80 FR 26143 - Notice and Request for Comments
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 87 (May 6, 2015)
Surface Transportation Board
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 87 (May 6, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-10544 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 87 (Wednesday, May 6, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 26143-26144] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-10544] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board Notice and Request for Comments AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board, DOT. ACTION: 30-day notice of request for approval of extension: Notifications of [[Page 26144]] Trails Act Agreement and Substitute Sponsorship. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501- 3519 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (Board) gives notice that it is requesting from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of an extension of the information collection--Notifications of Trails Act Agreement and Substitute Sponsorship--further described below. The Board previously published a notice about this collection in the Federal Register (80 FR 11262, March 2, 2015). That notice allowed for a 60-day public review and comment period. No comments were received. Under 16 U.S.C. 1247(d) and the Board's regulations, the STB will issue a Certificate of Interim Trail Use (CITU) or Notice of Interim Trail Use (NITU) to a prospective trail sponsor who offers to assume managerial, tax, and legal responsibility for a right-of-way that a rail carrier would otherwise abandon. The CITU/NITU permits parties, for 180 days, to negotiate for a railbanking agreement. If parties reach an agreement, the CITU/NITU automatically authorizes railbanking/ interim trail use. If no agreement is reached, then upon expiration of the negotiation period, the CITU/NITU authorizes the railroad to exercise its option to fully abandon the line without further action by the Board. Pursuant to 49 CFR 1152.29, parties must jointly notify the Board when a trail use agreement has been reached, and must identify the exact location of the right-of-way subject to the agreement, including a map and milepost marker information. The rules also require parties to file a petition to modify or vacate the CITU/NITU if the trail use agreement applies to less of the right-of-way than covered by the CITU/ NITU. Finally, the rules require that a substitute trail sponsor must acknowledge that interim trail use is subject to restoration and reactivation at any time. Comments may now be submitted to OMB concerning: (1) The accuracy of the Board's burden estimates; (2) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; (3) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology when appropriate; and (4) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Board, including whether the collection has practical utility. Submitted comments will be summarized and included in the Board's request for OMB approval. Description of Collection Title: Notifications of Trails Act Agreement and Substitute Sponsorship. OMB Control Number: 2140-0017. STB Form Number: None. Type of Review: Extension without change. Respondents: Parties to an interim trail use agreement; substitute trail sponsors. Number of Respondents: 40. Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour. Frequency: On occasion. Total Burden Hours (annually including all respondents): 40 hours. Total ``Non-hour Burden'' Cost: None identified. Filings are submitted electronically to the Board. Needs and Uses: The submissions ensure that the affected public and the agency will have notice whenever a trails use agreement is reached or modified. They also ensure that any trail sponsor, including any substitute trail sponsor, acknowledges that interim trail use is subject to restoration and reactivation at any time. Retention Period: Information in this report will be maintained in the Board's files for 10 years, after which it is transferred to the National Archives. DATES: Comments on this information collection should be submitted by June 5, 2015. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be identified as ``Paperwork Reduction Act Comments, Surface Transportation Board, Notifications of Trails Act Agreement and Substitute Sponsorship.'' These comments should be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Chandana L. Achanta, Surface Transportation Board Desk Officer, by email at OIRA_SUBMISSION@OMB.EOP.GOV; by fax at (202) 395-6974; or by mail to Room 10235, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information regarding the Notifications of Trails Act Agreement and Substitute Sponsorship, contact Chris Oehrle, Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001, or email PRA@stb.dot.gov. [Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) for the hearing impaired: (800) 877- 8339.] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA, a federal agency conducting or sponsoring a collection of information must display a currently valid OMB control number. A collection of information, which is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c), includes agency requirements or requests that persons submit reports, keep records, or provide information to the agency, third parties, or the public. Section 3507(b) of the PRA requires, concurrent with an agency's submitting a collection to OMB for approval, a 30-day notice and comment period through publication in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information. Dated: May 1, 2015. Jeffrey Herzig, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2015-10544 Filed 5-5-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915-01-P
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Office of Regional Operations and categorized as a non-availability waiver motorcycle manufacturers other than
Program Delivery, NHTSA (phone: 202– because American motorcycle Harley-Davidson, Victory, and Indian.
