80 FR 60953 - Fiscal Year 2015 Innovative Public Transportation Workforce Development Program Project Selections
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Transit Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 195 (October 8, 2015)
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 195 (October 8, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 195 (Thursday, October 8, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 60953-60955] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-25628] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration Fiscal Year 2015 Innovative Public Transportation Workforce Development Program Project Selections AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration (FTA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Innovative Public Transportation Workforce Development Program Announcement of Project Selections. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the selection of projects for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Innovative Public Transportation Workforce Development Program (Workforce Development Program). Under the prior authorization, the Workforce Development Program was authorized under 49 U.S.C. 5322. Under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act, the program is authorized at 49 U.S.C. 5322(b). These projects are funded with a combination of $4 million of unallocated Section 5314 Federal funds appropriated in FY 2012, and a total of $5.5 million authorized under MAP-21 and appropriated in FYs 2013, 2014, and 2015 for Section 5322. These program dollars will provide financial assistance to promote diverse and innovative workforce development models and programs that specifically [[Page 60954]] target unemployment training programs, outreach to increase minority and female employment, and training for minority business opportunities. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FTA's Office of Research, Demonstration and Innovation (TRI) will contact successful applicants regarding next steps in applying for the funds or program-specific information (see Table 1 below). Unsuccessful Workforce Development Program applicants may contact Mackenzie Thiessen, Office of Research Management; at email address [email protected] to arrange a proposal debriefing within 30 days of this announcement. Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD) is available at 1-800- 877-8339 (TDD/FIRS). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 24, 2014, FTA published a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) (79 FR 63659, which can be found at http://www.thefederalregister.org/fdsys/pkg/FR-2014-10-24/pdf/2014-25310.pdf) announcing the availability of approximately $9.5 million. In response to the Workforce Development Program NOFA, FTA received 50 proposals requesting approximately $27 million in Federal funds. The FTA evaluated project proposals based on each applicant's responsiveness to the program evaluation criteria as detailed in the NOFA. The FTA is funding 19 Workforce Development projects, as shown in Table 1, for a total of $9,481,721. These competitive program funds will support projects at transit and local government agencies, academic institutions, and nationwide that will recruit, train, retain, and educate a high-quality transportation workforce to meet current and future transportation industry needs. Applicants selected for competitive discretionary funding for the Workforce Development Program should work with FTA's TRI staff identified in the contacts section of this notice to finalize the cooperative agreements in FTA's Transportation Electronic Awards Management System (TEAM) or its successor system, so that Federal funds can be obligated expeditiously. Cooperative agreements must include only eligible activities applied for in the original project application. The Federal funds must be used consistent with the competitive proposal and for the eligible purposes established in the NOFA and described in FTA Circular 6100.1E, Research, Technical Assistance and Training Program: Application Instructions and Program Management Guidelines. In cases where the allocation amount is less than the applicant's requested amount, applicants should work with TRI staff to reduce scope or scale the project as needed. Applicants are reminded that program requirements such as cost sharing or local match can be found in the NOFA. Under the FY 2015 Workforce Development Program, all projects are required to have at least 50 percent local match. Local match must be consistent with the proposed match identified in the applicant's proposal, identified in the cooperative agreement at the time of obligation, and available at the time of expenditure. The FTA has assigned a discretionary research project identification number to each project (see Table 1 of this notice) for tracking purposes and must be used in the TEAM or successor system, application. Applicants interested in requesting pre-award authority should contact the program manager listed above. Pre-award authority may be granted through the issuance of a Letter of No Prejudice in accordance with FTA's Pre-award Authority Policy, set forth in the FY 2015 Annual Apportionments, Allocations, and Program Information Notice, published on February, 9, 2015 and available at http://www.thefederalregister.org/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-02-09/pdf/2015-02555.pdf. Post-award reporting requirements include submission of the Federal Financial Report and Milestone Progress reports in TEAM as appropriate (see FTA Circular 6100.1E) and a narrative summary of project