Notice2022-02873
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review
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Published
February 10, 2022
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Transit Administration
Abstract
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Information Collection Requirements (ICRs) abstracted below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describe the nature of the information collection and their expected burdens.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 28 (Thursday, February 10, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7899-7900]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-02873]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Transit Administration
[FTA Docket No. FTA 2022-0005]
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review
AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces that the Information Collection Requirements (ICRs)
abstracted below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describe the nature of the
information collection and their expected burdens.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 14, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
Comments are Invited on: Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Department, including whether the information will have practical
utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the
proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology. A comment to OMB is best assured of having its
full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication of this
notice in the Federal Register.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tia Swain, Office of Administration,
Management Planning Division, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Mail Stop TAD-
10, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366-0354 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fa8e939bd4898d9b9394ba9e958ed49d958c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c6b2afa7e8b5b1a7afa886a2a9b2e8a1a9b0">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA),
Public Law 104-13, Section 2, 109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised
at 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR part
1320, require Federal agencies to issue two notices seeking public
comment on information collection activities before OMB may approve
paperwork packages. 44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.5, 1320.8(d)(1),
1320.12. On December 8, 2021 FTA published a 60-day notice (86 FR
69712) in the Federal Register soliciting comments on the ICR that the
agency was seeking OMB approval. FTA received no comments after issuing
this 60-day notice. Accordingly, DOT announces that these information
collection activities have been re-evaluated and certified under 5 CFR
1320.5(a) and forwarded to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5
CFR 1320.12(c).
Before OMB decides whether to approve these proposed collections of
information, it must provide 30 days for public comment. 44 U.S.C.
3507(b); 5 CFR 1320.12(d). Federal law requires OMB to approve or
disapprove paperwork packages between 30 and 60 days after the 30-day
notice is published. 44 U.S.C. 3507 (b)-(c); 5 CFR 1320.12(d); see also
60 FR 44978, 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. OMB believes that the 30-day notice
informs the regulated community to file relevant comments and affords
the agency adequate time to digest public comments before it renders a
decision. 60 FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. Therefore, respondents should
submit their respective comments to OMB within 30 days of publication
to best ensure having their full effect. 5 CFR 1320.12(c); see also 60
FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995.
The summaries below describe the nature of the information
collection requirements (ICRs) and the expected burden. The
requirements are being submitted for clearance by OMB as required by
the PRA.
Title: Job Access and Reverse Commute Program.
OMB Control Number: 2132-0563.
Type of Request: The Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) program,
provided grants for filling gaps in employment transportation. The
primary beneficiaries of this program were low-income families and
families coming off welfare assistance who otherwise would have a
difficult time getting to jobs and related services, such as child care
and training. The program was begun in 1999 and was continued under
Section 5316 of the federal transportation legislation, Safe,
Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy
for Users (SAFETEA-LU), passed by
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Congress in 2005. The JARC program authorized two kinds of grants: Job
Access grants (aimed at developing new transportation services for low-
income workers and/or filling in gaps in existing services) and Reverse
Commute projects (intended to provide transportation to suburban jobs
from urban, rural and other suburban locations--but not necessarily
just for low-income people). The JARC program was repealed under the
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). Although
the program has expired, JARC activities are eligible for funding under
FTA's Urbanized Area Formula Grants (Section 5307) and the Formula
Grants for Rural Areas (Section 5311) programs. However, funds
previously authorized for the program repealed by MAP-21 remain
available for their originally authorized purposes until the period of
availability expires, the funds are fully expended, the funds are
rescinded by Congress, or the funds are otherwise reallocated.
Respondents: State and local government, business or other for-
profit institutions, and non-profit institutions.
Estimated Total Annual Respondents: 49.
Estimated Total Burden Hours per Respondent: 2 hours.
Estimated Annual Burden on Respondents: 98 hours.
Frequency: Annually.
Nadine Pembleton,
Director, Office of Management Planning.
[FR Doc. 2022-02873 Filed 2-9-22; 8:45 am]
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