Request for Comments on the Approval of a New Information Collection: Building American Production Capacity for Electric Port Equipment and Other Port Infrastructure Items, 13226-13227 [2023-04258]

Download as PDF 13226 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 41 / Thursday, March 2, 2023 / Notices Respondent universe CFR section Total annual responses (A) 1. Surveys, comment cards, interviews, focus groups, and web-based technologies for Customer Service Satisfaction and Delivery for the Office of the Administrator. 2. Surveys, comment cards, interviews, focus groups, and web-based technologies for Customer Service Satisfaction and Delivery for the Office of Railroad Safety. 3. Surveys, comment cards, interviews, focus groups, and web-based technologies for Customer Service Satisfaction and Delivery for the Office of Research, Data, and Innovation. 4. Surveys, comment cards, interviews, focus groups, and web-based technologies for Customer Service Satisfaction and Delivery for the Office of Railroad Development. 5. Surveys, comment cards, interviews, focus groups, and web-based technologies for Customer Service Satisfaction and Delivery for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. 6. Web-based technologies for Customer Service Satisfaction and Delivery related to the improvement of webinar-based stakeholder engagement for the Office of Railroad Development. 7. Surveys, comment cards, interviews, focus groups, and web-based technologies for Customer Service Satisfaction and Delivery related to the improvement of stakeholder capacity building and training resources for the Office of Railroad Development. Total 1 ........................................................................................................................... Total Estimated Annual Responses: 5,750. Total Estimated Annual Burden: 475 hours. FRA informs all interested parties that it may not conduct or sponsor, and a respondent is not required to respond to, a collection of information that does not display a currently valid OMB control number.1 Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520. Brett A. Jortland, Deputy Chief Counsel. [FR Doc. 2023–04299 Filed 3–1–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2023–0038] Request for Comments on the Approval of a New Information Collection: Building American Production Capacity for Electric Port Equipment and Other Port Infrastructure Items Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 1 Totals may not add due to rounding. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:21 Mar 01, 2023 Jkt 259001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (C = A * B) 10 58.33 350 Annual, periodically ..... 10 58.33 350 Annual, periodically ..... 10 58.33 350 Annual, periodically ..... 10 58.33 350 Annual, periodically ..... 10 58.33 3,500 Annual, periodically ..... 1 58.33 500 Annual, periodically ..... 15 125 5,750 Annual, periodically ..... N/A 475 Comments are invited on: (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the Department’s performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for the Department to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request Frm 00147 (B) Annual, periodically ..... demand for electric-powered port equipment and other port infrastructure items supported by a pooled procurement. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 1, 2023. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments [identified by Docket No. DOT– MARAD–2023–0038] through one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Search using the above DOT docket number and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. • Mail or Hand Delivery: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 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. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and docket number for this rulemaking. PO 00000 Total annual burden hours 350 Note: All comments received will be posted without change to www.regulations.gov including any personal information provided. The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of a new information collection. The proposed collection OMB 2133–NEW (Building American Production Capacity for Electric Port Equipment and other Port Infrastructure Items) will be used to identify the SUMMARY: Average time per response (minutes) for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kirk Claussen, (202) 366–5660, Office of Ports & Waterways, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, Email at Kirk.Claussen@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Building American Production Capacity for Electric Port Equipment and other Port Infrastructure Items. OMB Control Number: 2133–NEW. Type of Request: New Information Collection. Abstract: The Building American Production Capacity for Electric Port Equipment and other Port Infrastructure Items collection is essential to identify the demand for electrically powered port equipment and infrastructure items supported by pooled procurement. This initiative, which is comprised of an online survey and interview with diverse American port stakeholders, will also support Buy American/Buy America objectives and American manufacturers of electrically powered port equipment. Survey responses will also help to identify a suitable port through which the procurement of electrically powered port equipment and infrastructure can be initiated. This survey is being conducted through a cooperative agreement between the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA). Currently, many U.S. port authorities and marine terminal operators purchase diesel-powered dockside equipment, necessary for loading, unloading, and organizing shipping containers. Much of this equipment is foreign made, in short supply, and increases exposure to E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 41 / Thursday, March 2, 2023 / Notices dangerous emissions that contribute to climate change. The recent passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), commonly referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, which was signed into law on November 15, 2021, provides a federal grant stream that will modernize U.S. ports infrastructure over the next five years. Specifically, this Bill assures resources for the development of a domestic capacity of clean electric-powered American alternatives to replace and reduce emissions by predominantly foreign-made diesel port equipment. Respondents: U.S. port authorities, marine terminal operators, and port equipment manufacturers. Affected Public: Local and state governments, and businesses. Estimated Number of Respondents: 50. Estimated Number of Responses: 50. Estimated Hours per Response: 2 hours. Annual Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 100. Frequency of Response: Once. (Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.93.) * * * * * By Order of the Maritime Administrator. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2023–04258 Filed 3–1–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA–2023–0007] National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council; Solicitation of Applications National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Solicitation of applicants for appointment to the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC). AGENCY: NHTSA is soliciting applications for appointment to the DOT’s NEMSAC. The purpose of NEMSAC is to serve as a nationally recognized council of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) representatives and consumers to provide advice and recommendations regarding EMS to ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:21 Mar 01, 2023 Jkt 259001 DOT. Through NHTSA, NEMSAC’s advice is provided to the Federal Interagency Committee on EMS (FICEMS). DATES: Applications for membership must be received by NHTSA on or before 5 p.m. EST, April 13, 2023. ADDRESSES: If you wish to apply for membership, your application should be submitted to: • Email: NEMSAC@dot.gov. • Mail: Use only overnight mail such as UPS or FedEx to: U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Emergency Medical Services, Attn: NEMSAC c/o Clary Mole, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, NPD 400, W44–321, Washington, DC 20590. Additional information on NEMSAC, including the current roster, charter, and previous meeting minutes can be found at: https://www.ems.gov/ nemsac.html. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Clary Mole, EMS Specialist, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Clary.Mole@dot.gov or 202–868–3275. Any committee related questions should be sent to the person listed in this section. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: NEMSAC is an advisory council established by DOT in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.) and DOT Order 1120.3C. NEMSAC provides information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary via the Administrator of NHTSA, and through NHTSA to FICEMS on matters relating to all aspects of development and implementation of EMS. Description of Duties: NEMSAC is authorized to: a. Perform EMS needs assessments and gap analyses to discover issues with national significance, consider findings to develop statements regarding EMS issues, formulate positions on these issues, and make recommendations on such issues for the Secretary of Transportation and/or FICEMS through the NHTSA Office of EMS. NEMSAC provides recommendations or advice relating to EMS on topics such as: • Expanded use of the National EMS Information System (NEMSIS)—the database used to store EMS data from the U.S. states and territories • Use of NEMSIS for applied research and development of standards, PO 00000 Frm 00148 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13227 guidelines, and performance benchmarks that are evidence-based • Development of federal programs that will both improve coordination among federal agencies supporting local, regional, state, tribal and territorial EMS and 911 systems and improve the delivery of EMS throughout the nation • National EMS system quality improvement projects and programs that will strengthen the resiliency of EMS systems into one that is inherently more adaptable, innovative, equitable, integrated, prepared, sustainable, and safe • Enhancements that promote the strengthen and increase medical and operational education, professional development, safety, diversity, recruitment, retention, use of technology, healthcare system data linkages, etc. b. Respond to requests for consultation on EMS issues from the Secretary of Transportation and/or from FICEMS through the NHTSA Office of EMS. c. Prepare an annual report to be sent to the Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Secretary of Homeland Security, and to FICEMS, which summarizes NEMSAC’s actions and recommendations. Membership: In accordance with the NEMSAC charter, members should represent a cross-section of the diverse agencies, organizations, and individuals involved in EMS activities and programs in the United States. NEMSAC consists of 25 members, each of whom shall be appointed by the Secretary of Transportation, in coordination with the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services through their respective representatives on FICEMS. The NEMSAC members shall collectively be representative of all sectors of the EMS community. The NEMSAC’s broad-based membership will ensure that it has sufficient EMS system expertise and geographic and demographic diversity to accurately reflect the whole EMS community. Representatives will be selected on the basis of materials submitted and in a manner that ensured equal opportunity for all people and avoided discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 41 (Thursday, March 2, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13226-13227]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04258]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket No. MARAD-2023-0038]