activities. The grantees must comply with all applicable Federal statutes, regulations, executive orders, FTA circulars, and other Federal requirements detailed in the FY 2015 Master Agreement in carrying out the project supported by the FTA research grant. The FY 2015 Master Agreement can be found at the following Internet address: http://www.fta.dot.gov/documents/21-Master.pdf. Each recipient will provide the necessary measurable outcomes and deliverables for Congressional reporting efforts as mandated under MAP- 21. This information will also be used to conduct an anticipated program evaluation of the 2015 Workforce Development projects. The FTA emphasizes that grantees must follow all third-party procurement guidance, as described in FTA Circular 4220.1F, Third Party Contracting Guidance. Therese W. McMillan, Acting Administrator. Table 1--Innovative Public Transportation Workforce Development Program ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Project ID State Project sponsor Project description Amount ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- D2015-WFD-001...................... CA Los Angeles Trade- Institute for $750,000 Technical College. Advanced Transportation Technology Training. D2015-WFD-002...................... CA Community Career Moving Employees into 331,313 Development, Inc. Transit Related Opportunities (METRO) program. D2015-WFD-003...................... CA Santa Clara Valley Discover 200,000 Transportation Opportunities--In Authority (VTA). Transit! (DO IT!) program. D2015-WFD-004...................... CA Bay Area Rapid Transit Career 750,000 Transit District Ladders Training (BART). (TCLT) Program. D2015-WFD-005...................... CO Regional Workforce Investment 663,256 Transportation Now! (WIN) Program. District (RTD). D2015-WFD-006...................... FL Jacksonville Back-2-Work Program.. 200,000 Transportation Authority (JTA). D2015-WFD-007...................... IL Chicago Transit Second Chance Program 750,000 Authority (CTA). D2015-WFD-008...................... MA Massachusetts Construction Career 750,000 Department of Development (MCCD) Transportation. Program. D2015-WFD-009...................... MD International Rail Car Workforce 750,000 Transportation Program. Learning Center. [[Page 60955]] D2015-WFD-12010; D2015-WFD-13010; MD International Signaling Career 574,182 D2015-WFD-14010; D2015-WFD-15010. Transportation Pathways Program. Learning Center. D2015-WFD-12010 ($4,185); D2015-WFD- 13010 ($535); D2015- WFD-14010 ($564,517); D2015- WFD-15010 ($4,945). D2015-WFD-011...................... MN Metropolitan Council/ Mass Transit 203,210 Metro Transit. Technician (MTT) Program. D2015-WFD-012...................... NJ Jersey City The Jersey City 604,896 Employment Training Employment Training Program, Inc. Program, Inc. (JCETP). (JCETP). D2015-WFD-013...................... NY NY Metropolitan Workforce Investment 739,605 Transportation Now--New York (WIN-- Authority (MTA). NY) program. D2015-WFD-014...................... NY Niagara Frontier Skilled Laborer Jobs 303,000 Transportation Training Program. Authority. D2015-WFD-015...................... OH Greater Cleveland Career Pathways 407,780 Regional Program (CPP). Transportation Authority (GCRTA). D2015-WFD-016...................... OK Grand Gateway N2N Automotive 399,933 Economic Development University. Association (EDA). D2015-WFD-017...................... TX Texoma Area TAPS University 427,770 Paratransit System, Employment Inc. Enrichment Initiative. D2015-WFD-018...................... WA Intercity Transit.... Village Vans Program. 200,000 D2015-WFD-019...................... WA Workforce Development Puget Sound Region 476,776 Council of Snohomish Ladders to County. Opportunity Initiative. --------------- Total.......................... ............. ..................... ..................... 9,481,721 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [FR Doc. 2015-25628 Filed 10-7-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P
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Avenue SE., Room W12–140, style valves (among others). The RT– submitted on behalf of an association,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. 5A+ brake system in use on the business, labor union, etc.). In
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Silverliner V MU fleet employs a accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT
except Federal Holidays. microprocessor-based control system, solicits comments from the public to
Anyone is able to search the and uses active and passive diagnostics better inform its processes. DOT posts
electronic form of any written to monitor brake performance. these comments, without edit, including
communications and comments Currently, other air brake systems that any personal information the
received into any of our dockets by the incorporate microprocessor controls are commenter provides, to
name of the individual submitting the subject to overhaul intervals of 1,840 www.regulations.gov, as described in
comment (or signing the document, if days (see 49 CFR 238.309(b)(3) and the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–
submitted on behalf of an association, 238.309(e)(l)). SEPTA therefore 14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
business, labor union, etc.). In submitted an alternate proposal to www.dot.gov/privacy. See also http://
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT increase the periodic brake equipment www.regulations.gov/#!privacyNotice
solicits comments from the public to maintenance interval for the Silverliner for the privacy notice of regulations.gov.
