (STB); the notice concerns approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). - Purpose: Extend the information collection for the Classification Index Survey Form without changes. - Who may respond: Railroad companies not required to file an Annual Report (Form R-1); the form may be required when revenue calculations indicate a possible change in a carrier’s classification. - Estimated burden: One respondent per year, approximately 24 hours per response, and 24 total hours annually. - Comments sought: Whether the collection is necessary, the usefulness and quality of the information, the accuracy of the burden estimate, and ways to reduce respondent burden. - Procurement items: No products, services, OEMs, vendors, quantities, or part numbers are identified; this is an information-collection notice, not a procurement opportunity.

Description

The Surface Transportation Board is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget to extend its collection of the Classification Index Survey Form without change. The form applies to railroad companies that are not required to file an Annual Report (Form R-1); it is used when revenue calculations indicate a change in a carrier’s classification. The notice requests comments on the burden estimates, usefulness and quality of the information, ways to reduce respondent burden, and whether the collection is necessary. Comments are due December 7, 2026.

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