Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection, 49736-49737 [E8-19326]

Download as PDF 49736 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 164 / Friday, August 22, 2008 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration [Docket No. FHWA–2008–0118] Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. 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 a new information collection, which is summarized below under Supplementary Information. We published a Federal Register Notice with a 60-day public comment period on this information collection on July 19, 2007. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Please submit comments by September 22, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT DMS Docket Number FHWA–2007–28755 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: Serena Matthews-Parrish, 202–366– 1201, Office of Human Resources, Student Outreach and Career Entry Programs Group, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:12 Aug 21, 2008 Jkt 214001 Title: Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG). Background: STIPDG is authorized by The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), Section 5204–Training and Education/ Surface Transportation Workforce Development, Training, and Education Act. Section 5204 states that subject to project approval by the Secretary, a State may obligate funds apportioned to the State for primary core programs workforce development, training, and education, including student internships; university or community college support; and outreach to develop interest and promote participation in surface transportation careers. STIPDG is an important part of DOT’s intermodal effort to promote the entry of women, persons with disabilities, and members of diverse groups into transportation careers where traditionally these groups have been under-represented. Accordingly, FHWA’s Office of Civil Rights will continue to actively support the STIPDG by working closely with FHWA’s Office of Human Resources, Student Outreach and Career Entry Programs Group, which has responsibility for administering the program. The program includes participation and placement of college students into summer intern placement nationwide, for all the DOT operating administrations. FHWA implements the program via a contractor that is selected through open competition. The STIPDG accepts approximately 500 applications each year, placing as few as 70 and as many as 100 undergraduate, graduate, and law students in transportation-related, nonadministrative, technical, hands-on assignments with a Federal and State mentor providing on-the-job training. The STIPDG provides college students with an opportunity to work on current transportation-related topics and issues identified in or directly pertaining to the current DOT Strategic Plan. The STIPDG is open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other nonmerit factor. The STIPDG is open to all applicants based on the following eligibility requirements. Applicants must be currently enrolled in degreegranting programs of study at accredited U.S. institutions of higher education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Undergraduate applicants must be juniors or seniors for the fall of PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2008. Undergraduate applicants from Junior, Tribal, or Community Colleges must have completed their first year. Law applicants must be entering their second or third year of law school in the fall of 2009. Applicants who are scheduled to graduate during the coming spring or summer semesters are not eligible for consideration for the STIPDG unless: (1) They have been accepted for graduate school enrollment; (2) they have been accepted for enrollment at an institution of higher education; or (3) their acceptance is pending. In all instances, the applicant must submit their completed application packages and documentation (with the school’s logo) reflecting their status. Former STIPDG interns may apply but will not receive preferential consideration. Applicants will be evaluated based on the completeness of the application and the required documents listed below. Priority will be given to those with GPA’s of 3.0 or better (for the Major and/or cumulatively). Applicants must be available and able to participate in the entire 10-week program. Respondents: Approximately 500 applicants. Frequency: Student applies every fall by going to the STIPDG Web site at: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/education/ Stipdg.htm, reading the requirements, retrieving the necessary 1-page forms, completing them, and packaging and forwarding all required documents to the designated PO Box identified on the Web site. Applications are received during the fall, with student offer letters sent by the spring, and placement offered by the first week of June for the majority of participants. The summer internship is managed by a contractor who responds to each applicant within 24 hours of receipt of the application, confirms via e-mail notification to the applicant whether or not the application package is received and deemed completed; and within 90 days notifies the applicant regarding the status of acceptance into the program. The required STIPDG Application documents include: • The actual 1-page STIPDG Application. • A copy of the most recent Transcript/Grade Record/Report. • At least one reference (if possible with comments) from a department chair, professor, advisor, employer using the attached 1-page Reference Form. • A current 1-page resume reflecting work experience, volunteerism, awards, leadership, and extra curricular activities. E:\FR\FM\22AUN1.SGM 22AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 164 / Friday, August 22, 2008 / Notices • The actual 1-page, 2009 Applicant’s Area of Interest/Geographical Preference Sheet, also included on this site. • For Undergraduate Students: A typed essay, 1-page, double-spaced, minimum 12-point type, on your transportation interests, describing how participation in the 2009 STIPDG will enhance educational and career plans and goals. • For Graduate Students: A writing sample representing your educational and career plans and goals. • For Law Students: A legal writing sample. Estimated Average Burden per Response: The estimated average burden is 4 hours per respondent. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: The estimated total annual burden is 2,000 hours per year. 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: August 14, 2008. James R. Kabel, Chief, Management Programs and Analysis Division. [FR Doc. E8–19326 Filed 8–21–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration Over-the-Road Bus Accessibility Program Announcement of Project Selections AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of Project Selections. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the selection of projects to be funded under Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 and FY 2008 appropriations for the Over-the-Road Bus (OTRB) Accessibility Program, authorized by section 3038 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA–21). The OTRB Accessibility Program makes funds available to private operators of overthe-road buses to help finance the incremental capital and training costs of complying with DOT’s Over-the-Road Bus accessibility rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The appropriate FTA Regional Office for grant-specific issues (Appendix A); or Blenda Younger, Office of Program Management, 202–366–2053, for general information about the OTRB Program. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A total of $15.9 million, which includes $7.6 million in FY 2007 funds and $8.3 million in FY 2008 funds is available for allocation. Of the FY 2007 funds, $5.7 million is available to be awarded to intercity fixed-route providers and $1.9 million is available for other providers. Also, of the FY 2008 funds, $6.225 million is available to be awarded to intercity fixed-route providers and $2.075 million is available for other providers. The category of other providers includes commuter, charter, and tour bus operators. A total of 123 applicants requested $41.6 million: $21.8 million was requested by intercity fixed-route providers, and $19.8 million was requested by all other providers. Project selections were made on a discretionary basis, based on each applicant’s responsiveness to statutory project selection criteria, fleet size, and level of funding received in previous years. Because of the high demand for the funds available, most successful applicants received less funding than they requested, and applicants who did not meet the statutory criteria were not selected for funding. Selected projects will result in the addition of lifts to 375 new vehicles, the retrofitting of 96 49737 vehicles, and $136,915 for training in the proper operation of the equipment. Each of the following 79 awardees listed in Table 1, as well as the 44 applicants who were not selected for funding, will receive a letter that explains how funding decisions were made. Eligible project costs may be incurred by awardees prior to final grant approval. The incremental capital cost for adding wheelchair lift equipment to any new vehicles delivered on or after June 9, 1998, the effective date of TEA– 21, is eligible for funding under the OTRB Accessibility Program. Applicants selected for funding may be contacted by FTA regional offices if additional information is needed before grants are made. Awards are processed through FTA’s electronic grants management system, TEAM–WEB, and the project identification (ID) listed will be used to track the obligation of funds for the projects selected. The grant applications will be sent to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for certification under labor protection requirements pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5333(b). After referring applications to affected employees represented by a labor organization, DOL will issue a certification to FTA. Terms and conditions of the certification will be incorporated in the FTA grant agreement under the new guidelines replacing those in 29 CFR part 215. Please see Amendment to Section 5333(b), Guidelines to Carry Out New Programs Authorized by the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA–21); Final Rule (64 FR 40990, July 28, 1999). Issued in Washington, DC, this 15th day of August, 2008. James S. Simpson, Administrator. Appendix A jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Richard H. Doyle: Regional Administrator, Region 1—Boston, Kendall Square, 55 Broadway, Suite 920, Cambridge, MA 02142–1093. Tel. 617–494–2055. States served: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Robert C. Patrick: Regional Administrator, Region 6—Ft. Worth, 819 Taylor Street, Room 8A36, Ft. Worth, TX 76102. Tel. 817–978–0550. States served: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. Brigid Hynes-Cherin, Regional Administrator, Region 2—New York, One Bowling Green, Room 429, New York, NY 10004–1415. Tel. No. 212–668–2170. States served: New Jersey, New York. Mokhtee Ahmad, Regional Administrator, Region 7—Kansas City, MO, 901 Locust Street, Room 404, Kansas City, MO 64106. Tel. 816– 329–3920. States served: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:12 Aug 21, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\22AUN1.SGM 22AUN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration

[Docket No. FHWA-2008-0118]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments 
for a New Information Collection

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to 
request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for a new 
information collection, which is summarized below under Supplementary 
Information. We published a Federal Register Notice with a 60-day 
public comment period on this information collection on July 19, 2007. 
We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Please submit comments by September 22, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT DMS Docket Number 
FHWA-2007-28755 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: Serena Matthews-Parrish, 202-366-1201, 
Office of Human Resources, Student Outreach and Career Entry Programs 
Group, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are 
from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups 
(STIPDG).