better inform its processes. DOT posts V air brake system to a minimum of Issued in Washington, DC, on October 2,
these comments, without edit, including 1,840 days. 2015.
any personal information the A copy of the petition, as well as any Ron Hynes,
commenter provides, to written communications concerning the Director, Office of Technical Oversight.
www.regulations.gov, as described in petition, is available for review online at [FR Doc. 2015–25609 Filed 10–7–15; 8:45 am]
the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– www.regulations.gov and in person at
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Operations Facility is open from 9 a.m. Federal Transit Administration
Mark Hartong, PE, Senior Scientific to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Technical Advisor at (202) 493–1332, except Federal Holidays. Fiscal Year 2015 Innovative Public
Mark.Hartong@dot.gov; or Mr. David Interested parties are invited to Transportation Workforce
Blackmore, Railroad Safety Program participate in these proceedings by Development Program Project
Manager for Advanced Technology at submitting written views, data, or Selections
(312) 835–3903, David.Blackmore@ comments. FRA does not anticipate AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration
dot.gov. scheduling a public hearing in (FTA), U.S. Department of
Issued in Washington, DC, on October 2, connection with these proceedings since Transportation (DOT).
2015. the facts do not appear to warrant a
ACTION: Innovative Public
Ron Hynes, hearing. If any interested party desires
Transportation Workforce Development
an opportunity for oral comment, they
Director, Office of Technical Oversight. Program Announcement of Project
should notify FRA, in writing, before
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the end of the comment period and
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specify the basis for their request. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of
All communications concerning these Transportation’s (DOT), Federal Transit
proceedings should identify the Administration (FTA) announces the
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appropriate docket number and may be selection of projects for the Fiscal Year
Federal Railroad Administration submitted by any of the following (FY) 2015 Innovative Public
methods: Transportation Workforce Development
[Docket Number FRA–2015–0068] • Web site: http:// Program (Workforce Development
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online Program). Under the prior authorization,
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
instructions for submitting comments. the Workforce Development Program
In accordance with part 211 of Title • Fax: 202–493–2251. was authorized under 49 U.S.C. 5322.
49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), • Mail: Docket Operations Facility, Under the Moving Ahead for Progress in
this document provides the public U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 the 21st Century (MAP–21) Act, the
notice that by a document dated June New Jersey Avenue SE., W12–140, program is authorized at 49 U.S.C.
18, 2015, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Washington, DC 20590. 5322(b). These projects are funded with
Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has • Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey a combination of $4 million of
petitioned the Federal Railroad Avenue SE., Room W12–140, unallocated Section 5314 Federal funds
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Administration (FRA) for a waiver of Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. appropriated in FY 2012, and a total of
compliance from certain provisions of and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, $5.5 million authorized under MAP–21
the Federal railroad safety regulations except Federal Holidays. and appropriated in FYs 2013, 2014,
contained at 49 CFR 238.309(b)(2). FRA Communications received by and 2015 for Section 5322. These
assigned the petition Docket Number November 23, 2015 will be considered program dollars will provide financial
FRA–2015–0068. by FRA before final action is taken. assistance to promote diverse and
Title 49 CFR 238.309(b)(2) requires Comments received after that date will innovative workforce development
that brake equipment and brake be considered as far as practicable. models and programs that specifically
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TABLE 1—INNOVATIVE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM—Continued
Project ID State Project sponsor Project description Amount
D2015–WFD–12010; D2015–WFD– MD International Transportation Learning Signaling Career Pathways Program. 574,182
13010; D2015–WFD–14010; Center. D2015–WFD–12010 ($4,185);
D2015–WFD–15010. D2015–WFD–13010 ($535);
D2015–WFD–14010 ($564,517);
D2015–WFD–15010 ($4,945).
