Notice of Request for Clearance of a New Information Collection: Omnibus Household Survey Program, 6665-6666 [E7-2336]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 28 / Monday, February 12, 2007 / Notices • Mail: Docket Management System: U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– 0001. • Hand Delivery: DOT Docket Management System; Room PL–401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • E-Gov Web Site: https:// www.Regulations.gov. This site allows the public to enter comments on any Federal Register notice issued by any agency. Instructions: You should identify the docket number, PHMSA–98–4957, at the beginning of your comments. If you mail your comments, you should send two copies. If you wish to receive confirmation that PHMSA received your comments, you should include a selfaddressed stamped postcard. Internet users may submit comments at https:// www.regulations.gov, and may access all comments received by DOT at https:// dms.dot.gov by performing a simple search for the docket number. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Note: All comments will be posted without changes or edits to https://dms.dot.gov, including any personal information provided. Privacy Act Statement: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments received for any of our dockets. You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477) or you may visit https://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: L.E. Herrick at (202) 366–5523, or by e-mail at le.herrick@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments are invited on whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department. These include (1) Whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the Department’s estimate of the burden of the information collections; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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. PHMSA requires operators to complete and submit an annual report (49 CFR 195.49). The operator provides details about the crude oil, highly volatile liquid (including anhydrous ammonia), petroleum products, or carbon dioxide pipeline systems operated at the end of the previous year. VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:52 Feb 09, 2007 Jkt 211001 These reports enable PHMSA to identify and evaluate existing and potential pipeline safety problems and to develop statistical and data/safety reports. A copy of this report (Form PHMSA F7000.1.1) is available in the docket for this information collection renewal. As used in this notice, the term ‘‘information collection’’ includes all work related to preparing and disseminating information related to this recordkeeping requirement including completing paperwork, gathering information, and conducting telephone calls. Type of Information Collection Request: Renewal of existing collection. Title of Information Collection: Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Operator Annual Reports. Respondents: 298 hazardous liquid pipeline operators completing 447 annual reports. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 5,364 hours. Issued in Washington, DC, on February 6, 2007. Florence L. Hamn, Director of Regulations, Office of Pipeline Safety. [FR Doc. E7–2223 Filed 2–9–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–60–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Research and Innovative Technology Administration [Docket No. BTS–2005–22232] Notice of Request for Clearance of a New Information Collection: Omnibus Household Survey Program Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the BTS to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB’s) approval for a new information collection related to the use of and satisfaction with the nation’s transportation system. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 13, 2007. ADDRESSES: You can mail or handdeliver comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Dockets Management System (DMS). You may submit your comments by mail PO 00000 Frm 00149 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6665 or in person to the Docket Clerk, Docket No. BTS–2005–22232, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–0001. Comments should identify the docket number; paper comments should be submitted in duplicate. The DMS is open for examination and copying, at the above address, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. If you wish to receive confirmation of receipt of your written comments, please include a selfaddressed, stamped postcard with the following statement: ‘‘Comments on Docket BTS–2005–22232.’’ The Docket Clerk will date stamp the postcard prior to returning it to you via the U.S. mail. Please note that due to delays in the delivery of U.S. mail to Federal offices in Washington, DC, we recommend that persons consider an alternative method (the Internet, fax, or professional delivery service) to submit comments to the docket and ensure their timely receipt at U.S. DOT. You may fax your comments to the DMS at (202) 493– 2251. If you wish to file comments using the Internet, you may use the DOT DMS Web site at https://dms.dot.gov. Please follow the online instructions for submitting an electronic comment. You can also review comments on-line at the DMS Web site at https://dms.dot.gov. The electronic docket is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. Please follow the instructions online for more information and help. An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded using a modem and suitable communications software from the Government Printing Office Electronic Bulletin Board Service at telephone number 202–512–1661. Internet users may reach the Federal Register’s home page at https:// www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/ and the Government Printing Office’s database at https://www.gpoaccess.gov/ nara/. Please note that anyone is able to electronically search all comments received into our docket management system by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; pages 19475– 19570) or you may review the Privacy Act Statement at https://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. June Taylor Jones, (202) 366–4743, Passenger Travel Program Manager, BTS, RITA, Department of E:\FR\FM\12FEN1.SGM 12FEN1 6666 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 28 / Monday, February 12, 2007 / Notices sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Omnibus Household Survey Program. Background: In 2005, Congress