82_FR_35405 82 FR 35261 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection

82 FR 35261 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 144 (July 28, 2017)

Page Range35261-35262
FR Document2017-15940

The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of a new information collection. We published a Federal Register Notice with a 60-day public comment period on this information collection on May 17, 2017. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 144 (Friday, July 28, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 144 (Friday, July 28, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35261-35262]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-15940]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration

[Docket No. FHWA-2017-0033]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments 
for a New Information Collection

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request 
described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for approval of a new information collection. We published a Federal 
Register Notice with a 60-day public comment period on this information 
collection on May 17, 2017. We are required to publish this notice in 
the

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Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Please submit comments by August 28, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments within 30 days to the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 
725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention DOT Desk Officer. 
You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, 
including: (1) Whether the proposed collection is necessary for the 
FHWA's performance; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways 
for the FHWA to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the 
collected information; and (4) ways that the burden could be minimized, 
including the use of electronic technology, without reducing the 
quality of the collected information. All comments should include the 
Docket No. FHWA-2017-0033.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Esther Strawder, 202-366-6836, Office 
of Safety, Federal Highway Administration, Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. 
Office hours are from: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Roadway Safety Data Capability Assessment.
    Background: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is initiating a 
large-scale effort to expand its relationships with the States to 
develop a better understanding of their data capabilities and 
conditions of data collection. The effort, known as the Roadway Safety 
Data Capabilities Assessment, will be conducted in 50 States, the 
District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The two major objectives are to 
(1) create a mechanism by which a national and State-specific gap 
analyses could be conducted to identify opportunities to improve 
capabilities and (2) provide tools and assistance to assist States in 
overcoming those gaps. The results will provide a detailed 
understanding (for FHWA and the States themselves) of the needs for 
complete, accurate roadway, crash, and traffic volume data for use in 
safety analysis. The assessment will yield both a quantitative 
understanding of each State's capability (using a capability maturity 
model) and State-specific action plans in the key areas of:

 Roadway inventory data collection and technical standards
 Data analysis tools and uses
 Data management and governance
 Data integration and expandability
 Performance management

The results will also be useful for States and FHWA in their efforts to 
develop programs and make improvements in roadway safety management.
    Respondents: 50 State DOT participants the District of Columbia and 
Puerto Rico.
    Frequency: Once every 5 years.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: Approximately 36 hours per 
participant over a year.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: Approximately 1,728 hours.
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of 
this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the U.S. DOT's performance, 
including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the 
accuracy of the U.S. DOT's estimate of the burden of the proposed 
information collection; (3) ways to enhance the quality, usefulness, 
and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways that the burden 
could be minimized, including the use of electronic technology, without 
reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will 
summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB's 
clearance of this information collection.

    Authority:  The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. 
Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.48.

