Notice2022-18276
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Rail Fixed Guideway System; State Safety Oversight
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Published
August 24, 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 163 (Wednesday, August 24, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 52109]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-18276]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Transit Administration
[FTA Docket No. FTA 2022-0027]
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Rail
Fixed Guideway System; State Safety Oversight
AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation
(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 September 23, 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#5e2a373f702d293f37301e3a312a70393128"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="47332e26693430262e290723283369202831">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA),
Pub. L. 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 April 22, 2022, FTA published a 60-day notice (87 FR 24222)
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: Rail Fixed Guideway Systems; State Safety Oversight.
OMB Control Number: 2132-0558.
Background: FTA administers a national program for public
transportation safety under 49 U.S.C. Section 5329. One element of this
program, at 49 U.S.C. 5329(e), requires States to oversee the safety of
the rail transit agencies (RTAs) in their jurisdictions, including
heavy and light rail systems, streetcars, inclined planes, cable cars,
monorail/automated guideways and hybrid rail. Through this program,
State Safety Oversight Agencies (SSOAs) ensure that RTAs identify and
address safety risks, follow their safety rules and procedures, and
take corrective action to address safety deficiencies.
The information collection activities request is for a renewal
without change of a currently approved collection. The information
collection focus is on the activities of SSOAs and RTAs to report
information to FTA. 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 State Safety
Oversight requirements, FTA will seek comment from stakeholders through
the publication of a separate Federal Register notice outside of the
Paperwork Reduction Act process.
The information collection request includes the annual report FTA
requires from SSOAs, FTA's grant management reporting requirement and
the triennial audit program, which requires information from both SSOAs
and RTAs. Further, the information collection continues to reflect
requirements for SSOAs and RTAs to respond to FTA directives and
advisories, and SSOAs participation in monthly teleconference calls
with FTA. Finally, the information collection request includes RTA
event notifications to FTA.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 96 respondents.
Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 1,454.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 16,366 hours.
Frequency: Annually.
Nadine Pembleton,
Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Administration.
[FR Doc. 2022-18276 Filed 8-23-22; 8:45 am]
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