passed, and the President signed, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU; Pub. L. 109–59). SAFETEA-LU contained a number of legislative mandates including providing data, statistics and analyses to transportation decision-makers. The Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS) was tasked to accomplish this legislative mandate under 49 U.S.C. 111(c)(1). RITA/BTS plans to use the Omnibus Household Survey (OHS) to: • Assess the public’s evaluation of the nation’s transportation system in light of the DOT’s strategic goals (safety, reduced congestion, global connectivity, environmental stewardship and security, preparedness and response), •Provide a vehicle for the operating administrations within the DOT as well as other governmental agencies, to survey the public about current transportation issues, and •Provide national estimates of transportation mode usage. Each version of the OHS will focus on some subset of topics taken from the list below. Topics may vary from survey to survey since covering all topics in one questionnaire would make the respondent burden unacceptable: Frequency of mode use in the month prior to the survey month: Commercial air, Privately-owned vehicle, Taxi, Light rail, Commuter rail, Public bus, Intercity Rail (Amtrak), Other modes such as biking and walking. Confidence in the safety of the following modes of transportation: Commercial air, Privately-owned vehicle, Taxi, Light rail, Commuter rail, Water transportation (taxis, ferries, ships), Public bus, Intercity Rail (Amtrak), Other modes such as biking/ walking/ferries. Confidence in the security procedures for the following modes of transportation: Commercial air, Charter/general aviation, Privately-owned vehicle, Taxi, Light rail, Commuter rail, Water transportation (taxis, ferries, ships), Public bus, Intercity Rail (Amtrak). Assessment of/satisfaction with security procedures for the following modes of transportation: Commercial air, Charter/ general aviation, Privately-owned vehicle, Taxi, Light rail, Commuter rail, Water transportation (taxis, ferries, ships), Public bus, Intercity Rail (Amtrak). Processing through security at: Commercial airports, Train stations, Waterway entry points for ferries, water taxis, cruises. VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:52 Feb 09, 2007 Jkt 211001 Knowledge of/confidence in the Registered Traveler Program: Knowledge of Registered Traveler Program, Have used Registered Traveler Program, Confidence in Registered Traveler Program. Knowledge of current check-in procedures at: Commercial airports, Train stations, Waterway entry points for ferries, water taxis, cruises. Knowledge of/confidence in the Alien Flight Student Program and TSA Vetting Programs. Experiences with transit delays related to suspicious/unattended baggage. Willingness/tolerance of transportation security risk management procedures. In formation on journey to work Transportation used (single mode/multiple mode) Time required for one-way trip Number of days traveled Assessment of congestion Methods for dealing with congestion Telecommuting information, Commuting costs Availability of transportation subsidies. Impact of congestion on commute. Impact of fuel costs on transportation use/ travel behavior. Impact of on-line shopping on passenger and freight travel. Respondents: The population for the OHS Program is the noninstitutionalized population, aged 18 and older, who live in the United States. The sampling frame will be a listassisted random digit dialing (RDD) sample of U.S. residential telephone numbers. The sampling frame will be constructed to produce samples proportional to population density, resulting in nationally representative samples of residential telephone numbers. Individual survey respondents within selected households will be chosen at random. Estimated Average Burden per Response: The burden per respondent is estimated to be an average of 15 minutes based on calculations from previous data collections. Estimated Total Annual Burden: The total annual burden is estimated to be 250 hours (that is 15 minutes times 1000 respondents equals 15,000 minutes or 250 hours). Frequency: This survey is currently scheduled to be conducted yearly but may be conducted as much as 3 times per year based on data needs of agencies using the OHS for data collection. Public Comments Invited: Interested parties are invited to send comments regarding any aspect of this information collection, including, but not limited to: (1) The necessity and utility of the information collection for the proper performance of the functions of the DOT; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the collected PO 00000 Frm 00150 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 information; and (4) ways to minimize the collection burden without reducing the quality of the collected information. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. Authority: Sections 1801(e) and 5601 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (P.L. 109–59; 2005) and 49 CFR 1.46. Issued in Washington, DC on the 6th day of February, 2007. William Bannister, Acting Deputy Director, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Research and Innovative Technology Administration. [FR Doc. E7–2336 Filed 2–9–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–HY–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request February 6, 2007. The Department of the Treasury has submitted the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220. Dates: Written comments should be received on or before March 14, 2007 to be assured of consideration. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) OMB Number: 1545–0007. Type of Review: Extension. Title: Forest Activities Schedule. Form: T. Description: Form T is filed by individuals and corporations to report income and deductions from the timber business. The IRS uses Form T to determine if the correct amounts of income and deductions are reported. Respondents: Businesses and other for-profit institutions. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 446,208 hours. OMB Number: 1545–0889. Type of Review: Revision. Form: 8275–R. Title: Disclosure Statement (Form 8275), and Regulation Disclosure Statement (Form 8275–R). E:\FR\FM\12FEN1.SGM 12FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 28 (Monday, February 12, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6665-6666]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Research and Innovative Technology Administration

