Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review, 81239-81240 [2016-27642]

Download as PDF asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 222 / Thursday, November 17, 2016 / Notices that may challenge these final environmental actions. DATES: By this notice, FTA is advising the public of final agency actions subject to Section 139(l) of Title 23, United States Code (U.S.C.). A claim seeking judicial review of FTA actions announced herein for the listed public transportation projects will be barred unless the claim is filed on or before April 17, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy-Ellen Zusman, Assistant Chief Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel, (312) 353–2577 or Meghan Kelley, Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of Environmental Programs, (202) 366–6098. FTA is located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that FTA has taken final agency actions by issuing certain approvals for the public transportation projects listed below. The actions on the projects, as well as the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in the documentation issued in connection with the projects to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and in other documents in the FTA administrative record for the projects. Interested parties may contact either the project sponsor or the relevant FTA Regional Office for more information. Contact information for FTA’s Regional Offices may be found at https:// www.fta.dot.gov. This notice applies to all FTA decisions on the listed projects as of the issuance date of this notice and all laws under which such actions were taken, including, but not limited to, NEPA [42 U.S.C. 4321–4375], Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 [49 U.S.C. 303], Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 470f], and the Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401–7671q]. This notice does not, however, alter or extend the limitation period for challenges of project decisions subject to previous notices published in the Federal Register. The projects and actions that are the subject of this notice are: 1. Project name and location: Long Slip Fill and Rail Enhancement Project, City of Jersey City, NJ. Project sponsor: New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ TRANSIT). Project description: The proposed project would fill the Long Slip Canal in Hoboken Yard and construct six new elevated tracks, passenger platforms, and a passenger station and crew facility structure on VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:24 Nov 16, 2016 Jkt 241001 top of the filled canal. The project would also include a walkway extension to existing Hoboken Terminal facilities and new track extensions to existing track. Final agency actions: Section 4(f) de minimis impact determination; Section 106 finding of no adverse effect; project-level air quality conformity; and a Finding of No Significant Impact, dated October 20, 2016. Supporting Documentation: Supplemental Environmental Assessment, dated June 2016. 2. Project name and location: Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Project, City of Alexandria, VA. Project sponsor: City of Alexandria. Project description: The proposed project would include a new Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail station, associated track improvements, and pedestrian bridges at Potomac Yard within the City of Alexandria. The station would be located along the existing Metrorail Blue and Yellow Lines between the Ronald Regan Washington National Airport Metrorail Station and the Braddock Road Metrorail Station. Final agency actions: Section 4(f) determination; a Section 106 Memorandum of Agreement, dated October 24, 2016; project-level air quality conformity; and a Record of Decision, dated October 31, 2016. Supporting documentation: Final Environmental Impact Statement, dated June 1, 2016. Lucy Garliauskas, Associate Administrator Planning and Environment. [FR Doc. 2016–27575 Filed 11–16–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–57–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration [FTA Docket No. FTA–2016–0042] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of request for comments. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Requirements (ICRs) abstracted below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describe the nature of the information collection and their expected burdens. The Federal Register notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00187 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 81239 collections of information was published on August 16, 2016 (81 FR 54660). Comments must be submitted on or before December 19, 2016. 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. Alternatively, comments may be sent via email to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of Management and Budget, at the following address: oira_submissions@ omb.eop.gov. DATES: Tia Swain, Office of Administration, Management Planning Division, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Mail Stop TAD–10, Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366–0354 or tia.swain@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Public Law 104–13, Section 2, 109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised at 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, require Federal agencies to issue two notices seeking public comment on information collection activities before OMB may approve paperwork packages. 44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.5, 1320.8(d)(1), 1320.12. On August 16, 2016, FTA published a 60-day notice (81 FR 54660) in the Federal Register soliciting comments on the ICR that the agency was seeking OMB approval. FTA received no comments after issuing this 60-day notice. Accordingly, DOT announces that these information collection activities have been reevaluated and certified under 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and forwarded to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12(c). Before OMB decides whether to approve these proposed collections of information, it must provide 30 days for public comment. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b); 5 CFR 1320.12(d). Federal law requires OMB to approve or disapprove paperwork packages between 30 and 60 days after the 30 day notice is published. 44 U.S.C. 3507 (b)–(c); 5 CFR 1320.12(d); see also 60 FR 44978, 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. OMB believes that the 30 day notice informs the regulated community to file relevant comments and affords the agency adequate time to digest public comments before it renders a decision. 60 FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. Therefore, respondents should submit their respective comments to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\17NON1.SGM 17NON1 asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 81240 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 222 / Thursday, November 17, 2016 / Notices OMB within 30 days of publication to best ensure having their full effect. 5 CFR 1320.12(c); see also 60 FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. The summaries below describe the nature of the information collection requirements (ICRs) and the expected burden. The requirements are being submitted for clearance by OMB as required by the PRA. Title: Transit Investments in Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction (TIGGER) Program. OMB Control Number: 2132–0566. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) established the Transit Investments in Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction (TIGGER) Program with $100 million in new discretionary grant program funding to support public transit agencies in making capital investments that would assist in the reduction of energy consumption or greenhouse gas emissions within their public transportation systems. In two subsequent years, The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Related Agencies Appropriations Act, The Department of Defense and FullYear Continuing Appropriations Act appropriated an additional $75 million and $49.9 million, respectively, for FY 2010 and FY 2011. The TIGGER Program has awarded 87 competitively selected projects, implementing a wide variety of technologies to meet program goals. The awarded projects were geographically diverse, covering 35 states and 67 different transit agencies in both urban and rural settings. Since there has been no new funding since 2011, the information that’s currently being collected for this program is submitted as part of the Project Management reporting requirements for TIGGER. The collection of Project Management information provides documentation that the recipients of TIGGER funds are meeting program objectives and are complying with FTA Circular 5010.1D, ‘‘Grant Management Requirements’’ and other federal requirements. FTA has published a Federal Register notice for the Announcement of Project Selections for each NOFA in consecutive FY, 2009, 2010, and 2011, identifying program recipients. Annual Estimated Total Burden Hours: 3,072 hours. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:24 Nov 16, 2016 Jkt 241001 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. A comment to OMB is best assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. William Hyre, Deputy Associate Administrator for Administration. [FR Doc. 2016–27642 Filed 11–16–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Sanctions Action Pursuant to Executive Order 13224 Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of four individuals whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, ‘‘Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism.’’ DATES: OFAC’s action described in this notice was effective on November 10, 2016. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Associate Director for Global Targeting, tel.: 202–622–2420, Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202–622–2490, Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202–622–2480, Office of Foreign Assets Control, or Chief Counsel (Foreign Assets Control), tel.: 202–622–2410, Office of the General Counsel, Department of the Treasury (not toll free numbers). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Availability Notice of OFAC Action On November 10, 2016, OFAC blocked the property and interests in property of the following four Frm 00188 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Individuals 1. AL-MUHAYSINI, ’Abdallah Muhammad Bin-Sulayman (a.k.a. ALMUHAYSINI, Abdullah); DOB 30 Oct 1987; POB Al Qasim, Saudi Arabia; nationality Saudi Arabia; Passport K163255 (Saudi Arabia) issued 11 Jun 2011 expires 16 Apr 2016 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL-NUSRAH FRONT). 2. JASHARI, Abdul (a.k.a. ALALBANI, Abu Qatada; a.k.a. ALALBANI, Abu-Qatadah; a.k.a. JASHARI, Abdulj; a.k.a. JASHARI, Abdyl; a.k.a. ‘‘IRAKI, Commander’’), Syria; DOB 25 Sep 1976; POB Skopje, Macedonia; nationality Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL-NUSRAH FRONT). 3. ZAYNIYAH, Jamal Husayn (a.k.a. AL-ANSARI, Abu-Malik; a.k.a. ALSHAMI, Abu-Malik; a.k.a. AL-TALLI, Abu-Malik), Al-Qalamun, Syria; DOB 17 Aug 1972; alt. DOB 01 Jan 1972; POB Al-Tal, Syria; alt. POB Tell Mnin, Syria; nationality Syria; Passport 3987189 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: ALNUSRAH FRONT). 4. AL-’ALLAK, Ashraf Ahmad Fari’ (a.k.a. AL-ALLAL, Ashraf Ahmad Fari; a.k.a. AL-URDUNI, Abu Raghad; a.k.a. BASHQ, Abu Raghad; a.k.a. FARI’, Ashraf Ahmad; a.k.a. ‘‘BASHIQ’’), Dar’a, Syria; DOB 15 Dec 1978; POB Amman, Jordan; nationality Jordan (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: AL-NUSRAH FRONT). Dated: November 10, 2016. John E. Smith, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2016–27562 Filed 11–16–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Forms 8821 and 8821–A Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The SDN List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions programs are available from OFAC’s Web site (www.treas.gov/ofac). PO 00000 individuals pursuant to E.O. 13224, ‘‘Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism’’: 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17NON1.SGM 17NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 222 (Thursday, November 17, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 81239-81240]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-27642]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration

