Notice of Request for the Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 67211-67212 [2013-26791]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 217 / Friday, November 8, 2013 / Notices freight transportation requirements of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (Pub. L. 112–141); (2) establishment of the National Freight Network; (3) development of a National Freight Strategic Plan; (4) development of strategies to help States implement State Freight Advisory Committees and State Freight Plans; (5) development of measures of conditions and performance in freight transportation; (6) development of freight transportation investment, data, and planning tools; and (7) legislative recommendations. Agenda: This will be the NFAC’s second meeting. The U.S. Department of Transportation will provide a presentation to members. The NFAC’s six subcommittees will meet for one hour and then report out to the full committee. The meeting agenda will be posted on the NFAC Web site at www.dot.gov/nfac in advance of the meeting. Public Participation: The meeting will be open to the public and press on a first-come, first served basis. Space is limited. The public meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Individuals requiring accommodations, such as sign language interpretation or other ancillary aids, are asked to notify Ms. Tretha Chromey, at (202) 366–1999 or freight@dot.gov five (5) business days before the meeting. Members of the public who wish to attend in person are asked to RSVP to freight@dot.gov with your name and affiliation no later than November 13, 2013, in order to facilitate entry and guarantee seating. Written comments: Persons who wish to submit written comments for consideration by the Committee must email freight@dot.gov or send them to Ms. Tretha Chromey, Designated Federal Officer, National Freight Advisory Committee, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., W82–320, Washington, DC 20590 by November 13, 2013 to provide sufficient time for review. All other comments may be received at any time before or after the meeting. TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Dated: November 6, 2013. Tretha Chromey, Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–26852 Filed 11–7–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:08 Nov 07, 2013 Jkt 232001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration [FTA Docket No. 2013–0037] Notice of Request for the Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of request for comments. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew the following information collection: SUMMARY: Pre-Award, Post-Delivery Audit Requirements Under Buy America Comments must be submitted before January 7, 2014. 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: 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 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 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 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 www.regulations.gov. You may review DOT’s complete DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 67211 Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published April 11, 2000, (65 FR 19477), or you may visit www.regulations.gov. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents and comments received, go to 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, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PreAward, Post-Delivery Audit Requirements Under Buy America—Mr. Richard Wong, FTA Office of Chief Counsel (202) 366–0675, or email: richard.wong@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Interested parties are invited to send comments regarding any aspect of this information collection, including: (1) The necessity and utility of the information collection for the proper performance of the functions of the FTA; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways to minimize the collection burden without reducing the quality of the collected information. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection. Title: Pre-Award, Post-Delivery Audit Requirements Under Buy America (OMB Number: 2132–0544). Background: Federal Transit Laws, 49 U.S.C. 5323(j) and (m), require that recipients of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding comply with certain requirements, including Buy America, certify compliance of these requirements at the pre-award and post-delivery stages of the procurement process when using FTA funds and maintain on file certifications. Bidders or offerors must submit certificates to assure compliance with Buy America, the purchaser’s contract specifications (for rolling stock only), and Federal motor vehicle safety requirements (for rolling stock only). The information collected on the certification forms is necessary for FTA recipients to meet the requirements of 49 U.S.C. Section 5323(j) and (m). In addition, FTA recipients are required to certify, as part of their annual Certifications and Assurances, that they will comply with pre-award and postdelivery audit requirements for rolling stock under 49 CFR Part 661. E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1 67212 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 217 / Friday, November 8, 2013 / Notices Respondents: FTA recipients, including State and local government, and businesses or other for-profit organizations. Estimated Annual Burden on Respondents: (1) Approximately 2.16 hours for each of the estimated 700 procurements by FTA recipients and businesses or other for-profit organizations to certify compliance (or 1,512 hours), (2) approximately .16 hours for each of the estimated 700 procurements for recordkeeping by FTA recipients (or 112 hours), and (3) 1.66 hours for each of the estimated 700 procurements for review by FTA recipients (or 1,162 hours). Estimated Total Annual Burden: 2,786 hours. Frequency: Annual. Matthew M. Crouch, Associate Administrator for Administration. [FR Doc. 2013–26791 Filed 11–7–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration Notice of Meeting of the Transit Rail Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS) AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of meeting. This notice announces a public meeting via teleconference of the Transit Rail Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS). TRACS is a Federal Advisory Committee established by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation (the Secretary) in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act to provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary and the Federal Transit Administrator on matters relating to the safety of public transportation systems. DATES: The TRACS meeting will be held on November 21, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. (EST). Contact Bridget Zamperini (see contact information below) by 5 p.m. (EST) on or before November 19, if you wish to participate. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be conducted via teleconference and is open for public participation. Instructions for accessing the call will be provided to all participants who preregister with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) before the start of the meeting. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is provided in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:08 Nov 07, 2013 Jkt 232001 (Pub. L. 92–463, 5 U.S.C. App. 2). As noted above, TRACS is a Federal Advisory Committee established to provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary and the Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on matters relating to the safety of public transportation systems. TRACS is currently composed of approximately 24 members representing a broad base of expertise necessary to discharge its responsibilities. TRACS has convened five times since its initial meeting held on September 9–10, 2010. The tentative agenda for the sixth meeting of TRACS is set forth below: Agenda (1) Welcome Remarks/Introductions (2) MAP–21 Presentation (Update) (3) Review of the Draft Letter Report on the Development of the National Public Transportation Safety Plan (4) Review of the Draft Letter Report on Public Transportation Agency Plans (5) Public Comments (6) Wrap Up As previously noted, this meeting will be accessible to the public. Persons wishing to participate must contact Bridget Zamperini, Federal Transit Administration, Office of Safety and Oversight, at (202) 366–0306 or TRACS@dot.gov by 5 p.m. (EST) on or before November 19, 2013, to receive the information necessary to access the teleconference. Members of the public who wish to make an oral statement at the meeting or require special accommodations, are also directed to make a request to Bridget Zamperini at (202) 366–0306 or TRACS@dot.gov by 5 p.m. on or before November 17, 2013. Provisions will be made to include oral statements on the agenda, if needed. Members of the public may submit written comments or suggestions concerning the activities of TRACS at any time before or after the meeting at TRACS@dot.gov, or to the attention of Bridget Zamperini at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, Office of Safety and Oversight, Room E45–310, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Information from the meeting will be posted on FTA’s public Web site at https://www.fta.dot.gov/about/ 13099.html. Written comments submitted to TRACS will also be posted at the above Web address. Peter Rogoff, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2013–26849 Filed 11–7–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA–2013–0044] Reports, Forms and Record Keeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation. ACTION: Request for public comment on extension of a currently approved collection of information. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period was published on April 3, 2013 [78 FR 20172]. No comments were received. This document describes the collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval. The collection of information described is the ‘‘Make Inoperative Exemptions— 49 CFR Part 595.’’ (OMB Control Number: 2127–0635) DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before December 9, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Christopher J. Wiacek at U.S. Department of Transportation, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building, Room W43–419, NVS–112, Washington, DC 20590. Mr. Wiacek’s telephone number is (202) 366–4801 and fax number is (202) 366–7002. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Title: Make Inoperative Exemptions— 49 CFR Part 595. OMB Control Number: 2127–0635. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: On February 27, 2001, NHTSA published a final rule (66FR12638) to facilitate the modification of motor vehicles so that persons with disabilities can drive or ride in them as passengers. 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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 217 (Friday, November 8, 2013)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration

[FTA Docket No. 2013-0037]


Notice of Request for the Extension of a Currently Approved 
Information Collection

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the intention of the Federal Transit Administration 
(FTA) to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew the 
following information collection:

Pre-Award, Post-Delivery Audit Requirements Under Buy America

DATES: Comments must be submitted before January 7, 2014.

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: 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 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 9:00 a.m. and 
5:00 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 self-addressed stamped postcard. Note 
that all comments received, including any personal information, will be 
posted and will be available to Internet users, without change, to 
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 www.regulations.gov. Docket: For access to the 
docket to read background documents and comments received, go to 
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, 
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001 between 9:00 a.m. 
and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pre-Award, Post-Delivery Audit 
Requirements Under Buy America--Mr. Richard Wong, FTA Office of Chief 
Counsel (202) 366-0675, or email: richard.wong@dot.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Interested parties are invited to send 
comments regarding any aspect of this information collection, 
including: (1) The necessity and utility of the information collection 
for the proper performance of the functions of the FTA; (2) the 
accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways to 
minimize the collection burden without reducing the quality of the 
collected information. Comments submitted in response to this notice 
will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of 
this information collection.
    Title: Pre-Award, Post-Delivery Audit Requirements Under Buy 
America (OMB Number: 2132-0544).
    Background: Federal Transit Laws, 49 U.S.C. 5323(j) and (m), 
require that recipients of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding 
comply with certain requirements, including Buy America, certify 
compliance of these requirements at the pre-award and post-delivery 
stages of the procurement process when using FTA funds and maintain on 
file certifications.
    Bidders or offerors must submit certificates to assure compliance 
with Buy America, the purchaser's contract specifications (for rolling 
stock only), and Federal motor vehicle safety requirements (for rolling 
stock only). The information collected on the certification forms is 
necessary for FTA recipients to meet the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 
Section 5323(j) and (m). In addition, FTA recipients are required to 
certify, as part of their annual Certifications and Assurances, that 
they will comply with pre-award and post-delivery audit requirements 
for rolling stock under 49 CFR Part 661.

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    Respondents: FTA recipients, including State and local government, 
and businesses or other for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Annual Burden on Respondents: (1) Approximately 2.16 
hours for each of the estimated 700 procurements by FTA recipients and 
businesses or other for-profit organizations to certify compliance (or 
1,512 hours), (2) approximately .16 hours for each of the estimated 700 
procurements for recordkeeping by FTA recipients (or 112 hours), and 
(3) 1.66 hours for each of the estimated 700 procurements for review by 
FTA recipients (or 1,162 hours).
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 2,786 hours.
    Frequency: Annual.

Matthew M. Crouch,
Associate Administrator for Administration.
[FR Doc. 2013-26791 Filed 11-7-13; 8:45 am]
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