366–0144). For legal issues, contact manufacturers do not produce a As these manufacturers do not sell a
Andrew DiMarsico, Office of Chief motorcycle designed specifically with a motorcycle that meets standard
Counsel, NHTSA (phone: 202–366– smaller engine displacement (250 CC), requirements for motorcycle safety
5263). You may send mail to these which is consistent with motorcyclist training purposes, a Buy America
officials at the National Highway Traffic training programs. As smaller engine waiver is appropriate. NHTSA invites
Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey displacement is common for training public comment on this conclusion.
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. purposes and no American In light of the above discussion, and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This manufacturer produces motorcycles pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 313(b)(3), NHTSA
notice provides NHTSA’s finding that a with this specification, then a non- finds that it is appropriate to grant a
waiver of the Buy America availability waiver is appropriate in this waiver from the Buy America
requirements, 23 U.S.C. 313, is situation. requirements to HSO in order to
appropriate for Connecticut’s HSO to Connecticut’s HSO seeks a waiver to purchase twenty-three Honda (CMX250)
purchase twenty-three training purchase twenty-three Honda (CMX250) Rebel motorcycles. This waiver applies
motorcycles using grant funds Rebel motorcycles at $4,055 per unit. to Connecticut and all other States
authorized under 23 U.S.C. 405(f) The total purchase price for all twenty- seeking to use section 405 funds to
(section 405) for training motorcycles. three motorcycles is $93,265. purchase these motorcycles for the
Section 405(f) funds are available for Connecticut’s training program is purposes mentioned herein. This waiver
use by State Highway Safety Programs designed to expand motorcycle safety will continue through fiscal year 2015
to implement effective programs to efforts. Connecticut asserts that this and will allow the purchase of these
reduce the number of single and multi- purchase will enhance its aging fleet of items as required for Connecticut’s HSO
vehicle crashes involving motorcyclists training motorcycles and accommodate and its training programs. Accordingly,
that, among other things, include the growing demand for training. HSO this waiver will expire at the conclusion
supporting training of motorcyclists. 23 requires that its training bikes meet of fiscal year 2015 (September 30, 2015).
U.S.C. 405(f). specific specifications. The engine In accordance with the provisions of
Buy America provides that NHTSA displacement must be no less than one- Section 117 of the Safe, Accountable,
‘‘shall not obligate any funds authorized hundred fifteen cubic centimeters and Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity
to be appropriated to carry out the no more than two-hundred seventy-five Act: A Legacy of Users Technical
Surface Transportation Assistance Act cubic centimeters. Additionally, the Corrections Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110–
of 1982 (96 Stat. 2097) or [Title 23] and motorcycles must have four stroke, 244, 122 Stat. 1572), NHTSA is
administered by the Department of electric start engines. HSO desires to use providing this notice as its finding that
Transportation, unless steel, iron, and these motorcycles for its 2015 a waiver of the Buy America
manufactured products used in such Motorcycle Safety Training Program requirements is appropriate for certain
project are produced in the United because they are designed specifically Honda motorcycles. Written comments
States.’’ 23 U.S.C. 313. However, with smaller engine displacement (250 on this finding may be submitted
NHTSA may waive those requirements CC), low brake horse power, and an through any of the methods discussed
if (1) their application would be upright seating position with typical above. NHTSA may reconsider these
inconsistent with the public interest; (2) hand and foot controls, which is findings, if through comment, it learns
such materials and products are not consistent with motorcyclist training of and can confirm the existence of a
produced in the United States in programs. Connecticut, however, is comparable domestically made product
sufficient and reasonably available unable to identify any training to the item granted a waiver.
quantities and of a satisfactory quality; motorcycles that meet Buy America This finding should not be construed
or (3) the inclusion of domestic material requirements. HSO researched as an endorsement or approval of any
will increase the cost of the overall motorcycle models made by three products by NHTSA or the U.S.
