Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection, 45096 [E8-17673]

Download as PDF 45096 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 149 / Friday, August 1, 2008 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration [Docket No. FHWA–2008–0113] Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection Office of the Secretary (OST). ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The OST invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval for renewal of a previously approved 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 September 30, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT DMS Docket Number FHWA–2008–0113 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: Michael Koontz, 202–366–2076, Office of Natural and Human Environment, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, Washington, DC, 20590. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB: 2125–0614. Title: Annual Reporting for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program. Background: Section 1808 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:39 Jul 31, 2008 Jkt 214001 Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users of 2005 (SAFETEA–LU) calls for an Evaluation and Assessment of CMAQ Projects. The statute calls for the identification and analysis of a representative sample of CMAQ projects and the development and population of a database that describes the impacts of the program both on traffic congestion levels and air quality. To establish and maintain this database, the FHWA is requesting States to submit annual reports on their CMAQ investments that cover projected air quality benefits, financial information, a brief description of projects, and several other factors outlined in the Interim Program Guidance for the CMAQ program. States are requested to provide the end of year summary reports via the automated system provided through FHWA by the first day of March of each year, covering the prior Federal fiscal year. Respondents: 51; each State DOT, and Washington, DC. Frequency: Annually. Estimated Average Burden per Response: 125 hours per annual report. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,375 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 burdens; (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. 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: July 25, 2008. Judith Kane, Team Leader, Management Programs and Analysis Division. [FR Doc. E8–17673 Filed 7–31–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Petition for Waiver of Compliance In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received PO 00000 Frm 00140 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 a request for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner’s arguments in favor of relief. Connecticut Department of Transportation [Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA–2008– 0088] The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) in conjunction with the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) seeks a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of 49 CFR Part 238, Passenger Equipment Safety Standards. Specifically, § 238.309(d)(2), which provide the clean, oil, test, and stencil (COT&S) requirements for air brake valves. In the aftermath of the events surrounding Hurricane Katrina, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has identified a need to have passenger car equipment readily available for emergency evacuation purposes. CDOT has responded by making 10 demotored SPV passenger cars that have been identified and are currently in storage available to support this effort. In order to expedite the return of this equipment for immediate service, CDOT requests relief from the COT&S requirements. The range of dates in which these cars last had a COT&S performed is July 2001, to May 2006. The regulation requires a COT&S every 1,476 days. Prior to being placed in-service, CDOT will contract Amtrak to perform a single car air brake test on each car to ensure the integrity of the air brake system. Additionally, Amtrak will ensure the integrity of all safety critical systems, as outlined in §§ 238.303, 238.305 and 238.311 and will be the custodian of the cars while in emergency stand-by status. FRA reserves the right to issue a temporary interim waiver if an emergency arises or other conditions warrant before the comment period ends for this waiver request. Interested parties are invited to participate in these proceedings by submitting written views, data, or comments. FRA does not anticipate scheduling a public hearing in connection with these proceedings since the facts do not appear to warrant a hearing. 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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration

[Docket No. FHWA-2008-0113]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for 
Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OST).

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The OST invites public comments about our intention to request 
the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for renewal of a 
previously approved 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 September 30, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT DMS Docket Number 
FHWA-2008-0113 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: Michael Koontz, 202-366-2076, Office 
of Natural and Human Environment, Federal Highway Administration, 
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, Washington, DC, 
20590. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB: 2125-0614.
    Title: Annual Reporting for the Congestion Mitigation and Air 
Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program.
    Background: Section 1808 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, 
Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users of 2005 
(SAFETEA-LU) calls for an Evaluation and Assessment of CMAQ Projects. 
The statute calls for the identification and analysis of a 
representative sample of CMAQ projects and the development and 
population of a database that describes the impacts of the program both 
on traffic congestion levels and air quality. To establish and maintain 
this database, the FHWA is requesting States to submit annual reports 
on their CMAQ investments that cover projected air quality benefits, 
financial information, a brief description of projects, and several 
other factors outlined in the Interim Program Guidance for the CMAQ 
program. States are requested to provide the end of year summary 
reports via the automated system provided through FHWA by the first day 
of March of each year, covering the prior Federal fiscal year.
    Respondents: 51; each State DOT, and Washington, DC.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: 125 hours per annual report.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,375 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 burdens; (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. 
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: July 25, 2008.
Judith Kane,
Team Leader, Management Programs and Analysis Division.
[FR Doc. E8-17673 Filed 7-31-08; 8:45 am]
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