Notice of Request for the Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection, 15933-15934 [E7-6153]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 63 / Tuesday, April 3, 2007 / Notices uses the form to seek information concerning the registrant’s docket number, name and address, and the reasons for the revocation request. Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this revised information collection request, including: (1) The necessity and usefulness of the information collection for the FMCSA to meet its goal in reducing truck crashes; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burdens; (3) ways to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways to minimize the collection burden without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 13902, 13903, 13904 and 13905; and 49 CFR 1.73. Issued on: March 28, 2007. Rose A. McMurray, Chief Safety Officer, Assistant Administrator. [FR Doc. E7–6140 Filed 4–2–07; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2003–14652] Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Standards; Isuzu Motors America, Inc.’s Exemption Application Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final disposition. ycherry on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: FMCSA previously announced its decision to renew Isuzu Motors America, Inc.’s (Isuzu) exemption for 19 of its drivers to enable them to test-drive commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in the United States without a commercial driver’s license (CDL) issued by one of the States. Following the renewal one comment to the public docket was received. The Agency has considered the comment and continues to believe the knowledge and skills testing and training program that drivers must undergo to obtain a Japanese CDL ensures that each of these 19 drivers will achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety achieved without the exemption. The Agency therefore declines to rescind or change the terms of the exemption. DATES: This exemption is effective from June 21, 2006 through June 20, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Thomas Yager, Chief, Driver and Carrier 18:30 Apr 02, 2007 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Under 49 U.S.C. 31315 and 31136(e), FMCSA may grant or renew an exemption from the CDL requirements in 49 CFR 383.23 for a maximum twoyear period if it finds ‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved absent such exemption’’ (49 CFR 381.305 (a)). FMCSA evaluated Isuzu’s application on its merits and decided to grant the renewal of the exemption for 19 of Isuzu’s engineers and technicians for a two-year period, effective June 21, 2006 as previously announced in the Federal Register (71 FR 35726, June 21, 2006). Isuzu Application for Renewal of Exemption BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 Operations Division, Office of Bus and Truck Standards and Operations, MC– PSD, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590–0001. Telephone: 202–366–4009. E-mail: MCPSD@dot.gov. Jkt 211001 Isuzu applied for renewal of an exemption from the 49 CFR 383.23 requirement that the operator of a CMV obtain a CDL. This section sets forth the standards that States must employ in issuing CDLs to drivers operating in commerce. In the United States, an individual must be a resident of a State in order to qualify for a CDL; 1 the Isuzu drivers for whom this exemption was sought are all residents of Japan. A copy of the Isuzu request for exemption from section 383.23 is in the docket identified at the beginning of this notice. Japanese Drivers The exemption granted in 2006 enables 19 drivers to test-drive in the United States Isuzu CMVs that are assembled, sold or primarily used in the U.S. Collectively, these drivers form a team of mechanics, vehicle test engineers, technicians and other employees. Comments The Agency received one comment in response to its request for public comments on this renewal (71 FR 35726, June 21, 2006). The commenter objected to the renewal based on the Japanese drivers’ potential lack of familiarity with United States highway and traffic conditions, and the operation 1 Although 49 CFR 393.23 indicates that these drivers could obtain a Nonresident CDL, very few States are currently issuing Nonresident CDLs due to security concerns. PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15933 of vehicles with steering wheels on the left side. FMCSA Response FMCSA does not agree with the objection. This is a renewal of a 2-year exemption. These drivers operated in the U.S. during the original exemption period, and Isuzu reported in its application for renewal that none of them received any traffic citations or was involved in any accidents from the time of the original exemption on October 16, 2003, through the date of its application for renewal. FMCSA Decision The FMCSA decision to grant the request to renew the exemption from section 383.23 was based on the merits of the application for exemption and the rigorous knowledge and skills testing of Japanese drivers concerning the safe operation of CMVs. All available evidence indicates that the 19 drivers covered by the exemption continue to operate as safely as they would have by complying with U.S. CDL regulations. Unless these drivers fail to maintain the conditions specified in the June 21, 2006, decision, the exemption will remain in effect through June 20, 2008. Issued on: March 28, 2007. Rose A. McMurray, Chief Safety Officer, Assistant Administrator. [FR Doc. E7–6141 Filed 4–2–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration [FTA Docket No. ITA–2007–27772] Notice of Request for the Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT. Notice and request for comments. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Federal Transit Administration invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval to renew the following information collection: Pre-Award and Post-Delivery Review Requirements. The information to be collected for this program is necessary to certify that pre-award and post-delivery reviews will be conducted when using FTA funds to purchase revenue service vehicles. Comments must be submitted before June 4, 2007. DATES: E:\FR\FM\03APN1.SGM 03APN1 15934 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 63 / Tuesday, April 3, 2007 / Notices You may mail or hand deliver comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Dockets Management Facility, Room PL–401, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Comments may also be faxed to (202) 493–2251; or submitted electronically at https://dms.dot.gov. All comments should include the docket number in this notice’s heading. All comments may be examined and copied at the above address from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. If you desire a receipt, you must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or, if you submit your comments electronically, you may print the acknowledgement page. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PreAward and Post-Delivery Review Requirements—John Bell, Office of Program Management, Federal Transit Administration, U.S. DOT, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590; phone: (202) 366-4977; or e-mail: john.bell@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Interested parties are invited to send comments regarding any aspect of this information collection, including: (1) The necessity and utility of the information collection for the proper performance of the functions of the FTA; (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 approval of this information collection. Title: Pre-Award and Post-Delivery Review Requirements. (OMB Number: 2132–0544). Background: Under the Federal Transit Laws, at 49 U.S.C. Section 5323(m), grantees must certify that preaward and post-delivery reviews will be conducted when using FTA funds to purchase rolling stock and maintain on file these certifications. FTA implements this requirement in 49 CFR Part 663 by describing the certificates that must be submitted by each bidder to assure compliance with the Buy America contract specification and vehicle safety requirements for rolling stock. The information collected on the certification forms is necessary for FTA grantees to meet the requirements of 49 U.S.C. Section 5323(m). Respondents: State and local government, business or other for-profit institutions, non-profit institutions, and small business organizations. ycherry on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:30 Apr 02, 2007 Jkt 211001 Estimated Annual Burden on Respondents: 4.32 hours for each of the 700 Respondents. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 3,024 hours. Frequency: Annual. Issued: March 28, 2007. Ann M. Linnertz, Associate Administrator for Administration. [FR Doc. E7–6153 Filed 4–2–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–57–P NW., Eighth Floor, Washington, DC 20036–1601.1 Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at https:// www.stb.dot.gov. Decided: March 28, 2007. By the Board, David M. Konschnik, Director, Office of Proceedings. Vernon A. Williams, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–6122 Filed 4–2–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY [STB Finance Docket No. 35005] Office of the Secretary Chicago Terminal Railroad— Acquisition and Operation Exemption—Rail Lines of Union Pacific Railroad Company and Canadian Pacific Rail System at Elk Grove Village, Cook and DuPage Counties, IL List of Countries Requiring Cooperation With an International Boycott Chicago Terminal Railroad (CTM), a Class III rail carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 to acquire by lease and to operate rail lines owned by Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) and Canadian Pacific Rail System (CP) in the Centex Industrial Park and adjacent Elk Grove Yard in Elk Grove Village in Cook and DuPage Counties, IL. The subject rail lines, owned by UP, or jointly by UP and CP, include approximately 25 miles of rail lines in the Centex Industrial Park and approximately 11,500 feet of rail line in the adjacent Elk Grove Yard, originating at the west end of UP’s approximate 800-foot Elk Grove Lead track extending from its Milwaukee Subdivision at milepost 7.8. CTM certifies that its projected annual revenues as a result of this transaction will not result in the creation of a Class II or Class I rail carrier, and further certifies that its projected annual revenues will not exceed $5 million. The transaction is scheduled to be consummated on April 15, 2007. If the notice contains false or misleading information, the exemption is void ab initio. Petitions to revoke the exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) may be filed at any time. The filing of a petition to revoke will not automatically stay the transaction. An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to STB Finance Docket No. 35005, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423– 0001. In addition, one copy of each pleading must be served on Fritz R. Kahn, Fritz R. Kahn, PC, 1920 N Street, PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 In order to comply with the mandate of section 999(a)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Department of the Treasury is publishing a current list of countries which require or may require participation in, or cooperation with, an international boycott (within the meaning of section 999(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986). On the basis of the best information currently available to the Department of the Treasury, the following countries require or may require participation in, or cooperation with, and international boycott (within the meaning of section 999(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986). Kuwait Lebanon Libya Qatar Saudi Arabia Syria United Arab Emirates Yemen, Republic of Iraq is not included in this list, but its status with respect to future lists remains under review by the Department of the Treasury. Dated: March 28, 2007. John L. Harrington, Acting International Tax Counsel (Tax Policy). [FR Doc. 07–1630 Filed 4–2–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–25–M 1 By letter filed March 21, 2007, CTM’s original counsel submitted a notice of withdrawal of counsel. By facsimile received on March 28, 2007, Fritz R. Kahn entered his appearance as counsel for CTM. E:\FR\FM\03APN1.SGM 03APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 63 (Tuesday, April 3, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15933-15934]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-6153]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration

[FTA Docket No. ITA-2007-27772]


Notice of Request for the Extension of Currently Approved 
Information Collection

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Transit Administration invites public comments 
about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's 
(OMB) approval to renew the following information collection: Pre-Award 
and Post-Delivery Review Requirements.
    The information to be collected for this program is necessary to 
certify that pre-award and post-delivery reviews will be conducted when 
using FTA funds to purchase revenue service vehicles.

DATES: Comments must be submitted before June 4, 2007.

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ADDRESSES: You may mail or hand deliver comments to the U.S. Department 
of Transportation, Dockets Management Facility, Room PL-401, 400 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Comments may also be faxed 
to (202) 493-2251; or submitted electronically at https://dms.dot.gov. 
All comments should include the docket number in this notice's heading. 
All comments may be examined and copied at the above address from 9 
a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. If you 
desire a receipt, you must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope 
or postcard or, if you submit your comments electronically, you may 
print the acknowledgement page.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pre-Award and Post-Delivery Review 
Requirements--John Bell, Office of Program Management, Federal Transit 
Administration, U.S. DOT, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20590; phone: (202) 366-4977; or e-mail: john.bell@dot.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Interested parties are invited to send 
comments regarding any aspect of this information collection, 
including: (1) The necessity and utility of the information collection 
for the proper performance of the functions of the FTA; (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 approval of 
this information collection.
    Title: Pre-Award and Post-Delivery Review Requirements. (OMB 
Number: 2132-0544).
    Background: Under the Federal Transit Laws, at 49 U.S.C. Section 
5323(m), grantees must certify that pre-award and post-delivery reviews 
will be conducted when using FTA funds to purchase rolling stock and 
maintain on file these certifications. FTA implements this requirement 
in 49 CFR Part 663 by describing the certificates that must be 
submitted by each bidder to assure compliance with the Buy America 
contract specification and vehicle safety requirements for rolling 
stock. The information collected on the certification forms is 
necessary for FTA grantees to meet the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 
Section 5323(m).
    Respondents: State and local government, business or other for-
profit institutions, non-profit institutions, and small business 
organizations.
    Estimated Annual Burden on Respondents: 4.32 hours for each of the 
700 Respondents.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 3,024 hours.
    Frequency: Annual.

    Issued: March 28, 2007.
Ann M. Linnertz,
Associate Administrator for Administration.
 [FR Doc. E7-6153 Filed 4-2-07; 8:45 am]
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