83 FR 15453 - Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Transit Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 69 (April 10, 2018)
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 69 (April 10, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-07255 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 10, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 15453-15454] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-07255] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration [FTA Docket No. FTA 2018-0002] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), 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. The Federal Register notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collections of information was published on December 11, 2017 (82 FR 58270). DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 10, 2018. 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 [email protected]. 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 December 11, 2017, FTA published a 60-day notice (82 FR 27958) in the Federal Register soliciting comments on the ICR that the agency was seeking OMB approval. FTA received (1) comment after issuing this 60-day notice. However, that comment was posted five days after the comment period expired and the comment was outside the scope of the Paperwork Reduction Act and made no reference to the grant program or any FTA related programs. 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 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 [[Page 15454]] 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: Clean Fuel Cell Grant Program. OMB Control Number: 2132-0573. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The Clean Fuels Grant Program was developed to assist non-attainment and maintenance areas in achieving or maintaining the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone and carbon monoxide (CO). The program also supported emerging clean fuel and advanced propulsion technologies for transit buses and markets for those technologies. The Clean Fuels Grant Program was repealed under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). However, funds previously authorized for programs repealed by MAP-21 remain available for their originally authorized purposes until the period of availability expires, the funds are fully expended, the funds are rescinded by Congress, or the funds are otherwise reallocated. Annual Estimated Total Burden Hours: 168 hours. ADDRESSES: All written comments must refer to the docket number that appears at the top of this document and be submitted to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503, Attention: FTA Desk Officer. Alternatively, comments may be sent via email to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of Management and Budget, at the following address: [email protected]. 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. William Hyre, Deputy Associate Administrator for Administration. [FR Doc. 2018-07255 Filed 4-9-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P
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in procedures, guidance, or policy. For Audit #3 Observations U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice
example, when the handbook for compliance 1. A certified project had an incomplete announces that the Information
with ESA was first completed, it was the review—TxDOT continues to certify NEPA Collection Requirements (ICRs)
subject of a NEPA chat. The team is aware approvals for projects on a list provided to abstracted below have been forwarded
of recent changes TxDOT made to the FHWA. This audit review identified an error
handbook related to a non-compliance to the Office of Management and Budget
of the inclusion of a project on a certified list. (OMB) for review and comment. The
related to ESA compliance. Based on 2. Inconsistent and contradictory
information gained from interviews, the team ICR describe the nature of the
information in some project files—TxDOT
learned that the changes to the ESA SOP/ has made ECOS software upgrades recently
information collection and their
handbook were not followed by a NEPA chat. that address this problem. This audit review expected burdens. The Federal Register
As a result, we confirmed that most of the continued to identify project file errors in the notice with a 60-day comment period
TxDOT Biology SMEs were unaware of the consistency of information. soliciting comments on the following
handbook changes. The team appreciates that collections of information was
3. TxDOT’s QA/QC performance measure
TxDOT has revised its ESA handbook and
urges staff to implement training or other
could demonstrate continuous published on December 11, 2017 (82 FR
improvement—Since Audit #3, TxDOT has 58270).
outreach to inform TxDOT staff of these
developed a new approach to the QA/QC DATES: Comments must be submitted on
revisions.
performance measure. For CE reviews, the
Audit #4 Observation #8: FAST Act
methodology is based on ‘‘yes/no/NA’’
or before May 10, 2018.
training. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tia
answers to 50 questions (for EA projects there
The Fixing America’s Transportation Swain, Office of Administration,
are 100 questions) based on requirements in
(FAST) Act included several new statutory
requirements for the environmental review
the TxDOT handbooks. The measures are an Management Planning Division, 1200
process, as well as other changes that change average of the individual projects reviewed. New Jersey Avenue SE, Mail Stop TAD–
NEPA procedures and requirements. The TxDOT has not addressed how this new 10, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366–
FHWA’s Office of Project Development and measure may demonstrate continuous 0354 or tia.swain@dot.gov.
Environmental Review has released some improvement.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
guidance on how to implement these 4. Consider implementing more meaningful
timeliness measures—TxDOT’s response to Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
requirements and anticipates releasing (PRA), Public Law 104–13, Section 2,
additional information. Even though the pre-audit information request as well as
additional information on these changes is in their self-assessment summary included 109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised
forthcoming, States under NEPA assignment detailed discussions of the timeliness at 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), and its
are required to implement these changes. The measures for CEs as well as for EA projects implementing regulations, 5 CFR part
team learned through TxDOT’s PAIR #4, and that are meaningful. 1320, require Federal agencies to issue
through interviews, that TxDOT has neither 5. TxDOT’s ability to monitor the two notices seeking public comment on
developed nor delivered training to its staff certification and competency status of their
information collection activities before
concerning new requirements for the FAST qualified staff—TxDOT has included on its
training SharePoint site a database that OMB may approve paperwork packages.
