Notice and Request for Comments, 9475-9476 [2010-4330]

Download as PDF WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 40 / Tuesday, March 2, 2010 / Notices Abstract: Data from previous studies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has shown that 31 percent of all fatal crashes are directly traceable to excessive speed. In 2008, 11,674 people died in excessive speed-related crashes. The cost of these crashes is approximately 40 billion dollars per year. Surveys of drivers’ attitudes toward speeding have demonstrated a strong correlation between drivers’ attitudes towards speeding and other driving behaviors and actual traffic outcomes. Models based on self-reported measures of intentions and attitudes are used to predict traffic behaviors and design interventions to reduce speeding and other hazardous traffic actions. Some of these models stress the importance of attitude, habits and the interaction of habit with intention. NHTSA proposes to conduct a 2010 National Survey of Speeding Attitudes and Behavior by telephone among a sample of 6,000 adults (age 16 and older). NHTSA’s information needs require a telephone survey of a national probability sample of drivers in the United States that will provide insight into why drivers speed and which methods of enforcement would discourage them from speeding. The questionnaire will contain items on the extent to which drivers speed, demographic and typological descriptions of speeders, locations and times when speeding is most frequent, attitudes and perceptions about speeding, reasons and motivations for speeding, knowledge of measures to deter speeding, attitudes towards measures to deter speeding, and correlates of speeding behavior. In conducting the proposed survey, the interviewers would use computerassisted telephone interviewing to reduce interview length and minimize recording errors. A Spanish-language translation and bilingual interviewers would be used to minimize language barriers to participation. The proposed survey is the third in the series, which began in 1997. The 2010 survey will repeat many questions from previous surveys in order to monitor changes over time, and will also include new questions on emerging speed-related technologies. Affected Public: Randomly selected members of the general public age 16 and older, including those in landline telephone households as well as those who primarily or exclusive use a cellular phone. Participation by all respondents would be voluntary and anonymous. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 2,005 hours (15 pretest interviews VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:07 Mar 01, 2010 Jkt 220001 averaging 20 minutes per interview, followed by 6,000 interviews administered to the final survey sample averaging 20 minutes per interview). Comments Are Invited 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 information collection; (iii) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (iv) 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. A comment to OMB is most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. Authority: 44 U.S.C. Section 3506(c)(2)(A). Jeff Michael, Associate Administrator, Research and Program Development. [FR Doc. 2010–4194 Filed 3–1–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board Notice and Request for Comments ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: The Surface Transportation Board (Board), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. (PRA), gives notice that the Board has requested from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) an extension of approval for the two currently approved collections described below. The Board is seeking comments regarding one or both of these collections concerning (1) whether the collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Board, including whether the collection has practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the Board’s burden estimates; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology when appropriate. Submitted comments PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9475 will be addressed in a subsequent notice and will also be submitted to OMB as part of the Board’s request for approval. DATES: Deadline: Persons wishing to comment on one or both of these information collections should submit comments by April 1, 2010. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be identified as ‘‘Paperwork Reduction Act Comments, Surface Transportation Board, and should refer to the title of the specific collection(s) commented upon. These comments should be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Chandana Achanta, Surface Transportation Board Desk Officer, by fax at (202) 395–6974; by mail at Room 10235, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503; or by email at OIRA_SUBMISSION@OMB.EOP.GOV. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia T. Brown, (202) 245–0350. For a copy of the regulations pertaining to the information collection(s), contact Cynthia T. Brown at (202) 245–0350 or brownc@stb.dot.gov. Subjects: In this notice the Board is requesting that comments be sent to OMB on the following information collections: Collection Number One Title: Maps Required in Abandonment Exemption Proceedings. OMB Control Number: 2140–0008. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Extension without change. Respondents: Railroads initiating abandonment exemption proceedings. Number of Respondents: 80. Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour, based on average time reported in informal survey of respondents conducted in 2009. Frequency of Response: 1. Total Annual Burden Hours: 80. Total Annualized Non-Hourly Cost: None have been identified. Needs and Uses: Under 49 CFR 1152.50(d)(2)and 1152.60(b), the Board requires in each abandonment exemption proceeding a detailed map of the rail line, depicting the line’s relation to other rail lines, roads, water routes, and population centers. The Board uses this information to determine the scope and the impact of the proposed abandonment. In addition, this information is posted on the Board’s Web site and serves as a form of notice to current and/or potential shippers, and to persons who might want to make an offer of financial assistance under 49 U.S.C. 10904; acquire the line as a trail under the National Trails System Act, E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1 9476 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 40 / Tuesday, March 2, 2010 / Notices WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES 16 U.S.C 1247(d); or acquire the line for another public purpose under 49 U.S.C. 10905. Collection Number Two Title: System Diagram Maps (or, in the case of small carriers, the alternative narrative description of rail system). OMB Control Number: 2140–0003. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Extension without change. Respondents: Common carrier freight railroads that are either new or reporting changes in the status of one or more of their rail lines. Number of Respondents: 3. Estimated Time per Response: 7.1 hours, based on average time reported in informal survey of respondents conducted in 2009. Frequency of Response: 1. Total Annual Burden Hours: 21 hours. Total Annualized Non-Hourly Cost: None have been identified. Needs and Uses: Under 49 CFR 1152.10–1152.13, all railroads subject to the Board’s jurisdiction are required to keep current system diagram maps (SDMs) on file, or alternatively in the case of a Class III carrier (a carrier with assets of not more than $20 million in 1991 dollars), to submit the same information in narrative form. The information sought in this collection identifies all lines in a particular railroad’s system, categorized to indicate the likelihood that service on a particular line will be abandoned and/ or whether service on a line is currently provided under the financial assistance provisions of 49 U.S.C. 10904. Carriers are obligated to amend these maps as necessary to update the SDM or description as line designations change. The Board uses this information to facilitate reasoned decision making. In addition, this information, which is available to the public from the carrier by request, 49 CFR 1152.12(c)(3), may serve as notice to the shipping public of the carrier’s intent to abandon or retain a line. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA, a Federal agency conducting or sponsoring a collection of information must display a currently valid OMB control number. A collection of information, which is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c), includes agency requirements that persons submit reports, keep records, or provide information to the agency, third parties, or the public. A 60-day notice and request for comments regarding the collection described above was published on Nov. 12, 2009 (74 FR 58368). Section 3507(b) of the PRA VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:07 Mar 01, 2010 Jkt 220001 requires, concurrent with an agency’s submitting a collection to OMB for approval, a 30-day notice and comment period, through publication in the Federal Register, concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information. Dated: February 25, 2010. Andrea Pope-Matheson, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2010–4330 Filed 3–1–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement: Salt Lake County, UT AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of intent. SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for a proposed transportation improvement project in Salt Lake County, Utah. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryan Dillon, Area Engineer, Federal Highway Administration, 2520 West 4700 South, Suite 9A, Salt Lake City, UT 84118, Telephone: (801) 963–0182, E-mail: Bryan.Dillon@DOT.gov. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) contact is Chuck Easton, Region 2 Environmental Lead, 2010 South 2760 West, Telephone: (801) 975–4923, e-mail: ceaston@utah.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with UDOT, intends to prepare an EIS on a proposal to analyze and address the regional transportation connectivity needs on the west side of the Salt Lake Valley in the area bounded by 6200 South, 4700 South, Bangerter Highway and Redwood Road. To provide for local and regional travel demands, the regional transportation plan developed by the local Metropolitan Planning Organization, Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC), has identified the need for an improved transportation system in the study area. Alternatives under consideration include (1) taking no action (no-build); (2) transportation system management/travel demand management; and (3) build alternatives to be considered include, but are not limited to: (1) A collector roadway system; (2) addition of a grade-separated interchange at 5400 South and I–215 and/or improvements to adjacent grade- PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 separated interchanges; (3) arterial roadway capacity and operational improvements; (4) transit; (5) combinations of any of the above; and (6) other feasible alternatives identified during the scoping process. The public, as well as Federal, State, and local agencies, will be invited to participate in project scoping to ensure that a full range of alternatives is considered and that all appropriate environmental issues and resources are evaluated. The scoping process will include opportunities to provide comments on the purpose and need for the project, potential alternatives, and social, economic, and environmental issues of concern. 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. The public will be invited to participate in scoping meeting which will be held in an open house format at locations and dates to be determined. In addition, a public hearing will be held following the release of the draft EIS. The draft EIS will be available for public and agency review and comment before the public hearing. Public notice advertisements, direct mailings, and other means of notification will be used to notify interested parties of the time and place of the public meetings and the public hearing. To ensure that a full range of issues related to the proposed action are addressed and all significant issues identified, comments and suggestions are invited from all interested parties. Comments or questions concerning the proposed action and the EIS should be directed to the FHWA at the address provided above by April 1, 2010. (Catalog of Federal and Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205, Highway Research, Planning and Construction. The regulations implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on federal programs and activities apply to this program.) Issued on: 24 February 2010. Bryan Dillon, Federal Highway Administration, Salt Lake City, Utah. [FR Doc. 2010–4267 Filed 3–1–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 2, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9475-9476]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board


 Notice and Request for Comments

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Surface Transportation Board (Board), as part of its 
continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. (PRA), gives 
notice that the Board has requested from the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) an extension of approval for the two currently approved 
collections described below.
    The Board is seeking comments regarding one or both of these 
collections concerning (1) whether the collection is necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions of the Board, including whether the 
collection has practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the Board's 
burden estimates; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity 
of the information collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of 
the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology when appropriate. Submitted comments will be addressed in a 
subsequent notice and will also be submitted to OMB as part of the 
Board's request for approval.

