60-Day Notice of Request for Renewal of a Previously Approved Collection, 70078-70079 [2015-28714]

Download as PDF 70078 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 218 / Thursday, November 12, 2015 / Notices (Fax), or habib.azarsina@dot.gov (Email). mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Fast Track Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery. Abstract: The information collection activity will garner qualitative customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with the Department’s commitment to improving service delivery. By qualitative feedback we mean information that provides useful insights on perceptions and opinions, but are not statistical surveys that yield quantitative results that can be generalized to the population of study. This feedback will provide insight into customer or stakeholder perceptions, opinions, experiences and expectations, provide an early warning of issues with service, or focus attention on areas where communication, training or changes in operations might improve delivery of products or services. These collections will allow for ongoing, collaborative and actionable communications between the Department of Transportation and its customers and stakeholders. It will also allow feedback to contribute directly to the improvement of program management. Feedback or information collected under this generic clearance will provide useful information, but it will not yield data that can be generalized to the overall population. The Department will submit a collection for approval under this generic clearance if it meets the following conditions: • The collections are voluntary. • The collections are low-burden for respondents (based on considerations of total burden hours, total number of respondents, or burden-hours per respondent) and are low-cost for both the respondents and the Federal Government. • The collections are noncontroversial and do not raise issues of concern to other Federal agencies. • Any collection is targeted to the solicitation of opinions from respondents who have experience with the program or may have experience with the program in the near future. • Personally identifiable information (PII) is collected only to the extent necessary and is not retained. • Information gathered is intended to be used only internally for general service improvement and program management purposes and is not intended for release outside of the Department (if released, the Department must indicate the qualitative nature of the information). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:15 Nov 10, 2015 Jkt 238001 This type of generic clearance for qualitative information will not be used for quantitative information collections that are designed to yield reliably actionable results, such as monitoring trends over time or documenting program performance. Such data uses require more rigorous designs that address: The target population to which generalizations will be made, the sampling frame, the sample design (including stratification and clustering), the precision requirements or power calculations that justify the proposed sample size, the expected response rate, methods for assessing potential nonresponse bias, the protocols for data collection, and any testing procedures that were or will be undertaken prior to fielding the study. Depending on the degree of influence the results are likely to have, such collections may still be eligible for submission for other generic mechanisms that are designed to yield quantitative results. Type of Review: New Affected Public: Individuals and households, businesses and organizations, State, Local or Tribal Governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,000. Estimated Annual Responses: 2,000. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 2,000 hours. Frequency: One-time requirement. Issued in Washington, DC, on November 3, 2015. Patricia Lawton, DOT Paperwork Reduction Act Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–28716 Filed 11–10–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DOT–OST–2015–0221] 60-Day Notice of Request for Renewal of a Previously Approved Collection Office of the Secretary (OST), Department of Transportation (Department) or (DOT). ACTION: Notice and requests for comments. AGENCY: The OSDBU invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The collection involves the following form with an expiration date of 2/29/2016, and is presently in use. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00144 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Please submit comments by January 12, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments [identified by Docket No. DOT–OST– 2015–0221] through one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail or Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Dockets Management Facility, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building, Room W12– 140, Washington, DC 20590. • Agency Web site: https:// www.regulations.gov. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Harris, 202–366–1930 ext. 62253, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Office ofthe Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W56–444, Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: SBTRC Regional Field Offices Intake Form (DOT F 4500). OMB Control Number: 2105–0554. Background: In accordance with Public Law 95–507, an amendment to the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1953, OSDBU is responsible for the implementation and execution of DOT activities on behalf of small businesses, in accordance with Section 8, 15 and 31 of the Small Business Act (SBA), as amended. The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization also administers the provisions of Title 49, of the United States Cole, Section 332, the Minority Resource Center (MRC) which includes the duties of advocacy, outreach, and financial services on behalf of small and disadvantaged businesses and those certified under CFR 49 parts 23 and or 26 as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). SBTRC’s Regional Field Offices will collect information on small businesses, which includes Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Women-Owned Small Business (WOB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HubZone, and types of services they seek from the Regional Field Offices. Services and responsibilities of the Field Offices include business analysis, general management & technical assistance and training, business counseling, outreach services/ E:\FR\FM\12NON1.SGM 12NON1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 218 / Thursday, November 12, 2015 / Notices conference participation, short-term loan and bond assistance. The cumulative data collected will be analyzed by the OSDBU to determine the effectiveness of services provided, including counseling, outreach, and financial services. Such data will also be analyzed by the OSDBU to determine agency effectiveness in assisting small businesses to enhance their opportunities to participate in government contracts and subcontracts. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Title: Small Business Transportation Resource Center Regional Field Office Intake Form (DOT F 4500). Form Numbers: DOT F 4500. Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection. The Regional Field Offices Intake Form, (DOT F 4500) is used to enroll small business clients into the program in order to create a viable database of firms that can participate in government contracts and subcontracts, especially those projects that are transportation related. Each area on the fillable pdf form must be filled in electronically by the Field Offices and submitted every quarter to OSDBU. The Offices will retain a copy of each Intake Form for their records. The completion of the form is used as a tool for making decisions about the needs of the business, such as; referral to technical assistance agencies for help, identifying the type of profession or trade of the business, the type of certification that the business holds, length of time in business, and location of the firm. This data can assist the Field Offices in developing a business plan or adjusting their business plan to increase its ability to market its goods and services to buyers and potential users of their services. Respondents: SBTRC Regional Field Offices. Estimated Number of Respondents: 100. Frequency: The information will be collected quarterly. Estimated Number of Responses: 100. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 600 hours per year. Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the Department’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:15 Nov 10, 2015 Jkt 238001 enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, by the use of electronic means, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. 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 in Washington, DC, on November 5, 2015. Michelle Harris, Manager, Regional Assistance Division, Office of Small and Disadvantaged, Business Utilization. [FR Doc. 2015–28714 Filed 11–10–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Bureau of the Fiscal Service Proposed Collection of Information: Supporting Statement of Ownership for Overdue United States Bearer Securities Notice and request for comments. ACTION: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a proposed and/or continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– 13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently the Bureau of the Fiscal Service within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning the Supporting Statement of Ownership for Overdue United States Bearer Securities. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 11, 2016 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments and requests for further information to Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Bruce A. Sharp, 200 Third Street A4–A, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, or bruce.sharp@fiscal.treasury.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to Ron Lewis; 200 Third Street Room 515, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, or ron.lewis@ fiscal.treasury.gov. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00145 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 70079 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Supporting Statement of Ownership for Overdue United States Bearer Securities OMB Number: 1530–0045 (Previously approved as 1535–0102 as a collection conducted by Department of the Treasury/Bureau of the Public Debt.) Transfer of OMB Control Number: The Bureau of Public Debt (BPD) and the Financial Management Service (FMS) have consolidated to become the Bureau of the Fiscal Service (Fiscal Service). Information collection requests previously held separately by BPD and FMS will now be identified by a 1530 prefix, designating Fiscal Service. Form Numbers: FS Form 1071. Abstract: The information is requested to establish ownership and support a request for payment. Current Actions: Revision of a previously approved collection. Type of Review: Regular. Affected Public: Households and Individuals or Private Sector. Estimated Number of Respondents: 800. Estimated Time per Respondent: 15 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 200. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Dated: November 5, 2015. Bruce A. Sharp, Bureau Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–28596 Filed 11–10–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AS–P E:\FR\FM\12NON1.SGM 12NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 218 (Thursday, November 12, 2015)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-28714]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

