Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request, 39886-39887 [E7-14025]

Download as PDF 39886 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 139 / Friday, July 20, 2007 / Notices convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Gregory A. VanLue Mr. VanLue, 45, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic injury sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15. Following an examination in 2007, his ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘It is my professional opinion that he be considered for a waiver to continue to drive commercially as requested.’’ Mr. VanLue reported that he has driven straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating 83,200 miles. He holds a Class D operator’s license from Florida. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Karl A. Weinert Mr. Weinert, 48, has loss of vision in his right eye due to acute multifocal plaquoid pigment epitheliopathy in 1993. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100 and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘It is my medical opinion that Karl Weinert has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to operate any commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Weinert reported that he has driven straight trucks for 21 years, accumulating 945,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New York. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violation in a CMV. Ricky L. Wiginton Mr. Wiginton, 39, has loss of vision in his right eye due to a traumatic injury sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is handmovement vision and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2006, his ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘At this time his visual acuity is stable, and he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle as long as he meets the criteria that you have set forth for allowing him to do so.’’ Mr. Wiginton reported that he has driven straight trucks for 12 years, accumulating 1.2 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 8 years, accumulating 880,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction for a moving violation, speeding in a CMV. He exceeded the speed limit by 8 mph. Kevin W. Wunderlin Mr. Wunderlin, 51, has loss of vision in his left eye due to a retinal detachment sustained in 1977. The best VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:19 Jul 19, 2007 Jkt 211001 corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/60. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted, ‘‘In my opinion, Mr. Kevin Wunderlin is able to operate a commercial vehicle (as he has in Ohio the past year with this condition) and as he has done the past 20 years since his retinal detachment in the left eye.’’ Mr. Wunderlin reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 125,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 15 years, accumulating 1.1 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Request for Comments In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA requests public comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions described in this notice. The Agency will consider all comments received before the close of business August 20, 2007. Comments will be available for examination in the docket at the location listed under the ADDRESSES section of this notice. The Agency will file comments received after the comment closing date in the public docket, and will consider them to the extent practicable. In addition to late comments, FMCSA will also continue to file, in the public docket, relevant information that becomes available after the comment closing date. Interested persons should monitor the public docket for new material. Issued on: July 13, 2007, Pamela M. Pelcovits, Acting Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development. [FR Doc. E7–14034 Filed 7–19–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P 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 PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 September 18, 2007. 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 17, Washington, DC 20590, or Ms. Gina Christodoulou, Office of Support Systems Staff, 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 2130–0524. Alternatively, comments may be transmitted via facsimile to (202) 493– 6230 or (202) 493–6170, or via e-mail to Mr. Brogan at robert.brogan@dot.gov, or to Ms. Christodoulou at gina.christodoulou@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 Safety, Planning and Evaluation Division, RRS– 21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493–6292) or Ms. Gina Christodoulou, Office of Support Systems Staff, RAD– 43, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493–6139). (These telephone numbers are not toll-free.) 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 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 E:\FR\FM\20JYN1.SGM 20JYN1 39887 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 139 / Friday, July 20, 2007 / Notices 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 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 is a brief summary of the currently approved information collection activities that FRA will submit for clearance by OMB as required under the PRA: Title: Radio Communications. OMB Control Number: 2130–0524. Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) amended its radio standards and procedures to promote compliance by making the regulations more flexible; to require wireless communications devices, including radios, for specified classifications of railroad operations and roadway workers; and to re-title this part to reflect its coverage of other means of wireless communications such as cellular telephones, data radio terminals, and other forms of wireless communications to convey emergency and need-to-know information. The new rule establishes safe, uniform procedures covering the use of radio and other wireless communications within the railroad industry. Form Number(s): N/A. Affected Public: Businesses. Respondent Universe: 685 railroads. Frequency of Submission: On occasion; annually. Reporting Burden: CFR Section Respondent universe Total annual responses Average time per response Total annual burden hours 220.8—Waivers ............ 220.25—Instruction of Employees. —Sub. Yrs.-Instr. ... —Operational Testing of Empl. 220.35—Testing Radio/ Wireless Communication Eq. 220.61—Transmission of Mandatory Dir. —Marking Man. Dir 685 railroads ............... 685 railroads ............... 2 letters ....................... 70,000 sessions .......... 60 minutes .................. 30 minutes .................. 2 hours ........................ 35,000 hours ............... $78 1,120,000 685 railroads ............... 685 railroads ............... 12,540 sessions .......... 100,000 tests .............. 30 minutes .................. 15 minutes .................. 6,270 hours ................. 25,000 hours ............... 200,640 800,000 685 railroads ............... 780,000 tests .............. 30 seconds ................. 6,500 hours ................. 208,000 685 railroads ............... 7,200,000 directives ... 1.5 minutes ................. 180,000 hours ............. 5,760,000 685 railroads ............... 624,000 marks ............ 15 seconds ................. 2,600 hours ................. 83,200 Total Responses: 8,786,542. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 255,372 hours. Status: Regular review. 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 July 16, 2007. D.J. Stadtler, Director, Office of Budget, Federal Railroad Administration. [FR Doc. E7–14025 Filed 7–19–07; 8:45 am] mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4910–06–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:10 Jul 19, 2007 Jkt 211001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD 2007 28752] Information Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations Notice and request for comments. ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Maritime Administration’s (MARAD’s) intention to request extension of approval for three years of a currently approved information collection. DATES: Comments should be submitted on or before September 18, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rodney McFadden, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: (202) 366–2647; or e-mail: Rodney.mcfadden@dot.gov. Copies of this collection can also be obtained from that office. PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total annual burden cost SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: Supplementary Training Course Application. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved information collection. OMB Control Number: 2133–0030. Form Numbers: MA–823. Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from date of approval by the Office of Management and Budget. Summary of Collection of Information: Section 1305(a) of the Maritime Education and Training Act of 1980 indicates that the Secretary of Transportation may provide maritimerelated training to merchant mariners of the United States and to individuals preparing for a career in the merchant marine of the United States. Also, the U.S. Coast Guard requires a fire-fighting certificate for U.S. merchant marine officers. This collection provides the information necessary for the maritime schools to plan their course offerings and for applicants to complete their certificate requirements. Need and Use of the Information: This information collection is necessary E:\FR\FM\20JYN1.SGM 20JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 139 (Friday, July 20, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39886-39887]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-14025]


