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Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 28 / Tuesday, February 11, 1997 / Notices6293and Whitman Counties in Washington,and Multnomah and Hood RiverCounties in Oregon. Any countiescontiguous to the above-named countiesand not listed herein have beenpreviously declared.All other information remains thesame, i.e., the termination date for filingapplications for physical damage isMarch 18, 1997, and for loans foreconomic injury the deadline is October17, 1997. The economic injury numberfor the State of Oregon is 935600.(Catalog of Federal Domestic AssistanceProgram Nos. 59002 and 59008.)Dated: January 30, 1997.Bernard Kulik,Associate Administrator for DisasterAssistance.[FR Doc. 97–3276 Filed 2–10–97; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 8025–01–PFirst Interstate Equity Corporation(License No. 09/09–0397); Notice ofSurrender of LicenseNotice is hereby given that FirstInterstate Equity Corporation (FirstInterstate), 100 West Washington Street,Phoenix, Arizona 58003, hassurrendered their license to operate as asmall business investment companyunder the Small Business InvestmentAct of 1958, as amended (the Act). FirstInterstate was licensed by the SmallBusiness Administration on February 1,1989.Under the authority vested by the Actand pursuant to the Regulationspromulgated thereunder, the surrenderwas accepted on this date, andaccordingly, all rights, privileges, andfranchises derived therefrom have beenterminated.(Catalog of Federal Domestic AssistanceProgram No. 59.11, Small BusinessInvestment Companies.)Dated: January 28, 1997.Donald A. Christensen,Associate Administrator for Investment.[FR Doc. 97–3281 Filed 2–10–97; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 8025–01–PDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONOffice of the SecretaryReports, Forms and RecordkeepingRequirements Agency InformationCollection Activity Under OMB ReviewAGENCY: Department of Transportation.ACTION: Notice and request forcomments.SUMMARY: In accordance with thePaperwork Reduction Act of 1995 andits implementing regulations, theDepartment of Transportation (DOT)announces in this notice that the 11previously approved informationcollection activities and 5 currentlyapproved information collectionactivities have been forwarded to theOffice of Management and Budget(OMB) for review and approval. Eachsummary of the 16 informationcollection requests (ICRs) identifiedbelow describes the nature of theinformation collection and its expectedburden. The Federal RailroadAdministration (FRA) issued a 60-daynotice that was published in the FederalRegister on December 2, 1996, invitingthe regulated community to commenton these ICRs. 61 FR 63917, Dec. 2,1996. This notice further informs allinterested parties that they have 30 daysto submit comments to these paperworkpackages before OMB renders adecision.DATES: Comments must be submitted nolater than March 13, 1997.ADDRESSES: Submit written commentson any or all of the following proposedactivities by mail to either: Office ofInformation and Regulatory Affairs,Office of Management and Budget, 72517th Street, NW., Washington, DC20503, Attention: Desk Officer for FRA.Please refer to the assigned OMB controlnumber in any correspondencesubmitted. DOT suggests that allinterested respondents submit theirrespective comments to OMB within 30days of publication to best ensure ofhaving their full effect.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.Gloria Eutsler, Office of Planning andEvaluation Division, RRS–21, FederalRailroad Administration, 400 SeventhStreet, SW., Washington, DC 20590(telephone: (202) 632–3318). (Thistelephone number is not toll-free.)SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ThePaperwork Reduction Act of 1995(PRA), Pub. L. No. 104–13, Section 2,109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revisedat 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), and itsimplementing regulations, 5 CFR Part1320, require Federal agencies to issuetwo notices seeking public comment oninformation collection activities beforeOMB may approve paperwork packages.44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.5,1320.8(d)(1), 1320.12. On December 2,1996, FRA published a 60-day notice inthe Federal Register soliciting commenton 16 ICRs that the agency was seekingOMB approval for reinstatement orrenewal. 