National Rural Transportation Assistance Program Request for Proposal (RFP); Correction, 12795-12796 [E8-4721]

Download as PDF 12795 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 47 / Monday, March 10, 2008 / Notices 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., 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 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: Solicitation of Applications and Notice of Funds Availability for the Capital Assistance to States—Intercity Rail Service Program. OMB Control Number: 2130–0575. 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. Form Number(s): SF–269, SF–270, SF–271. Affected Public: States/Their Partners. Respondent Universe: 50 States and District of Columbia/Their Partners. Frequency of Submission: One-time. Reporting Burden: Respondent universe Total annual responses Average time per response Total annual burden hours Application Process ...... Requested Meeting with FRA. Actual Meetings ............ Revisions to Grant Applications. Environmental Assessment. Consultations with FRA Close-Out Procedures .. Project Reports ............. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES CFR section 51 States (DC incl.) ..... 51 States (DC incl.) ..... 7 applications .............. 5 requests/letters ........ 600 hours .................... 30 minutes .................. 4,200 hours ................. 3 hours ........................ $367,780 129 51 States (DC incl.) ..... 51 States (DC incl.) ..... 5 meetings .................. 2 appl. Revisions ........ 2 hours ........................ 40 hours ...................... 10 hours ...................... 80 hours ...................... 730 5,840 51 States (DC incl.) ..... 7 Env. Documents ...... 200 hours .................... 1,400 hours ................. 175,000 51 States (DC incl.) ..... 51 States (DC incl.) ..... 51 States (DC incl.) ..... 7 consultations ............ 7 sets of documents ... 7 reports ...................... 2 hours ........................ 6 hours ........................ 80 hours ...................... 14 hours ...................... 42 hours ...................... 560 hours .................... 1,022 1,806 40,880 Total Responses: 47. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 6,309 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. Issued in Washington, DC on March 5, 2008. Brenda Horn, Acting Director, Office of Financial Management, Federal Railroad Administration. [FR Doc. E8–4705 Filed 3–7–08; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BILLING CODE 4910–06–P AGENCY: 16:39 Mar 07, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Federal Transit Administration National Rural Transportation Assistance Program Request for Proposal (RFP); Correction Federal Transit Administration, DOT. Notice; request for proposals; correction. ACTION: SUMMARY: In the Federal Register Notice of February 26, 2008 (73 FR 10237), the Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520. VerDate Aug<31>2005 Total annual burden cost Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\10MRN1.SGM 10MRN1 12796 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 47 / Monday, March 10, 2008 / Notices Federal Transit Administration published a notice regarding the National Rural Transportation Assistance Program Request for Proposals (RFP). The DATES and Instruction sections of this notice should be corrected to read as follows: DATES: Proposals must be submitted electronically by April 11, 2008. VII. Instructions 2. Proposals must be received no later than 5:30 p.m., EST, April 11, 2008. Effective Date: This correction takes effect on February 26, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Brown at 202–493–2503, Fax: 202–366–7951, or via e-mail: Pamela.Brown@dot.gov, or Lorna Wilson at 202–366–2053; or via e-mail lorna.wilson@dot.gov. Issued in Washington, DC this 4th day of March, 2008. James S. Simpson, Administrator. [FR Doc. E8–4721 Filed 3–7–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–57–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket No. PHMSA–RSPA–2004–19856] Pipeline Safety: Dangers of Abnormal Snow and Ice Build-Up on Gas Distribution Systems Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice; Issuance of Advisory Bulletin. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Recent events on natural gas distribution system facilities appear to be related to either the stress of snow and ice or malfunction of pressure control equipment due to ice blockage of pressure control equipment vents by ice. This advisory bulletin advises owners and operators of gas pipelines of the need to take steps to prevent damage to pipeline facilities from accumulated snow or ice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Mayberry at (202) 366–5124, or by e-mail at alan.mayberry@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES I. Background The accumulation of snow and ice increases the potential for damage to meters and regulators and other pipeline facilities. Several accidents occurring during the winter of 2007/2008 on natural gas distribution system facilities VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:39 Mar 07, 2008 Jkt 214001 appear to be related to either the stress of snow and ice or malfunction of pressure control equipment due to ice blockage of pressure control equipment vents. Exposed piping at metering and pressure regulating stations, at service regulators, and at propane tanks, are at greatest risk. Damage may result from the stresses imposed by the additional loading of the snow or ice. Damage to facilities