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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket Number FRA–2020–0065]
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Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Under part 211 of title 49 Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR), this
document provides the public notice
that on August 3, 2020, BNSF Railway
Company (BNSF) petitioned the Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA) for a
waiver of compliance from certain
provisions of the Federal railroad safety
regulations contained at 49 CFR part
218, Railroad Operating Practices. FRA
assigned the petition Docket Number
FRA–2020–0065.
Specifically, BNSF requests relief
from certain blue signal protection
requirements, 49 CFR 218.25, Workers
on a Main Track, for workers engaged in
fueling, performing locomotive daily
inspections, and other routine
operations on head-end locomotives at
fuel pads situated on main lines. BNSF
explains that blue signal protection
would still be required at the rear end
of a train if performing fueling,
locomotive daily inspections, and work
on locomotives in the distributed power
remote consist.
BNSF states that adequate safety will
be maintained by placing a blue signal
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at the head end of the consist in a
location readily visible to the
locomotive engineer or whomever may
be occupying the controlling
locomotive. Protection at the rear end of
the train will be supplied by railroad
signals, which BNSF states will be
sufficient, as there will be no railroad
employees performing any inspections
on the rolling equipment beyond the
lead locomotive consist to the rear of the
train.
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privacyNotice for the privacy notice of
regulations.gov.
Issued in Washington, DC.
John Karl Alexy,
Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety
Chief Safety Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Transit Administration
[FTA Docket No. FTA 2020–0009]
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, 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.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on
or before September 21, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this
notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/
PRAMain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting
‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open
for Public Comments’’ or by using the
search function.
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tia
Swain, Office of Administration,
Management Planning Division, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Mail Stop TAD–
SUMMARY:
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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 October 18,
2019, FTA published a 60-day notice
(84 FR 56012) 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
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: Metropolitan and Statewide and
Non-Metropolitan Transportation
Planning.
OMB Control Number: 2132–0529.
Type of Request: Renewal of a
previously approved information
collection.
Abstract: The FTA and Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA)
jointly carry out the federal mandate to
improve urban and rural transportation.
49 U.S.C. 5303 and 5304 and 23 U.S.C.
134 and 135 authorize the use of federal
funds to assist Metropolitan Planning
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Organizations (MPOs), States, and local
public bodies in developing
transportation plans and programs to
serve the transportation needs of
urbanized areas over 50,000 in
population and other areas of States
outside of urbanized areas. The
information collection activities
involved in developing the Unified
Planning Work Program (UPWP), the
Metropolitan Transportation Plan, the
Long-Range Statewide Transportation
Plan, the Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP), and the Statewide
Transportation Improvement Program
(STIP) are necessary to identify and
evaluate the transportation issues and
needs in each urbanized area and
throughout every State. These products
of the transportation planning process
are essential elements in the reasonable
planning and programming of federally
funded transportation investments.
In addition to serving as a
management tool for MPOs, the UPWP
is used by both FTA and FHWA to
monitor the transportation planning
activities of MPOs. It also is needed to
establish national out year budgets and
regional program plans, develop policy
on using funds, monitor State and local
compliance with technical emphasis
areas, respond to Congressional
inquiries, prepare Congressional
testimony, and ensure efficiency in the
use and expenditure of Federal funds by
determining that planning proposals are
both reasonable and cost-effective.
49 U.S.C. 5303 and 23 U.S.C.134 (j)
require the development of TIPs for
urbanized areas; STIPs are mandated by
49 U.S.C. 5304 and 23 U.S.C. 135(g) for
an entire State. After approval by the
Governor and MPO, metropolitan TIPs
in attainment areas are to be
incorporated directly into the STIP. For
nonattainment areas, FTA/FHWA must
make a conformity finding on the TIPs
before including them in the STIP. The
complete STIP is then jointly reviewed
and approved or disapproved by FTA
and FHWA. These conformity findings
and approval actions constitute the
determination that States are complying
with the requirements of 23 U.S.C. 134
and 135 and 49 U.S.C. 5303 and 5304
as a condition of eligibility for federalaid funding. Without these documents,
approvals and findings, FTA and FHWA
cannot provide capital and/or operating
assistance.
