Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection, 10507-10508 [E8-3672]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 39 / Wednesday, February 27, 2008 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [Public Notice 6097] Federal Highway Administration [Docket No. FHWA–2008–0021] Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy; Notice of Open Meeting jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES The Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy (ACIEP) will meet from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2008, at the U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW., Room 1105, Washington, DC. The meeting will be hosted by Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy and Business Affairs Daniel S. Sullivan and Committee Chair Ted Kassinger. The ACIEP serves the U.S. Government in a solely advisory capacity, and provides advice concerning issues and challenges in international economic policy. The meeting will focus on ‘‘Regulatory Dialogues: Current State and Future Prospects’’ with a particular emphasis on the US-Canada-Mexico Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP) and the US-EU Transatlantic Council (TEC). This meeting is open to public participation, though seating is limited. Entry to the building is controlled; to obtain pre-clearance for entry, members of the public planning to attend should provide, by Thursday, March 6, their name, professional affiliation, valid government-issued ID number (i.e., U.S. Government ID [agency], U.S. military ID [branch], passport [country], or drivers license [state]), date of birth, and citizenship to Sherry Booth by fax (202) 647–5936, e-mail (BoothSL@state.gov), or telephone (202) 647–0847. One of the following forms of valid photo identification will be required for admission to the State Department building: U.S. driver’s license, U.S. Government identification card, or any valid passport. Enter the Department of State from the C Street lobby. In view of escorting requirements, nonGovernment attendees should plan to arrive not less than 15 minutes before the meeting begins. For additional information, contact Senior Coordinator Nancy SmithNissley, Office of Economic Policy Analysis and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of Economic, Energy and Business Affairs, at (202) 647–1682 or SmithNissleyN@state.gov. Dated: February 15, 2008. David R. Burnett, Office Director, Office of Economic Policy Analysis and Public Diplomacy, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–3696 Filed 2–26–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–07–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:49 Feb 26, 2008 Jkt 214001 Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of request for extension of currently approved information collection. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of an extension of a currently approved information collection. We published a Federal Register Notice with a 60-day public comment period on this information collection on October 29, 2007. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Please submit comments by March 28, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may send comments within 30 days to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC, 20503, or e-mail at oira submission@omb.eop.gov, Attention DOT Desk Officer. You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed collection is necessary for the FHWA’s performance; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways for the FHWA to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways that the burden could be minimized, including the use of electronic technology, without reducing the quality of the collected information. All comments should include the Docket number FHWA–2008–0021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann Shemaka, 202–366–1575, Federal Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Office of Bridge Technology, HIBT–30, Washington, DC 20590, between 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Highway Bridge and National Bridge Inspection Programs previously titled National Bridge Inspection Standards. OMB Control #: 2125–0501. Background: The Highway Bridge and National Bridge Inspection Programs PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10507 require bridge inspection and reporting at regular intervals for all highway bridges greater than 20 feet in length located on public roads. Title 23, U.S.C., section 144 defines the Highway Bridge Program. Title 23, U.S.C., section 151 defines the National Bridge Inspection Program. They are further defined in regulation, 23 CFR 650 C, National Bridge Inspection Standards, and 23 CFR 650 D, Highway Bridge Program. Inspections of fracture critical bridges and underwater inspections are also required at prescribed intervals. The bridge inspection information that is provided to the FHWA on an annual basis is summarized on the Structure Inventory and Appraisal (SI&A) Sheet. The inspection information is used for multiple purposes, including: (1) The determination of the condition of the Nation’s bridges; (2) as a basis for setting initial priorities for the replacement or rehabilitation of bridges under the Highway Bridge Program (HBP); and (3) for apportioning HBP funds to the States for bridge replacement or rehabilitation. In order to apportion funds for the HBP, the law requires that a cost to replace or rehabilitate each bridge needs to be determined. In order to determine that cost, the FHWA collects data on new and replaced bridges from the States annually. In addition, the information is used for strategic national defense needs and for preparing an annual report to Congress on the status of the Nation’s highway bridges. Respondents: 52 State highway agencies including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and Federal agencies. Estimated Average Burden per Response: The estimated average burden for each inspection is 8 hours. The estimated average burden for each cost collection report is 90 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: The annual burden associated with the inspection is 2,289,600 hours. The annual burden associated with the cost report is 4,680 hours for a combined annual burden of 2,294,280 hours. Electronic Access: Internet users may access all comments received by the U.S. DOT Dockets, Room PL–401, by using the universal resource locator (URL): https://dms.dot.gov, 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. Please follow the instructions online for more information and help. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.48. E:\FR\FM\27FEN1.SGM 27FEN1 10508 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 39 / Wednesday, February 27, 2008 / Notices Issued on: February 21, 2008. Judith Kane, Information Services Team Leader. [FR Doc. E8–3672 Filed 2–26–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration [Docket No. FHWA–2008–0022] Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of request for extension of currently approved information collection. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval for renewal of an existing information collection that is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Please submit comments by April 28, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT DMS Docket Number FHWA–2008–0022 by any of the following methods: Web Site: https://dms.dot.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the DOT electronic docket site. Fax: 1–202–493–2251. Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// dms.dot.gov at any time or to U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Lunetta, 703–235–0262, Office of Professional and Corporate Development, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 4600 North Fairfax VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:49 Feb 26, 2008 Jkt 214001 Drive, Suite 800, Arlington, VA 22203. Office hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Customer Satisfaction Surveys. OMB Control No.: 2125–0590. Background: Executive Order 12862, ‘‘Setting Customer Service Standards’’ requires Federal agencies provide the highest quality service to our customers by identifying them and determining what they think about our services and products. The surveys covered in this clearance will provide the FHWA a means to gather this data directly from our customers. The information obtained from the surveys will be used to assist in evaluating service delivery and processes. The responses to the surveys will be voluntary and will not involve information that is required by regulations. There will be no direct costs to the respondents other than their time. The FHWA plans to provide an electronic means for responding to the majority of the surveys via the World Wide Web. Respondents: State and local governments, highway industry organizations, and the general public. Estimated Average Annual Burden: The burden hours per response will vary with each survey; however, we estimate an average burden of 15 minutes for each survey. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: We estimate that FHWA will survey approximately 21,000 respondents annually during the next 3 years. Therefore, the estimated total annual burden is 5,200 hours. Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed collection is necessary for the FHWA’s performance; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways for the FHWA to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways the burden could be minimized, including the use of computer technology, 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: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.48. Issued On: February 21, 2008. Judith Kane, Information Services Team Leader. [FR Doc. E8–3673 Filed 2–26–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket: PHMSA–07–0056] Request for Public Comments and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Approval of Existing Information Collections Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice requests public participation in the OMB approval process for the renewal of five existing information collections; Recordkeeping and Accident Reporting for Hazardous Liquid Pipeline; Recordkeeping for Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities; Recordkeeping for Natural Gas Pipelines, Gas and Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Program Certification; and Pipeline Integrity Management in High Consequence Areas for Operators with Less than 500 miles of Hazardous Liquid Pipeline. PHMSA is requesting OMB approval for renewal of these information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). With this notice as required by the PRA, PHMSA invites the public to submit comments over the next 60 days on whether the existing information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department. Submit comments on or before April 28, 2008. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted in the following ways: • 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. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. • Mail: DOT Docket Operations Facility (M–30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: DOT Docket Operations Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Instructions: Identify the docket number, PHMSA–2007–0056, at the beginning of your comments. If you mail your comments we request that you send two copies. To receive DATES: E:\FR\FM\27FEN1.SGM 27FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 39 (Wednesday, February 27, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10507-10508]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-3672]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration

[Docket No. FHWA-2008-0021]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for 
Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of request for extension of currently approved 
information collection.

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SUMMARY: The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request 
described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for approval of an extension of a currently approved information 
collection. We published a Federal Register Notice with a 60-day public 
comment period on this information collection on October 29, 2007. We 
are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Please submit comments by March 28, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments within 30 days to the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 
725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC, 20503, or e-mail at oira 
submission@omb.eop.gov, Attention DOT Desk Officer. You are asked to 
comment on any aspect of this information collection, including: (1) 
Whether the proposed collection is necessary for the FHWA's 
performance; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways for the 
FHWA to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the collected 
information; and (4) ways that the burden could be minimized, including 
the use of electronic technology, without reducing the quality of the 
collected information. All comments should include the Docket number 
FHWA-2008-0021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann Shemaka, 202-366-1575, Federal 
Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Office of Bridge 
Technology, HIBT-30, Washington, DC 20590, between 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Highway Bridge and National Bridge Inspection Programs 
previously titled National Bridge Inspection Standards.
    OMB Control #: 2125-0501.
    Background: The Highway Bridge and National Bridge Inspection 
Programs require bridge inspection and reporting at regular intervals 
for all highway bridges greater than 20 feet in length located on 
public roads. Title 23, U.S.C., section 144 defines the Highway Bridge 
Program. Title 23, U.S.C., section 151 defines the National Bridge 
Inspection Program. They are further defined in regulation, 23 CFR 650 
C, National Bridge Inspection Standards, and 23 CFR 650 D, Highway 
Bridge Program. Inspections of fracture critical bridges and underwater 
inspections are also required at prescribed intervals. The bridge 
inspection information that is provided to the FHWA on an annual basis 
is summarized on the Structure Inventory and Appraisal (SI&A) Sheet. 
The inspection information is used for multiple purposes, including: 
(1) The determination of the condition of the Nation's bridges; (2) as 
a basis for setting initial priorities for the replacement or 
rehabilitation of bridges under the Highway Bridge Program (HBP); and 
(3) for apportioning HBP funds to the States for bridge replacement or 
rehabilitation. In order to apportion funds for the HBP, the law 
requires that a cost to replace or rehabilitate each bridge needs to be 
determined. In order to determine that cost, the FHWA collects data on 
new and replaced bridges from the States annually. In addition, the 
information is used for strategic national defense needs and for 
preparing an annual report to Congress on the status of the Nation's 
highway bridges.
    Respondents: 52 State highway agencies including the District of 
Columbia and Puerto Rico, and Federal agencies.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: The estimated average burden 
for each inspection is 8 hours. The estimated average burden for each 
cost collection report is 90 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: The annual burden associated 
with the inspection is 2,289,600 hours. The annual burden associated 
with the cost report is 4,680 hours for a combined annual burden of 
2,294,280 hours.
    Electronic Access: Internet users may access all comments received 
by the U.S. DOT Dockets, Room PL-401, by using the universal resource 
locator (URL): https://dms.dot.gov, 24 hours each day, 365 days each 
year. Please follow the instructions online for more information and 
help.

    Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. 
Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.48.


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    Issued on: February 21, 2008.
Judith Kane,
Information Services Team Leader.
 [FR Doc. E8-3672 Filed 2-26-08; 8:45 am]
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