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a waiver to an urbanized area recipient
that has previously reported to the NTD,
FTA automatically includes data from
the last-available NTD report year for
that recipient in the apportionment of
formula grants for urbanized areas.
However, FTA does not currently have
policies or procedures that would allow
it to use NTD data from a prior report
year in the apportionment of urbanized
area formula grants for a transit provider
that is able to report for the current year.
This Notice establishes such a policy for
urbanized area reporters. This policy
would not currently apply to NTD
reporters from rural areas, however, as
NTD data are not used in the
apportionment of Other Than Urbanized
Area Formula Grants (Section 5311
Grants). These Grants are apportioned
solely on the basis of geographic data
and population data from the U.S.
Census Bureau.
II. Comments and FTA Response to
Comments
On August 14, 2008, FTA published
a notice in the Federal Register (73 FR
47641) inviting comments on its
proposed policy for natural disaster
adjustments. FTA received three
comments on this proposed policy
change. One comment supported the
policy change. Two commenters also
supported the policy change and
requested that FTA expand this policy
to include not just natural disasters, but
also man-made disasters, such as
terrorist attacks, criminal activity, forest
fires, or disruptions to utilities. These
commenters also requested that the
policy be made applicable for multiple
years, rather than only the year in which
the disaster occurs.
Response: FTA agrees to make this
policy applicable to all disasters, both
natural and man-made. FTA also notes
that it always intended for its proposed
policy to be applicable for multiple
years, at FTA’s discretion, and will
clarify this in the final policy below.
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III. Final Policy
If a transit provider suffers a marked
decrease in transit service due to a
natural or man-made disaster, either the
transit provider or the designated
recipient for an urbanized area may
make a request to be ‘‘held harmless’’ in
the apportionment of formula grants for
urbanized areas. If FTA approves the
request, FTA will use data for the
affected providers from the NTD report
year before the disaster occurred in
place of data for the current report year
in the urbanized area apportionments.
FTA would continue to use data from
the current NTD report year for all other
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transit providers in the urbanized area
apportionment.
This adjustment would not be
automatic and must be requested in
writing. FTA will approve or deny each
request at its discretion based on the
following factors: (1) Whether a Federal
disaster declaration was in place for all
or part of the current report year, for
either all or part of the transit provider’s
service area; (2) whether the request
demonstrates that the decrease in transit
service from the report year before the
disaster is in large part due to the
ongoing impact of the disaster; and (3)
whether the request demonstrates that
the decrease in transit service
reasonably appears to be temporary, and
not reflective of the true transit needs of
the urbanized area. FTA will not grant
adjustment requests that do not address
all three factors. Adjustment requests
should include sufficient
documentation to allow FTA to evaluate
the request based on these factors. FTA
may request additional information
from an applicant for an adjustment to
evaluate the request based on these
factors. A request for an adjustment may
only be made for one year at a time.
Requests for adjustment related to the
same disaster may be made in
subsequent years, provided that the
applicant can continue to support its
request based on the above factors. If the
adjustment request is granted, the NTD
data in all publicly-available data sets
and data products would remain
unadjusted, and would reflect the actual
NTD submission for the transit provider.
The only adjustment would be in the
data sets used for the apportionments of
formula grants for urbanized areas.
This policy will take effect for the
2007 NTD Report Year, which is the
data used in the FY 2009
apportionments of formula grants for
urbanized areas. This policy will remain
in effect for the 2008 NTD Report Year,
which has already begun, and will be
included in the NTD Annual Manual for
the 2009 Report Year.
Issued in Washington, DC, this 31st day of
October 2008.
James S. Simpson,
Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
[U.S. DOT Docket Number NHTSA–2008–
0170]
Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping
Requirements
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Request for public comment on
proposed collection of information.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Before a Federal agency can
collect certain information from the
public, it must receive approval from
the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB). Under procedures established
by the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995, before seeking OMB approval,
Federal agencies must solicit public
comment on proposed collections of
information, including extensions and
reinstatement of previously approved
collections.
This document describes one
collection of information for which
NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before January 12, 2009.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
(identified by DOT Docket No. NHTSA–
2008–0170) to: Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC
20590–0001. Alternatively, you may
submit your comments electronically by
logging onto the Docket management
System (DMS) Web site at https://
dms.dot.gov. Click on ‘‘Help’’ to view
instructions for filing your comments
electronically. Regardless of how you
submit your comments, you should
identify the Docket number of this
document. You may call the docket at
(202) 647–5527. Docket hours are 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m., Monday though Friday,
except Federal holidays.
Instructions: All Submissions must
include the agency name and docket
number for this proposed collection of
information. Note that all comments
received will be posted without change
to http: //www.regulations.gov,
including any personal information
provided. Please see the Privacy Act
heading below.
Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search
the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the
name of the individual submitting the
comment (or signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may
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review DOT’s complete Privacy Act
Statement in the Federal Register
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
19477–78) or you may visit https://
DocketInfo.dot.gov.
Docket: For access to the docket to
read background documents or
comments received, go to https://
www.regulations.gov. or the street
address listed above. Follow the online
instructions for accessing the dockets.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Complete copies of each request for
collection of information may be
obtained at no charge from Ann Burton,
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
W46–492, NTI 200, Washington, DC
20590. Ms. Burton’s telephone number
is (202) 366–2685. Please identify the
relevant collection of information by
referring to its OMB Control Number.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
before an agency submits a proposed
collection of information to OMB for
approval, it must first publish a
document in the Federal Register
providing a 60-day comment period and
otherwise consult with members of the
public and affected agencies concerning
each proposed collection of information.
