Notice2023-01099
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals With Disabilities & Nonurbanized Area Formula Program
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January 20, 2023
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Transit Administration
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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 88, Number 13 (Friday, January 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3774-3775]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-01099]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Transit Administration
[FTA Docket No. FTA 2023-0002]
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Enhanced
Mobility of Seniors and Individuals With Disabilities & Nonurbanized
Area Formula Program
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 February 21, 2023.
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#53273a327d2024323a3d13373c277d343c25"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="92e6fbf3bce1e5f3fbfcd2f6fde6bcf5fde4">[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 November 10, 2022, FTA published a 60-day notice (87 FR
67993) 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
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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: 49 U.S.C. Section 5310-Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and
Individuals with Disabilities & Section 5311-Nonurbanized Area Formula
Program.
OMB Number: 2132-0500.
Background: 49 U.S.C. 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and
Individuals with Disabilities Program provides formula funding to
states and designated recipients to meet the transportation needs of
older adults and people with disabilities when the transportation
service provided is unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate to
meeting these needs. Funds are apportioned based on each state's share
of the population for these two groups. Formula funds are apportioned
to designated recipients; for rural and small urban areas, this is the
state Department of Transportation or a local government entity that
operates a public transportation service, while in large urban areas, a
designated recipient is chosen by the governor. Designated recipients
have flexibility in how they select subrecipient projects for funding,
but their decision process must be clearly noted in a state/program
management plan. The selection process may be formula-based,
competitive or discretionary, and subrecipients can include states or
local government authorities, private non-profit organizations, and/or
operators of public transportation.
The program aims to improve mobility for older adults and people
with disabilities by removing barriers to transportation service and
expanding transportation mobility options. This program supports
transportation services planned, designed, and carried out to meet the
special transportation needs of seniors and individuals with
disabilities in all areas--large urbanized (over 200,000), small
urbanized (50,000-200,000), and rural (under 50,000). Eligible projects
include both ``traditional'' capital investment and ``nontraditional''
capital or operating investment beyond the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) complementary paratransit services.
49 U.S.C. 5311--Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program provides
capital, planning, and operating assistance to states to support public
transportation in rural areas with populations of less than 50,000,
where many residents often rely on public transit to reach their
destinations. The program also provides funding for state and national
training and technical assistance through the Rural Transportation
Assistance Program. Eligible direct recipients are States and Indian
Tribes. Eligible subrecipients include states and local governmental
authorities, nonprofit organizations, and operators of public
transportation or intercity bus service. The Tribal Transit program
provides funding directly to federally recognized Indian Tribes for
capital, operating, and planning purposes, through a formula and a
competitive program.
Respondents: States or local governmental entities that operate a
public transportation service, federally recognized Indian Tribes, and
designated recipients; or eligible subrecipients.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 517 respondents.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 54,133 hours.
Frequency: Annual.
Nadine Pembleton,
Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Administration.
[FR Doc. 2023-01099 Filed 1-19-23; 8:45 am]
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