The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) of the Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on a proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This request involves developing new metrics and standards to evaluate the performance of intercity passenger trains, like those operated by Amtrak. The FRA asks for comments on several aspects of this information collection, including its necessity, efficiency, and how it might be enhanced or simplified. Comments should be submitted by March 22, 2021, to ensure they are fully considered.
Simple Explanation
The Federal Railroad Administration wants people to give their thoughts about a new way to check how well trains like Amtrak are doing, kind of like giving a report card for trains. They're asking for helpful ideas about this by March 22, 2021, and want to make sure it's not too confusing for anyone.