project contract by more than 25 American motorcycle manufacturers, Department of Transportation. The
percent. 23 U.S.C. 313(b). In this Harley-Davidson, Inc., Victory United States Government does not
instance, NHTSA has determined a non- Motorcycles, and Indian Motorcycle. endorse products or manufacturers.
availability waiver is appropriate for the Harley-Davidson produces a 500 CC Authority: 23 U.S.C. 313; Pub. L. 110–161.
twenty-three training motorcycles motorcycle called the Street 500, with a
Issued in Washington, DC, on April 29,
because there is no sufficient product MSRP of $6799. Victory Motorcycles 2015, under authority delegated in 49 CFR
produced domestically that meets the and Indian Motorcycle produce a 1.95.
needs of Connecticut’s HSO. motorcycle with a much heavier and O. Kevin Vincent,
NHTSA recently granted a waiver to larger engine displacement than 500 CC,
Chief Counsel.
the Hawaii Department of with the lowest MSRP of $12,499 for the
[FR Doc. 2015–10609 Filed 5–5–15; 8:45 am]
Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Safety Victory Vegas 8-ball motorcycle and the
lowest MSRP of $10,999 for the Indian BILLING CODE 4910–59–P
Office, Highway Safety Section to
purchase training motorcycles because Scout. Connecticut’s experience with
the cost of domestically produced motorcycles with a 500 CC engine
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
motorcycles is 25 percent more than the displacement is that the bikes, in
cost of foreign-made motorcycles. general, over power beginning riders Surface Transportation Board
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Connecticut’s HSO request also meets and do not provide an appropriate
the cost waiver conditions because upright position for these riders. HSO Notice and Request for Comments
purchasing the least expensive was unable to find a motorcycle that
American alternative, Harley-Davidson meets the requirements for training AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board,
Street 500, would increase the cost of motorcycles that also meets the Buy DOT.
the project more than 25 percent. America requirements. NHTSA is ACTION:30-day notice of request for
However, this request should be unaware of any other domestic approval of extension: Notifications of
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Trails Act Agreement and Substitute whether the collection has practical control number. A collection of
Sponsorship. utility. Submitted comments will be information, which is defined in 44
summarized and included in the U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c),
SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort Board’s request for OMB approval. includes agency requirements or
to reduce paperwork burdens, and as requests that persons submit reports,
required by the Paperwork Reduction Description of Collection
keep records, or provide information to
Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501–3519 (PRA), Title: Notifications of Trails Act the agency, third parties, or the public.
the Surface Transportation Board Agreement and Substitute Sponsorship. Section 3507(b) of the PRA requires,
(Board) gives notice that it is requesting OMB Control Number: 2140–0017. concurrent with an agency’s submitting
from the Office of Management and STB Form Number: None. a collection to OMB for approval, a 30-
Budget (OMB) approval of an extension Type of Review: Extension without day notice and comment period through
of the information collection— change. publication in the Federal Register
Notifications of Trails Act Agreement Respondents: Parties to an interim concerning each proposed collection of
and Substitute Sponsorship—further trail use agreement; substitute trail information, including each proposed
described below. The Board previously sponsors. extension of an existing collection of
published a notice about this collection Number of Respondents: 40. information.
in the Federal Register (80 FR 11262, Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
March 2, 2015). That notice allowed for Frequency: On occasion. Dated: May 1, 2015.
a 60-day public review and comment Total Burden Hours (annually Jeffrey Herzig,
period. No comments were received. including all respondents): 40 hours. Clearance Clerk.