Act for environmental review. In response to 44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.5,
this observation, TxDOT is currently identifies each environmental staff member,
collaborating with FHWA to develop a a complete list of training they have 1320.8(d)(1), 1320.12. On December 11,
presentation on this topic for its annual completed, and when that training occurred. 2017, FTA published a 60-day notice
environmental conference. TxDOT’s training coordinator is responsible (82 FR 27958) in the Federal Register
for monitoring this database to ensure all soliciting comments on the ICR that the
Status of Non-Compliance Observations and staff maintain their competency and agency was seeking OMB approval. FTA
Other Observations from Audit #3 (April qualification status per State law as well as
2017) received (1) comment after issuing this
the ongoing training requirement specified by
60-day notice. However, that comment
Audit #3 Non-Compliance Observations the ENV director.
was posted five days after the comment
1. Section 7 Consultation—TxDOT ENV Finalization of Report period expired and the comment was
made revisions to their ESA procedures that The FHWA received seven responses to the outside the scope of the Paperwork
they have shared with FHWA and USFWS Federal Register Notice during the public Reduction Act and made no reference to
via partnering sessions. TxDOT comment period for this draft report. None of the grant program or any FTA related
implementation and training efforts are still comments were substantive; one from the
pending by ENV management on the revised
programs. Accordingly, DOT announces
American Road and Transportation Builders
procedures to ENV and district staff. Association voiced support of this program. that these information collection
2. Noise Policy—TxDOT has informed the Six comments were unrelated to this report. activities have been re-evaluated and
team that TxDOT is in the process of This report is a finalized draft version of this certified under 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and
updating the 2011 Noise Guidelines. TxDOT report without substantive changes. forwarded to OMB for review and
will submit those guidelines to FHWA for approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12(c).
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review and approval once they are updated. Before OMB decides whether to
TxDOT has not indicated whether they BILLING CODE 4910–22–P
approve these proposed collections of
intend to provide training on these information, it must provide 30 days for
guidelines for TxDOT District Office and
consultant staff. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION public comment. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b); 5
3. Public Involvement—TxDOT updated CFR 1320.12(d). Federal law requires
their FHWA approved Handbook in Federal Transit Administration OMB to approve or disapprove
November 2016. There was one recurrence of paperwork packages between 30 and 60
a non-compliant action that was reported in [FTA Docket No. FTA 2018–0002] days after the 30-day notice is
Audit #3 during Audit #4. TxDOT informed published. 44 U.S.C. 3507 (b)–(c); 5 CFR
FHWA that ENV will request that FHWA Agency Information Collection Activity
1320.12(d); see also 60 FR 44978, 44983,
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review their Texas Administrative Code in Under OMB Review
Aug. 29, 1995. OMB believes that the
lieu of their previous request that FHWA
AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, 30-day notice informs the regulated
review only their Public Involvement
Handbook. DOT. community to file relevant comments
4. Section 4(f)—FHWA did not have any ACTION: Notice of request for comments. and affords the agency adequate time to
non-compliance observations in regards to digest public comments before it
TxDOT carrying out their assigned Section SUMMARY: In compliance with the renders a decision. 60 FR 44983, Aug.
4(f) responsibilities during Audit #4. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 29, 1995. Therefore, respondents should
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submit their respective comments to A comment to OMB is best assured of Dated: April 5, 2018.
OMB within 30 days of publication to having its full effect if OMB receives it Jelessa M. Burney,
best ensure having their full effect. 5 within 30 days of publication of this Federal Advisory Committee Management
CFR 1320.12(c); see also 60 FR 44983, notice in the Federal Register. Officer.
Aug. 29, 1995. [FR Doc. 2018–07341 Filed 4–9–18; 8:45 am]
The summaries below describe the William Hyre,
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nature of the information collection Deputy Associate Administrator for
requirements (ICRs) and the expected Administration.
burden. The requirements are being [FR Doc. 2018–07255 Filed 4–9–18; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
submitted for clearance by OMB as BILLING CODE P AFFAIRS
required by the PRA.
