Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Bus and Bus Facilities Program Publication: Federal Register Agency: Federal Transit Administration Byline: Nadine Pembleton Date: 20 January 2023 Subjects: American Government , Buses

[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 13 (Friday, January 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3775-3776]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-01097]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration

[FTA Docket No. FTA 2023-0003]


Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Bus and 
Bus Facilities Program

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation 
(DOT).

ACTION: Notice of request for comments.

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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 describe the nature of the 
information collection and their expected burdens.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before February 21, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
    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.

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 tia.swain@dot.gov.

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 November 10, 2022, FTA published a 60-day notice (87 FR 
67996) in the Federal Register soliciting comments on the ICR that the 
agency was seeking OMB approval. FTA received no comments after issuing 
this 60-day notice. 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).

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    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 
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: 49 U.S.C. Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program.
    OMB Number: 2132-0576.
    Background: The Buses and Bus Facilities Program (49 U.S.C. 5339) 
makes federal resources available to states, designated recipients, and 
local governmental entities that operate fixed route bus service to 
replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses and related equipment and to 
construct bus-related facilities including technological changes or 
innovations to modify low- or no- emission vehicles or facilities. 
Funding is provided through formula allocations and competitive grants. 
Two sub-programs provide competitive grants for buses and bus facility 
projects, including one that supports low and zero-emission vehicles. 
Under this renewal FTA will seek to update the name of this information 
collection to Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive and Low or 
No Emissions Program to coincide with eligible funding activities.
    Respondents: State or local governmental entities; and federally 
recognized Indian tribes that operate fixed route bus service that are 
eligible to receive direct grants under 5307 and 5311.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 1035 respondents.
    Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 1035 responses.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 56,734 hours.
    Frequency: Annually.

Nadine Pembleton,
Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Administration.
[FR Doc. 2023-01097 Filed 1-19-23; 8:45 am]
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