Respondents: State Departments of
Transportation and MPOs.
Estimated Annual Respondents: 456
respondents.
Estimated Total Annual Burden:
4,198,379 hours.
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Frequency: Annual.
Nadine Pembleton,
Director Office of Management Planning.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA–2019–0037]
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Submission to the Office of
Management and Budget for Review
and Approval: Driver Interactions With
Advanced Driver Assistance
Technologies
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments on a request for approval of
a new information collection.
AGENCY:
In compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 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 approval. A Federal Register
notice with a 60-day comment period
soliciting comments on the following
information collection was published on
May 21, 2019 (84 FR 23154). NHTSA
received 7 public comments. A
summary of the comments and the
changes NHTSA made in response to
those comments is provided below.
DATES: Written comments should be
submitted on or before September 21,
2020.
SUMMARY:
Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection, including
suggestions for reducing burden, should
be submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget at
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
To find this particular information
collection, select ‘‘Currently under 30day Review—Open for Public
Comment’’ or use the search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
additional information or access to
background documents, contact
Elizabeth Mazzae, Applied Crash
Avoidance Research Division, Vehicle
Research and Test Center, NHTSA,
10820 State Route 347—Bldg. 60, East
Liberty, Ohio 43319; Telephone (937)
666–4511; Facsimile: (937) 666–3590;
email address: elizabeth.mazzae@
dot.gov.
ADDRESSES:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Transit Administration
[FTA Docket No. FTA 2020-0009]
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, 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.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 21, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tia Swain, Office of Administration,
Management Planning Division, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Mail Stop TAD-
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10, Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0354 or [email protected].
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 October 18, 2019, FTA published a 60-day notice (84 FR
56012) 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 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: Metropolitan and Statewide and Non-Metropolitan
Transportation Planning.
OMB Control Number: 2132-0529.
Type of Request: Renewal of a previously approved information
collection.
Abstract: The FTA and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) jointly
carry out the federal mandate to improve urban and rural
transportation. 49 U.S.C. 5303 and 5304 and 23 U.S.C. 134 and 135
authorize the use of federal funds to assist Metropolitan Planning
Organizations (MPOs), States, and local public bodies in developing
transportation plans and programs to serve the transportation needs of
urbanized areas over 50,000 in population and other areas of States
outside of urbanized areas. The information collection activities
involved in developing the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), the
Metropolitan Transportation Plan, the Long-Range Statewide
Transportation Plan, the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and
the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) are necessary
to identify and evaluate the transportation issues and needs in each
urbanized area and throughout every State. These products of the
transportation planning process are essential elements in the
reasonable planning and programming of federally funded transportation
investments.
In addition to serving as a management tool for MPOs, the UPWP is
used by both FTA and FHWA to monitor the transportation planning
activities of MPOs. It also is needed to establish national out year
budgets and regional program plans, develop policy on using funds,
monitor State and local compliance with technical emphasis areas,
respond to Congressional inquiries, prepare Congressional testimony,
and ensure efficiency in the use and expenditure of Federal funds by
determining that planning proposals are both reasonable and cost-
effective.
49 U.S.C. 5303 and 23 U.S.C.134 (j) require the development of TIPs
for urbanized areas; STIPs are mandated by 49 U.S.C. 5304 and 23 U.S.C.
135(g) for an entire State. After approval by the Governor and MPO,
metropolitan TIPs in attainment areas are to be incorporated directly
into the STIP. For nonattainment areas, FTA/FHWA must make a conformity
finding on the TIPs before including them in the STIP. The complete
STIP is then jointly reviewed and approved or disapproved by FTA and
FHWA. These conformity findings and approval actions constitute the
determination that States are complying with the requirements of 23
U.S.C. 134 and 135 and 49 U.S.C. 5303 and 5304 as a condition of
eligibility for federal-aid funding. Without these documents, approvals
and findings, FTA and FHWA cannot provide capital and/or operating
assistance.
Respondents: State Departments of Transportation and MPOs.
Estimated Annual Respondents: 456 respondents.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 4,198,379 hours.
Frequency: Annual.
Nadine Pembleton,
Director Office of Management Planning.
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