Under 16 U.S.C. 1247(d) and the Total ‘‘Non-hour Burden’’ Cost: None [FR Doc. 2015–10544 Filed 5–5–15; 8:45 am]
Board’s regulations, the STB will issue identified. Filings are submitted BILLING CODE 4915–01–P
a Certificate of Interim Trail Use (CITU) electronically to the Board.
or Notice of Interim Trail Use (NITU) to Needs and Uses: The submissions
a prospective trail sponsor who offers to ensure that the affected public and the DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
assume managerial, tax, and legal agency will have notice whenever a
responsibility for a right-of-way that a trails use agreement is reached or Internal Revenue Service
rail carrier would otherwise abandon. modified. They also ensure that any trail
The CITU/NITU permits parties, for 180 sponsor, including any substitute trail Proposed Collection; Comment
days, to negotiate for a railbanking sponsor, acknowledges that interim trail Request for Form 4810
agreement. If parties reach an use is subject to restoration and
agreement, the CITU/NITU AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
reactivation at any time. Treasury.
automatically authorizes railbanking/ Retention Period: Information in this
interim trail use. If no agreement is ACTION: Notice and request for
report will be maintained in the Board’s
reached, then upon expiration of the comments.
files for 10 years, after which it is
negotiation period, the CITU/NITU transferred to the National Archives. SUMMARY: The Department of the
authorizes the railroad to exercise its DATES: Comments on this information Treasury, as part of its continuing effort
option to fully abandon the line without collection should be submitted by June to reduce paperwork and respondent
further action by the Board. 5, 2015. burden, invites the general public and
Pursuant to 49 CFR 1152.29, parties other Federal agencies to take this
ADDRESSES: Written comments should
must jointly notify the Board when a opportunity to comment on proposed
trail use agreement has been reached, be identified as ‘‘Paperwork Reduction
Act Comments, Surface Transportation and/or continuing information
and must identify the exact location of collections, as required by the
the right-of-way subject to the Board, Notifications of Trails Act
Agreement and Substitute Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
agreement, including a map and Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C.
milepost marker information. The rules Sponsorship.’’ These comments should
be directed to the Office of Management 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is
also require parties to file a petition to soliciting comments concerning,
modify or vacate the CITU/NITU if the and Budget, Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Chandana Request for Prompt Assessment Under
trail use agreement applies to less of the Internal Revenue Code Section 6501(d).
right-of-way than covered by the CITU/ L. Achanta, Surface Transportation
Board Desk Officer, by email at OIRA_ DATES: Written comments should be
NITU. Finally, the rules require that a
substitute trail sponsor must SUBMISSION@OMB.EOP.GOV; by fax at received on or before July 6, 2015 to be
acknowledge that interim trail use is (202) 395–6974; or by mail to Room assured of consideration.
subject to restoration and reactivation at 10235, 725 17th Street NW., ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
any time. Washington, DC 20503. to Christie Preston, Internal Revenue
Comments may now be submitted to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution
OMB concerning: (1) The accuracy of further information regarding the Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224.
the Board’s burden estimates; (2) ways Notifications of Trails Act Agreement FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
to enhance the quality, utility, and and Substitute Sponsorship, contact Requests for additional information or
clarity of the information collected; (3) Chris Oehrle, Surface Transportation copies of the form and instructions
ways to minimize the burden of the Board, 395 E Street SW., Washington, should be directed to Kerry Dennis, at
collection of information on the DC 20423–0001, or email PRA@ Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129,
stb.dot.gov. [Federal Information Relay
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respondents, including the use of 1111 Constitution Avenue NW.,
automated collection techniques or Service (FIRS) for the hearing impaired: Washington, DC 20224, or through the
other forms of information technology (800) 877–8339.] Internet, at Kerry.Dennis@irs.gov.
when appropriate; and (4) whether the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
collection of information is necessary PRA, a federal agency conducting or Title: Request for Prompt Assessment
for the proper performance of the sponsoring a collection of information Under Internal Revenue Code Section
functions of the Board, including must display a currently valid OMB 6501(d).
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | 30-day notice of request for approval of extension: Notifications of Trails Act Agreement and Substitute Sponsorship. | |
| Dates | Comments on this information collection should be submitted by June 5, 2015. | |
| Contact | For further information regarding the Notifications of Trails Act Agreement and Substitute Sponsorship, contact Chris Oehrle, Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001, or email [email protected] [Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) for the hearing impaired: (800) 877- 8339.] | |
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