Reflectorization of Freight Rolling Stock

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2130-0566_Reflectorization_Final Rule_Clean 1-27-2026.docx Supporting Statement A	2026-01-27
49 CFR 1.89 Delegations to FRA Administrator 10-01-2012.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-11-14
49 U.S.C. 20103.doc Supplementary Document	2011-07-19
P.L. 103-440b (Sec. 20148).doc Supplementary Document	2008-03-19
49 CFR 224.doc Supplementary Document	2008-03-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26507	Reflectorization of Freight Rolling Stock	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0566	ICR Reference No: 202506-2130-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202311-2130-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Reflectorization of Freight Rolling Stock
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 01/27/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2027
Responses	35,972	36,001
Time Burden (Hours)	3,046	3,159
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This collection of information is mandatory, collected as needed, and is associated with FRA's rule 49 CFR part 224. It involves both reporting and recordkeeping requirements. The information collected is used by FRA to ensure that railroad car owners meet the prescribed standards for the application, inspection, and maintenance of the required retroreflective material on freight cars and locomotives. Additionally, the information collected enables FRA to promote and enhance railroad safety.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 20148 (formerly P.L. 103-440) Name of Law: The Federal Railroad Safety Authorirzation Act of 1994
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2130-AC77	Final or interim final rulemaking	91 FR 3375	01/27/2026

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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
Reflectorization of Freight Rolling Stock

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	35,972	36,001	0	-9	-20	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,046	3,159	0	-72	-41	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: Changing Regulations

Short Statement: This is a revision to a current collection of information. The current OMB inventory for this information collection shows a total burden of 3,159 hours and 36,001 responses, while the requesting inventory estimates a total burden of 3,046 hours and 35,972 responses. Overall, the burden for this submission has decreased by 113 hours and decreased by 29 responses due to program change and adjustments. This rule amends the standards for Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock Reflectorization Standards or Part 224) to codify waivers and remove the outdated implementation schedule. The changes are expected to enhance safety, promote innovation, clarify existing requirements, and reduce unnecessary paperwork burdens. The amendments are consistent with the mandate of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which requires FRA to review and analyze certain longstanding waivers to determine whether incorporating the waivers into FRA’s regulations is justified. • Program change decreased the burden by 72 hours and decreased responses by 9. • Agency adjustments decreased the burden by 41 and decreased responses by 20.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,859

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

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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: 01/27/2026

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