Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection, 38289 [E8-15146]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 129 / Thursday, July 3, 2008 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration [Docket No. FHWA–2008–0088] Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew an information collection. We published a Federal Register Notice with a 60-day public comment period on this information collection on March 28, 2008. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Please submit comments by August 4, 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, 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–2008–0088. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Kreig Larson, 202–366–2056, Office of Project Development and Environmental Review, Office of Planning and Environment, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Environmental Streamlining: Measuring the Performance of Stakeholders in the Transportation Project Development Process, Third Survey. OMB Control Number: 2125–0591. Background: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), FHWA, has VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:46 Jul 02, 2008 Jkt 214001 contracted with the Gallup Organization to conduct a survey of professionals associated with transportation and resource agencies in order to gather their views about the workings of the environmental review process for transportation projects and how the process can become more efficient. The purpose of the survey is to: (1) Collect the responses of agency professionals to questions about their involvement in conducting the decision-making processes mandated by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other resource protection laws in order to develop benchmark performance measures; and (2) identify where the performance of the process might be improved by the application of techniques for streamlining. This is a survey conducted of only local, state, and federal officials who work with the NEPA process. Respondents: Approximately 2,000 professionals/officials from transportation and natural resource agencies. Frequency: This is the third time in seven years that this survey will be conducted. Estimated Average Burden per Response: Annual Burden Hours: The FHWA estimates that each respondent will complete the survey in approximately 15 minutes. Respondents will have the option of answering the survey’s questions either over the telephone or online. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: With a potential total of 2,000 survey respondents, an estimated 500 hours is the total burden. Electronic Access: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for accessing the dockets. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.48. Issued on: June 30, 2008. James R. Kabel, Chief, Management Programs and Analysis Division. [FR Doc. E8–15146 Filed 7–2–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement: Riverside and Orange Counties, CA Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Intent. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00118 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 38289 SUMMARY: The FHWA, on behalf of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for the proposed State Route 91 (SR–91) Corridor Improvement Project, in the Counties of Orange and Riverside, California. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Russell Williams, Office Chief, California Department of Transportation, Division of Environmental Planning, 464 West 4th Street, 11th Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92401; or call (909) 383–1554. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Effective July 1, 2007, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) assigned, and Caltrans assumed environmental responsibilities for this project pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327. Caltrans will prepare an EIS on a proposal to increase capacity within the project segments of the SR–91 (between the State Route 241 and Pierce Street) and the Interstate 15 (between Cajalco Road and Hidden Valley Parkway), in the Counties of Orange and Riverside, California. The proposed improvements is considered necessary to facilitate movement of people and goods between the Counties of Orange and Riverside, by improving travel conditions for work, recreation, school, commerce, as well as all other trip purposes. Alternatives under consideration include (1) Taking no action; (2) High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes; (3) High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes. Letters describing the proposed action and soliciting comments will be sent to appropriate Federal, State and local agencies, and to private organizations and citizens who have previously expressed or are known to have interest in this proposal. In addition, interested Tribal governments will be involved as determined by the Native American Heritage Commission consultation. Public information meetings will be held to discuss the alternatives and the potential impacts of the proposed action. Public notice will be given of the time and place of the public meetings as well as the public hearings. The draft EIS will be available for public and agency review and comment prior to the first public meeting. To ensure that the full range of issues related to this proposed action is addressed and that all significant concerns are identified, comments and suggestions are invited from all interested parties. Comments or questions concerning this proposed action and the EIS should be directed to E:\FR\FM\03JYN1.SGM 03JYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration

[Docket No. FHWA-2008-0088]


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

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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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) 
to renew an information collection. We published a Federal Register 
Notice with a 60-day public comment period on this information 
collection on March 28, 2008. We are required to publish this notice in 
the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Please submit comments by August 4, 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, 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-2008-0088.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Kreig Larson, 202-366-2056, Office 
of Project Development and Environmental Review, Office of Planning and 
Environment, Federal Highway Administration, Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. 
Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Environmental Streamlining: Measuring the Performance of 
Stakeholders in the Transportation Project Development Process, Third 
Survey.
    OMB Control Number: 2125-0591.
    Background: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), FHWA, has 
contracted with the Gallup Organization to conduct a survey of 
professionals associated with transportation and resource agencies in 
order to gather their views about the workings of the environmental 
review process for transportation projects and how the process can 
become more efficient. The purpose of the survey is to: (1) Collect the 
responses of agency professionals to questions about their involvement 
in conducting the decision-making processes mandated by the National 
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other resource protection laws in 
order to develop benchmark performance measures; and (2) identify where 
the performance of the process might be improved by the application of 
techniques for streamlining. This is a survey conducted of only local, 
state, and federal officials who work with the NEPA process.
    Respondents: Approximately 2,000 professionals/officials from 
transportation and natural resource agencies.
    Frequency: This is the third time in seven years that this survey 
will be conducted.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: Annual Burden Hours: The 
FHWA estimates that each respondent will complete the survey in 
approximately 15 minutes. Respondents will have the option of answering 
the survey's questions either over the telephone or online.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: With a potential total of 
2,000 survey respondents, an estimated 500 hours is the total burden.
    Electronic Access: For access to the docket to read background 
documents or comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the online instructions for accessing the dockets.

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

    Issued on: June 30, 2008.
James R. Kabel,
Chief, Management Programs and Analysis Division.
[FR Doc. E8-15146 Filed 7-2-08; 8:45 am]
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