[Docket No. BTS-2005-22232]


Notice of Request for Clearance of a New Information Collection: 
Omnibus Household Survey Program

AGENCY: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), Research and 
Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of section 3506(c)(2)(A) 
of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the 
intention of the BTS to request the Office of Management and Budget's 
(OMB's) approval for a new information collection related to the use of 
and satisfaction with the nation's transportation system.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 13, 2007.

ADDRESSES: You can mail or hand-deliver comments to the U.S. Department 
of Transportation (DOT), Dockets Management System (DMS). You may 
submit your comments by mail or in person to the Docket Clerk, Docket 
No. BTS-2005-22232, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh 
Street, SW., Room PL-401, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Comments should 
identify the docket number; paper comments should be submitted in 
duplicate. The DMS is open for examination and copying, at the above 
address, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal 
holidays. If you wish to receive confirmation of receipt of your 
written comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped postcard 
with the following statement: ``Comments on Docket BTS-2005-22232.'' 
The Docket Clerk will date stamp the postcard prior to returning it to 
you via the U.S. mail. Please note that due to delays in the delivery 
of U.S. mail to Federal offices in Washington, DC, we recommend that 
persons consider an alternative method (the Internet, fax, or 
professional delivery service) to submit comments to the docket and 
ensure their timely receipt at U.S. DOT. You may fax your comments to 
the DMS at (202) 493-2251.
    If you wish to file comments using the Internet, you may use the 
DOT DMS Web site at https://dms.dot.gov. Please follow the online 
instructions for submitting an electronic comment. You can also review 
comments on-line at the DMS Web site at https://dms.dot.gov. The 
electronic docket is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. 
Please follow the instructions online for more information and help. An 
electronic copy of this document may be downloaded using a modem and 
suitable communications software from the Government Printing Office 
Electronic Bulletin Board Service at telephone number 202-512-1661. 
Internet users may reach the Federal Register's home page at https://
www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/ and the Government Printing Office's 
database at https://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/.
    Please note that anyone is able to electronically search all 
comments received into our docket management system by the name of the 
individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment if submitted 
on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may 
review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register 
published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; pages 19475-19570) 
or you may review the Privacy Act Statement at https://dms.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. June Taylor Jones, (202) 366-4743, 
Passenger Travel Program Manager, BTS, RITA, Department of

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Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Office 
hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Omnibus Household Survey Program.
    Background: In 2005, Congress passed, and the President signed, the 
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A 
Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU; Pub. L. 109-59). SAFETEA-LU contained a 
number of legislative mandates including providing data, statistics and 
analyses to transportation decision-makers. The Research and Innovative 
Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/
BTS) was tasked to accomplish this legislative mandate under 49 U.S.C. 
111(c)(1). RITA/BTS plans to use the Omnibus Household Survey (OHS) to:
     Assess the public's evaluation of the nation's 
transportation system in light of the DOT's strategic goals (safety, 
reduced congestion, global connectivity, environmental stewardship and 
security, preparedness and response),
    Provide a vehicle for the operating administrations within 
the DOT as well as other governmental agencies, to survey the public 
about current transportation issues, and
    Provide national estimates of transportation mode usage.
    Each version of the OHS will focus on some subset of topics taken 
from the list below. Topics may vary from survey to survey since 
covering all topics in one questionnaire would make the respondent 
burden unacceptable:

    Frequency of mode use in the month prior to the survey month: 
Commercial air, Privately-owned vehicle, Taxi, Light rail, Commuter 
rail, Public bus, Intercity Rail (Amtrak), Other modes such as 
biking and walking.
    Confidence in the safety of the following modes of 
transportation: Commercial air, Privately-owned vehicle, Taxi, Light 
rail, Commuter rail, Water transportation (taxis, ferries, ships), 
Public bus, Intercity Rail (Amtrak), Other modes such as biking/
walking/ferries.
    Confidence in the security procedures for the following modes of 
transportation: Commercial air, Charter/general aviation, Privately-
owned vehicle, Taxi, Light rail, Commuter rail, Water transportation 
(taxis, ferries, ships), Public bus, Intercity Rail (Amtrak).
    Assessment of/satisfaction with security procedures for the 
following modes of transportation: Commercial air, Charter/general 
aviation, Privately-owned vehicle, Taxi, Light rail, Commuter rail, 
Water transportation (taxis, ferries, ships), Public bus, Intercity 
Rail (Amtrak).
    Processing through security at: Commercial airports, Train 
stations, Waterway entry points for ferries, water taxis, cruises.
    Knowledge of/confidence in the Registered Traveler Program: 
Knowledge of Registered Traveler Program, Have used Registered 
Traveler Program, Confidence in Registered Traveler Program.
    Knowledge of current check-in procedures at: Commercial 
airports, Train stations, Waterway entry points for ferries, water 
taxis, cruises.
    Knowledge of/confidence in the Alien Flight Student Program and 
TSA Vetting Programs.
    Experiences with transit delays related to suspicious/unattended 
baggage.
    Willingness/tolerance of transportation security risk management 
procedures.
    In formation on journey to work

Transportation used (single mode/multiple mode)
Time required for one-way trip
Number of days traveled
Assessment of congestion
Methods for dealing with congestion
Telecommuting information, Commuting costs
Availability of transportation subsidies.

    Impact of congestion on commute.
    Impact of fuel costs on transportation use/travel behavior.
    Impact of on-line shopping on passenger and freight travel.

    Respondents: The population for the OHS Program is the non-
institutionalized population, aged 18 and older, who live in the United 
States. The sampling frame will be a list-assisted random digit dialing 
(RDD) sample of U.S. residential telephone numbers. The sampling frame 
will be constructed to produce samples proportional to population 
density, resulting in nationally representative samples of residential 
telephone numbers. Individual survey respondents within selected 
households will be chosen at random.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: The burden per respondent is 
estimated to be an average of 15 minutes based on calculations from 
previous data collections.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: The total annual burden is estimated 
to be 250 hours (that is 15 minutes times 1000 respondents equals 
15,000 minutes or 250 hours).
    Frequency: This survey is currently scheduled to be conducted 
yearly but may be conducted as much as 3 times per year based on data 
needs of agencies using the OHS for data collection.
    Public Comments Invited: Interested parties are invited to send 
comments regarding any aspect of this information collection, 
including, but not limited to: (1) The necessity and utility of the 
information collection for the proper performance of the functions of 
the DOT; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance 
the quality, utility, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) 
ways to minimize the collection burden without reducing the quality of 
the collected information. Comments submitted in response to this 
notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB's 
clearance of this information collection.

    Authority: Sections 1801(e) and 5601 of the Safe, Accountable, 
Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users 
(P.L. 109-59; 2005) and 49 CFR 1.46.

    Issued in Washington, DC on the 6th day of February, 2007.
William Bannister,
Acting Deputy Director, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Research 
and Innovative Technology Administration.
[FR Doc. E7-2336 Filed 2-9-07; 8:45 am]
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