[OMB Control No. 2900–0688]
Title: Clean Fuel Cell Grant Program.
OMB Control Number: 2132–0573. Agency Information Collection
Type of Request: Extension of a DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS Activity: Department of Veterans
currently approved information AFFAIRS Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR),
collection. Security for Government Financing
Abstract: The Clean Fuels Grant VA Prevention of Fraud, Waste, and
Program was developed to assist non- Abuse Advisory Committee, Notice of AGENCY: The Office of Management
attainment and maintenance areas in Meeting (OM), Department of Veterans Affairs.
achieving or maintaining the National ACTION: Notice.
Ambient Air Quality Standards for The Department of Veterans Affairs
ozone and carbon monoxide (CO). The (VA) gives notice under the Federal SUMMARY: In compliance with the
program also supported emerging clean Advisory Committee Act that the VA Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
fuel and advanced propulsion Prevention of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse 1995, this notice announces that the
technologies for transit buses and Advisory Committee will be held on Office of Management (OM),
markets for those technologies. The May 17, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA),
Clean Fuels Grant Program was repealed p.m. (CST) and May 18, 2018 from 8:00 will submit the collection of
under the Moving Ahead for Progress in information abstracted below to the
a.m. until 5:00 p.m. (CST) at the
the 21st Century Act (MAP–21). Office of Management and Budget
Financial Services Center, 7600
However, funds previously authorized (OMB) for review and comment. The
Metropolis Drive, Austin, TX 78744. PRA submission describes the nature of
for programs repealed by MAP–21
The sessions are closed to the public the information collection and its
remain available for their originally
authorized purposes until the period of while the Committee conducts tours of expected cost and burden and it
availability expires, the funds are fully VA facilities, participating in off-site includes the actual data collection
expended, the funds are rescinded by events, and participating in workgroup instrument.
Congress, or the funds are otherwise sessions. The sessions are also closed
because the Committee is likely to DATES: Comments must be submitted on
reallocated. or before May 10, 2018.
Annual Estimated Total Burden disclose information of a personal
nature where disclosure would ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
Hours: 168 hours.
constitute a clearly unwarranted on the collection of information through
ADDRESSES: All written comments must www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of
invasion of personal privacy.
refer to the docket number that appears Information and Regulatory Affairs,
at the top of this document and be The purpose of the Committee is to Office of Management and Budget, Attn:
submitted to the Office of Information advise the Secretary, through the VA Desk Officer; 725 17th St. NW,
and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Assistant Secretary for Management and Washington, DC 20503 or sent through
Management and Budget, 725 17th Chief Financial Officer, on matters electronic mail to oira_submission@
Street NW, Washington, DC 20503, relating to improving and enhancing omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB
Attention: FTA Desk Officer. VA’s efforts to identify, prevent, and Control No. 2900–0688’’ in any
Alternatively, comments may be sent mitigate fraud, waste, and abuse across correspondence.
via email to the Office of Information VA in order to improve the integrity of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of VA’s payments and the efficiency of its
Management and Budget, at the Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Enterprise
programs and activities. Records Service (005R1B), Department
following address: oira_submissions@
The agenda will include detailed of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont
omb.eop.gov.
Comments are Invited On: Whether discussion of data analytics relating to Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420,
the proposed collection of information VA’s Office of Community Care, Office (202) 461–5870 or email cynthia.harvey-
is necessary for the proper performance of Inspector General, claims processing pryor@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB
of the functions of the Department, system, and Treasury Partnership. Control No. 2900–0688’’ in any
including whether the information will During the closed meeting the correspondence.
have practical utility; the accuracy of Committee will discuss VA beneficiary SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
the Department’s estimate of the burden and patient information in which there Authority: Public Law 104–13; 44
of the proposed information collection; is a clear unwarranted invasion of the U.S.C. 3501–3521.
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ways to enhance the quality, utility, and Veteran or beneficiary privacy. Title: Department Of Veterans Affairs
clarity of the information to be For additional information about the Acquisition Regulation (VAAR)
collected; and ways to minimize the meeting, please contact Ms. Tamika 832.202–4, Security for Government
burden of the collection of information Barrier, Designated Federal Officer, at Financing.
on respondents, including the use of (757) 254–8630 or email at OMB Control Number: 2900–0688.
automated collection techniques or tamika.barrier@va.gov. Type of Review: Extension of a
other forms of information technology. currently approved collection.
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