83 FR 45301 - Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Transit Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 173 (September 6, 2018)
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 173 (September 6, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-19235 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 173 (Thursday, September 6, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 45301-45302] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-19235] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration [FTA Docket No. FTA 2018-0009] 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, 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 describes 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 collection of information was published on May 31, 2018. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 9, 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 May 31, 2018, FTA published a 60-day notice (83 FR 25103) in the Federal Register soliciting comments on the ICR that the agency was seeking OMB approval. FTA received no comments from this publication. 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, [[Page 45302]] 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 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: Job Access and Reverse Commute Program. OMB Control Number: 2132-0563. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) program, provided grants for filling gaps in employment transportation. The primary beneficiaries of this program were low-income families and families coming off welfare assistance who otherwise would have a difficult time getting to jobs and related services, such as child care and training. The program was begun in 1999 and was continued under Section 5316 of the federal transportation legislation, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), passed by Congress in 2005. The JARC program authorized two kinds of grants: Job Access grants (aimed at developing new transportation services for low-income workers and/or filling in gaps in existing services) and Reverse Commute projects (intended to provide transportation to suburban jobs from urban, rural and other suburban locations--but not necessarily just for low-income people). The JARC program was repealed under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). Although the program has expired, JARC activities are eligible for funding under FTA's Urbanized Area Formula Grants (Section 5307) and the Formula Grants for Rural Areas (Section 5311) programs. However, funds previously authorized for the program 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. Respondents: States and public bodies are eligible designated recipients. Eligible sub-recipients are private non-profit organizations, State or local governments, and operators of public transportation services including private operators of public transportation services. Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 160 respondents. Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 1,805 responses. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 3,971 hours. Frequency: Annually. 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. 2018-19235 Filed 9-5-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P
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on-duty ‘‘waiting time’’ to satisfy the Ready Mixed Concrete Association a DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
requirement for the 30-minute rest limited exemption from the 30-minute
break, provided they do not perform any break requirement of the driver HOS Federal Transit Administration
other work during the break. According regulations [80 FR 17819 April 2, 2015]. [FTA Docket No. FTA 2018–0009]
to ACPA, a typical mainline paving Similarly, on January 26, 2018, FMCSA
project (i.e., pavement for highways, granted an exemption to the National Agency Information Collection Activity
airports, streets, and large industrial Asphalt Pavement Association for Under OMB Review
facilities) involves mixing of concrete at drivers engaged in the transportation of
a central mix batch plant located 3–10 asphalt and related materials and AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration,
miles from the paving site, transport of equipment from: (1) The 30-minute rest DOT.
the freshly mixed concrete to the paving break requirement; and (2) the 12-hour ACTION: Notice of request for comments.
machine, placement of the concrete daily on-duty limit on the short-haul
pavement, texturing of the slab surface, exception, which was expanded to 14 SUMMARY: In compliance with the
curing of the concrete slab, and finally hours [83 FR 3864]. ACPA states that Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
saw-cutting of the pavement. ACPA ‘‘the same reasoning supporting the notice announces that the Information
advises that all steps in this process are exemptions from the 30-minute break Collection Requirements (ICRs)
time-critical, as concrete mixtures are time rule and allowing a 14-hour daily abstracted below have been forwarded
extremely perishable. Employees must duty-period for drivers of ready-mixed to the Office of Management and Budget
coordinate and direct a complex series concrete vehicles, and drivers engaged (OMB) for review and comment. The
of logistical steps, one of the most in the transportation of asphalt and ICR describes the nature of the
important elements of which is the related materials, applies to drivers information collection and their
delivery of the concrete within a time engaged in the transportation of ready- expected burdens. The Federal Register
frame specified by the transportation mixed concrete in vehicles, other than notice with a 60-day comment period
agency or owner. The concrete is those outfitted with rotating mixer soliciting comments on the following
essentially made to order, then drums, and related materials and collection of information was published
delivered by end-dump trucks so there equipment. These are all perishable on May 31, 2018.
is a steady and constant delivery of products that are not useable if they are DATES: Comments must be submitted on
material that keeps pace with the paving not dropped and spread within a brief or before October 9, 2018.
