Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection, 64970-64971 [2023-20337]

Download as PDF 64970 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 181 / Wednesday, September 20, 2023 / Notices inside shoulders, divided by a concrete barrier. The project length is approximately 13.15 miles. The actions by TxDOT and Federal agencies and the laws under which such actions were taken are described in the Final Environmental Assessment (EA), the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on September 1, 2023, and other documents in the TxDOT project file. The EA, FONSI, and other documents in the TxDOT project file are available by contacting the TxDOT Pharr District Office 600 W Expressway 83, Pharr, TX 78577; telephone: (956) 702–6100. Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). Michael T. Leary, Director, Planning and Program Development, Federal Highway Administration. [FR Doc. 2023–20284 Filed 9–19–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration [Docket No. FHWA–2023–0033] Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval for an information collection, which is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Please submit comments by November 20, 2023. ADDRESSES: To ensure that you do not duplicate your docket submissions, please submit comments by only one of the following means: 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 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:38 Sep 19, 2023 Jkt 259001 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: Jason Broehm, Office of Safety, 202– 366–2201, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., from Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program. Background: The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of the Secretary and the Federal Highway Administration are committed to a comprehensive strategy to address the unacceptable number of traffic deaths and serious injuries occurring on our roads and streets. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), Section 24112 aligns with the Department’s safety priority through the creation of the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program. This grant program supports local initiatives to prevent deaths and serious injuries on roads and streets and is intended for metropolitan planning organizations, political subdivisions of a State, federally recognized Tribal governments, and multijurisdictional groups of these entities. This program includes grant funds to develop a comprehensive safety action plan; to conduct planning, design and development activities for projects and strategies identified in a comprehensive safety action plan; or to carry out projects and strategies identified in a comprehensive safety action plan. To receive applications for grant funds, evaluate the effectiveness of projects that have been awarded grant funds, and monitor project financial conditions and project progress, a collection of information is necessary. Eligible applicants will request Safe Streets and Roads for All funds in the form of a grant application. Additional information submission will be required of grant recipients during the grant agreement, implementation, and evaluation phases. Responding to the grant opportunity is on a voluntary-response basis, utilizing an electronic grant platform. The grant application is planned as a one-time information collection. DOT estimates that it will take approximately 30 hours to complete an application for a comprehensive safety action plan PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 grant and approximately 110 hours to complete an application for an implementation grant. Respondents: Metropolitan planning organizations, political subdivisions of a State, Federally recognized Tribal governments and multijurisdictional groups of these entities. Frequency: One time per grant application. During the project management phase, the grantee will complete quarterly progress and monitoring reports to ensure that the project budget and schedule are maintained to the maximum extent possible, that compliance with Federal regulations will be met, and that the project will be completed with the highest degree of quality. Reporting responsibilities include quarterly program performance reports using the Performance Progress Report (SF–PPR) and quarterly financial status using the SF–425 (also known as the Federal Financial Report or SF– FFR). Respondents: Grant recipients. Frequency: quarterly throughout the period of performance. During the project management phase, each grantee that expends $750,000 or more during their own fiscal year in all Federal awards must have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year in accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200.501. (The $750,000 threshold is not limited to Safe Streets and Roads for All funding.) This reporting responsibility is required annually and uses a form, the SF–SAC. It is estimated that this survey will take an average of 100 hours for large auditees and 21 hours for all other auditees to complete, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Respondents: Grant recipients. Frequency: annually during any fiscal year in which $750,000 or more in any Federal funds are expended, throughout the period of performance. During