FRA Invites Comments on Routine Railroad Data Gathering
Published Date: 2/18/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Railroad Administration wants to collect some info and is asking the public to share their thoughts by March 20, 2026. This affects anyone who deals with railroad paperwork, but so far, no one has commented. The agency is making sure the process is clear and fair before moving forward, with no new costs expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Paperwork Burden for Railroads, Makers
The Federal Railroad Administration is seeking OMB approval for an information collection titled "Certification of Glazing Materials" (OMB Control Number 2130-0525). It affects 25 railroads and 3 manufacturers, with a total estimated 110 annual responses, 55 annual burden hours, and a burden-hour dollar cost equivalent of $3,925.65; submissions are required on occasion.
Reduced Marking Requirement for Small Hammers
FRA revised its estimates for markings under 49 CFR 223.3, reducing the count of small hammers (or like tools) requiring markings from 400 to 100. That change lowered the total annual burden estimate for this collection from 262 hours to 55 hours annually.
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