83 FR 44693 - Agency Information Collection: Activity for OMB Review: Agency Request for Reinstatement of a Previously Approved Information Collection: 2105-0009, Advisory Committee Candidate Biographical Information Request Form

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 170 (August 31, 2018)

Page Range		44693-44694
FR Document		2018-18950

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Department of Transportation invites the general public, industry and other governmental parties to comment on the information collection request (ICR) OMB No. 2105-0009 Committee Candidate Biographical Information Request Form. The information collection request previously approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) expired on May 31, 2012. The collection is needed to facilitate background investigations of individuals seeking or currently appointed to a Department committee. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published June 11, 2018, and the comment period ended August 10, 2018.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

[Docket No. DOT-OST-2018-0079]


Agency Information Collection: Activity for OMB Review: Agency 
Request for Reinstatement of a Previously Approved Information 
Collection: 2105-0009, Advisory Committee Candidate Biographical 
Information Request Form

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OST), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
U.S. Department of Transportation invites the general public, industry 
and other governmental parties to comment on the information collection 
request (ICR) OMB No. 2105-0009 Committee Candidate Biographical 
Information Request Form. The information collection request previously 
approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) expired on May 
31, 2012. The collection is needed to facilitate background 
investigations of individuals seeking or currently appointed to a 
Department committee. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment 
period soliciting comments on the following information collection was 
published June 11, 2018, and the comment period ended August 10, 2018.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted by October 1, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  David Freeman, Program Analyst, 
Executive Secretariat, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001 or telephone: (202) 366-
2918.
    Refer to OMB Control No. 2105-0009.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be submitted to the attention of the

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DOT/OST Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20503 or by email at 
[email protected] with the associated OMB Control Number 
2105-0009.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Committee Candidate Biographical Information Request.
    OMB Control No.: 2105-0009.
    Type of Review: Reinstatement with change of previously approved 
information collection.
    Form No.: DOT F1120.1.
    Abstract: The requested reintroduction of the approved control 
number expands the information collection request (ICR) OMB No. 2105-
0009, ``Advisory Committee Candidate Biographical Information 
Request,'' to include all DOT committee candidates and will be used to 
gather information from individuals interested in appointment to a 
committee and individuals who have been recommended for a membership on 
a committee to ensure fair and balanced membership. DOT is also 
revising the name of the collection to ``Committee Candidate 
Biographical Information Request'' consistent with the scope of the 
collection.
    Respondents: Individuals who have contacted DOT to indicate 
interest in appointment to a committee and individuals who have been 
recommended for membership on a committee. Only one collection is 
expected per individual.
    Number of Respondents: 100 annually.
    Frequency: One time.
    Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes.
    Total Annual Burden: 25 hours.
    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the Department, including whether the information will be have 
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Department's estimate of 
burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the 
quality, utility, and clarity of the information collection; and (d) 
ways to minimize the collection of information on the respondents, 
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology without reducing the quality of the information 
collected. All comments will become a matter of public record.

    Authority:  The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. 
Chapter 35, as mended; and 49 CFR 1:48.

