Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a new Information Collection Request, 16138 [2019-07662]

Download as PDF 16138 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 74 / Wednesday, April 17, 2019 / Notices Issued in Washington, DC, on April 12, 2019. Lirio Liu, Designated Federal Officer, Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee. [FR Doc. 2019–07688 Filed 4–16–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration [Docket No. FHWA–2019–0014] Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a new Information Collection Request Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that FHWA will submit the collection of information described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on February 7, 2019. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden. DATES: Please submit comments by May 17, 2019. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket ID Number FHWA 2019–0014, by any of the following methods: Website: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 1–202–493–2251. Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590–0001. Hand Delivery or Courier: U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: R. Kevin. O’Grady 202–366–2030 or Arnold Feldman, 202–366–2028, Office of Real Estate Services, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey amozie on DSK9F9SC42PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:23 Apr 16, 2019 Jkt 247001 Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: An Analysis of the Use of Waiver Valuations by Federal, State and Local Public Agencies (LPAs): Identifying and Measuring Outcomes That Could Further Streamline Project Delivery. Background: Waiver valuation is a key component of the ‘‘Right-of-Way Flexibilities’’ that were an FHWA Every Day Counts (EDC) initiative. This research will provide a detailed analysis of the current state of the waiver valuation program nationwide. It will identify issues, practices, or misinformation/misunderstanding that limit the implementation of the waiver valuation program and reduce its ability to streamline processes. The research will document the steps that are taken to improve implementation of waivers and enhance savings of administrative costs. The research also will identify additional opportunities for improving the existing processes/practices for waiver valuations that can provide significant savings in time and money and provide greater flexibility to acquiring agencies in delivery of their overall right-of-way acquisition program. Respondents: Each of the 52 state DOT’s (for the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico) will be asked to respond to a written questionnaire. A subset of the state DOT’s will be asked to participate in follow-up interviews. Frequency: One-time survey. Estimated Average Burden per Response: Approximately 2 hours per survey response and 1 hour per interview. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: Approximately 120 hours. Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed collection is necessary for the FHWA’s performance; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burdens; (3) ways for the FHWA to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways that the burden could be minimized, including the use of electronic technology, without reducing the quality of the collected information. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00145 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Issued on: April 11, 2019. Michael Howell, Information Collection Officer. [FR Doc. 2019–07662 Filed 4–16–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records Office of Inspector General, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). ACTION: Notice of modified system of records. AGENCY: As required by the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending the system of records known as ‘‘The Office of Inspector General Management Information System (MIS)—VA’’ (71VA53), by amending the Routine Uses and Policies and Practices for Storing, Retrieving, Accessing, Retaining, and Disposing of Records within the System. DATES: Comments on this modified system of records must be received no later than 30 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. If no public comment is received during the period allowed for comment or unless otherwise published in the Federal Register by VA, the modified system of records will become effective a minimum of 30 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. If VA receives public comments, VA shall review the comments to determine whether any changes to the notice are necessary. SUMMARY: Written comments may be submitted through www.Regulations.gov; by mail or handdelivery to Director, Regulation Policy and Management (00REG), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW, Room 1064, Washington, DC 20420; or by fax to (202) 273–9026 (not a toll-free number). Comments should indicate that they are submitted in response to ‘‘The Office of Inspector General Management Information System (MIS)—VA’’ (71VA53). Copies of comments received will be available for public inspection in the Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Room 1063B, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). Please call (202) 461–4902 for an appointment. (This is not a toll-free number.) In addition, comments may be viewed online at www.Regulations.gov. ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\17APN1.SGM 17APN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration

[Docket No. FHWA-2019-0014]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments 
for a new Information Collection Request

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 
this notice announces that FHWA will submit the collection of 
information described below to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for review and comment. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day 
comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of 
information was published on February 7, 2019. The PRA submission 
describes the nature of the information collection and its expected 
cost and burden.

DATES: Please submit comments by May 17, 2019.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket ID Number 
FHWA 2019-0014, by any of the following methods:
    Website: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments received go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.
    Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
    Hand Delivery or Courier: U.S. Department of Transportation, West 
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: R. Kevin. O'Grady 202-366-2030 or 
Arnold Feldman, 202-366-2028, Office of Real Estate Services, Federal 
Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: An Analysis of the Use of Waiver Valuations by Federal, 
State and Local Public Agencies (LPAs): Identifying and Measuring 
Outcomes That Could Further Streamline Project Delivery.
    Background: Waiver valuation is a key component of the ``Right-of-
Way Flexibilities'' that were an FHWA Every Day Counts (EDC) 
initiative. This research will provide a detailed analysis of the 
current state of the waiver valuation program nationwide. It will 
identify issues, practices, or misinformation/misunderstanding that 
limit the implementation of the waiver valuation program and reduce its 
ability to streamline processes. The research will document the steps 
that are taken to improve implementation of waivers and enhance savings 
of administrative costs. The research also will identify additional 
opportunities for improving the existing processes/practices for waiver 
valuations that can provide significant savings in time and money and 
provide greater flexibility to acquiring agencies in delivery of their 
overall right-of-way acquisition program.
    Respondents: Each of the 52 state DOT's (for the 50 states, the 
District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico) will be asked to respond to a 
written questionnaire. A subset of the state DOT's will be asked to 
participate in follow-up interviews.
    Frequency: One-time survey.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: Approximately 2 hours per 
survey response and 1 hour per interview.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: Approximately 120 hours.
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of 
this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed 
collection is necessary for the FHWA's performance; (2) the accuracy of 
the estimated burdens; (3) ways for the FHWA to enhance the quality, 
usefulness, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways that 
the burden could be minimized, including the use of electronic 
technology, without reducing the quality of the collected information. 
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 on: April 11, 2019.
Michael Howell,
Information Collection Officer.
[FR Doc. 2019-07662 Filed 4-16-19; 8:45 am]
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