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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 September 18, 2007.

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 17, Washington, DC 
20590, or Ms. Gina Christodoulou, Office of Support Systems Staff, 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 2130-0524. 
Alternatively, comments may be transmitted via facsimile to (202) 493-
6230 or (202) 493-6170, or via e-mail to Mr. Brogan at 
robert.brogan@dot.gov, or to Ms. Christodoulou at 
gina.christodoulou@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 Safety, 
Planning and Evaluation Division, RRS-21, Federal Railroad 
Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 25, Washington, DC 
20590 (telephone: (202) 493-6292) or Ms. Gina Christodoulou, Office of 
Support Systems Staff, RAD-43, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120 
Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 
493-6139). (These telephone numbers are not toll-free.)

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 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

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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 
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 is a brief summary of the currently approved information 
collection activities that FRA will submit for clearance by OMB as 
required under the PRA:
    Title: Radio Communications.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0524.
    Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) amended its 
radio standards and procedures to promote compliance by making the 
regulations more flexible; to require wireless communications devices, 
including radios, for specified classifications of railroad operations 
and roadway workers; and to re-title this part to reflect its coverage 
of other means of wireless communications such as cellular telephones, 
data radio terminals, and other forms of wireless communications to 
convey emergency and need-to-know information. The new rule establishes 
safe, uniform procedures covering the use of radio and other wireless 
communications within the railroad industry.
    Form Number(s): N/A.
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Respondent Universe: 685 railroads.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion; annually.
    Reporting Burden:

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                                                                                            Average time per       Total annual burden     Total annual
             CFR Section                Respondent universe    Total annual  responses          response                  hours            burden cost
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220.8--Waivers......................  685 railroads..........  2 letters..............  60 minutes.............  2 hours...............              $78
220.25--Instruction of Employees....  685 railroads..........  70,000 sessions........  30 minutes.............  35,000 hours..........        1,120,000
    --Sub. Yrs.-Instr...............  685 railroads..........  12,540 sessions........  30 minutes.............  6,270 hours...........          200,640
    --Operational Testing of Empl...  685 railroads..........  100,000 tests..........  15 minutes.............  25,000 hours..........          800,000
220.35--Testing Radio/Wireless        685 railroads..........  780,000 tests..........  30 seconds.............  6,500 hours...........          208,000
 Communication Eq.
220.61--Transmission of Mandatory     685 railroads..........  7,200,000 directives...  1.5 minutes............  180,000 hours.........        5,760,000
 Dir.
    --Marking Man. Dir..............  685 railroads..........  624,000 marks..........  15 seconds.............  2,600 hours...........           83,200
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    Total Responses: 8,786,542.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 255,372 hours.
    Status: Regular review.
    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 July 16, 2007.
D.J. Stadtler,
Director, Office of Budget, Federal Railroad Administration.
 [FR Doc. E7-14025 Filed 7-19-07; 8:45 am]
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