Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review, 8398-8399 [2019-04111]

Download as PDF 8398 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 45 / Thursday, March 7, 2019 / Notices TABLE 1—FY 18 GRANTS FOR BUSES AND BUS FACILITIES COMPETITION PROJECT SELECTIONS—Continued State Applicant Project ID Project title TX ................ VIA Metropolitan Transit .. D2018–BUSC–223 TX ................ Texas Department of Transportation. D2018–BUSC–224 UT ................ Utah Transit Authority ...... D2018–BUSC–225 VT ................ Vermont Agency of Transportation. D2018–BUSC–226 WA ............... Intercity Transit ................ D2018–BUSC–227 WA ............... Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe D2018–BUSC–228 WA ............... Washington State Department of Transportation. D2018–BUSC–229 WA ............... Kalispel Indian Community of the Kalispel Reservation. Washington State Department of Transportation. D2018–BUSC–230 WA ............... Washington State Department of Transportation. D2018–BUSC–232 WI ................ City of Appleton, Valley Transit. City of Janesville ............. D2018–BUSC–233 VIA Metropolitan Transit will receive funding for their paratransit operating and maintenance facility. The Texas Department of Transportation will receive funding to purchase buses for 35 rural transit providers throughout the State. The Utah Transit Authority will receive funding for the construction of the Depot District Clean Fuel Technology Center (DDTC). The Vermont Agency for Transportation will receive funding for the Bradford Vermont Public Transit Facility. Intercity Transit will receive funding for the Pattison Street Facility Renovation and Expansion Project—Phase II. The Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe will receive funding to purchase new buses and bus shelters. The Washington State Department of Transportation on behalf of the Mason County Public Transportation Benefit Area will receive funding to purchase hybrid buses to replace diesel buses. The Kalispel Indian Community of the Kalispel Reservation will receive funding to purchase an expansion bus. The Washington State Department of Transportation will receive funding to deploy low emission vehicles in rural Columbia County. The Washington State Department of Transportation will receive funding to deploy lower-emission propane powered vehicles in rural Island County. The City of Appleton, Valley Transit will receive funding for their bus replacement project. The City of Janesville will receive funding for the purchase of replacement buses. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will receive funding to purchase new buses for rural transit providers across the State. The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin will receive funding to purchase new buses. The West Virginia Division of Public Transit will receive funding for rural buses. The Wyoming Department of Transportation will receive funding for the Sheridan, Wyoming Public Transportation Bus Replacement Project for Goose Creek Transit. WA ............... WI ................ D2018–BUSC–231 D2018–BUSC–234 WI ................ Wisconsin Department of Transportation. D2018–BUSC–235 WI ................ Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin. West Virginia Division of Public Transit. Wyoming Department of Transportation. D2018–BUSC–236 .......................................... ................................ WV ............... WY ............... Total ..... D2018–BUSC–237 D2018–BUSC–238 BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration [FTA Docket No. FTA 2019–0003] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review 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 approve the extension of a currently approved information collection: Fixed Guideway Capital Investment Grants—New Starts Section 5309. amozie on DSK9F9SC42PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Mar 06, 2019 Jkt 247001 .................................................................................... Comments must be submitted before May 6, 2019. 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. Website: 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: 202–366–7951. 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. DATES: [FR Doc. 2019–04113 Filed 3–6–19; 8:45 am] PO 00000 Funded amount Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Overall rating 6,000,000 Highly Recommended. 7,000,000 Highly Recommended. 11,000,000 Highly Recommended. 2,080,000 Highly Recommended. 9,703,001 Highly Recommended. 170,000 Highly Recommended. 1,482,690 Highly Recommended. 115,960 Highly Recommended. 176,000 Highly Recommended. 940,430 Highly Recommended. 4,000,000 Highly Recommended. 2,000,000 Highly Recommended. 5,142,500 Highly Recommended. 180,000 Recommended. 182,400 Highly Recommended. 393,600 Highly Recommended. 366,162,440 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 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 E:\FR\FM\07MRN1.SGM 07MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 45 / Thursday, March 7, 2019 / Notices 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: Elizabeth Day, Office of Planning & Environment (202) 366–5159 or email: Elizabeth.Day@dot.gov. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The current Federal Public Transportation Law, 49 U.S.C. 5309, has not changed the statutorily defined project justification and local financial commitment criteria that are the subject of this information collection. In addition, the statutorily required approval steps for projects seeking CIG funds have not changed. Thus, the requirements for project evaluation and data collection for these proposed projects are not new and are unchanged. In general, the information used by FTA for CIG project evaluation and rating should arise as a part of the normal project planning process. FTA has been collecting project evaluation information from project sponsors under the existing OMB approval for this program (OMB No. 2132–0561). Respondents: State and local government. Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 155 respondents. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 68,840 hours. Frequency: Annually. William Hyre, Deputy Associate Administrator for Administration. [FR Doc. 2019–04111 Filed 3–6–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P amozie on DSK9F9SC42PROD with NOTICES Title: Fixed Guideway Capital Investment Grants—New Starts Section 5309 OMB Number: 2132–0561. Background: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) administers the discretionary Capital Investment Grants (CIG) grant program under 49 U.S.C. Section 5309 that provides funding for major transit capital investments including rapid rail, light rail, commuter rail, bus rapid transit, and ferries. Three types of eligible projects are outlined in law: Smaller scaled corridor-based transit capital projects known as ‘‘Small Starts’’; new fixed guideway transit systems and extensions to existing fixed guideway systems known as ‘‘New Starts’’; and projects to improve capacity at least 10 percent in existing fixed guideway corridors that are at capacity today or will be in five years, known as ‘‘Core Capacity’’. The CIG program has a longstanding requirement that FTA evaluate proposed projects against a prescribed set of statutory criteria at specific points during the projects’ development including when they seek to enter a subsequent phase of the process or a construction grant agreement. In addition, FTA must report on its evaluations and ratings annually to Congress. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Mar 06, 2019 Jkt 247001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2019–0004] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel WAVE WALKER (49′ Motor Vessel); Invitation for Public Comments Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.build requirements of the coastwise trade laws to allow the carriage of no more than twelve passengers for hire on vessels, which are three years old or more. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. DATES: Submit comments on or before April 8, 2019. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket Number MARAD–2019–0004 by any one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Search SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00105 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8399 MARAD–2019–0004 and follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail or Hand Delivery: Docket Management Facility is in the West Building, Ground Floor of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Docket Management Facility location address is: U.S. Department of Transportation, MARAD–2019–0004, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays. Note: If you mail or hand-deliver your comments, we recommend that you include your name and a mailing address, an email address, or a telephone number in the body of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions regarding your submission. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and specific docket number. All comments received will be posted without change to the docket at www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. For detailed instructions on submitting comments, see the section entitled Public Participation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bianca Carr, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W23–453, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– 366–9309, Email Bianca.carr@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel WAVE WALKER is: —Intended Commercial Use of Vessel: ‘‘Partial day sightseeing charters within harbor or near coastal waters for 6 passengers or less.’’ —Geographic Region Including Base of Operations: ‘‘Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine’’ (Base of Operations: Block Island, RI) —Vessel Length and Type: 49′ Motor Vessel The complete application is available for review identified in the DOT docket as MARAD–2019–0004 at https:// www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with 46 U.S.C. 12121 and MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388, that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the vessel name, state the commenter’s interest in the waiver E:\FR\FM\07MRN1.SGM 07MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 45 (Thursday, March 7, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8398-8399]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-04111]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration

[FTA Docket No. FTA 2019-0003]


Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

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 approve 
the extension of a currently approved information collection: Fixed 
Guideway Capital Investment Grants--New Starts Section 5309.

DATES: Comments must be submitted before May 6, 2019.

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. Website: 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: 202-366-7951.
    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

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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: Elizabeth Day, Office of Planning & 
Environment (202) 366-5159 or email: Elizabeth.Day@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: Fixed Guideway Capital Investment Grants--New Starts Section 
5309

    OMB Number: 2132-0561.
    Background: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) administers 
the discretionary Capital Investment Grants (CIG) grant program under 
49 U.S.C. Section 5309 that provides funding for major transit capital 
investments including rapid rail, light rail, commuter rail, bus rapid 
transit, and ferries. Three types of eligible projects are outlined in 
law: Smaller scaled corridor-based transit capital projects known as 
``Small Starts''; new fixed guideway transit systems and extensions to 
existing fixed guideway systems known as ``New Starts''; and projects 
to improve capacity at least 10 percent in existing fixed guideway 
corridors that are at capacity today or will be in five years, known as 
``Core Capacity''. The CIG program has a longstanding requirement that 
FTA evaluate proposed projects against a prescribed set of statutory 
criteria at specific points during the projects' development including 
when they seek to enter a subsequent phase of the process or a 
construction grant agreement. In addition, FTA must report on its 
evaluations and ratings annually to Congress.
    The current Federal Public Transportation Law, 49 U.S.C. 5309, has 
not changed the statutorily defined project justification and local 
financial commitment criteria that are the subject of this information 
collection. In addition, the statutorily required approval steps for 
projects seeking CIG funds have not changed. Thus, the requirements for 
project evaluation and data collection for these proposed projects are 
not new and are unchanged. In general, the information used by FTA for 
CIG project evaluation and rating should arise as a part of the normal 
project planning process.
    FTA has been collecting project evaluation information from project 
sponsors under the existing OMB approval for this program (OMB No. 
2132-0561).
    Respondents: State and local government.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 155 respondents.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 68,840 hours.
    Frequency: Annually.

William Hyre,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Administration.
[FR Doc. 2019-04111 Filed 3-6-19; 8:45 am]
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