    Background: STIPDG is authorized by The Safe, Accountable, 
Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users 
(SAFETEA-LU), Section 5204-Training and Education/Surface 
Transportation Workforce Development, Training, and Education Act. 
Section 5204 states that subject to project approval by the Secretary, 
a State may obligate funds apportioned to the State for primary core 
programs workforce development, training, and education, including 
student internships; university or community college support; and 
outreach to develop interest and promote participation in surface 
transportation careers. STIPDG is an important part of DOT's intermodal 
effort to promote the entry of women, persons with disabilities, and 
members of diverse groups into transportation careers where 
traditionally these groups have been under-represented. Accordingly, 
FHWA's Office of Civil Rights will continue to actively support the 
STIPDG by working closely with FHWA's Office of Human Resources, 
Student Outreach and Career Entry Programs Group, which has 
responsibility for administering the program. The program includes 
participation and placement of college students into summer intern 
placement nationwide, for all the DOT operating administrations. FHWA 
implements the program via a contractor that is selected through open 
competition. The STIPDG accepts approximately 500 applications each 
year, placing as few as 70 and as many as 100 undergraduate, graduate, 
and law students in transportation-related, non-administrative, 
technical, hands-on assignments with a Federal and State mentor 
providing on-the-job training. The STIPDG provides college students 
with an opportunity to work on current transportation-related topics 
and issues identified in or directly pertaining to the current DOT 
Strategic Plan. The STIPDG is open to all qualified applicants 
regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political 
affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, 
membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. The 
STIPDG is open to all applicants based on the following eligibility 
requirements. Applicants must be currently enrolled in degree-granting 
programs of study at accredited U.S. institutions of higher education 
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Undergraduate 
applicants must be juniors or seniors for the fall of 2008. 
Undergraduate applicants from Junior, Tribal, or Community Colleges 
must have completed their first year. Law applicants must be entering 
their second or third year of law school in the fall of 2009. 
Applicants who are scheduled to graduate during the coming spring or 
summer semesters are not eligible for consideration for the STIPDG 
unless: (1) They have been accepted for graduate school enrollment; (2) 
they have been accepted for enrollment at an institution of higher 
education; or (3) their acceptance is pending. In all instances, the 
applicant must submit their completed application packages and 
documentation (with the school's logo) reflecting their status. Former 
STIPDG interns may apply but will not receive preferential 
consideration. Applicants will be evaluated based on the completeness 
of the application and the required documents listed below. Priority 
will be given to those with GPA's of 3.0 or better (for the Major and/
or cumulatively). Applicants must be available and able to participate 
in the entire 10-week program.
    Respondents: Approximately 500 applicants.
    Frequency: Student applies every fall by going to the STIPDG Web 
site at: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/education/Stipdg.htm, reading the 
requirements, retrieving the necessary 1-page forms, completing them, 
and packaging and forwarding all required documents to the designated 
PO Box identified on the Web site. Applications are received during the 
fall, with student offer letters sent by the spring, and placement 
offered by the first week of June for the majority of participants. The 
summer internship is managed by a contractor who responds to each 
applicant within 24 hours of receipt of the application, confirms via 
e-mail notification to the applicant whether or not the application 
package is received and deemed completed; and within 90 days notifies 
the applicant regarding the status of acceptance into the program. The 
required STIPDG Application documents include:
     The actual 1-page STIPDG Application.
     A copy of the most recent Transcript/Grade Record/Report.
     At least one reference (if possible with comments) from a 
department chair, professor, advisor, employer using the attached 1-
page Reference Form.
     A current 1-page resume reflecting work experience, 
volunteerism, awards, leadership, and extra curricular activities.

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     The actual 1-page, 2009 Applicant's Area of Interest/
Geographical Preference Sheet, also included on this site.
     For Undergraduate Students: A typed essay, 1-page, double-
spaced, minimum 12-point type, on your transportation interests, 
describing how participation in the 2009 STIPDG will enhance 
educational and career plans and goals.
     For Graduate Students: A writing sample representing your 
educational and career plans and goals.
     For Law Students: A legal writing sample.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: The estimated average burden 
is 4 hours per respondent.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: The estimated total annual 
burden is 2,000 hours per year.
    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: August 14, 2008.
James R. Kabel,
Chief, Management Programs and Analysis Division.
 [FR Doc. E8-19326 Filed 8-21-08; 8:45 am]
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