Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request, 28076-28077 [E6-7361]

Download as PDF jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES 28076 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 93 / Monday, May 15, 2006 / Notices 380 Jackson Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101, Telephone (651) 291–6120; or Lowell Flaten, Project Manager, Minnesota Department of Transportation—District 8, 2505 Transportation Road, Willmar, Minnesota 56201, Telephone (320) 214– 3698; (800) 627–3529 TTY. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT), will prepare an EIS to improve safety on the shared alignment section of TH 71 and TH 23 in Dovre Township, northeast of the City of Willmar, a distance of approximately 3.5 miles, in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. This segment of highway is a rural four-lane divided facility with at-grade intersections at public roadways. The proposed action includes the construction of highway access modifications, new bridges and ramps for grade-separated highway crossings, frontage road extensions and local roadway connections between the existing TH 71/TH 23 highway slit on the north and TH 71/TH 23 at TH 294 (Business 71) on the south. Improvements to the corridor are being considered to improve safety and mobility. Improvements will also assist in managing additional traffic growth that will occur with local and regional planned commercial and residential developments. The EIS will evaluate the social, economic, transportation and environmental impacts of alternatives, including: (1) No-Build and (2) ‘‘Build’’ alternatives with variations in design and interchange locations along the existing highway corridor, including design variations of grade and alignment. Letters describing the proposed action and soliciting comments will be sent to appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, and to private organizations and citizens who have previously expressed or are known to have interest in this proposal. A series of public meetings will be held in the project area from summer 2006 to early 2008. The ‘‘Trunk Highway 71/23 Improvement Project Scoping Document/Draft Scoping Decision Document’’ will be published in early summer 2006. A press release will be published to inform the public of the document’s availability. Copies of the scoping document will be distributed to agencies, interested persons and libraries for review to aid in identifying issues and analyses for review to aid in identifying issues and analyses to be contained in the EIS. A thirty-day comment period for review of the document will be provided to afford an VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:54 May 12, 2006 Jkt 208001 opportunity for all interested persons, agencies and groups to comment on the proposed action. A public scoping meeting will also be held during the comment period. Public notice will be given for the time and place of the meeting. A Draft EIS will be prepared based on the outcome of the scoping process. The Draft EIS will be available for agency and public review and comment. In addition, a public hearing will be held following completion of the Draft EIS. Public Notice will be given for the time and place of the public hearing on the Draft EIS. Coordination has been initiated and will continue with appropriate Federal, State and local agencies and private organizations and citizens who have previously expressed or are known to have an interest in the proposed action. To ensure that the full range of issues related to this proposed action are addressed and all significant issues identified, comments and suggestions are invited from all interested parties. Comments or questions concerning this proposed action and the EIS should be directed to the FHWA at the address provided above. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning and Construction. The regulations implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on Federal programs and activities apply to this program.) Dated: Issued on: May 8, 2006. Cheryl B. Martin, Environmental Engineer, Federal Highway Administration, St. Paul, Minnesota. [FR Doc. 06–4496 Filed 5–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request Federal Railroad Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its implementing regulations, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) hereby announces that it is seeking renewal of the following currently approved information collection activities. Before submitting these information collection requirements for clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), FRA is soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities identified below. PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Comments must be received no later than July 14, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on any or all of the following proposed activities by mail to either: Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of Safety, Planning and Evaluation Division, RRS–21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC 20590, or Mr. Victor Angelo, Office of Support Systems, RAD–43, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590. Commenters requesting FRA to acknowledge receipt of their respective comments must include a self-addressed stamped postcard stating, ‘‘Comments on OMB control number llll.’’ Alternatively, comments may be transmitted via facsimile to (202) 493–6230 or (202) 493–6170, or E-mail to Mr. Brogan at robert.brogan@dot.gov, or to Mr. Angelo at victor.angelo@dot.gov. Please refer to the assigned OMB control number in any correspondence submitted. FRA will summarize comments received in response to this notice in a subsequent notice and include them in its information collection submission to OMB for approval. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of Planning and Evaluation Division, RRS–21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493–6292) or Victor Angelo, Office of Support Systems, RAD–43, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493–6470). (These telephone numbers are not tollfree.) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Public Law No. 104–13, § 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 provide 60 days notice to the public for comment on information collection activities before seeking approval for reinstatement or renewal by OMB. 