D2015–WFD–011 ................................ MN Metropolitan Council/Metro Transit ..... Mass Transit Technician (MTT) Pro- 203,210
gram.
D2015–WFD–012 ................................ NJ Jersey City Employment Training Pro- The Jersey City Employment Training 604,896
gram, Inc. (JCETP). Program, Inc. (JCETP).
D2015–WFD–013 ................................ NY NY Metropolitan Transportation Au- Workforce Investment Now—New 739,605
thority (MTA). York (WIN—NY) program.
D2015–WFD–014 ................................ NY Niagara Frontier Transportation Au- Skilled Laborer Jobs Training Pro- 303,000
thority. gram.
D2015–WFD–015 ................................ OH Greater Cleveland Regional Transpor- Career Pathways Program (CPP) ...... 407,780
tation Authority (GCRTA).
D2015–WFD–016 ................................ OK Grand Gateway Economic Develop- N2N Automotive University ................. 399,933
ment Association (EDA).
D2015–WFD–017 ................................ TX Texoma Area Paratransit System, Inc TAPS University Employment Enrich- 427,770
ment Initiative.
D2015–WFD–018 ................................ WA Intercity Transit ................................... Village Vans Program ......................... 200,000
D2015–WFD–019 ................................ WA Workforce Development Council of Puget Sound Region Ladders to Op- 476,776
Snohomish County. portunity Initiative.
Total .............................................. ......... ............................................................. ............................................................. 9,481,721
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Transportation, Docket Operations, M– online instructions for accessing the
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Administration W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Statement is available for review in the
[Docket No. NHTSA–2015–0092; Notice 1] Washington, DC 20590. Federal Register published on April 11,
• Hand Deliver: Deliver comments by 2000, (65 FR 19477–78).
DRV, LLC, Receipt of Petition for hand to: U.S. Department of The petition, supporting materials,
Decision of Inconsequential Transportation, Docket Operations, M– and all comments received before the
Noncompliance 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room close of business on the closing date
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., indicated above will be filed and will be
Safety Administration (NHTSA), Washington, DC 20590. The Docket considered. All comments and
Department of Transportation (DOT). Section is open on weekdays from 10 supporting materials received after the
ACTION: Receipt of petition. a.m. to 5 p.m. except Federal Holidays. closing date will also be filed and will
• Electronically: Submit comments be considered to the extent possible.
SUMMARY: DRV, LLC (DRV), a wholly electronically by: Logging onto the When the petition is granted or denied,
owned subsidiary of Thor Industries, Federal Docket Management System notice of the decision will be published
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DRV filed a report dated July 31, 2015, English language, and be no greater than Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and
pursuant to 49 CFR part 573, Defect and 15 pages in length, although there is no 30120(h) (see implementing rule at 49
Noncompliance Responsibility and limit to the length of necessary CFR part 556), DRV submitted a petition
Reports. On August 18, 2015, attachments to the comments. If for an exemption from the notification
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DRV revised that report to include more form, please ensure that two copies are Chapter 301 on the basis that this
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affected vehicles. confirmation that your comments were motor vehicle safety.
DATES: The closing date for comments received, please enclose a stamped, self- This notice of receipt of DRV’s
on the petition is November 9, 2015. addressed postcard with the comments. petition is published under 49 U.S.C.
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