Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review, 34831 [E8-13790]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 118 / Wednesday, June 18, 2008 / Notices Estimated Annual Burden: 1,425 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 June 11, 2008. D.J. Stadtler, Director, Office of Financial Management, Federal Railroad Administration. [FR Doc. E8–13690 Filed 6–17–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration [FTA Docket No. FTA–2008–0033] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of request for comments. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES 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: 49 U.S.C. 5309 and 5307 Capital Assistance Programs The information to be collected ensures FTA’s compliance with applicable federal laws, OMB Circular A–102, and 49 CFR Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments was published on March 31, 2008. DATES: Comments must be submitted before July 18, 2008. 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. Sections 5309 and 5307 Capital Assistance Programs, (OMB Number: 2132–0502). Abstract: 49 U.S.C. 5309 Capital Program and section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program authorize the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to State and local governments VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:01 Jun 17, 2008 Jkt 214001 and public transportation authorities for financing mass transportation projects. Grant recipients are required to make information available to the public and to publish a program of projects for affected citizens to comment on the proposed program and performance of the grant recipients at public hearings. Notices of hearings must include a brief description of the proposed project and be published in a newspaper circulated in the affected area. FTA also uses the information to determine eligibility for funding and to monitor the grantees’ progress in implementing and completing project activities. The information submitted ensures FTA’s compliance with applicable federal laws, OMB Circular A–102, and 49 CFR Part 18, ‘‘Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments.’’ Estimated Total Annual Burden: 198,466 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 12, 2008. Ann M. Linnertz, Associate Administrator for Administration. [FR Doc. E8–13790 Filed 6–17–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–57–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [DOCKET NO. MARAD 2008 0053] Information Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations Notice of intention to request extension of OMB approval and request for comments. ACTION: PO 00000 Frm 00134 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34831 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 (with modifications) for three years of a currently approved information collection. Comments should be submitted on or before August 18, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Gearhart, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: 202–366–1867; or E-MAIL: beth.gearhart@dot.gov. Copies of this collection also can be obtained from that office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: Shipbuilding Orderbook and Shipyard Employment. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved information collection. OMB Control Number: 2133–0029. Form Numbers: MA–832. Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from date of approval by the Office of Management and Budget. Summary of Collection of Information: In compliance with the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, as amended, MARAD conducts this survey to obtain information from the shipbuilding and ship repair industry to be used primarily to determine, if an adequate mobilization base exists for national defense and for use in a national emergency. Need and Use of the Information: This collection of information is necessary in order for MARAD to perform and carry out its duties required by Sections 210 and 211 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. Description of Respondents: Owners of U.S. shipyards who agree to complete the requested information. Annual Responses: 800 responses. Annual Burden: 400 hours. Comments: Comments should refer to the docket number that appears at the top of this document. Written comments may be submitted to the Docket Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Comments also may be submitted by electronic means via the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov/search/index.jsp. Specifically address whether this information collection is necessary for proper performance of the functions of the agency and will have practical utility, accuracy of the burden estimates, ways to minimize this burden, and ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the DATES: E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 118 (Wednesday, June 18, 2008)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-13790]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration

[FTA Docket No. FTA-2008-0033]


Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of request for comments.

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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:

49 U.S.C. 5309 and 5307 Capital Assistance Programs

    The information to be collected ensures FTA's compliance with 
applicable federal laws, OMB Circular A-102, and 49 CFR Requirements 
for Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments. 
The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting 
comments was published on March 31, 2008.

DATES: Comments must be submitted before July 18, 2008. 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. Sections 5309 and 5307 Capital Assistance 
Programs, (OMB Number: 2132-0502).
    Abstract: 49 U.S.C. 5309 Capital Program and section 5307 Urbanized 
Area Formula Program authorize the Secretary of Transportation to make 
grants to State and local governments and public transportation 
authorities for financing mass transportation projects. Grant 
recipients are required to make information available to the public and 
to publish a program of projects for affected citizens to comment on 
the proposed program and performance of the grant recipients at public 
hearings. Notices of hearings must include a brief description of the 
proposed project and be published in a newspaper circulated in the 
affected area. FTA also uses the information to determine eligibility 
for funding and to monitor the grantees' progress in implementing and 
completing project activities. The information submitted ensures FTA's 
compliance with applicable federal laws, OMB Circular A-102, and 49 CFR 
Part 18, ``Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and 
Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments.''
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 198,466 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 12, 2008.
Ann M. Linnertz,
Associate Administrator for Administration.
 [FR Doc. E8-13790 Filed 6-17-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-57-P
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