may also result from the impact of snow or ice falling from roofs, or ice forming in or on regulators preventing their proper operation, or shoveling snow from roofs to protect dwellings from abnormal snow accumulation. II. Advisory Bulletin (ADB–08–03) To: Owners and Operators of Petroleum Gas and Natural Gas Facilities in Areas Subject to Heavy Snowfall or Abnormally Icy Weather. Subject: Dangers of Abnormal Snow and Ice Build-up on Gas Distribution Systems. Purpose: To inform owners and operators of the need (1) to monitor the potential impact of excessive snow and ice on these facilities; and (2) to inform the public about possible hazards from snow and ice accumulation on regulators and other pipeline facilities. Advisory: PHMSA is advising operators of gas pipeline facilities, regardless of whether those facilities are regulated by PHMSA or state agencies, to consider the following steps to address the safety risks from accumulated snow and ice on pipeline facilities: 1. Notify customers and other entities of the need for caution associated with excessive accumulation and removal of snow and ice. Notice should include the need to clear snow and ice from exhaust and combustion air vents for gas appliances to prevent accumulation of carbon monoxide in buildings or operational problems for the combustion equipment. 2. Pay attention to snow and ice related situations that may cause operational problems for pressure control and other equipment. 3. Monitor the accumulation of moisture in equipment and snow or ice blocking regulator or relief valve vents which could prevent regulators and relief valves from functioning properly. 4. The piping on service regulator sets is susceptible to damage that could result in failure if caution is not exercised in cleaning snow from around the equipment. Where possible, use a broom, instead of a shovel to clear snow off regulators, meters, associated piping, propane tanks, tubing, gauges or other propane system appurtenances. PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5. Remind the public to contact the gas company or designated emergency response officials if there is an odor of gas present or if gas appliances are not functioning properly. Also remind the public that, if there is a gas or propane odor, occupants should leave the residence immediately and contact their gas company, propane operator or designated emergency response officials. Authority: 49 U.S.C. chapter 601; 49 CFR 1.53. Issued in Washington, DC on March 5, 2008. Jeffrey D. Wiese, Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety. [FR Doc. 08–999 Filed 3–6–08; 2:18 pm] BILLING CODE 4910–60–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [STB Docket No. AB–398 (Sub-No. 7X)] San Joaquin Valley Railroad Company—Abandonment Exemption— in Tulare County, CA On February 19, 2008, San Joaquin Valley Railroad Company (SJVR) filed with the Board a petition under 49 U.S.C. 10502 for exemption from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 10903 to abandon a 30.57-mile portion of the South Exeter Branch between milepost 268.60 at Strathmore, CA, and milepost 299.17 at Jovista, CA, in Tulare County, CA. The line traverses United States Postal Service Zip Codes 93218, 93221, 93247, 93257, 93258, 93261, 93267, and 93270, and includes the stations of Strathmore (milepost 268.60), Porterville (milepost 274.80), Elmco (milepost 280.10), Ultra (milepost 282.00), Terra Bella (milepost 282.60), Ducor (milepost 287.10), Richgrove (milepost 294.90), and Jovista (milepost 299.17). The line does not contain federally granted rights-of-way. Any documentation in SJVR’s possession will be made available promptly to those requesting it. The interest of railroad employees will be protected by the conditions set forth in Oregon Short Line R. Co.— Abandonment—Goshen, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979). SJVR states that the proposed abandonment may generate comments or replies, and it requests that the Board adopt a procedural schedule in this proceeding to permit SJVR to file rebuttal to any comments or replies received. Rather than address the request at this time, however, the Board E:\FR\FM\10MRN1.SGM 10MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 47 (Monday, March 10, 2008)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration


National Rural Transportation Assistance Program Request for 
Proposal (RFP); Correction

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice; request for proposals; correction.

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SUMMARY: In the Federal Register Notice of February 26, 2008 (73 FR 
10237), the

[[Page 12796]]

Federal Transit Administration published a notice regarding the 
National Rural Transportation Assistance Program Request for Proposals 
(RFP). The DATES and Instruction sections of this notice should be 
corrected to read as follows:

DATES: Proposals must be submitted electronically by April 11, 2008.

VII. Instructions

    2. Proposals must be received no later than 5:30 p.m., EST, April 
11, 2008.
    Effective Date: This correction takes effect on February 26, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Brown at 202-493-2503, Fax: 
202-366-7951, or via e-mail: Pamela.Brown@dot.gov, or Lorna Wilson at 
202-366-2053; or via e-mail lorna.wilson@dot.gov.

    Issued in Washington, DC this 4th day of March, 2008.
James S. Simpson,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. E8-4721 Filed 3-7-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-57-P
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