Notice of Request for a New Information Collection, 31895-31896 [E7-11117]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 110 / Friday, June 8, 2007 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration [FTA Docket No. FTA–2007–28428] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of request for comments. 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: pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES 49 U.S.C. Section 5310—Capital Assistance Program for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities and 49 U.S.C. Section 5311 Nonurbanized Area Formula Program. The information to be collected is necessary to determine eligibility for financial assistance and compliance with statutory and administrative requirements. The information is also used to monitor approved projects. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments was published on March 26, 2007. DATES: Comments must be submitted before July 9, 2007. A comment to OMB is most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sylvia L. Marion, Office of Administration, Office of Management Planning, (202) 366–6680. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 49 U.S.C. Section 5310—Capital Assistance Program for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities and 49 U.S.C. Section 5311 Nonurbanized Area Formula Program (OMB Number: 2132– 0500). Abstract: The Capital Assistance Program for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities provides financial assistance for the specialized transportation service needs of elderly persons and persons with disabilities. The program is administered by the States and may be used in all areas, urbanized, small urban, and rural. The Nonurbanized Area Formula Program provides financial assistance for the provision of public transportation services in nonurbanized areas and this program is also administered by the States. 49 U.S.C. 5310 and 5311 authorize FTA to review applications for federal financial assistance to determine eligibility and compliance with statutory and administrative requirements. Information collected during the application stage includes the project budget, which identifies VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:14 Jun 07, 2007 Jkt 211001 funds requested for project implementation; a program of projects, which identifies subrecipients to be funded, the amount of funding that each will receive, and a description of the projects to be funded; the project implementation plan; the State management plan; a list of annual certifications and assurances; and public hearings notice, certification and transcript. The applications must contain sufficient information to enable FTA to make the findings required by law to enforce the program requirements. Information collected during the project management stage includes an annual financial report, an annual program status report, and preaward and post-delivery audits. The annual financial report and program status report provide a basis for monitoring approved projects to ensure timely and appropriate expenditure of federal funds by grant recipients. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 11,370 hours. 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. 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. Issued on: June 5, 2007. Ann M. Linnertz, Acting Associate Administrator for Administration. [FR Doc. E7–11115 Filed 6–7–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–57–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration [FTA Docket No. FTA–2007–28427] Notice of Request for a New Information Collection AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT. ACTION: PO 00000 Notice of request for comments. Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 31895 SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the following new information collection: Customer Service Surveys of FTA Grantees and Stakeholders. DATES: Comments must be submitted before August 7, 2007. ADDRESSES: All written comments must refer to the docket number that appears at the top of this document and be submitted to the United States Department of Transportation, Central Dockets Office, 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 envelope or postcard or, if you submit your comments electronically, you may print the acknowledgement page. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Krochalis, FTA Region 10 Office, (206) 220–7954. 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: Customer Service Surveys of FTA Grantees and Stakeholders (OMB Number: 2132–New). Background: Executive Order 12862, ‘‘Setting Customer Service Standards,’’ requires FTA to identify its customers and determine what they think about FTA’s service. The surveys covered in this request will provide FTA with a means to gather data directly from its customers. The information obtained from the surveys will be used to assess how FTA’s services are perceived by customers and stakeholders, determine opportunities for improvement and establish goals to measure results. The surveys will be limited to data E:\FR\FM\08JNN1.SGM 08JNN1 31896 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 110 / Friday, June 8, 2007 / Notices collections that solicit voluntary opinions and will not involve information that is required by regulations. Respondents: State and local government, public and private transit operators, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), transit constituents, and other stakeholders. Estimated Annual Burden on Respondents: 1 hour for each of the 1,800 respondents. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 1,800 hours. Frequency: Annual. Issued: June 5, 2007. Ann M. Linnertz, Associate Administrator for Administration. [FR Doc. E7–11117 Filed 6–7–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–57–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Information Collection abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The nature of the information collection is described as well as its expected burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on March 5, 2007. No comments were received. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 9, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Ann Thomas, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: (202) 366–2646; Fax: (202) 493–2180, or e-mail: patricia.thomas@dot.gov. Copies of this collection also can be obtained from that office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Maritime Administration (MARAD) Title: Merchant Marine Medals and Awards. OMB Control No.: 2133–0506. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection. Affected Public: Masters, officers and crew members of U.S. ships. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:14 Jun 07, 2007 Jkt 211001 Forms: None. Abstract: This information collection provides a method of awarding merchant marine medals and decorations to masters, officers, and crew members of U.S. ships in recognition of their service in areas of danger during the operations by the Armed Forces of the United States in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Operation Desert Storm. Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 900 hours. Addressee: Send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: MARAD Desk Officer. Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency’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. Dated: June 4, 2007. Daron T. Threet, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E7–11128 Filed 6–7–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket: PHMSA–98–4957] Request for Public Comments and Office of Management and Budget Approval of Existing Information Collection Requirements (2137–0578 and 2137–0579) approval process for the renewal and extension of two information collection requirements: ‘‘Reporting of SafetyRelated Conditions on Gas, Hazardous Liquid, and Carbon Dioxide Pipelines and Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities’’ and ‘‘Drug and Alcohol Testing of Pipeline Operators.’’ PHMSA invites the public to submit comments over the next 60 days on whether the collection of this information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of DOT. DATES: Submit comments on or before August 7, 2007. ADDRESSES: Reference Docket PHMSA– 98–4957 and submit comments in one of the following ways: • DOT Web Site: https://dms.dot.gov. To submit comments on the DOT electronic docket site, click ‘‘Comment/ Submissions,’’ click ‘‘Continue,’’ fill in the requested information, click ‘‘Continue,’’ enter your comment, then click ‘‘Submit.’’ • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. • Mail: Docket Management System: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W12– 140, Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: DOT Docket Management System; 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 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: Identify the docket number, PHMSA–98–4957, at the beginning of your comments. If you mail your comments, send two copies. To receive confirmation that PHMSA received your comments, 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. AGENCY: Note: PHMSA posts all comments without changes or edits to https://dms.dot.gov, including any personal information provided. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice requests public participation in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Privacy Act Anyone can search the electronic form of all comments received in response to any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement was published in the Federal Register on Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice and request for comments. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 110 (Friday, June 8, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31895-31896]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-11117]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration

[FTA Docket No. FTA-2007-28427]


Notice of Request for a New Information Collection

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the intention of the Federal Transit Administration 
(FTA) to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve 
the following new information collection: Customer Service Surveys of 
FTA Grantees and Stakeholders.

DATES: Comments must be submitted before August 7, 2007.

ADDRESSES: All written comments must refer to the docket number that 
appears at the top of this document and be submitted to the United 
States Department of Transportation, Central Dockets Office, 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 
envelope or postcard or, if you submit your comments electronically, 
you may print the acknowledgement page.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Krochalis, FTA Region 10 Office, 
(206) 220-7954.

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: Customer Service Surveys of FTA Grantees and Stakeholders
     (OMB Number: 2132-New).
    Background: Executive Order 12862, ``Setting Customer Service 
Standards,'' requires FTA to identify its customers and determine what 
they think about FTA's service. The surveys covered in this request 
will provide FTA with a means to gather data directly from its 
customers. The information obtained from the surveys will be used to 
assess how FTA's services are perceived by customers and stakeholders, 
determine opportunities for improvement and establish goals to measure 
results. The surveys will be limited to data

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collections that solicit voluntary opinions and will not involve 
information that is required by regulations.
    Respondents: State and local government, public and private transit 
operators, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), transit 
constituents, and other stakeholders.
    Estimated Annual Burden on Respondents: 1 hour for each of the 
1,800 respondents.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 1,800 hours.
    Frequency: Annual.

    Issued: June 5, 2007.
Ann M. Linnertz,
Associate Administrator for Administration.
[FR Doc. E7-11117 Filed 6-7-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-57-P

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