    Issued On: July 24, 2017.
Michael Howell,
Information Collection Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017-15940 Filed 7-27-17; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 144 / Friday, July 28, 2017 / Notices 35261 1) Intersections from North of Slaughter ABS, and BSS and that the project 300(f)–300(j)(6)]; Rivers and Harbors Act Lane to South of La Crosse Avenue in would result in no adverse modification of 1899 [33 U.S.C. 401–406]; Wild and Travis County, Texas. This notice of designated critical habitat for the Scenic Rivers Act [16 U.S.C. 1271– applies solely to actions by TxDOT and ABS. Further, TxDOT determined that a 1287]; Emergency Wetlands Resources Federal agencies which occurred Supplemental Environmental Act [16 U.S.C. 3921, 3931]; TEA–21 subsequent to the publication of the Assessment was not necessary. Wetlands Mitigation [23 U.S.C. prior notice and does not apply to Pursuant to the Endangered Species 103(b)(6)(m), 133(b)(11)]; Flood Disaster actions addressed in the prior notice. Act, 16 U.S.C. 1531–1544, USFWS Protection Act [42 U.S.C. 4001–4128]. DATES: By this notice, TxDOT is issued its concurrence with TxDOT’s 8. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990, advising the public of final agency determination that the Loop I Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11988, actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A Intersections project may affect but is Floodplain Management; E.O. 12898, claim seeking judicial review of the not likely to adversely affect the GCW, Federal Actions to Address Federal agency actions on the highway ABS, and BSS and that the project Environmental Justice in Minority project will be barred unless the claim would result in no adverse modification Populations and Low Income is filed on or before December 26, 2017. of designated critical habitat for the Populations; E.O. 11593, Protection and If the Federal law that authorizes ABS. Enhancement of Cultural Resources; judicial review of a claim provides a The actions by TxDOT and the E.O. 13007, Indian Sacred Sites; E.O. time period of less than 150 days for Federal agencies, and the laws under 13287, Preserve America; E.O. 13175, filing such claim, then that shorter time which such actions were taken, are Consultation and Coordination with period still applies. described in the Reevaluation, signed on Indian Tribal Governments; E.O. 11514, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. June 28, 2017, and in the USFWS Protection and Enhancement of Carlos Swonke, Environmental Affairs concurrence letter issued on June 23, Environmental Quality; E.O. 13112, Division, Texas Department of 2017. The Reevaluation, USFWS Invasive Species; E.O. 12372, Transportation, 125 East 11th Street, concurrence letter, and other documents Intergovernmental Review of Federal Austin, Texas 78701; telephone: (512) in the administrative record file are Programs. 416–2734; email: carlos.swonke@ available by contacting TxDOT at the The environmental review, txdot.gov. TxDOT’s normal business address provided above. consultation, and other actions required This notice applies to all TxDOT by applicable Federal environmental hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (central decisions and Federal agency decisions laws for this project are being, or have time), Monday through Friday. as of the issuance date of this notice and been, carried out by TxDOT pursuant to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is all laws under which such actions were 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of hereby given that TxDOT and Federal taken, including but not limited to: agencies have taken final agency actions Understanding dated December 16, 1. General: National Environmental 2014, and executed by FHWA and by issuing licenses, permits, and Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321– approvals regarding the following TxDOT. 4351]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 highway project in the State of Texas: U.S.C. 109]. Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). MoPac (Loop 1) Intersections, Travis 2. Air: Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401– Issued on: July 11, 2017. County, Texas. 7671(q)]. Michael T. Leary, This notice announces the following 3. Land: Section 4(f) of the Director, Planning and Program Development, actions relating to the proposed Loop 1 Department of Transportation Act of Federal Highway Administration. Intersections project taken by TxDOT 1966 [49 U.S.C. 303]; Landscaping and [FR Doc. 2017–15030 Filed 7–27–17; 8:45 am] and Federal agencies which occurred Scenic Enhancement (Wildflowers), 23 BILLING CODE P subsequent to the publication of the U.S.C. 319. prior notice and that are final within the 4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1): TxDOT’s [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544 and Section DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION reevaluation of the Loop 1 Intersections 1536]; Fish and Wildlife Coordination project (Reevaluation); and TxDOT’s Act [16 U.S.C. 661–667(d)]; Migratory Federal Highway Administration effect determination and conclusion of Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703–712]. informal consultation with U.S. Fish 5. Historic and Cultural Resources: [Docket No. FHWA–2017–0033] and Wildlife Service (USFWS) pursuant Section 106 of the National Historic to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966, as amended Agency Information Collection Act. Those actions grant licenses, [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et seq.]; Archeological Activities: Request for Comments for a permits, and approvals for the project. Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16 New Information Collection Subsequent to completion of the Final U.S.C. 470(aa)–11]; Archeological and EA and FONSI in December 2015 and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. AGENCY: Federal Highway issuance of the prior notice on February 469–469(c)]; Native American Grave Administration (FHWA), DOT. 19, 2016, TxDOT performed a Protection and Repatriation Act ACTION: Notice and request for Reevaluation to examine the potential (NAGPRA) [25 U.S.C. 3001–3013]. comments. effects of the proposed Loop 1 6. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Intersections project on the golden- Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)– SUMMARY: The FHWA has forwarded the asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES cheeked warbler (GCW) (Setophaga 2000(d)(1)]; American Indian Religious information collection request described chrysoparia), Austin blind salamander Freedom Act [42 U.S.C. 1996]; Farmland in this notice to the Office of (ABS) (Eurycea waterlooensis), Barton Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. Management and Budget (OMB) for Springs salamander (BSS) (Eurycea 4201–4209]. approval of a new information sosorum), and designated critical habitat 7. Wetlands and Water Resources: collection. We published a Federal for the ABS. In the Reevaluation, Clean Water Act [33 U.S.C. 1251–1377]; Register Notice with a 60-day public TxDOT concluded that the Loop 1 Land and Water Conservation Fund comment period on this information Intersections project may affect but is (LWCF) [16 U.S.C. 4601–4604]; Safe collection on May 17, 2017. We are not likely to adversely affect the GCW, Drinking Water Act (SDWA) [42 U.S.C. required to publish this notice in the VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:50 Jul 27, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28JYN1.SGM 28JYN1