[Docket No. DOT-OST-2015-0221]


60-Day Notice of Request for Renewal of a Previously Approved 
Collection

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OST), Department of Transportation 
(Department) or (DOT).

ACTION: Notice and requests for comments.

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SUMMARY: The OSDBU invites public comments about our intention to 
request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval to renew 
an information collection. The collection involves the following form 
with an expiration date of 2/29/2016, and is presently in use.

DATES: Please submit comments by January 12, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments [identified by Docket No. DOT-OST-
2015-0221] through one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail or Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, 
Dockets Management Facility, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building, 
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590.
     Agency Web site: https://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Harris, 202-366-1930 ext. 
62253, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Office 
ofthe Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE., Room W56-444, Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 
9:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: SBTRC Regional Field Offices Intake Form (DOT F 4500).
    OMB Control Number: 2105-0554.
    Background: In accordance with Public Law 95-507, an amendment to 
the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1953, 
OSDBU is responsible for the implementation and execution of DOT 
activities on behalf of small businesses, in accordance with Section 8, 
15 and 31 of the Small Business Act (SBA), as amended. The Office of 
Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization also administers the 
provisions of Title 49, of the United States Cole, Section 332, the 
Minority Resource Center (MRC) which includes the duties of advocacy, 
outreach, and financial services on behalf of small and disadvantaged 
businesses and those certified under CFR 49 parts 23 and or 26 as 
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE).
    SBTRC's Regional Field Offices will collect information on small 
businesses, which includes Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), 
Women-Owned Small Business (WOB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 
8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB), Veteran Owned 
Small Business (VOSB), HubZone, and types of services they seek from 
the Regional Field Offices. Services and responsibilities of the Field 
Offices include business analysis, general management & technical 
assistance and training, business counseling, outreach services/

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conference participation, short-term loan and bond assistance. The 
cumulative data collected will be analyzed by the OSDBU to determine 
the effectiveness of services provided, including counseling, outreach, 
and financial services. Such data will also be analyzed by the OSDBU to 
determine agency effectiveness in assisting small businesses to enhance 
their opportunities to participate in government contracts and 
subcontracts.
    We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13.
    Title: Small Business Transportation Resource Center Regional Field 
Office Intake Form (DOT F 4500).
    Form Numbers: DOT F 4500.
    Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection.
    The Regional Field Offices Intake Form, (DOT F 4500) is used to 
enroll small business clients into the program in order to create a 
viable database of firms that can participate in government contracts 
and subcontracts, especially those projects that are transportation 
related. Each area on the fillable pdf form must be filled in 
electronically by the Field Offices and submitted every quarter to 
OSDBU. The Offices will retain a copy of each Intake Form for their 
records. The completion of the form is used as a tool for making 
decisions about the needs of the business, such as; referral to 
technical assistance agencies for help, identifying the type of 
profession or trade of the business, the type of certification that the 
business holds, length of time in business, and location of the firm. 
This data can assist the Field Offices in developing a business plan or 
adjusting their business plan to increase its ability to market its 
goods and services to buyers and potential users of their services.
    Respondents: SBTRC Regional Field Offices.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
    Frequency: The information will be collected quarterly.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 100.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 600 hours per year.
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of 
this information collection, including (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the Department's estimate 
of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to 
enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; 
and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
respondents, by the use of electronic means, including the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology. 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 in Washington, DC, on November 5, 2015.
Michelle Harris,
Manager, Regional Assistance Division, Office of Small and 
Disadvantaged, Business Utilization.
[FR Doc. 2015-28714 Filed 11-10-15; 8:45 am]
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