DATES: Deadline: Persons wishing to comment on one or both of these 
information collections should submit comments by April 1, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be identified as ``Paperwork 
Reduction Act Comments, Surface Transportation Board, and should refer 
to the title of the specific collection(s) commented upon. These 
comments should be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Chandana 
Achanta, Surface Transportation Board Desk Officer, by fax at (202) 
395-6974; by mail at Room 10235, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 
20503; or by e-mail at OIRA_SUBMISSION@OMB.EOP.GOV.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia T. Brown, (202) 245-0350. For 
a copy of the regulations pertaining to the information collection(s), 
contact Cynthia T. Brown at (202) 245-0350 or brownc@stb.dot.gov.
    Subjects: In this notice the Board is requesting that comments be 
sent to OMB on the following information collections:

Collection Number One

    Title: Maps Required in Abandonment Exemption Proceedings.
    OMB Control Number: 2140-0008.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Extension without change.
    Respondents: Railroads initiating abandonment exemption 
proceedings.
    Number of Respondents: 80.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour, based on average time reported 
in informal survey of respondents conducted in 2009.
    Frequency of Response: 1.
    Total Annual Burden Hours: 80.
    Total Annualized Non-Hourly Cost: None have been identified.
    Needs and Uses: Under 49 CFR 1152.50(d)(2)and 1152.60(b), the Board 
requires in each abandonment exemption proceeding a detailed map of the 
rail line, depicting the line's relation to other rail lines, roads, 
water routes, and population centers. The Board uses this information 
to determine the scope and the impact of the proposed abandonment. In 
addition, this information is posted on the Board's Web site and serves 
as a form of notice to current and/or potential shippers, and to 
persons who might want to make an offer of financial assistance under 
49 U.S.C. 10904; acquire the line as a trail under the National Trails 
System Act,

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16 U.S.C 1247(d); or acquire the line for another public purpose under 
49 U.S.C. 10905.

Collection Number Two

    Title: System Diagram Maps (or, in the case of small carriers, the 
alternative narrative description of rail system).
    OMB Control Number: 2140-0003.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Extension without change.
    Respondents: Common carrier freight railroads that are either new 
or reporting changes in the status of one or more of their rail lines.
    Number of Respondents: 3.
    Estimated Time per Response: 7.1 hours, based on average time 
reported in informal survey of respondents conducted in 2009.
    Frequency of Response: 1.
    Total Annual Burden Hours: 21 hours.
    Total Annualized Non-Hourly Cost: None have been identified.
    Needs and Uses: Under 49 CFR 1152.10-1152.13, all railroads subject 
to the Board's jurisdiction are required to keep current system diagram 
maps (SDMs) on file, or alternatively in the case of a Class III 
carrier (a carrier with assets of not more than $20 million in 1991 
dollars), to submit the same information in narrative form. The 
information sought in this collection identifies all lines in a 
particular railroad's system, categorized to indicate the likelihood 
that service on a particular line will be abandoned and/or whether 
service on a line is currently provided under the financial assistance 
provisions of 49 U.S.C. 10904. Carriers are obligated to amend these 
maps as necessary to update the SDM or description as line designations 
change. The Board uses this information to facilitate reasoned decision 
making. In addition, this information, which is available to the public 
from the carrier by request, 49 CFR 1152.12(c)(3), may serve as notice 
to the shipping public of the carrier's intent to abandon or retain a 
line.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA, a Federal agency conducting 
or sponsoring a collection of information must display a currently 
valid OMB control number. A collection of information, which is defined 
in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c), includes agency requirements 
that persons submit reports, keep records, or provide information to 
the agency, third parties, or the public. A 60-day notice and request 
for comments regarding the collection described above was published on 
Nov. 12, 2009 (74 FR 58368). Section 3507(b) of the PRA requires, 
concurrent with an agency's submitting a collection to OMB for 
approval, a 30-day notice and comment period, through publication in 
the Federal Register, concerning each proposed collection of 
information, including each proposed extension of an existing 
collection of information.

    Dated: February 25, 2010.
Andrea Pope-Matheson,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2010-4330 Filed 3-1-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4915-01-P

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