61 FR 63917, Dec. 2, 1996.FRA received no comments after issuingthis notice. Accordingly, DOTannounces that these informationcollection activities have beenreevaluated and certified under 5 CFR1320.5(a) and forwarded to OMB forreview and approval pursuant to 5 CFR1320.12(c).Before OMB decides whether toapprove these proposed collections ofinformation, it must provide 30 days forpublic comment. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b); 5CFR 1320.12(d). Federal law requiresOMB to approve or disapprovepaperwork packages between 30 and 60days after the 30-day notice ispublished. 44 U.S.C. 3507 (b)–(c); 5 CFR1320.12(d); see also 60 FR 44978, 44983,Aug. 29, 1995. OMB believes that the30-day notice informs the regulatedcommunity to file relevant commentsand affords the agency adequate time todigest public comments before itrenders a decision. 60 FR 44983, Aug.29, 1995. Therefore, respondents shouldsubmit their respective comments toOMB within 30 days of publication tobest ensure of having their full effect. 5CFR 1320.12(c); see also 60 FR 44983,Aug. 29, 1995.Specifically, DOT and OMB inviteinterested parties to comment on thefollowing summary of proposedinformation collection activitiesregarding (i) Whether the informationcollection activities are necessary forFRA to properly execute its functions,including whether the activities willhave practical utility; (ii) the accuracy ofFRA’s estimates of the burden of theinformation collection activities,including the validity of themethodology and assumptions used todetermine the estimates; (iii) ways forFRA to enhance the quality, utility, andclarity of the information beingcollected; and (iv) ways for FRA tominimize the burden of informationcollection activities on the public byautomated, electronic, mechanical, orother technological collectiontechniques or other forms of informationtechnology (e.g., permitting electronicsubmission of responses). See 44 U.S.C.3506(c)(2)(A) (i)–(iv). DOT believes thatsoliciting public comment will promoteFRA’s efforts to reduce theadministrative and paperwork burdensassociated with the collection ofinformation mandated by Federalregulations. In summary, DOT reasonsthat comments received will advancethree objectives: (i) Reduce reportingburdens; (ii) ensure that the agencyorganizes information collectionrequirements in a ‘‘user friendly’’ formatto improve the use of such information;and (iii) accurately assess the resourcesexpended to retrieve and produceinformation requested. See 44 U.S.C.3501. Below are brief summaries of 11previously approved informationcollection activities and 5 currently
6294 Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 28 / Tuesday, February 11, 1997 / Noticesapproved information collectionactivities submitted for clearance byOMB as required by the PRA. Eachsummary sets out the ICR title,information collection abstract, agency’sneed and use of the collectedinformation, and annual reporting andrecordkeeping burden of theinformation collection activity. See 44U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)(ii); 5 CFR1320.5(a)(1)(iv), 1320.12(c).Title: Bridge Worker Safety Rules.OMB Control Number: 2130–0535.Abstract: Section 20139 of title 49 ofthe United States Code required FRA toissue rules, regulations, orders, andstandards for the safety of maintenanceof-wayemployees on railroad bridges,including standards for ‘‘bridge safetyequipment, [such as] nets, walkways,handrails, and safety lines, andrequirements for the use of vessels whenwork is performed on bridges locatedover bodies of water.’’ FRA has added49 CFR Part 214 to establish minimumworkplace safety standards for railroademployees as they apply to railroadbridges.Specifically, Section 214.105(c)establishes standards and practices forsafety net systems. Safety nets and netinstallations are to be drop-tested at thejob site after initial installation andbefore being used as a fall-protectionsystem, after major repairs, and at sixmonthintervals if left at one site. If adrop-test is not feasible and is notperformed, then a written certificationmust be made by the railroad or railroadcontractor, or a designated certifiedperson, that the net does comply withthe safety standards of this section. FRAand State inspectors use the informationto enforce the Federal regulations. Theinformation that is maintained at the jobsite also promotes safe bridge workerpractices.Form Number(s): N/A.Affected Public: Businesses.Respondent Universe: 575 railroads.Frequency of Submission: Onoccasion.Total Responses: 6 annually.Average Time Per Response: 2minutes.Estimated Total Annual BurdenHours: 12 minutes.Status: Reinstatement of a previouslyapproved collection of informationwhich has expired.Title: Filing of Dedicated Cars.OMB Control Number: 2130–0502.Abstract: Title 