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), 1320.10(e)(1), 1320.12(a). Specifically, FRA invites interested respondents to comment on the following summary of proposed information collection activities regarding (i) whether the information collection activities are necessary for FRA to properly execute its functions, including whether the activities will have practical utility; (ii) the accuracy of FRA’s estimates of the burden of the information collection activities, including the validity of the DATES: E:\FR\FM\15MYN1.SGM 15MYN1 28077 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 93 / Monday, May 15, 2006 / Notices methodology and assumptions used to determine the estimates; (iii) ways for FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information being collected; and (iv) ways for FRA to minimize the burden of information collection activities on the public by automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology (e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses). See 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)(i)–(iv); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1)(i)–(iv). FRA believes that soliciting public comment will promote its efforts to reduce the administrative and paperwork burdens associated with the collection of information mandated by Federal regulations. In summary, FRA reasons that comments received will advance three objectives: (i) Reduce reporting burdens; (ii) ensure that it organizes information collection requirements in a ‘‘user friendly’’ format to improve the use of such information; and (iii) accurately assess the resources expended to retrieve and produce information requested. See 44 U.S.C. 3501. Below are brief summaries of the three currently approved information collection activities that FRA will submit for clearance by OMB as required under the PRA: Title: State Safety Participation Regulations and Remedial Actions. OMB Control Number: 2130–0509. Respondent universe Total annual esponses Average time per response ................. ................. ................. ................. ................. ................. 15 updates .............. 30 agreements ........ 300 vouchers .......... 30 reports ................ 18,000 forms ........... 200 reports .............. 2.5 hours ....... 1 hour ........... 1 hour ........... 15 hours ........ 15 minutes .... 4 hours .......... 38 30 300 450 4,500 800 $1,748 1,380 12,600 20,700 189,000 33,600 13 States ................. 40 reports ................ 4 hours .......... 160 6,720 14 States ................. 100 reports .............. 4 hours .......... 400 16,800 13 States ................. 21 reports ................ 4 hours .......... 84 3,528 17 States ................. 10 reports ................ 4 hours .......... 40 1,680 17 States ................. 158 reports .............. 4 hours .......... 632 26,544 17 States ................. 100 reports .............. 4 hours .......... 400 16,800 573 Railroads .......... 573 Railroads .......... 573 Railroads .......... 5,048 reports ........... 1,010 challenges ..... 505 reports .............. 15 minutes .... 1 hours .......... 30 minutes .... 1,262 1,010 253 80,768 64,640 16,192 CFR section jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Application For Participation ............................. Training Funding Agreement ............................ Inspector Training Reimbursement ................... Annual Work Plan ............................................. Inspection Form (Form FRA F 6180.96) .......... Violation Report—Motive, Power, and Equipment Regulations (Form FRA F 6180.109). Violation Report—Operating Practices Regulations (Form FRA F 6180.67). Violation Report—Hazardous Materials Regulations (Form FRA F 6180.110). Violation Report—Hours of Service Law (F 6180.33). Violation Report—Accident/Incident Reporting Rules (Form FRA F 6180.61). Violation Report—Track Safety Regulations (Form FRA F 6180.111). Violation Report—Signal and Train Control Regulations (Form FRA F 6180.112). Remedial Actions Reports ................................ Violation Report Challenge ............................... Delayed Reports ............................................... 15 30 30 30 30 19 Total Responses: 25,567. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 10,359 hours. Status: Extension of a currently approved collection. Title: Certification of Glazing Materials. OMB Control Number: 2130–0525. Abstract: The collection of information is set forth under 49 CFR part 223, which requires the certification and permanent marking of glazing materials by the manufacturer. The manufacturer is also responsible for making available test verification data to railroads and FRA upon request. Form Number(s): N/A. Affected Public: Businesses. Respondent Universe: 5 Manufacturers. Total Responses: 25,211. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 119 hours. Status: Extension of a currently approved collection. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR 1320.5(b), 1320.8(b)(3)(vi), FRA informs all interested parties that it may not conduct or sponsor, and a respondent is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:54 May 12, 2006 Jkt 208001 Abstract: The collection of information is set forth under 49 CFR part 212, and requires qualified state inspectors to provide various reports to FRA for monitoring and enforcement purposes concerning state investigative, inspection, and surveillance activities regarding railroad compliance with Federal railroad safety laws and regulations. Additionally, railroads are required to report to FRA actions taken to remedy certain alleged violations of law. Form Number(s): FRA F 6180.33/61/ 67/96/96A/109/110/111/112. Affected Public: Businesses. Respondent Universe: States and Railroads. Reporting Burden: States States States States States States Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520. Issued in Washington, DC on May 10, 2006. D.J. Stadlter, Director, Office of Budget, Federal Railroad Administration. [FR Doc. E6–7361 Filed 5–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total annual burden hours Total annual burden cost DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [STB Finance Docket No. 34828] Gregg Haug—Continuance in Control Exemption—Northern Plains Railroad, Inc., Mohall Railroad, Inc. and Mohall Central Railroad, Inc. Surface Transportation Board. Notice of exemption. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Board grants an exemption, under 49 U.S.C. 10502, from the prior approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 11323 for Gregg Haug, an individual, to continue in control of three Class III rail carriers: Northern Plains Railroad, Inc. (NPR), Mohall Railroad, Inc. (MRI), and Mohall Central Railroad, Inc. (MHC). Each of the foregoing corporations owns or operates E:\FR\FM\15MYN1.SGM 15MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 93 (Monday, May 15, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28076-28077]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-7361]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment
Request

AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its
implementing regulations, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
hereby announces that it is seeking renewal of the following currently
approved information collection activities. Before submitting these
information collection requirements for clearance by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), FRA is soliciting public comment on
specific aspects of the activities identified below.

DATES: Comments must be received no later than July 14, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on any or all of the following
proposed activities by mail to either: Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of
Safety, Planning and Evaluation Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad
Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC
20590, or Mr. Victor Angelo, Office of Support Systems, RAD-43, Federal
Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 35,
Washington, DC 20590. Commenters requesting FRA to acknowledge receipt
of their respective comments must include a self-addressed stamped
postcard stating, ``Comments on OMB control number --------.''
Alternatively, comments may be transmitted via facsimile to (202) 493-
6230 or (202) 493-6170, or E-mail to Mr. Brogan at
robert.brogan@dot.gov, or to Mr. Angelo at victor.angelo@dot.gov.
Please refer to the assigned OMB control number in any correspondence
submitted. FRA will summarize comments received in response to this
notice in a subsequent notice and include them in its information
collection submission to OMB for approval.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of Planning
and Evaluation Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120
Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202)
493-6292) or Victor Angelo, Office of Support Systems, RAD-43, Federal
Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 35,
Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493-6470). (These telephone
numbers are not toll-free.)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA),
Public Law No. 104-13, Sec. 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 provide 60 days notice to
the public for comment on information collection activities before
seeking approval for reinstatement or renewal by OMB. 44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), 1320.10(e)(1), 1320.12(a).
Specifically, FRA invites interested respondents to comment on the
following summary of proposed information collection activities
regarding (i) whether the information collection activities are
necessary for FRA to properly execute its functions, including whether
the activities will have practical utility; (ii) the accuracy of FRA's
estimates of the burden of the information collection activities,
including the validity of the