    Issued in Washington, DC.
David Freeman,
Program Analyst, DOT Executive Secretariat.
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Before OMB decides whether to environmental, research and Total Estimated Annual Burden:
approve these proposed collections of development, final design, and 174,423.88 hours.
information, it must provide 30 days for construction. Under 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR
public comment. Federal law requires FRA requires systematic and uniform 1320.5(b) and 1320.8(b)(3)(vi), FRA
OMB to approve or disapprove collection and submission of informs all interested parties that it may
paperwork packages between 30 and 60 information, as approved by OMB, to not conduct or sponsor, and a
days after the 30-day notice is ensure accountability of Federal respondent is not required to respond to
published. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b)–(c); 5 CFR assistance provided by FRA. Through a collection of information unless it
1320.10(b); see also 60 FR 44978, 44983, this information collection, FRA will displays a currently valid OMB control
Aug. 29, 1995. OMB believes the 30-day measure Federal award recipients’ number.
notice informs the regulated community performance and results, including
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520.
to file relevant comments and affords expenditures in support of agreed-upon
the agency adequate time to digest activities and allowable costs outlined Juan D. Reyes III,
public comments before it renders a in a FRA Notice of Grant Award (NGA). Chief Counsel.
decision. 60 FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. This information collection includes [FR Doc. 2018–17284 Filed 8–30–18; 8:45 am]
Therefore, respondents should submit OMB-required reports and BILLING CODE 4910–06–P
their respective comments to OMB documentation, as well as additional
within 30 days of publication to best forms and submissions to compile
ensure having their full effect. evidence relevant to addressing FRA’s DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Comments are invited on the important policy challenges, promoting
following ICR regarding: (1) whether the cost-effectiveness in FRA programs, and Office of the Secretary
information collection activities are providing effective oversight of
[Docket No. DOT–OST–2018–0079]
necessary for FRA to properly execute programmatic and financial
its functions, including whether the performance. FRA issues and manages Agency Information Collection:
information will have practical utility; awards in compliance with 2 CFR part Activity for OMB Review: Agency
(2) the accuracy of FRA’s estimates of 200, Uniform Administrative Request for Reinstatement of a
the burden of the information collection Requirements, Cost Principles, and Previously Approved Information
activities, including the validity of the Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Collection: 2105–0009, Advisory
methodology and assumptions used to The forms for which FRA is seeking Committee Candidate Biographical
determine the estimates; (3) ways for renewal of its current approval in this Information Request Form
FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and information collection are listed below.
clarity of the information being All non-research awards are subject to AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OST),
collected; and (4) ways to minimize the the application, reporting, closeout, and DOT.
burden of information collection other processes described in this Notice and request for
ACTION:
activities on the public, including the justification. comments.
use of automated collection techniques Form(s): FRA forms: 30 (FRA
or other forms of information Assurances and Certifications Regarding SUMMARY: In compliance with the
technology. Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
The summary below describes the ICR Other Responsibility Matters and Drug- U.S. Department of Transportation
that FRA will submit for OMB clearance Free Workplace Requirements), 31 invites the general public, industry and
as the PRA requires: (Grant Adjustment Request Form), 32 other governmental parties to comment
Title: Grant Management (Service Outcome Agreement Annual on the information collection request
Requirements for the Federal Railroad Reporting), 33 (Final Performance (ICR) OMB No. 2105–0009 Committee
Administration Grant Awards Activities Report), 34 (Quarterly Progress Report), Candidate Biographical Information
and Cooperative Agreements 35 (Application Form), 217 (Categorical Request Form. The information
(‘‘Awards’’). Exclusion Worksheet), and 229 (NIST collection request previously approved
OMB Control Number: 2130–0615. Manufacturing Extension Partnership by the Office of Management and
Abstract: FRA is an Operating Supplier Scouting—FRA—Item Budget (OMB) expired on May 31, 2012.
Administration of the U.S. Department Opportunity Synopsis) may be located The collection is needed to facilitate
of Transportation (DOT). FRA solicits at FRA’s public website. Standard background investigations of
grant applications for projects Forms (SF) 270 (Request for Advance or individuals seeking or currently
including, but not limited to, Reimbursement), 424 (Application for appointed to a Department committee.
preconstruction planning activities, Federal Assistance), 424A (Budget A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day
safety improvements, congestion relief, Information for Non-Construction comment period soliciting comments on
improvement of grade crossings, rail Programs), 424B (Assurances for Non- the following information collection
line relocation, as well as projects that Construction Programs), 424C (Budget was published June 11, 2018, and the
encourage development, expansion, and Information for Construction Programs), comment period ended August 10, 2018.
upgrades to passenger and freight rail 424D (Assurances for Construction DATES: Written comments should be
infrastructure and services. FRA funds Programs), 425 (Federal Financial submitted by October 1, 2018.
projects that meet FRA- and Report), and LLL (Disclosure of
government-wide evaluation standards FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lobbying Activities) may be located at
and align with the DOT Strategic Plan. Grants.gov. David Freeman, Program Analyst,
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES

FRA administers award agreements Respondent Universe: Generally, Executive Secretariat, U.S. Department
for both construction and non- includes State and local governments of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
construction projects that will result in and railroads. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590–
benefits or other tangible improvements Frequency of Submission: On 0001 or telephone: (202) 366–2918.
in rail corridors, service, safety, and occasion. Refer to OMB Control No. 2105–0009.
technology. These projects include Total Estimated Annual Responses: ADDRESSES: Written comments should
completion of preliminary engineering, 3,477. be submitted to the attention of the