equipment. Any issue that that delays delivery window. Because of this short FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tia
the well-orchestrated, just-in-time delivery window, the routes from the Swain, Office of Administration,
delivery of batches of concrete can production facility to the delivery site Management Planning Division, 1200
result in batches being turned away by for both products are limited, usually New Jersey Avenue SE, Mail Stop TAD–
inspectors, the paving operation being between 3–10 miles, and the time spent 10, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366–
shut down temporarily, and ultimately, actually driving a commercial motor 0354 or tia.swain@dot.gov.
cause time and cost overruns. According vehicle is typically only a few hours per
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
to ACPA, the criticality of concrete day. Thus, the drivers do not face the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
delivery from plant to paving site is same fatigue factors as drivers of long-
(PRA), Public Law 104–13, Section 2,
arguably one of the most important haul trucks, and therefore do not pose
109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised
factors in a paving process. the same risk of a fatigue-related
The second exemption, if granted, at 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), and its
accident as long-haul drivers.’’
would allow these same drivers to use ACPA states in its application that the implementing regulations, 5 CFR part
the short-haul RODS exception, but exemptions would not have any adverse 1320, require Federal agencies to issue
with a 14-hour duty period instead of 12 impacts on operational safety, as drivers two notices seeking public comment on
hours. ACPA advises that, while some would remain subject to the HOS information collection activities before
short-haul drivers will be able to take regulations in 49 CFR 395.3, and would OMB may approve paperwork packages.
advantage of the exception from the 30- receive sufficient rest due to the nature 44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.5,
minute break, other drivers are often of their operations that limit driving to 1320.8(d)(1), 1320.12. On May 31, 2018,
required to be on duty more than 12 an average of only 80–100 miles per day FTA published a 60-day notice (83 FR
hours in a day and therefore are not during the paving season. ACPA 25103) in the Federal Register soliciting
eligible to use the short-haul exception. believes that granting these exemptions comments on the ICR that the agency
Although drivers using the short-haul would achieve the same level of safety was seeking OMB approval. FTA
exception in 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1) are not provided by the two HOS rules. The received no comments from this
required to take the minimum 30- term of the requested exemptions is for publication. Accordingly, DOT
minute rest break [49 CFR 5 years, subject to renewal upon announces that these information
395.3(a)(3)(ii)], the extension of the application. A copy of ACPA’s collection activities have been re-
short-haul 12 hour limit to 14 hours, if application for exemptions is available evaluated and certified under 5 CFR
granted, might be construed by some to for review in the docket for this notice. 1320.5(a) and forwarded to OMB for
require the 30-minute break; therefore, review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR
Issued on: August 28, 2018. 1320.12(c).
ACPA is requesting the second Larry W. Minor,
exemption from the rest break Before OMB decides whether to
Associate Administrator for Policy. approve these proposed collections of
requirement.
ACPA mentioned that drivers of [FR Doc. 2018–19257 Filed 9–5–18; 8:45 am] information, it must provide 30 days for
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ready-mixed concrete delivery vehicles BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P public comment. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b); 5
were previously granted an exemption CFR 1320.12(d). Federal law requires
from the minimum 30-minute rest break vehicle designed to deliver ready-mixed concrete OMB to approve or disapprove
on a daily basis and equipped with a mechanism paperwork packages between 30 and 60
provision.1 FMCSA granted the National under which the vehicle’s propulsion engine
provides the power to operate a mixer drum to
days after the 30-day notice is
1 The hours-of-service regulations define ‘‘ready agitate and mix the product en route to the delivery published. 44 U.S.C. 3507 (b)–(c); 5 CFR
mixed concrete delivery vehicle’’ to mean ‘‘a site.’’ 49 CFR 395.2. 1320.12(d); see also 60 FR 44978, 44983,
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Aug. 29, 1995. OMB believes that the the funds are fully expended, the funds DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
30-day notice informs the regulated are rescinded by Congress, or the funds
community to file relevant comments are otherwise reallocated. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
and affords the agency adequate time to Safety Administration
Respondents: States and public bodies
digest public comments before it
are eligible designated recipients. Hazardous Materials: Notice of
renders a decision. 60 FR 44983, Aug.