the project evaluation phase, the reporting requirement is necessary to assess program effectiveness for the Federal government and to comply with Subsection 24112(g). This report provides information regarding how the project is achieving the outcomes that grantees have targeted to help measure the effectiveness of the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program. In addition, under Subsection 24112(h), at the end of the period of performance for a grant under the program each grant recipient is required to submit a report that describes the costs of each eligible E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 181 / Wednesday, September 20, 2023 / Notices project carried out using the grant funds; the outcomes and benefits generated; the lessons learned; and any recommendations relating to future projects or strategies. Respondents: Grant recipients. Frequency: one time after the period of performance ends. Estimated Average Burden per Response: • Application phase: approximately 30 hours for the comprehensive safety action plan grants and 110 hours for the implementation grants per respondent. • Grant Agreement phase: approximately 1 hour per respondent (comprehensive safety action plan or implementation grant). • For grantees expending $750,000 or more of all Federal funds in a fiscal year only: Approximately 100 hours for large grantees. Approximately 21 hours for all other grantees. • Project Management phase: 8 hours annually per grant. • Project Evaluation phase: 12 hours annually per implementation grant; 2 hours annually per action plan grant. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: First year: Approximately 41 hours, including grant application, for comprehensive safety action plan grants and approximately 131 hours, including grant application, for implementation grants. Subsequent years (cumulative): 10 hours for action plan grants (expected period of performance: 2 years); 48 hours for implementation grants (expected period of performance: 5 years); add 100 hours for single audits for large grantees and 21 hours for all other grantees expending $750,000 or more of Federal funds in a single fiscal year. 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; 23 U.S.C. 134 and 135; and 23 CFR Chapter 1, subchapter E, part 450. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:38 Sep 19, 2023 Jkt 259001 Issued On: September 15, 2023. Jazmyne Lewis, Information Collection Officer. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2023–20337 Filed 9–19–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration [Docket No. FHWA–2023–0034] Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval for an information collection, which is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Please submit comments by November 20, 2023. ADDRESSES: To ensure that you do not duplicate your docket submissions, please submit comments by only one of the following means: Website: Go to https:// www.regulations.gov and 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. 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. Instructions: You must include the agency name and docket number or the Information Collection Review (ICR/ RFC) Reference Number for this Notice at the beginning of your comments. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Jodoin, 202–366–5465, Office of Operations, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 64971 Title: National Traffic Incident Management Annual Self-Assessment (TIMSA). Background: Each of the over 6 million crashes per year presents a safety danger to motorists and responders while often causing delays on the nation’s roads. It is critical to safety and mobility for these crashes to be mitigated as efficiently and safely as possible. To address these concerns, dozens of Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Programs have been established throughout the country over the past 25–30 years. Most of the top 75 metropolitan areas and several rural areas have some form of TIM Program, often coordinated through a multidisciplinary committee comprised of all the response disciplines. The TIMSA tool was established to help regions assess the level of TIM Program maturity and to identify areas for improvement. The information is used by each jurisdiction to better understand opportunities for improving safety and mobility in their region. The FHWA also uses the data to assess progress of the FHWA national TIM program and identify opportunities to help regions improve. Respondents: Approximately 100 individuals will complete the questionnaire in collaboration with an estimated average of 5 other participants. Frequency: Annually. Estimated Average Burden per Response: Approximately 1–2 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 200. Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including: (1) whether the proposed collection is necessary for FHWA’s performance; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burdens; (3) ways for 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 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. Issued On: September 15, 2023. Jazmyne Lewis, Information Collection Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–20339 Filed 9–19–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1

