Agency Request for Emergency Processing of Collections of Information Associated With Today's Publication of Solicitation of Applications and Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA), 9161 [E8-3011]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 33 / Tuesday, February 19, 2008 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Agency Request for Emergency Processing of Collections of Information Associated With Today’s Publication of Solicitation of Applications and Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) Federal Railroad Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) hereby gives notice that it has submitted the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Emergency Processing under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). FRA requests that OMB authorize the collection of information identified below on or before February 29, 2008, for 180 days after the date of approval by OMB. A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling FRA’s Clearance Officers, Mr. Robert Brogan (tel. (202) 493–6292) or Ms. Gina Christodoulou (tel. (202) 493–6139). These numbers are not toll-free. A copy of this ICR may also be obtained electronically by contacting Mr. Brogan at robert.brogan@dot.gov or by contacting Ms. Christodoulou at gina.christodoulou@dot.gov. Comments and questions about the ICR identified below should be directed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Attn: FRA OMB Desk Officer, 725 17th St., NW., Washington, DC 20503. Comments and questions about the ICR identified below may also be transmitted electronically to OIRA at: oira_submissions@omb.eop.gov. DATES: Comments should be submitted as soon as possible upon publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Title: Solicitation of Applications and Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) for the Capital Assistance to States— Intercity Rail Service Program. OMB Control Number: 2130–New. Frequency: One-time. Affected Public: 50 States and District of Columbia/Their Partners. Form(s): SF–424. Other Instruments: Collection of Information Associated with the NOFA Published in Today’s Federal Register. Estimated Total Annual Number of Responses: 7.0 Grant Applications (Paper/Electronic). Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,309 Hours. Abstract: On December 16, 2007, President Bush signed Public Law 110– VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:52 Feb 15, 2008 Jkt 214001 161, The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008. As part of this Act, Congress provided $30 million to FRA to award in one or more grants for eligible projects related to capital improvements (fixed facilities and rolling stock) necessary to support improved or new intercity passenger services, and planning activities that lead to the development of a passenger rail corridor investment plan. Funds provided under this grant program may constitute no more than 50 percent of the total cost of a selected project, with the remaining cost funded from other sources. The funding provided under these grants will be made available to grantees on a reimbursement basis. FRA anticipates awarding grants to multiple eligible participants. FRA may choose to award a grant or grants within the available funds in any amount. Funding made available through grants provided under this program, together with funding from other sources that is committed by a grantee as part of a grant agreement, must be sufficient to complete the funded project and achieve the anticipated improvement to intercity passenger rail service. FRA will begin accepting grant applications on Monday, March 18, 2008. Applications may be submitted until the earlier of Wednesday, September 30, 2009, or the date on which all available funds will have been committed under this program. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520. Issued in Washington, DC on February 12, 2008. D.J. Stadtler, Director, Office of Financial Management, Federal Railroad Administration. [FR Doc. E8–3011 Filed 2–15–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the Requirements of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 236 Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 235 and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroad has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval for the discontinuance or modification of the signal system or relief from the requirements of 49 CFR Part 236, as detailed below. PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9161 [Docket Number FRA–2007–0026] Applicant: CSX Transportation, Incorporated, Mr. C. M. King, Chief Engineer, Communications and Signals, 500 Water Street , SC J–350, Jacksonville, Florida 32202. The CSX Transportation, Incorporated seeks approval of the proposed discontinuance and removal of three power operated split point derails, Number (No.) 2, No. 4, and No. 6, located within a traffic control system in St. Joseph, Michigan, milepost CG–87; Grand Rapids Subdivision; Chicago Division. The derails are manually controlled by the St. Joseph Drawbridge tender under the authority of the train dispatcher located in Jacksonville, Florida. The reason given for the proposed changes is that the derails are no longer needed in present day operation. Any interested party desiring to protest the granting of an application shall set forth specifically the grounds upon which the protest is made, and include a concise statement of the interest of the party in the proceeding. Additionally, one copy of the protest shall be furnished to the applicant at the address listed above. FRA expects to be able to determine these matters without an oral hearing. However, if a specific request for an oral hearing is accompanied by a showing that the party is unable to adequately present his or her position by written statements, an application may be set for public hearing. All communications concerning this proceeding should be identified by Docket Number FRA–2007–0026 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: Web site: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the DOT electronic site; Fax: 202–493–2251; Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590; or Hand Delivery: Room W12–140 of the U.S. Department of Transportation West Building Ground Floor, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Communications received within 45 days of the date of this notice will be considered by FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date will be considered as far as practicable. All written communications concerning these proceedings are available for examination during regular business hours (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) at the above facility. All documents in the E:\FR\FM\19FEN1.SGM 19FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 33 (Tuesday, February 19, 2008)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration


Agency Request for Emergency Processing of Collections of 
Information Associated With Today's Publication of Solicitation of 
Applications and Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA)

AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) hereby gives notice 
that it has submitted the following information collection request 
(ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Emergency 
Processing under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 
44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). FRA requests that OMB authorize the collection 
of information identified below on or before February 29, 2008, for 180 
days after the date of approval by OMB. A copy of this ICR, with 
applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling FRA's 
Clearance Officers, Mr. Robert Brogan (tel. (202) 493-6292) or Ms. Gina 
Christodoulou (tel. (202) 493-6139). These numbers are not toll-free. A 
copy of this ICR may also be obtained electronically by contacting Mr. 
Brogan at robert.brogan@dot.gov or by contacting Ms. Christodoulou at 
gina.christodoulou@dot.gov. Comments and questions about the ICR 
identified below should be directed to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Attn: FRA OMB Desk Officer, 725 17th St., 
NW., Washington, DC 20503. Comments and questions about the ICR 
identified below may also be transmitted electronically to OIRA at: 
oira_submissions@omb.eop.gov.

DATES: Comments should be submitted as soon as possible upon 
publication of this notice in the Federal Register.
    Title: Solicitation of Applications and Notice of Funds 
Availability (NOFA) for the Capital Assistance to States--Intercity 
Rail Service Program.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-New.
    Frequency: One-time.
    Affected Public: 50 States and District of Columbia/Their Partners.
    Form(s): SF-424.
    Other Instruments: Collection of Information Associated with the 
NOFA Published in Today's Federal Register.
    Estimated Total Annual Number of Responses: 7.0 Grant Applications 
(Paper/Electronic).
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,309 Hours.
    Abstract: On December 16, 2007, President Bush signed Public Law 
110-161, The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related 
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008. As part of this Act, Congress 
provided $30 million to FRA to award in one or more grants for eligible 
projects related to capital improvements (fixed facilities and rolling 
stock) necessary to support improved or new intercity passenger 
services, and planning activities that lead to the development of a 
passenger rail corridor investment plan. Funds provided under this 
grant program may constitute no more than 50 percent of the total cost 
of a selected project, with the remaining cost funded from other 
sources. The funding provided under these grants will be made available 
to grantees on a reimbursement basis. FRA anticipates awarding grants 
to multiple eligible participants. FRA may choose to award a grant or 
grants within the available funds in any amount. Funding made available 
through grants provided under this program, together with funding from 
other sources that is committed by a grantee as part of a grant 
agreement, must be sufficient to complete the funded project and 
achieve the anticipated improvement to intercity passenger rail 
service. FRA will begin accepting grant applications on Monday, March 
18, 2008. Applications may be submitted until the earlier of Wednesday, 
September 30, 2009, or the date on which all available funds will have 
been committed under this program.

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

    Issued in Washington, DC on February 12, 2008.
D.J. Stadtler,
Director, Office of Financial Management, Federal Railroad 
Administration.
 [FR Doc. E8-3011 Filed 2-15-08; 8:45 am]
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