35262 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 144 / Friday, July 28, 2017 / Notices Federal Register by the Paperwork • Performance management soliciting comments on the following Reduction Act of 1995. The results will also be useful for States collections of information was DATES: Please submit comments by and FHWA in their efforts to develop published on April 24, 2017 (82 FR August 28, 2017. programs and make improvements in 18964). ADDRESSES: You may send comments roadway safety management. DATES: Comments must be submitted on within 30 days to the Office of Respondents: 50 State DOT or before August 28, 2017. Information and Regulatory Affairs, participants the District of Columbia Office of Management and Budget, 725 and Puerto Rico. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tia 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, Frequency: Once every 5 years. Swain, Office of Administration, Attention DOT Desk Officer. You are Estimated Average Burden per Management Planning Division, 1200 asked to comment on any aspect of this Response: Approximately 36 hours per New Jersey Avenue SE., Mail Stop information collection, including: (1) participant over a year. TAD–10, Washington, DC 20590 (202) Whether the proposed collection is Estimated Total Annual Burden 366–0354 or tia.swain@dot.gov. necessary for the FHWA’s performance; Hours: Approximately 1,728 hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The (2) the accuracy of the estimated Public Comments Invited: You are Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 burden; (3) ways for the FHWA to asked to comment on any aspect of this (PRA), Public Law 104–13, Section 2, enhance the quality, usefulness, and information collection, including: (1) 109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised clarity of the collected information; and Whether the proposed collection of at 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), and its (4) ways that the burden could be information is necessary for the U.S. implementing regulations, 5 CFR part minimized, including the use of DOT’s performance, including whether 1320, require Federal agencies to issue electronic technology, without reducing the information will have practical two notices seeking public comment on the quality of the collected information. utility; (2) the accuracy of the U.S. information collection activities before All comments should include the DOT’s estimate of the burden of the OMB may approve paperwork packages. Docket No. FHWA–2017–0033. proposed information collection; (3) 44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.5, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ways to enhance the quality, usefulness, 1320.8(d)(1), 1320.12. On April 24, Esther Strawder, 202–366–6836, Office and clarity of the collected information; 2017, FTA published a 60-day notice of Safety, Federal Highway and (4) ways that the burden could be (82 FR 18964) in the Federal Register Administration, Department of minimized, including the use of soliciting comments on the ICR that the Transportation, 1200 New Jersey electronic technology, without reducing agency was seeking OMB approval. FTA Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. the quality of the collected information. received no comments after issuing this Office hours are from: 8:30 a.m. to 5 The agency will summarize and/or 60-day notice. Accordingly, DOT p.m., Monday through Friday, except include your comments in the request announces that these information Federal holidays. for OMB’s clearance of this information collection activities have been re- SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: collection. evaluated and certified under 5 CFR Title: Roadway Safety Data Capability Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act 1320.5(a) and forwarded to OMB for Assessment. of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR Background: Federal Highway and 49 CFR 1.48. 1320.12(c). Administration (FHWA) is initiating a Issued On: July 24, 2017. Before OMB decides whether to large-scale effort to expand its Michael Howell, approve these proposed collections of relationships with the States to develop Information Collection Officer. information, it must provide 30 days for a better understanding of their data [FR Doc. 2017–15940 Filed 7–27–17; 8:45 am] public comment. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b); 5 capabilities and conditions of data CFR 1320.12(d). Federal law requires BILLING CODE 4910–22–P collection. The effort, known as the OMB to approve or disapprove Roadway Safety Data Capabilities paperwork packages between 30 and 60 Assessment, will be conducted in 50 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION days after the 30-day notice is States, the District of Columbia and published. 44 U.S.C. 3507 (b)–(c); 5 CFR Puerto Rico. The two major objectives Federal Transit Administration 1320.12(d); see also 60 FR 44978, 44983, are to (1) create a mechanism by which Aug. 29, 1995. OMB believes that the a national and State-specific gap [FTA Docket No. FTA 2017–0020] 30-day notice informs the regulated analyses could be conducted to identify Agency Information Collection Activity community to file relevant comments opportunities to improve capabilities Under OMB Review and affords the agency adequate time to and (2) provide tools and assistance to digest public comments before it assist States in overcoming those gaps. AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, renders a decision. 60 FR 44983, Aug. The results will provide a detailed DOT. 29, 1995. Therefore, respondents should understanding (for FHWA and the ACTION: Notice of request for comments. submit their respective comments to States themselves) of the needs for OMB within 30 days of publication to complete, accurate roadway, crash, and SUMMARY: In compliance with the best ensure having their full effect. 5 traffic volume data for use in safety Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 CFR 1320.12(c); see also 60 FR 44983, analysis. The assessment will yield both U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice Aug. 29, 1995. asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES a quantitative understanding of each announces that the Information Collection Requirements (ICRs) The summaries below describe the State’s capability (using a capability abstracted below have been forwarded nature of the information collection maturity model) and State-specific to the Office of Management and Budget requirements (ICRs) and the expected action plans in the key areas of: burden. The requirements are being • Roadway inventory data collection (OMB) for review and comment. The submitted for clearance by OMB as and technical standards ICR describe the nature of the required by the PRA. • Data analysis tools and uses information collection and their • Data management and governance expected burdens. The Federal Register Title: Charter Service Operations. • Data integration and expandability notice with a 60-day comment period OMB Control Number: 2132–0543. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:50 Jul 27, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28JYN1.SGM 28JYN1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice and request for comments.
DatesPlease submit comments by August 28, 2017.
ContactEsther Strawder, 202-366-6836, Office of Safety, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FR Citation82 FR 35261 
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