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[FR Doc No: 2023-20337]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration

[Docket No. FHWA-2023-0033]


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

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to 
request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for an 
information collection, which is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal 
Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Please submit comments by November 20, 2023.

ADDRESSES: To ensure that you do not duplicate your docket submissions, 
please submit comments by only one of the following means:
    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: Jason Broehm, Office of Safety, 202-
366-2201, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., from Monday through Friday, except federal 
holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program.
    Background: The Department of Transportation's (DOT) Office of the 
Secretary and the Federal Highway Administration are committed to a 
comprehensive strategy to address the unacceptable number of traffic 
deaths and serious injuries occurring on our roads and streets. The 
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the 
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), Section 24112 aligns with the 
Department's safety priority through the creation of the Safe Streets 
and Roads for All Grant Program. This grant program supports local 
initiatives to prevent deaths and serious injuries on roads and streets 
and is intended for metropolitan planning organizations, political 
subdivisions of a State, federally recognized Tribal governments, and 
multijurisdictional groups of these entities.
    This program includes grant funds to develop a comprehensive safety 
action plan; to conduct planning, design and development activities for 
projects and strategies identified in a comprehensive safety action 
plan; or to carry out projects and strategies identified in a 
comprehensive safety action plan. To receive applications for grant 
funds, evaluate the effectiveness of projects that have been awarded 
grant funds, and monitor project financial conditions and project 
progress, a collection of information is necessary.
    Eligible applicants will request Safe Streets and Roads for All 
funds in the form of a grant application. Additional information 
submission will be required of grant recipients during the grant 
agreement, implementation, and evaluation phases.
    Responding to the grant opportunity is on a voluntary-response 
basis, utilizing an electronic grant platform. The grant application is 
planned as a one-time information collection. DOT estimates that it 
will take approximately 30 hours to complete an application for a 
comprehensive safety action plan grant and approximately 110 hours to 
complete an application for an implementation grant.
    Respondents: Metropolitan planning organizations, political 
subdivisions of a State, Federally recognized Tribal governments and 
multijurisdictional groups of these entities.
    Frequency: One time per grant application.
    During the project management phase, the grantee will complete 
quarterly progress and monitoring reports to ensure that the project 
budget and schedule are maintained to the maximum extent possible, that 
compliance with Federal regulations will be met, and that the project 
will be completed with the highest degree of quality. Reporting 
responsibilities include quarterly program performance reports using 
the Performance Progress Report (SF-PPR) and quarterly financial status 
using the SF-425 (also known as the Federal Financial Report or SF-
FFR).
    Respondents: Grant recipients.
    Frequency: quarterly throughout the period of performance.
    During the project management phase, each grantee that expends 
$750,000 or more during their own fiscal year in all Federal awards 
must have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year in 
accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200.501. (The $750,000 
threshold is not limited to Safe Streets and Roads for All funding.) 
This reporting responsibility is required annually and uses a form, the 
SF-SAC. It is estimated that this survey will take an average of 100 
hours for large auditees and 21 hours for all other auditees to 
complete, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching 
existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and 
completing and reviewing the collection of information.
    Respondents: Grant recipients.
    Frequency: annually during any fiscal year in which $750,000 or 
more in any Federal funds are expended, throughout the period of 
performance.
    During the project evaluation phase, the reporting requirement is 
necessary to assess program effectiveness for the Federal government 
and to comply with Subsection 24112(g). This report provides 
information regarding how the project is achieving the outcomes that 
grantees have targeted to help measure the effectiveness of the Safe 
Streets and Roads for All Grant Program. In addition, under Subsection 
24112(h), at the end of the period of performance for a grant under the 
program each grant recipient is required to submit a report that 
describes the costs of each eligible

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project carried out using the grant funds; the outcomes and benefits 
generated; the lessons learned; and any recommendations relating to 
future projects or strategies.
    Respondents: Grant recipients.
    Frequency: one time after the period of performance ends.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response:
     Application phase: approximately 30 hours for the 
comprehensive safety action plan grants and 110 hours for the 
implementation grants per respondent.
     Grant Agreement phase: approximately 1 hour per respondent 
(comprehensive safety action plan or implementation grant).
     For grantees expending $750,000 or more of all Federal 
funds in a fiscal year only:
    Approximately 100 hours for large grantees.
    Approximately 21 hours for all other grantees.
     Project Management phase: 8 hours annually per grant.
     Project Evaluation phase: 12 hours annually per 
implementation grant; 2 hours annually per action plan grant.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:
    First year: Approximately 41 hours, including grant application, 
for comprehensive safety action plan grants and approximately 131 
hours, including grant application, for implementation grants.
    Subsequent years (cumulative): 10 hours for action plan grants 
(expected period of performance: 2 years); 48 hours for implementation 
grants (expected period of performance: 5 years); add 100 hours for 
single audits for large grantees and 21 hours for all other grantees 
expending $750,000 or more of Federal funds in a single fiscal year.
    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; 23 U.S.C. 134 and 135; and 23 CFR Chapter 1, subchapter 
E, part 450.

    Issued On: September 15, 2023.
Jazmyne Lewis,
Information Collection Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-20337 Filed 9-19-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-22-P
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