[FTA Docket No. FTA-2016-0042]


Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information 
Collection Requirements (ICRs) abstracted below have been forwarded to 
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The 
ICR describe the nature of the information collection and their 
expected burdens. The Federal Register notice with a 60-day comment 
period soliciting comments on the following collections of information 
was published on August 16, 2016 (81 FR 54660).

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before December 19, 2016.

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. 
Alternatively, comments may be sent via email to the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of Management and 
Budget, at the following address: oira_submissions@omb.eop.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tia Swain, Office of Administration, 
Management Planning Division, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Mail Stop 
TAD-10, Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0354 or tia.swain@dot.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 
Public Law 104-13, Section 2, 109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised 
at 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR part 
1320, require Federal agencies to issue two notices seeking public 
comment on information collection activities before OMB may approve 
paperwork packages. 44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.5, 1320.8(d)(1), 
1320.12. On August 16, 2016, FTA published a 60-day notice (81 FR 
54660) in the Federal Register soliciting comments on the ICR that the 
agency was seeking OMB approval. FTA received no comments after issuing 
this 60-day notice. Accordingly, DOT announces that these information 
collection activities have been re-evaluated and certified under 5 CFR 
1320.5(a) and forwarded to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 
CFR 1320.12(c).
    Before OMB decides whether to approve these proposed collections of 
information, it must provide 30 days for public comment. 44 U.S.C. 
3507(b); 5 CFR 1320.12(d). Federal law requires OMB to approve or 
disapprove paperwork packages between 30 and 60 days after the 30 day 
notice is published. 44 U.S.C. 3507 (b)-(c); 5 CFR 1320.12(d); see also 
60 FR 44978, 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. OMB believes that the 30 day notice 
informs the regulated community to file relevant comments and affords 
the agency adequate time to digest public comments before it renders a 
decision. 60 FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. Therefore, respondents should 
submit their respective comments to

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OMB within 30 days of publication to best ensure having their full 
effect. 5 CFR 1320.12(c); see also 60 FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995.
    The summaries below describe the nature of the information 
collection requirements (ICRs) and the expected burden. The 
requirements are being submitted for clearance by OMB as required by 
the PRA.
    Title: Transit Investments in Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction 
(TIGGER) Program.
    OMB Control Number: 2132-0566.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Abstract: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) 
established the Transit Investments in Greenhouse Gas and Energy 
Reduction (TIGGER) Program with $100 million in new discretionary grant 
program funding to support public transit agencies in making capital 
investments that would assist in the reduction of energy consumption or 
greenhouse gas emissions within their public transportation systems. In 
two subsequent years, The Transportation, Housing and Urban 
Development, Related Agencies Appropriations Act, The Department of 
Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act appropriated an 
additional $75 million and $49.9 million, respectively, for FY 2010 and 
FY 2011. The TIGGER Program has awarded 87 competitively selected 
projects, implementing a wide variety of technologies to meet program 
goals. The awarded projects were geographically diverse, covering 35 
states and 67 different transit agencies in both urban and rural 
settings. Since there has been no new funding since 2011, the 
information that's currently being collected for this program is 
submitted as part of the Project Management reporting requirements for 
TIGGER. The collection of Project Management information provides 
documentation that the recipients of TIGGER funds are meeting program 
objectives and are complying with FTA Circular 5010.1D, ``Grant 
Management Requirements'' and other federal requirements. FTA has 
published a Federal Register notice for the Announcement of Project 
Selections for each NOFA in consecutive FY, 2009, 2010, and 2011, 
identifying program recipients.
    Annual Estimated Total Burden Hours: 3,072 hours.
    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. A comment to OMB is best assured of having its 
full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication of this 
notice in the Federal Register.

William Hyre,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Administration.
[FR Doc. 2016-27642 Filed 11-16-16; 8:45 am]
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