Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request, 75366-75367 [2023-24199]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 75366 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 211 / Thursday, November 2, 2023 / Notices process for Canyon de Chelly National Monument. The FAA and the NPS have determined that the ATMP constitutes a Federal undertaking subject to compliance with section 106 of the NHPA and its implementing regulations at 36 CFR part 800. The FAA and the NPS have consulted with the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, federally recognized Tribes, and other interested parties to identify historic properties and assess the potential effects of the ATMP on them. The proposed APE for this undertaking (36 CFR 800.4(a)(1)) as defined at 36 CFR 800.16(d) is the geographic area or areas within which the undertaking may directly or indirectly cause alterations in the character or use of any historic properties, if any such properties exist. FAA and NPS approval of the ATMP does not require land acquisition, construction, or ground disturbance, and the FAA anticipates no physical effects to historic properties. The FAA is therefore focusing its assessment on the potential introduction of visual or audible elements that could diminish the integrity of any identified significant historic properties. The historic property identification effort has focused on identifying properties for which setting and feeling are characteristics contributing to a property’s National Register eligibility, as they are the type of historic property most sensitive to the effects of aircraft overflight. These may include isolated properties where a cultural landscape is part of the property’s significance, rural historic districts, outdoor spaces designed for meditation or contemplation, and certain TCPs. The agencies have taken into consideration the views and input of consulting parties, past planning, research and studies, magnitude and nature of the undertaking, degree of Federal involvement, nature and extent of potential effects on historic properties, and the likely nature of historic properties within the APE in accordance with 36 CFR 800.4(b)(1). The historic property identification effort has focused on properties for which setting and feeling are characteristics contributing to the property’s National Register eligibility. In assessing the effects of the undertaking on historic properties in the APE, the FAA will consider the number and altitude of commercial air tours over historic properties to further assess the potential for visual effects and any incremental change in noise levels that may result in alteration of the characteristics of historic properties VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:32 Nov 01, 2023 Jkt 262001 qualifying them for the National Register. The comment period is open to the public. The FAA and the NPS request that comments be as specific as possible. All written comments become part of the official record. Written comments regarding the section 106 consultation documents can be submitted via PEPC or sent to the mailing addresses provided on the Park’s PEPC site. Comments will not be accepted by fax, email, or any other way than those specified above. Issued in Washington, DC, on October 30, 2023. Sandra Fox, Environmental Protection Specialist, FAA Office of Environment & Energy. [FR Doc. 2023–24191 Filed 11–1–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA–2023–0002–N–22] Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and its implementing regulations, this notice announces that FRA is forwarding the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the information collection and its expected burden. On August 25, 2023, FRA published a notice providing a 60day period for public comment on the ICR. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before December 4, 2023. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed ICR should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find the particular ICR by selecting ‘‘Currently under Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Arlette Mussington, Information Collection Clearance Officer, at email: arlette.mussington@dot.gov or telephone: (571) 609–1285 or Ms. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Joanne Swafford, Information Collection Clearance Officer, at email: joanne.swafford@dot.gov or telephone: (757) 897–9908. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PRA, 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. See 44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.8 through 1320.12. On August 25, 2023, FRA published a 60-day notice in the Federal Register soliciting public comment on the ICR for which it is now seeking OMB approval. See 88 FR 58435. FRA has received no comments related to the proposed collection of information. Before OMB decides whether to approve this proposed collection of information, it must provide 30-days’ notice for public comment. 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 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. Comments are invited on the following ICR regarding: (1) Whether the information collection activities are necessary for FRA to properly execute its functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of FRA’s estimates of the burden of the information collection activities, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used to determine the estimates; (3) ways for FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information being collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of information collection activities on the public, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The summary below describes the ICR that FRA will submit for OMB clearance as the PRA requires: Title: Critical Incident Stress Plans. OMB Control Number: 2130–0602. Abstract: Under 49 CFR part 272, Class I, intercity passenger, and commuter railroads are required to develop, and submit to FRA for approval, a critical incident stress plan E:\FR\FM\02NON1.SGM 02NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 211 / Thursday, November 2, 2023 / Notices (CISP) that provides for appropriate support services to be offered to their employees who are affected by a critical incident as defined in 49 CFR 272.9. FRA uses the information collected to ensure the minimum standards of part 272 are met. Type of Request: Extension without change (with changes in estimates) of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Businesses (Railroads)/Rail Labor Unions. Form(s): N/A. Respondent Universe: 40 railroads. Frequency of Submission: On occasion. Total Estimated Annual Responses: 2,546. Total Estimated Annual Burden: 246 hours. Total Estimated Annual Burden Hour Dollar Cost Equivalent: $21,109. 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. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520. Christopher S. Van Nostrand, Acting Deputy Chief Counsel. [FR Doc. 2023–24199 Filed 11–1–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA–2023–0002–N–26] Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and its implementing regulations, FRA seeks approval of the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below. Before submitting this ICR to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, FRA is soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities identified in the ICR. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before January 2, 2024. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:32 Nov 01, 2023 Jkt 262001 Written comments and recommendations for the proposed ICR should be submitted on regulations.gov to the docket, Docket No. FRA–2023– 0002. All comments received will be posted without change to the docket, including any personal information provided. Please refer to the assigned OMB control number (2130–0566) in any correspondence submitted. FRA will summarize comments received in a subsequent 30-day notice and include them in its information collection submission to OMB. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Arlette Mussington, Information Collection Clearance Officer, at email: arlette.mussington@dot.gov or telephone: (571) 609–1285 or Ms. Joanne Swafford, Information Collection Clearance Officer, at email: joanne.swafford@dot.gov or telephone: (757) 897–9908. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520, and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, require Federal agencies to provide 60-days’ notice to the public to allow comment on information collection activities before seeking OMB approval of the activities. See 44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.8 through 1320.12. Specifically, FRA invites interested parties to comment on the following ICR regarding: (1) whether the information collection activities are necessary for FRA to properly execute its functions, including whether the activities will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of FRA’s estimates of the burden of the information collection activities, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used to determine the estimates; (3) ways for FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information being collected; and (4) ways for FRA to minimize the burden of information collection activities on the public, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. See 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1). FRA believes that soliciting public comment may reduce the administrative and paperwork burdens associated with the collection of information that Federal regulations mandate. In summary, comments received will advance three objectives: (1) reduce reporting burdens; (2) organize information collection requirements in a ‘‘user-friendly’’ format to improve the ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00105 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 75367 use of such information; and (3) accurately assess the resources expended to retrieve and produce information requested. See 44 U.S.C. 3501. The summary below describes the ICR that FRA will submit for OMB clearance as the PRA requires: Title: Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock. OMB Control Number: 2130–0566. Abstract: FRA issued this regulation to mandate the reflectorization of freight rolling stock (using retroreflective material on freight cars and locomotives) to enhance the visibility of trains to reduce the number and severity of accidents at highway-rail grade crossings where visibility was a contributing factor.1 FRA uses the information collected to verify that the person responsible for the car reporting mark is notified after the required visual inspection when the freight equipment has less than 80 percent of the required retroreflective sheeting present, undamaged, or unobscured. Moreover, FRA uses the information collected to verify that the required locomotive records of retroreflective sheeting defects found, after inspection, are kept in the locomotive cab or in a railroad accessible electronic database that FRA can access upon request. Finally, FRA uses the information collected to confirm that railroads/car owners meet the prescribed standards for the inspection and maintenance of the required retroreflective material. In this 60-day notice, FRA makes no adjustments to the previously approved burden hours and responses in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) inventory.2 Type of Request: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Businesses. Form(s): N/A. Respondent Universe: 783 railroads and freight car owners. Frequency of Submission: On occasion/monthly. Reporting Burden: 1 See 70 FR 144, Jan. 3, 2005. to the total cost equivalent in U.S. dollars, a category not included in the OIRA inventory, are due to updated statistics from the 2022 Surface Transportation Board (STB) Full Year Wage A&B data series. 2 Changes E:\FR\FM\02NON1.SGM 02NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 211 (Thursday, November 2, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75366-75367]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-24199]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket No. FRA-2023-0002-N-22]


Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and its 
implementing regulations, this notice announces that FRA is forwarding 
the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below to the Office 
of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR 
describes the information collection and its expected burden. On August 
25, 2023, FRA published a notice providing a 60-day period for public 
comment on the ICR.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
December 4, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed ICR 
should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to 
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find the particular ICR by selecting 
``Currently under Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using the 
search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Arlette Mussington, Information 
Collection Clearance Officer, at email: [email protected] or 
telephone: (571) 609-1285 or Ms. Joanne Swafford, Information 
Collection Clearance Officer, at email: [email protected] or 
telephone: (757) 897-9908.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PRA, 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. See 44 U.S.C. 
3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.8 through 1320.12. On August 25, 2023, FRA 
published a 60-day notice in the Federal Register soliciting public 
comment on the ICR for which it is now seeking OMB approval. See 88 FR 
58435. FRA has received no comments related to the proposed collection 
of information.
    Before OMB decides whether to approve this proposed collection of 
information, it must provide 30-days' notice for public comment. 
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 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.
    Comments are invited on the following ICR regarding: (1) Whether 
the information collection activities are necessary for FRA to properly 
execute its functions, including whether the information will have 
practical utility; (2) the accuracy of FRA's estimates of the burden of 
the information collection activities, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used to determine the estimates; (3) ways 
for FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
being collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of information 
collection activities on the public, including the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
    The summary below describes the ICR that FRA will submit for OMB 
clearance as the PRA requires:
    Title: Critical Incident Stress Plans.
    OMB Control Number: 2130-0602.
    Abstract: Under 49 CFR part 272, Class I, intercity passenger, and 
commuter railroads are required to develop, and submit to FRA for 
approval, a critical incident stress plan

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(CISP) that provides for appropriate support services to be offered to 
their employees who are affected by a critical incident as defined in 
49 CFR 272.9. FRA uses the information collected to ensure the minimum 
standards of part 272 are met.
    Type of Request: Extension without change (with changes in 
estimates) of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Businesses (Railroads)/Rail Labor Unions.
    Form(s): N/A.
    Respondent Universe: 40 railroads.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
    Total Estimated Annual Responses: 2,546.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden: 246 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden Hour Dollar Cost Equivalent: $21,109.
    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.
    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.

Christopher S. Van Nostrand,
Acting Deputy Chief Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2023-24199 Filed 11-1-23; 8:45 am]
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