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DOT/OST Desk Officer, Office of Issued in Washington, DC. approval of the enrollment of a Veteran
Information and Regulatory Affairs, David Freeman, in a course if the educational institution
Office of Management and Budget, Program Analyst, DOT Executive Secretariat. uses advertising, sales, or enrollment
Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th [FR Doc. 2018–18950 Filed 8–30–18; 8:45 am] practices that are erroneous, deceptive,
Street NW, Washington, DC 20503 or by BILLING CODE 4910–9–X–P
or misleading either by actual statement,
email at OIRA_submission@ omission, or intimation. The
omb.eop.gov with the associated OMB advertising, sales and enrollment
Control Number 2105–0009. materials are reviewed to determine if
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the institution is in compliance with
AFFAIRS
Title: Committee Candidate guidelines for approval.
Biographical Information Request. [OMB Control No. 2900–0682] An agency may not conduct or
OMB Control No.: 2105–0009. sponsor, and a person is not required to
Agency Information Collection Activity respond to a collection of information
Type of Review: Reinstatement with
Under OMB Review: Advertising, unless it displays a currently valid OMB
change of previously approved
Sales, and Enrollment Materials, and control number. The Federal Register
information collection.
Candidate Handbook Notice with a 60-day comment period
Form No.: DOT F1120.1.
Abstract: The requested soliciting comments on this collection
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits
reintroduction of the approved control of information was published at 83 FR
Administration, Department of Veterans
number expands the information 25 on February, 6, 2018, pages 5296–
Affairs
collection request (ICR) OMB No. 2105– 5296.
ACTION: Notice. Affected Public: Institutions of Higher
0009, ‘‘Advisory Committee Candidate
Learning and Entities.
Biographical Information Request,’’ to SUMMARY: In compliance with the Estimate: Annual Burden: 3,062
include all DOT committee candidates Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of hours.
and will be used to gather information 1995, this notice announces that the Estimated Average Burden per
from individuals interested in Veterans Benefits Administration Respondent = 15 min.
appointment to a committee and (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, Frequency of Response: Annually.
individuals who have been will submit the collection of Estimated Number of Respondents:
recommended for a membership on a information abstracted below to the 12,248.
committee to ensure fair and balanced Office of Management and Budget By direction of the Secretary.
membership. DOT is also revising the (OMB) for review and comment. The
Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor,
name of the collection to ‘‘Committee PRA submission describes the nature of
Candidate Biographical Information the information collection and its Department Clearance Officer, Office of
Quality, Privacy and Risk, Department of
Request’’ consistent with the scope of expected cost and burden; it includes Veterans Affairs.
the collection. the actual data collection instrument.
[FR Doc. 2018–18913 Filed 8–30–18; 8:45 am]
Respondents: Individuals who have DATE: Comments must be submitted on
BILLING CODE 8320–01–P
contacted DOT to indicate interest in or before October 1, 2018.
appointment to a committee and
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
individuals who have been
on the collection of information through DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
recommended for membership on a
www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of AFFAIRS
committee. Only one collection is
Information and Regulatory Affairs, [OMB Control No. 2900–0321]
expected per individual.
Office of Management and Budget, Attn:
Number of Respondents: 100
VA Desk Officer; 725 17th St. NW, Agency Information Collection Activity
annually.
Washington, DC 20503 or sent through Under OMB Review: Appointment of
Frequency: One time.
electronic mail to oira_submission@ Veterans Service Organization as
Estimated Time per Response: 15
omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Claimant’s Representative and
minutes.
Control No. 2900–0682’’ in any Appointment of Individual as
Total Annual Burden: 25 hours.
correspondence. Claimant’s Representative
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collection of information FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: AGENCY: Veterans Benefits
is necessary for the proper performance Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Office of Quality, Administration, Department of Veterans
of the functions of the Department, Privacy and Risk (OQPR), Department of Affairs.
including whether the information will Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
ACTION: Notice.
be have practical utility; (b) the NW, Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461–
accuracy of the Department’s estimate of 5870 or email Cynthia.Haryey-Pryor@ SUMMARY: In compliance with the
burden of the proposed information va.gov. Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
collection; (c) ways to enhance the Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 1995, this notice announces that the
quality, utility, and clarity of the 2900–0682’’ in any correspondence. Veterans Benefits Administration,
information collection; and (d) ways to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Department of Veterans Affairs, will
minimize the collection of information Authority: 38 CFR 21.4252(h); 44 submit the collection of information
on the respondents, including the use of U.S.C. 3501–3521. abstracted below to the Office of
automated collection techniques or Title: Advertising, Sales, and Management and Budget (OMB) for
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES

other forms of information technology Enrollment Materials, and Candidate review and comment. The PRA
without reducing the quality of the Handbook (No Form). submission describes the nature of the
information collected. All comments OMB Control Number: 2900–0682. information collection and its expected
will become a matter of public record. Type of Review: Extension of a cost and burden and it includes the
Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act currently approved collection. actual data collection instrument.
of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as mended; Abstract: This information is being DATES: Comments must be submitted on
and 49 CFR 1:48. collected because statute prohibits or before October 1, 2018.

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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		Notice and request for comments.
Dates		Written comments should be submitted by October 1, 2018.
Contact		David Freeman, Program Analyst, Executive Secretariat, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001 or telephone: (202) 366- 2918.
FR Citation		83 FR 44693

83 FR 44693 - Agency Information Collection: Activity for OMB Review: Agency Request for Reinstatement of a Previously Approved Information Collection: 2105-0009, Advisory Committee Candidate Biographical Information Request Form

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONOffice of the Secretary

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 170 (August 31, 2018)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary