Rear End Marking Devices - Information Collection Request (OMB 2130-0523)

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ACTION:

Notice of information collection; request for comment.

SUMMARY:

Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and its implementing regulations, this notice announces that FRA is forwarding
the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment.
The ICR describes the information collection and its expected burden. On January 30, 2026, FRA published a notice providing
a 60-day period for public comment on the ICR. FRA received no comments in response to the notice.

DATES:

Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before May 14, 2026.

ADDRESSES:

Written comments and recommendations for the proposed ICR should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find the particular ICR by selecting “Currently under Review—Open for Public Comments” or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ms. Joanne Swafford, Information Collection Clearance Officer, at email: joanne.swafford@dot.gov or telephone: (757) 897-9908.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520, and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, require Federal agencies to issue two notices
seeking public comment on information collection activities before OMB may approve paperwork packages. See 44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.8 through 1320.12. On January 30, 2026, FRA published a 60-day notice in the
Federal Register
soliciting public comment on the ICR for which it is now seeking OMB approval. See 91 FR 4166. FRA received zero comments related to the proposed collection of information.

Before OMB decides whether to approve this proposed collection of information, it must provide 30 days' notice for public
comment. Federal law requires OMB to approve or disapprove paperwork packages between 30 and 60 days after the 30-day notice
is

  published. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b) and (c); 5 CFR 1320.12(d); *see also* 60 FR 44978, 44983 (Aug. 29, 1995). The 30-day notice informs the regulated community of their opportunity to file relevant
  comments and affords the agency adequate time to consider public comments before it renders a decision. 60 FR 44983 (Aug.
  29, 1995). Therefore, respondents should submit their respective comments to OMB within 30 days of publication to best ensure
  having their full effect.

Comments are invited on the following ICR regarding: (1) whether the information collection activities are necessary for FRA
to properly execute its functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of FRA's
estimates of the burden of the information collection activities, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used to determine the estimates; (3) ways for FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information being collected;
and (4) ways to minimize the burden of information collection activities on the public, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology.

The summary below describes the ICR that FRA will submit for OMB clearance as the PRA requires:

Title: Rear End Marking Devices.

OMB Control Number: 2130-0523.

Abstract: 49 CFR part 221 contains requirements for rear end marking devices, which are subject to FRA approval. Railroads must provide
FRA with a detailed description of the type of marking devices used for any locomotive operating singly or for cars or locomotives
operating at the end of a train (trailing end) to ensure that they meet minimum standards for visibility and display. Specifically,
part 221 requires railroads to furnish a certification that each device has been tested in accordance with current “Guidelines
for Testing of Rear End Marking Devices.” In addition, part 221 requires railroads to furnish detailed test records, which
include the names of testing organizations, test descriptions, number of samples tested, and the test results, to demonstrate
compliance with the performance requirements in this part.

Type of Request: Extension without change of a currently approved collection.

Affected Public: Businesses.

Form(s): N/A.

Respondent Universe: 754 railroads and 30 manufacturers.

Frequency of Submission: On occasion.

Total Estimated Annual Responses: 2.

Total Estimated Annual Burden: 2 hours.

Total Estimated Annual Burden Hour Dollar Cost Equivalent: $180.38.

FRA informs all interested parties that it may not conduct or sponsor, and a respondent is not required to respond to, a collection
of information that does not display a currently valid OMB control number.

Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.

Christopher S. Van Nostrand, Deputy Chief Counsel. [FR Doc. 2026-07177 Filed 4-13-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-06-P

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