Notice2023-12452
Proposed Renewal of Information Collection; OMB Control Number 3014-0012, Online Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Complaint Form
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June 12, 2023
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Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) invites comment on the proposed extension of its existing information collection titled, "Online Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Complaint Form." (OMB Control No. 3014-0012). The information collection is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2023, and we propose to continue using the instrument for an additional three years.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 112 (Monday, June 12, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38015-38016]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-12452]
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ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD
[Docket No. ATBCB-2023-0002]
Proposed Renewal of Information Collection; OMB Control Number
3014-0012, Online Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Complaint Form
AGENCY: Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA),
the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access
Board) invites comment on the proposed extension of its existing
information collection titled, ``Online Architectural Barriers Act
(ABA) Complaint Form.'' (OMB Control No. 3014-0012). The information
collection is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2023, and we propose
to continue using the instrument for an additional three years.
DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by August
11, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments. <a href="http://Regulations.gov">Regulations.gov</a> ID for
this docket is ATBCB-2023-0002.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7115101c18101f18311012121402025c4d1051190314174c" http: board.gov">board.gov</a>">damiani@access-<a href="http://board.gov">board.gov</a></a>. Include docket number
ATBCB-2023-0002 in the subject line of the message.
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<bullet> Mail or Hand Delivery/Courier: Mario Damiani, Office of
General Counsel, U.S. Access Board, 1331 F Street NW, Suite 1000,
Washington, DC 20004-1111.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name
and docket number for this Notice (identified by ATBCB-2023-0002). All
comments received, including any personal information provided, will be
posted without change to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. For this reason,
please do not include information of a confidential nature in your
comments, such as sensitive personal or proprietary information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mario Damiani, Office of General
Counsel, U.S. Access Board, 1331 F Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington,
DC 20004-1111. Phone: 202-272-0050 (voice); 202-272-0064 (TTY). Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#92f6f3fffbf3fcfbd2f3f1f1f7e1e1bfaef3b2fae0f7f4af" http: board.gov">board.gov</a>">damiani@access-<a href="http://board.gov">board.gov</a></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA and its implementing
regulations (5 CFR part 1320), Federal agencies must obtain approval
from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of
information they conduct or sponsor. ``Collection of information,''
within the meaning of the PRA, includes agency requests that pose
identical questions to, or impose reporting or recording keeping
obligations on, ten or more persons, regardless of whether response to
such request is mandatory or voluntary. See 5 CFR 1320.3(c); see also
44 U.S.C. 3502(3). Before seeking clearance from OMB, agencies are
generally required, among other things, to publish a 60-day notice in
the Federal Register concerning any proposed information collection--
including extension of a previously-approved collection--and provide an
opportunity for comment. See 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A); 5 CFR
1320.8(d)(1).
OMB Control Number: 3014-0012.
Title: Online Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Complaint Form.
Form Number: The Online Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Complaint
Form is not assigned a form number.
Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection.
Background: The Access Board enforces the Architectural Barriers
Act of 1968 (ABA) by investigating complaints from members of the
public concerning particular buildings or facilities, i.e., those that
are: constructed or altered by or on behalf of the United States;
leased with federal funds; or constructed or altered with funds from a
federal grant or loan. Over 90% of complaints the Access Board receives
each year are submitted using the standardized, user-friendly, and
accessible Online ABA Complaint Form; the remainder are submitted in
writing, without the need to use a hard-copy complaint form, by email,
mail, or fax. The Online ABA Complaint Form allows complaints to be
filed 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and allows for greater
efficiency, clarity, and timeliness in the complaint filing process and
resolution of complaints.
The Online ABA Complaint Form prompts complainants to provide the
information the Access Board needs to investigate their complaint.
First, complainants must complete the form fields for at least the name
of the building or facility and the city and state in which it is
located. Second, complainants must describe each barrier to
accessibility they have found at the building or facility. Third,
complainants are given the option, but are not required, to provide
personal information, including their name, address, telephone
number(s), and email address. Where provided, personal information is
not disclosed outside the agency without the written permission of the
complainant. Complainants are also given the option to upload
electronic files containing pictures, drawings, or other documents
relevant to their complaint. Once any additional information and the
complaint is submitted, the system provides complainants confirmation
that their complaint has been submitted successfully, a complaint
number for them to use when making inquiries about the status of their
complaint, and an option to print their complaint. Complainants also
receive an automatically generated email (if they have provided an
email address) confirming the submission of their complaint.
Respondents: Individual members of the public; approximately 200
individuals file ABA complaints with the Access Board each year.
Frequency: Complainants need only submit one complaint for each
building or facility at which they have found accessibility barriers,
regardless of the number of barriers they found. Most complainants file
only one ABA complaint. Complainants need to submit a separate form for
each additional building or facility at which they have found an
accessibility barrier.
Estimated Average Burden per Response: On average, less than 30
minutes; the burden may vary depending on how many allegations the
complainant includes in the complaint. There is no financial burden on
respondents.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: Approximately 100 hours annually.
Request for Comment: Comments are invited on any aspect of this
information collection, including: (a) whether the proposed collection
of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions
of the agency, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden of the proposed
collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information from respondents; and (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond.
Christopher Kuczynski,
General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2023-12452 Filed 6-9-23; 8:45 am]
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