49, part 215 of theCode of Federal Regulations prescribescertain conditions to be followed for themovement of freight cars that are not incompliance with this part. These carsmust be identified in a written report toFRA before they are assigned todedicated service, and the words‘‘Dedicated Service’’ must be stenciledon each side of the freight car body.FRA uses the information to determinewhether the equipment is safe to operateand that the operation qualifies fordedicated service. See 49 CFR215.5(c)(2), 215.5(d).Form Number(s): N/A.Affected Public: Businesses.Respondent Universe: 400 railroads.Frequency of Submission: Onoccasion.Total Responses: 6.Average Time Per Response: 1 hour.Estimated Total Annual BurdenHours: 6 hours.Status: Reinstatement of a previouslyapproved collection of informationwhich has expired.Title: Stenciling Reporting Mark onFreight Cars.OMB Control Number: 2130–0520.Abstract: Title 49, section 215.301 ofthe Code of Federal Regulations setsforth certain requirements that must befollowed by railroad carriers and privatecar owners relative to identificationmarks on railroad equipment. FRA,railroads, and the public refer to thestenciling to identify freight cars.Form Number(s): N/A.Affected Public: Businesses.Respondent Universe: 620 railroads.Frequency of Submission: Onoccasion.Total Responses: 31,000 cars.Average Time Per Response: 45minutes per car.Estimated Total Annual BurdenHours: 23,250 hours.Status: Reinstatement of a previouslyapproved collection of informationwhich has expired.Title: Bad Order and Home ShopCard.OMB Control Number: 2130–0519.Abstract: Under 49 CFR Part 215, eachrailroad is required to inspect freightcars placed in service and take thenecessary remedial action when defectsare identified. Part 215 defects arespecific in nature and relate to itemsthat have or could have causedaccidents or incidents. Section 215.9sets forth specific procedures thatrailroads must follow when it isnecessary to move defective cars forrepair purposes. For example, railroadsmust affix a ‘‘bad order’’ tag describingeach defect to each side of the freightcar. It is imperative that a defectivefreight car be tagged ‘‘bad order’’ so thatit may be readily identified and movedto another location for repair purposesonly. At the repair point, the ‘‘badorder’’ tag serves as a repair record.Railroads must retain each tag for 90days to verify that proper repairs weremade at the designated location. FRAand State inspectors review all pertinentrecords to determine whether defectivecars presenting an immediate hazard arebeing moved in transportation.Form Number(s): N/A.Affected Public: Businesses.Respondent Universe: 400 railroads.Frequency of Submission: Onoccasion.Total Responses: 40,000 tags.Average Time Per Response: 10minutes.Estimated Total Annual BurdenHours: 6,667 hours.Status: Reinstatement of a previouslyapproved collection of informationwhich has expired.Title: Disqualification Proceedings.OMB Control Number: 2130–0529.Abstract: Under 49 U.S.C. 20111(c),FRA is authorized to issue ordersdisqualifying railroad employees,including supervisors, managers, andother agents, from performing safetysensitiveservice in the rail industry forviolations of rail safety rules,regulations, standards, orders, or lawsevidencing unfitness. FRA’s regulations,49 CFR Part 209, Subpart D, implementthe statutory provision by requiring (I)a railroad employing or formerlyemploying a disqualified individual todisclose the terms and conditions of adisqualification order to the individual’snew or prospective employing railroad;(ii) a railroad considering employing anindividual in a safety-sensitive positionto ask the individual’s previousemploying railroad whether theindividual is currently serving under adisqualification order; and (iii) adisqualified individual to inform hisnew or prospective employer of thedisqualification order and provide acopy of the same. Additionally, theregulations prohibit a railroad fromemploying a person serving under adisqualification order to work in asafety-sensitive position. Thisinformation serves to inform a railroadwhether an employee or prospectiveemployee is currently disqualified fromperforming safety sensitive servicebased on the issuance of adisqualification order by FRA.Furthermore, it prevents an individualcurrently serving under adisqualification order from retainingand obtaining employment in a safetysensitiveposition in the rail industry.Form Number(s): N/A.Affected Public: Businesses.Frequency of Submission:Recordkeeping requirement.Reporting Burden:
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