[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 105 (Monday, June 2, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 29773-29774] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-14232] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration [FHWA Docket No. 97-2525] Notice of Request for Renewal of an Existing Information Collection agency: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. action: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- summary: In accordance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the FHWA to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew the information collection that documents a railroad's cost of labor, materials, supplies, and equipment incurred when undertaking Federal-aid highway projects. dates: Comments must be submitted on or before August 1, 1997. addresses: All signed, written comments should refer to the docket number that appears in the heading of this document and must be submitted to the Docket Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets, Room Pl-401, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. All comments received will be available for examination at the above address between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Those desiring notification of receipt of comments must include a self-addressed, stamped postcard/envelope. Interested parties are invited to send comments regarding any aspect of this information collection, including, but not limited to: (1) The necessity and utility of the information collection for the proper performance of the functions of the FHWA; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways to minimize the collection burden without reducing the quality of the collected information. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB renewal of this information collection. for further information contact: Mr. Robert C. Winans, Office of Engineering, (202) 366-4656, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. [[Page 29774]] supplementary information: Title: Developing and Recording Costs for Railroad Adjustments. OMB Number: 2125-0521. Background: Under the provisions of 23 U.S.C. 130 and 23 U.S.C. 101(a), Federal-aid highway funds may be used to reimburse State highway agencies when they have paid for the cost of projects that eliminate hazards at railroad/highway crossings or that adjust railroad facilities to accommodate the construction of highway projects. Section 121 of Title 23 establishes the general principle that when Federal-aid highway funds are being used to reimburse State highway agencies for construction costs, Federal payment shall be based on costs incurred. FHWA regulation, 23 CFR Part 140, subpart I requires that each railroad company be able to document its costs or expenses for adjusting its facilities. Each railroad company is required to have a system of recording labor, materials supplies and equipment costs incurred when undertaking necessary railroad work. This record of costs forms the basis for payment by the State highway agency to the railroad company and, in turn, FHWA reimburses the State for its payment to the railroad. Respondents: Railroad Companies. Estimated Annual Burden on Respondents: It is estimated that the recording of railroad costs incurred on a typical adjustment takes 16 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 36,800 hours. Frequency: Records must be kept for all projects designated for reimbursement with Federal-aid highway funds. Railroads are required to maintain records of costs for 3 years after final payment is received. Authority: 23 U.S.C. 101(a), 121, and 130; 23 CFR 140, subpart I and 646. Issued on: April 23, 1997. George S. Moore, Associate Administrator for Administration. [FR Doc. 97-14232 Filed 5-30-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-22-M