Request for Information on Transit Safety Concerns, 47200-47201 [2021-18066]

Download as PDF 47200 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 160 / Monday, August 23, 2021 / Notices Comments must be submitted on or before September 22, 2021. 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– 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 May 4, 2021 FTA published a 60-day notice (86 FR 23781) 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 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:11 Aug 20, 2021 Jkt 253001 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: Clean Fuels Grant Program. OMB Control Number: 2132–0573. Type of Request: The Clean Fuels Grant Program was developed to assist non-attainment and maintenance areas in achieving or maintaining the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone and carbon monoxide (CO). The program also supported emerging clean fuel and advanced propulsion technologies for transit buses and markets for those technologies. The Clean Fuels Grant Program was repealed under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21). However, funding previously authorized for programs repealed by MAP–21 remain available for their originally authorized purposes until the period of availability expires, the funds are fully expended, the funds are rescinded by Congress, or the funds are otherwise reallocated. Respondents: State and local government, business or other for-profit institutions, and non-profit institutions. Estimated Total Annual Respondents: 4. Estimated Total Burden Hours per Respondent: 2 hours. Estimated Annual Burden on Respondents: 8 hours. Frequency: Annually. Nadine Pembleton, Director Office of Management Planning. [FR Doc. 2021–17969 Filed 8–20–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–57–P PO 00000 Frm 00151 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration [FTA Docket No. FTA 2021–0011] Request for Information on Transit Safety Concerns Federal Transit Administration, United States Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of extension of comment period. AGENCY: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is extending the comment period for the request for information (RFI) regarding FTA’s Public Transportation Safety Program (Safety Program), which was published on July 15, 2021, with the original comment period closing on August 16, 2021. DATES: Comments are requested by September 22, 2021. ADDRESSES: You may file comments identified by docket number FTA– 2021–0011 by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. Instructions: For detailed instructions on submitting comments, see the Public Participation heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Privacy Act: Except as provided below, all comments received into the docket will be made public in their entirety. The comments will be searchable by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You should not include information in your comment that you do not want to be made public. You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–78) or at https:// www.transportation.gov/privacy. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23AUN1.SGM 23AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 160 / Monday, August 23, 2021 / Notices Ray Biggs, Office of Transit Safety and Oversight—Safety Risk Management and Assurance Division, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Mail Stop TSO–10, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366–7460 or Ray.Biggs@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In a letter submitted to the docket dated August 11, 2021, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), on behalf of more than 1,300 member organizations, requested a 60-day extension of the comment period seeking input on public transit safety concerns published in the Federal Register on July 15, 2021 (86 FR 37400). As justification for this extension, APTA cited increased grant activity, the recent passage of an infrastructure bill, and ongoing responses to the COVID–19 pandemic as pulling transit systems in many directions. APTA believes an extension of time would facilitate its members’ ability to formulate thoughtful and proactive information responsive to FTA’s request for information. Given the importance of public transportation safety and the need for a more fulsome dialogue on upcoming safety needs and priorities, FTA believes an extension of time is justified. Although APTA requested FTA extend the comment period for 60 additional days, commenters have already had 30 days in which to review and consider the questions posed in the RFI, and FTA believes an additional 30 days in which to submit comments is adequate, given FTA’s desire to move forward expeditiously with this important safety initiative. FTA is not republishing the Questions to the Public in this document. Instead, please refer to the July 15, 2021 RFI (86 FR 37400) to view the original questions regarding safety concerns and issues recommended for additional assessment and potential action at the Federal level. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Public Participation How do I prepare and submit comments? To ensure that your comments are filed correctly, please include the docket number provided [FTA–2021– 0011] in your comments. Please submit your comments, including any attachments, to the docket following the instructions given above under ADDRESSES. Please note, if you are submitting comments electronically as a PDF (Adobe) file, these documents must be scanned using an Optical Character Recognition process, thus allowing the Agency to search and copy certain portions of submissions. If submitting via mail, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:11 Aug 20, 2021 Jkt 253001 hand delivery, or courier, please provide two printed copies. How can comments submitted by other people be read? Comments received may be read at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. The hours of the docket are indicated above in the same location. Comments may also be viewed on the internet, identified by the docket number at the heading of this notice, at https://www.regulations.gov. Please note, the RFI will serve as a planning document. The RFI should not be construed as policy, a solicitation for applications, or an obligation on the part of the Government. Gail Lyssy, Acting Associate Administrator for Safety. [FR Doc. 2021–18066 Filed 8–20–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–57–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; Comment Request on Burden Related to the Application for Exemption From Social Security and Medicare Taxes and Waiver of Benefits Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning the burden related to the application for exemption from Social Security and Medicare taxes and waiver of benefits. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 22, 2021 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Kinna Brewington, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6529, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. Requests for additional information or copies of the regulations should be directed to R. Joseph Durbala, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00152 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47201 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet, at RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Application for Exemption from Social Security and Medicare Taxes and Waiver of Benefits. OMB Number: 1545–0064. Regulation Project/Form Number: Form 4029. Abstract: Form 4029 is used by members of recognized religious groups to apply for exemption from social security and Medicare taxes under Internal Revenue Code sections 1402(g) and 3127. The information is used to approve or deny exemption from social security and Medicare taxes. Current Actions: There is no change to the burden previously approved. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Responses: 3,754. Estimated Time per Respondent: 61 min. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,792. The following paragraph applies to all the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained if their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Desired Focus of Comments: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility. • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including using appropriate automated, electronic, E:\FR\FM\23AUN1.SGM 23AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 160 (Monday, August 23, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47200-47201]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-18066]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration

[FTA Docket No. FTA 2021-0011]


Request for Information on Transit Safety Concerns

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, United States Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is extending the 
comment period for the request for information (RFI) regarding FTA's 
Public Transportation Safety Program (Safety Program), which was 
published on July 15, 2021, with the original comment period closing on 
August 16, 2021.

DATES: Comments are requested by September 22, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may file comments identified by docket number FTA-2021-
0011 by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room 
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
    Instructions: For detailed instructions on submitting comments, see 
the Public Participation heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 
section of this document. Note that all comments received will be 
posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any 
personal information provided.
    Privacy Act: Except as provided below, all comments received into 
the docket will be made public in their entirety. The comments will be 
searchable by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or 
signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, 
business, labor union, etc.). You should not include information in 
your comment that you do not want to be made public. You may review 
DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published 
on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78) or at https://www.transportation.gov/privacy.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ray Biggs, Office of Transit Safety 
and Oversight--Safety Risk Management and Assurance Division, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Mail Stop TSO-10, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366-
7460 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In a letter submitted to the docket dated 
August 11, 2021, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), 
on behalf of more than 1,300 member organizations, requested a 60-day 
extension of the comment period seeking input on public transit safety 
concerns published in the Federal Register on July 15, 2021 (86 FR 
37400). As justification for this extension, APTA cited increased grant 
activity, the recent passage of an infrastructure bill, and ongoing 
responses to the COVID-19 pandemic as pulling transit systems in many 
directions. APTA believes an extension of time would facilitate its 
members' ability to formulate thoughtful and proactive information 
responsive to FTA's request for information.
    Given the importance of public transportation safety and the need 
for a more fulsome dialogue on upcoming safety needs and priorities, 
FTA believes an extension of time is justified. Although APTA requested 
FTA extend the comment period for 60 additional days, commenters have 
already had 30 days in which to review and consider the questions posed 
in the RFI, and FTA believes an additional 30 days in which to submit 
comments is adequate, given FTA's desire to move forward expeditiously 
with this important safety initiative.
    FTA is not republishing the Questions to the Public in this 
document. Instead, please refer to the July 15, 2021 RFI (86 FR 37400) 
to view the original questions regarding safety concerns and issues 
recommended for additional assessment and potential action at the 
Federal level.

Public Participation

How do I prepare and submit comments?

    To ensure that your comments are filed correctly, please include 
the docket number provided [FTA-2021-0011] in your comments.
    Please submit your comments, including any attachments, to the 
docket following the instructions given above under ADDRESSES. Please 
note, if you are submitting comments electronically as a PDF (Adobe) 
file, these documents must be scanned using an Optical Character 
Recognition process, thus allowing the Agency to search and copy 
certain portions of submissions. If submitting via mail, hand delivery, 
or courier, please provide two printed copies.

How can comments submitted by other people be read?

    Comments received may be read at the Docket Management Facility, 
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, West 
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. The 
hours of the docket are indicated above in the same location. Comments 
may also be viewed on the internet, identified by the docket number at 
the heading of this notice, at https://www.regulations.gov.
    Please note, the RFI will serve as a planning document. The RFI 
should not be construed as policy, a solicitation for applications, or 
an obligation on the part of the Government.

Gail Lyssy,
Acting Associate Administrator for Safety.
[FR Doc. 2021-18066 Filed 8-20-21; 8:45 am]
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