The OMB has promulgated regulations
describing what must be included in
such a document. Under OMB’s
regulation at 5 CFR 1320.8(d), an agency
must ask for public comment on the
following:
(i) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(ii) The accuracy of the agency’s
estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
(iii) How to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected;
(iv) How to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including the use
of appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology, e.g. permitting
electronic submission of responses.
In compliance with these
requirements, NHTSA asks for public
comments on the following proposed
collections of information:
Title: 23 CFR, Part 1313, AlcoholImpaired Driving Countermeasures
Section 410.
OMB Control Number: 2127–0501.
Affected Public: 50 States, District of
Columbia and Puerto Rico.
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Form Number: NA.
Abstract: An impaired driving
incentive grant is available to States that
have an alcohol fatality rate of 0.5 or
less per 100 million vehicle miles
traveled as determined by using the
most recent Fatality Analysis Reporting
System (FARS) data or that are one of
the ten States that have the highest
alcohol related fatality rates as
determined by using the most recent
FARS data. States designated as a high
fatality rate State must submit a
comprehensive plan for conducting high
visibility enforcement and a report on
the previous year’s activities.
States may also qualify through
meeting specified program criteria. To
demonstrate compliance using program
criteria a State must submit an
application that shows how they met
three of eight criteria in FY 2006, four
of eight criteria in FY 2007 and five of
eight criteria in FY 2008 and FY 2009.
Estimated Annual Burden: 1350.
Number of Respondents: 50 States,
District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
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.
Marlene Markison,
Associate Administrator, Regional Operations
and Program Delivery.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
[U.S. DOT Docket Number NHTSA–2008–
0172]
Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping
Requirements
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Request for public comment on
proposed collection of information.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Before a Federal agency can
collect certain information from the
public, it must receive approval from
the Office of Management and Budget
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(OMB). Under procedures established
by the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995, before seeking OMB approval,
Federal agencies must solicit public
comment on proposed collections of
information, including extensions and
reinstatement of previously approved
collections.
This document describes one
collection of information for which
NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before January 12, 2009.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
[identified by DOT Docket No. NHTSA–
2008–0172] by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
online instructions for submitting
comments.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility:
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590–0001.
• Hand Delivery or Courier: West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
Telephone: 1–800–647–5527.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
Instructions: All submissions must
include the agency name and docket
number for this proposed collection of
information. Note that all comments
received will be posted without change
to https://www.regulations.gov, including
any personal information provided.
Please see the Privacy Act heading
below.
Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search
the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the
name of the individual submitting the
comment (or signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may
review DOT’s complete Privacy Act
Statement in the Federal Register
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
19477–78) or you may visit https://
DocketInfo.dot.gov.
Docket: For access to the docket to
read background documents or
comments received, go to https://
www.regulations.gov. or the street
address listed above. Follow the online
instructions for accessing the dockets.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Complete copies of each request for
collection of information may be
obtained at no charge from Jack Oates,
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
W46–308, NTI–200,Washington, DC
20590. Mr Jack Oates’ telephone number
is (202) 366–2730. Please identify the
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
[U.S. DOT Docket Number NHTSA-2008-0170]
Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Request for public comment on proposed collection of
information.
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SUMMARY: Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from
the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit
public comment on proposed collections of information, including
extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections.
This document describes one collection of information for which
NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 12, 2009.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments (identified by DOT Docket No. NHTSA-
2008-0170) to: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Alternatively, you may
submit your comments electronically by logging onto the Docket
management System (DMS) Web site at https://dms.dot.gov. Click on
``Help'' to view instructions for filing your comments electronically.
Regardless of how you submit your comments, you should identify the
Docket number of this document. You may call the docket at (202) 647-
5527. Docket hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday though Friday, except
Federal holidays.
Instructions: All Submissions must include the agency name and
docket number for this proposed collection of information. Note that
all comments received will be posted without change to http: //
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
Please see the Privacy Act heading below.
Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all
comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf
of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may
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review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78) or you may visit https://
DocketInfo.dot.gov.
Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov. or the street
address listed above. Follow the online instructions for accessing the
dockets.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Complete copies of each request for
collection of information may be obtained at no charge from Ann Burton,
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., W46-492, NTI 200, Washington, DC
20590. Ms. Burton's telephone number is (202) 366-2685. Please identify
the relevant collection of information by referring to its OMB Control
Number.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
before an agency submits a proposed collection of information to OMB
for approval, it must first publish a document in the Federal Register
providing a 60-day comment period and otherwise consult with members of
the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of
information. The OMB has promulgated regulations describing what must
be included in such a document. Under OMB's regulation at 5 CFR
1320.8(d), an agency must ask for public comment on the following:
(i) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) How to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected;
(iv) How to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g. permitting electronic
submission of responses.
In compliance with these requirements, NHTSA asks for public
comments on the following proposed collections of information:
Title: 23 CFR, Part 1313, Alcohol-Impaired Driving Countermeasures
Section 410.
OMB Control Number: 2127-0501.
Affected Public: 50 States, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
Form Number: NA.
Abstract: An impaired driving incentive grant is available to
States that have an alcohol fatality rate of 0.5 or less per 100
million vehicle miles traveled as determined by using the most recent
Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data or that are one of the
ten States that have the highest alcohol related fatality rates as
determined by using the most recent FARS data. States designated as a
high fatality rate State must submit a comprehensive plan for
conducting high visibility enforcement and a report on the previous
year's activities.
States may also qualify through meeting specified program criteria.
To demonstrate compliance using program criteria a State must submit an
application that shows how they met three of eight criteria in FY 2006,
four of eight criteria in FY 2007 and five of eight criteria in FY 2008
and FY 2009.
Estimated Annual Burden: 1350.
Number of Respondents: 50 States, District of Columbia and Puerto
Rico.
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.
Marlene Markison,
Associate Administrator, Regional Operations and Program Delivery.
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