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methodology and assumptions used to determine the estimates; (iii) ways
for FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
being collected; and (iv) ways for FRA to minimize the burden of
information collection activities on the public by automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology (e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses). See 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)(i)-(iv); 5 CFR
1320.8(d)(1)(i)-(iv). FRA believes that soliciting public comment will
promote its efforts to reduce the administrative and paperwork burdens
associated with the collection of information mandated by Federal
regulations. In summary, FRA reasons that comments received will
advance three objectives: (i) Reduce reporting burdens; (ii) ensure
that it organizes information collection requirements in a ``user
friendly'' format to improve the use of such information; and (iii)
accurately assess the resources expended to retrieve and produce
information requested. See 44 U.S.C. 3501.
Below are brief summaries of the three currently approved
information collection activities that FRA will submit for clearance by
OMB as required under the PRA:
Title: State Safety Participation Regulations and Remedial Actions.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0509.
Abstract: The collection of information is set forth under 49 CFR
part 212, and requires qualified state inspectors to provide various
reports to FRA for monitoring and enforcement purposes concerning state
investigative, inspection, and surveillance activities regarding
railroad compliance with Federal railroad safety laws and regulations.
Additionally, railroads are required to report to FRA actions taken to
remedy certain alleged violations of law.
Form Number(s): FRA F 6180.33/61/67/96/96A/109/110/111/112.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Respondent Universe: States and Railroads.
Reporting Burden:

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Average time per Total annual Total annual
CFR section Respondent universe Total annual responses response burden hours burden cost
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Application For Participation.... 15 States..................... 15 updates.................... 2.5 hours............ 38 $1,748
Training Funding Agreement....... 30 States..................... 30 agreements................. 1 hour............... 30 1,380
Inspector Training Reimbursement. 30 States..................... 300 vouchers.................. 1 hour............... 300 12,600
Annual Work Plan................. 30 States..................... 30 reports.................... 15 hours............. 450 20,700
Inspection Form (Form FRA F 30 States..................... 18,000 forms.................. 15 minutes........... 4,500 189,000
6180.96).
Violation Report--Motive, Power, 19 States..................... 200 reports................... 4 hours.............. 800 33,600
and Equipment Regulations (Form
FRA F 6180.109).
Violation Report--Operating 13 States..................... 40 reports.................... 4 hours.............. 160 6,720
Practices Regulations (Form FRA
F 6180.67).
Violation Report--Hazardous 14 States..................... 100 reports................... 4 hours.............. 400 16,800
Materials Regulations (Form FRA
F 6180.110).
Violation Report--Hours of 13 States..................... 21 reports.................... 4 hours.............. 84 3,528
Service Law (F 6180.33).
Violation Report--Accident/ 17 States..................... 10 reports.................... 4 hours.............. 40 1,680
Incident Reporting Rules (Form
FRA F 6180.61).
Violation Report--Track Safety 17 States..................... 158 reports................... 4 hours.............. 632 26,544
Regulations (Form FRA F
6180.111).
Violation Report--Signal and 17 States..................... 100 reports................... 4 hours.............. 400 16,800
Train Control Regulations (Form
FRA F 6180.112).
Remedial Actions Reports......... 573 Railroads................. 5,048 reports................. 15 minutes........... 1,262 80,768
Violation Report Challenge....... 573 Railroads................. 1,010 challenges.............. 1 hours.............. 1,010 64,640
Delayed Reports.................. 573 Railroads................. 505 reports................... 30 minutes........... 253 16,192
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Total Responses: 25,567.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 10,359 hours.
Status: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Title: Certification of Glazing Materials.
OMB Control Number: 2130-0525.
Abstract: The collection of information is set forth under 49 CFR
part 223, which requires the certification and permanent marking of
glazing materials by the manufacturer. The manufacturer is also
responsible for making available test verification data to railroads
and FRA upon request.
Form Number(s): N/A.
Affected Public: Businesses.
Respondent Universe: 5 Manufacturers.
Total Responses: 25,211.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 119 hours.
Status: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR 1320.5(b),
1320.8(b)(3)(vi), FRA informs all interested parties that it may not
conduct or sponsor, and a respondent is not required to respond to, a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number.

Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.

Issued in Washington, DC on May 10, 2006.
D.J. Stadlter,
Director, Office of Budget, Federal Railroad Administration.
[FR Doc. E6-7361 Filed 5-12-06; 8:45 am]
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