FRA Requests Input on Routine Data Collection Renewal
Published Date: 7/8/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is asking for your thoughts on a new paperwork plan they want to send to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. This affects anyone who deals with FRA’s info requests, but so far, no one has shared any comments. You’ve got until August 7, 2026, to speak up before the paperwork gets the green light, and there’s no expected cost change for those involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
FRA Continues Feedback Collection
You can submit comments to the Federal Railroad Administration about a proposed extension of its Generic Clearance for Qualitative Feedback (OMB Control No. 2130-0593) by August 7, 2026. FRA estimates the collection will see 5,750 annual responses, a total annual burden of 475 hours, and an annual burden-hour dollar equivalent of $26,982.24; participation is voluntary and the request is an extension without change.
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