Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review, 53714 [2011-22014]

Download as PDF 53714 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 167 / Monday, August 29, 2011 / Notices local governments affected by Section 5330, including the rail transit agencies, spend an annual total of 108,623 hours on information collection activities to support implementation of Section 5330, or approximately 2,469 hours each. This amount also equals approximately half of the total level of effort devoted to implement Section 5330 requirements in a given year. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 142,393 hours. Frequency: Annual. Issued: August 23, 2011. Ann M. Linnertz, Associate Administrator for Administration. [FR Doc. 2011–22008 Filed 8–26–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–57–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration [FTA Docket No. FTA–2011–0049] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of request for comments. The Federal Transit Administration invites public comment about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval to renew the following information collection: Emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Reporting of Technical Activities by FTA Grant Recipients The information collected is used to report annually to Congress, the Secretary of Transportation and to the Federal Transit Administrator on how grantees are responding to national emphasis areas and congressional direction. The Federal Register notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments was published on June 17, 2011 (Citation 76 FR 35507). No comments were received from that notice. DATES: Comments must be submitted before September 28, 2011. A comment to OMB is most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sylvia L. Marion, Office of Administration, Office of Management Planning, (202) 366–6680. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Reporting of Technical Activities by FTA Grant Recipients. Abstract: 49 U.S.C. 5305 authorizes the use of federal funds to assist metropolitan planning organizations VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:45 Aug 26, 2011 Jkt 223001 (MPOs), states, and local public bodies in developing transportation plans and programs to serve future transportation needs of urbanized areas and nonurbanized areas throughout the nation. As part of this effort, MPOs and states are required to consider a wide range of goals and objectives and to analyze alternative transportation system management and investment strategies. These objectives are measured by definable activities such as planning certification reviews and other related activities. The information collected is used to report annually to Congress, the Secretary, and to the Federal Transit Administrator on how grantees are responding to national emphasis areas and congressional direction, and allows FTA to track grantees’ use of Federal planning funds. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 156 hours. ADDRESSES: All written comments must refer to the docket number that appears at the top of this document and be submitted to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: FTA Desk Officer. 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. Issued on: August 23, 2011. Ann M. Linnertz, Associate Administrator for Administration. [FR Doc. 2011–22014 Filed 8–26–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–57–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration [FTA Docket No. FTA–2011–0050] Notice of Request for the Approval of a New Information Collection AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of request for comments. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 notice announces the intention of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the following currently approved information collection: 49 U.S.C. Section 5320—Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program Comments must be submitted before October 28, 2011. ADDRESSES: To ensure that your comments are not entered more than once into the docket, submit comments identified by the docket number by only one of the following methods: 1. Web site: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the U.S. Government electronic docket site. (Note: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) electronic docket is no longer accepting electronic comments.) All electronic submissions must be made to the U.S. Government electronic docket site at https:// www.regulations.gov. Commenters should follow the directions below for mailed and hand-delivered comments. 2. Fax: 202–493–2251. 3. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Docket Operations, M–30, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. 4. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Docket Operations, M–30, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Instructions: You must include the agency name and docket number for this notice at the beginning of your comments. Submit two copies of your comments if you submit them by mail. For confirmation that FTA has received your comments, include a selfaddressed stamped postcard. Note that all comments received, including any personal information, will be posted and will be available to Internet users, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov. You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published April 11, 2000, (65 FR 19477), or you may visit https://www.regulations.gov. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents and comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov at any time. Background documents and comments received may also be viewed at the U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Docket Operations, M–30, West Building, DATES: E:\FR\FM\29AUN1.SGM 29AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 167 (Monday, August 29, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 53714]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-22014]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration

[FTA Docket No. FTA-2011-0049]


Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Transit Administration invites public comment 
about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's 
(OMB) approval to renew the following information collection:

Reporting of Technical Activities by FTA Grant Recipients

    The information collected is used to report annually to Congress, 
the Secretary of Transportation and to the Federal Transit 
Administrator on how grantees are responding to national emphasis areas 
and congressional direction. The Federal Register notice with a 60-day 
comment period soliciting comments was published on June 17, 2011 
(Citation 76 FR 35507). No comments were received from that notice.

DATES: Comments must be submitted before September 28, 2011. A comment 
to OMB is most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of 
publication.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sylvia L. Marion, Office of 
Administration, Office of Management Planning, (202) 366-6680.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Reporting of Technical Activities by FTA Grant Recipients.
    Abstract: 49 U.S.C. 5305 authorizes the use of federal funds to 
assist metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), states, and local 
public bodies in developing transportation plans and programs to serve 
future transportation needs of urbanized areas and nonurbanized areas 
throughout the nation. As part of this effort, MPOs and states are 
required to consider a wide range of goals and objectives and to 
analyze alternative transportation system management and investment 
strategies. These objectives are measured by definable activities such 
as planning certification reviews and other related activities.
    The information collected is used to report annually to Congress, 
the Secretary, and to the Federal Transit Administrator on how grantees 
are responding to national emphasis areas and congressional direction, 
and allows FTA to track grantees' use of Federal planning funds.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 156 hours.

ADDRESSES: All written comments must refer to the docket number that 
appears at the top of this document and be submitted to the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 
725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: FTA Desk 
Officer.
    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.

    Issued on: August 23, 2011.
Ann M. Linnertz,
Associate Administrator for Administration.
[FR Doc. 2011-22014 Filed 8-26-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-57-P
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