Notice2022-04298
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review
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March 1, 2022
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Transit Administration
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the extension of a currently approved information collection: Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program (PTSCTP).
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 1, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11507-11508]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-04298]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Transit Administration
[FTA Docket No. FTA 2022-0007]
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review
AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the intention of the Federal Transit Administration
(FTA) to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve
the extension of a currently approved information collection: Public
Transportation Safety Certification Training Program (PTSCTP).
DATES: Comments must be submitted before May 2, 2022.
ADDRESSES: To ensure that your comments are not entered more than once
into the docket, submit comments identified by the docket number by
only one of the following methods:
1. Website: <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the instructions for
submitting comments on the U.S. Government electronic docket site.
(Note: The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT's) electronic
docket is no longer accepting electronic comments.) All electronic
submissions must be made to the U.S. Government electronic docket site
at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. Commenters should follow the directions below
for mailed and hand-delivered comments.
2. Fax: 202-366-7951.
3. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
4. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building, Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays.
Instructions: You must include the agency name and docket number
for this notice at the beginning of your comments. Submit two copies of
your comments if you submit them by mail. For confirmation that FTA has
received your comments, include a self-addressed stamped postcard. Note
that all comments received, including any personal information, will be
posted and will be available to internet users, without change, to
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act
Statement in the Federal Register published April 11, 2000, (65 FR
19477), or you may visit <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. Docket: For access to the
docket to read background documents and comments received, go to
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> at any time. Background documents and comments
received may also be viewed at the U.S. Department of Transportation,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building,
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001 between 9:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Emily Jessup, Office of Chief Counsel,
(202) 366-8907 or email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8cc9e1e5e0f5a2c6e9fffff9fccce8e3f8a2ebe3fa"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b9fcd4d0d5c097f3dccacaccc9f9ddd6cd97ded6cf">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Interested parties are invited to send
comments regarding any aspect of this information collection,
including: (1) The necessity and utility of the information collection
for the proper performance of the functions of the FTA; (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 approval of
this information collection.
Title: Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program
(PTSCTP) (OMB Number: 2132-0578)
Background: FTA's Public Transportation Safety Certification
Training Program (PTSCTP) is authorized pursuant to 49 U.S.C.
5329(c)(1), which requires the Secretary of Transportation to establish
a public transportation safety certification training program for
Federal and State employees, or other designated personnel, who conduct
safety audits and examinations of public transportation systems, and
employees of public transportation agencies directly responsible for
safety oversight. The program implements a uniform safety certification
training curriculum and requirements to enhance the technical
proficiency of individuals who conduct safety audits and examinations
of public transportation systems operated by public transportation
agencies and those who are directly responsible for safety oversight of
public transportation agencies. To comply with 49 U.S.C. 5329(c)(1),
these designated personnel are required to register for the PTSCTP and
request an Individual Training Plan (ITP). The PTSCTP has three
different ITP tracks. The different ITP tracks: (1) State Safety
Oversight (SSO)--State Safety Oversight Agency (SSOA) personnel and
contractors who conduct safety audits and examinations of rail transit
systems; (2) Rail Transit Agency (RTA)--Rail transit agency personnel
and contractors who are directly responsible for safety oversight; and
(3) Bus--Bus transit agency personnel and contractors who are directly
responsible for safety oversight. FTA then issues an ITP which
specifies a curriculum the registrant must complete. PTSCTP
participants enroll in courses specific to their curriculum. The
information collected as part of this program is to ensure that SSOA
and RTA recipients are complying with the prescribed training
requirements by ensuring their designated personnel are receiving
training that assists with enhancing technical and professional
proficiency in performing safety oversight functions. FTA will use the
information collected to monitor implementation and effectiveness of
the PTSCTP. Certain information collected may be disseminated to
recipients or FTA program managers to encourage and ensure
participation by designated personnel is achieved within the prescribed
3-year certification period and maintained through refresher training.
Recipients are required to self-certify compliance with 49 CFR part 672
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annually. Additionally, SSOAs are required to maintain training records
for their designated personnel for a five-year period. This request for
renewal of an existing information collection does not reflect any
changes as a result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. In the event
that FTA updates PTSCTP requirements, FTA will seek comment from
stakeholders through the publication of a separate Federal Register
Notice outside of the Paperwork Reduction Act process.
Respondents: State Safety Oversight Agencies and Rail Transit
Agencies.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 91 respondents (31 SSOAs
that conduct audits and examinations of public transportation systems
and 60 public RTAs with designated personnel who are directly
responsible for safety oversight of their systems).
Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 1,020 responses.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 5,118 hours.
Frequency: Annually.
Nadine Pembleton,
Director, Office of Management Planning.
[FR Doc. 2022-04298 Filed 2-28-22; 8:45 am]
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