Eligible sub-recipients are private non- Applications for Special Permits
29, 1995. Therefore, respondents should
submit their respective comments to profit organizations, State or local
governments, and operators of public AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous
OMB within 30 days of publication to Materials Safety Administration
best ensure having their full effect. 5 transportation services including private
operators of public transportation (PHMSA), DOT.
CFR 1320.12(c); see also 60 FR 44983,
services. ACTION: Notice of actions on special
Aug. 29, 1995.
The summaries below describe the permit applications.
Estimated Annual Number of
nature of the information collection Respondents: 160 respondents. SUMMARY: In accordance with the
requirements (ICRs) and the expected procedures governing the application
Estimated Annual Number of
burden. The requirements are being for, and the processing of, special
Responses: 1,805 responses.
submitted for clearance by OMB as permits from the Department of
required by the PRA. Estimated Total Annual Burden:
Transportation’s Hazardous Material
Title: Job Access and Reverse 3,971 hours.
Regulations, notice is hereby given that
Commute Program. Frequency: Annually. the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety
OMB Control Number: 2132–0563.
Type of Request: Extension of a Addresses: All written comments has received the application described
currently approved information must refer to the docket number that herein.
collection. appears at the top of this document and DATES: Comments must be received on
Abstract: The Job Access and Reverse be submitted to the Office of or before October 9, 2018.
Commute (JARC) program, provided Information and Regulatory Affairs, ADDRESSES: Record Center, Pipeline and
grants for filling gaps in employment Office of Management and Budget, 725 Hazardous Materials Safety
transportation. The primary 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503, Administration, U.S. Department of
beneficiaries of this program were low- Attention: FTA Desk Officer. Transportation Washington, DC 20590.
income families and families coming off Alternatively, comments may be sent Comments should refer to the
welfare assistance who otherwise would via email to the Office of Information application number and be submitted in
have a difficult time getting to jobs and and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of triplicate. If confirmation of receipt of
related services, such as child care and Management and Budget, at the comments is desired, include a self-
training. The program was begun in following address: oira_submissions@ addressed stamped postcard showing
1999 and was continued under Section omb.eop.gov. the special permit number.
5316 of the federal transportation
Comments Are Invited on: Whether FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
legislation, Safe, Accountable, Flexible,
the proposed collection of information Ryan Paquet, Director, Office of
Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A
is necessary for the proper performance Hazardous Materials Approvals and
Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU),
of the functions of the Department, Permits Division, Pipeline and
passed by Congress in 2005. The JARC
including whether the information will Hazardous Materials Safety
program authorized two kinds of grants:
have practical utility; the accuracy of Administration, U.S. Department of
Job Access grants (aimed at developing
the Department’s estimate of the burden Transportation, East Building, PHH–30,
new transportation services for low-
1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast,
income workers and/or filling in gaps in of the proposed information collection;
Washington, DC 20590–0001, (202) 366–
existing services) and Reverse Commute ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
4535.
projects (intended to provide clarity of the information to be
transportation to suburban jobs from SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of
collected; and ways to minimize the
urban, rural and other suburban burden of the collection of information the applications are available for
locations—but not necessarily just for inspection in the Records Center, East
on respondents, including the use of
low-income people). The JARC program Building, PHH–30, 1200 New Jersey
automated collection techniques or
was repealed under the Moving Ahead Avenue Southeast, Washington DC or at
other forms of information technology. http://regulations.gov.
for Progress in the 21st Century Act A comment to OMB is best assured of
(MAP–21). Although the program has This notice of receipt of applications
having its full effect if OMB receives it for special permit is published in
expired, JARC activities are eligible for within 30 days of publication of this
funding under FTA’s Urbanized Area accordance with part 107 of the Federal
notice in the Federal Register. hazardous materials transportation law
Formula Grants (Section 5307) and the
Formula Grants for Rural Areas (Section William Hyre, (49 U.S.C. 5117(b); 49 CFR 1.53(b)).
5311) programs. However, funds Deputy Associate Administrator for Issued in Washington, DC, on August 31,
previously authorized for the program Administration. 2018.
repealed by MAP–21 remain available [FR Doc. 2018–19235 Filed 9–5–18; 8:45 am] Donald P. Burger,
for their originally authorized purposes BILLING CODE P Chief, General Approvals and Permits
until the period of availability expires, Branch.
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| FR Citation | 83 FR 45301 |
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