System Diagram Maps

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
SDMs on the Board website.docx Supplementary Document	2013-06-21
MARCH 20 2013 30 -day FR Notice SDMs.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-03-20
supporting statement System Diagram Maps 4-30-13.pdf Supporting Statement A	2013-06-21
PRA Diagram Maps PUB jan 17 2013.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-03-01
Regulatory Authority 2140-0003.doc Supplementary Document	2006-11-14
Statutory Authority 2140-0003.doc Supplementary Document	2006-11-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26927	System Diagram Maps Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2140-0003	ICR Reference No: 201302-2140-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200909-2140-001
Agency/Subagency: STB	Agency Tracking No:
Title: System Diagram Maps
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 07/23/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/20/2013
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2016	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2013
Responses	1	0	3
Time Burden (Hours)	7	0	21
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Surface Transportation Board's collection of system diagram maps is required by statute. The maps, which indicate the likelihood that are particular rail line will be abandoned, are used as a planning tool by the Board and the public. Respondents are railroads.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 10903(c)(2); 10907 Name of Law: Interstate Commerce Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 3968	01/17/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 17283	03/20/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
System Diagram Maps

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1	3	0	-2	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7	21	0	-14	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The number of respondents has decreased.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $239

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 03/20/2013

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