Request for Comments on the Approval of a New Information 
Collection: Building American Production Capacity for Electric Port 
Equipment and Other Port Infrastructure Items

AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on 
our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
approval of a new information collection. The proposed collection OMB 
2133-NEW (Building American Production Capacity for Electric Port 
Equipment and other Port Infrastructure Items) will be used to identify 
the demand for electric-powered port equipment and other port 
infrastructure items supported by a pooled procurement. We are required 
to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 1, 2023.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments [identified by Docket No. DOT-MARAD-
2023-0038] through one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Search 
using the above DOT docket number and follow the online instructions 
for submitting comments.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
     Mail or Hand Delivery: Docket Management Facility, U.S. 
Department of Transportation, 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.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and 
docket number for this rulemaking.

    Note: All comments received will be posted without change to 
www.regulations.gov including any personal information provided.

    Comments are invited on: (a) whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the Department's performance; (b) the 
accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for the Department to 
enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; 
and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kirk Claussen, (202) 366-5660, Office 
of Ports & Waterways, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, Email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Building American Production Capacity for Electric Port 
Equipment and other Port Infrastructure Items.
    OMB Control Number: 2133-NEW.
    Type of Request: New Information Collection.
    Abstract: The Building American Production Capacity for Electric 
Port Equipment and other Port Infrastructure Items collection is 
essential to identify the demand for electrically powered port 
equipment and infrastructure items supported by pooled procurement. 
This initiative, which is comprised of an online survey and interview 
with diverse American port stakeholders, will also support Buy 
American/Buy America objectives and American manufacturers of 
electrically powered port equipment. Survey responses will also help to 
identify a suitable port through which the procurement of electrically 
powered port equipment and infrastructure can be initiated. This survey 
is being conducted through a cooperative agreement between the Maritime 
Administration (MARAD) and the American Association of Port Authorities 
(AAPA).
    Currently, many U.S. port authorities and marine terminal operators 
purchase diesel-powered dockside equipment, necessary for loading, 
unloading, and organizing shipping containers. Much of this equipment 
is foreign made, in short supply, and increases exposure to

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dangerous emissions that contribute to climate change. The recent 
passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), commonly 
referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, which was signed 
into law on November 15, 2021, provides a federal grant stream that 
will modernize U.S. ports infrastructure over the next five years. 
Specifically, this Bill assures resources for the development of a 
domestic capacity of clean electric-powered American alternatives to 
replace and reduce emissions by predominantly foreign-made diesel port 
equipment.
    Respondents: U.S. port authorities, marine terminal operators, and 
port equipment manufacturers.
    Affected Public: Local and state governments, and businesses.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 50.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 50.
    Estimated Hours per Response: 2 hours.
    Annual Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 100.
    Frequency of Response: Once.

(Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. chapter 
35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.93.)
* * * * *

    By Order of the Maritime Administrator.
T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2023-04258 Filed 3-1-23; 8:45 am]
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