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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 234 / Thursday, December 7, 2023 / Notices for compliance with the sponsor’s Federal obligations. C. Existing, New, and Modified Incentives 1. Existing carrier incentives for which contracts are signed prior to the issuance date of this policy and up to 60 days thereafter, under programs that were in effect on the issuance date of this policy and complied with the FAA’s previous policy guidance, may continue as implemented until they expire. All such existing incentives will expire within two years of the first flight that is eligible for an incentive. 2. Incentives for which contracts are signed more than 60 days after the issuance date of this policy must conform to the guidance in this policy statement. 3. Any new incentive program or modification of an existing incentive program after publication must comply with the requirements of this policy (i.e., without a 60-day grace period). Issued in Washington, DC. Kevin C. 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Specifically, UP requests relief from § 225.25(h), Recordkeeping, which requires that a railroad post ‘‘a listing of all injuries and occupational illnesses reported to FRA as having occurred at an establishment . . . in a conspicuous location at that establishment.’’ In its petition, UP states that it ‘‘maintains a web portal that allows employees to access and review information from internet enabled electronic devices . . . [and] includes a link to UP’s posting of all injuries and occupational illnesses reported to the FRA.’’ In support of its VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:23 Dec 06, 2023 Jkt 262001 request, UP states that the digital posting allows employees to access the injury and occupational illness information quickly and easily from any location and at any time of day. Additionally, the reporting team can keep the listings up-to-date and accurate. UP also states that the listing will additionally be available on a television mounted to a wall at work locations where such screens are available, beginning with the Council Bluffs, Iowa, terminal as a pilot site. Moreover, UP notes that ‘‘employees may also request a copy of the logs from their respective supervisor at any time.’’ A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications concerning the petition, is available for review online at www.regulations.gov. Interested parties are invited to participate in these proceedings by submitting written views, data, or comments. FRA does not anticipate scheduling a public hearing in connection with these proceedings since the facts do not appear to warrant a hearing. If any interested parties desire an opportunity for oral comment and a public hearing, they should notify FRA, in writing, before the end of the comment period and specify the basis for their request. 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See also https://www.regulations.gov/ privacy-notice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00154 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 85357 Issued in Washington, DC. John Karl Alexy, Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–26804 Filed 12–6–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration [FTA Docket No. FTA 2023–0030] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: FTA Program Evaluation for Processes and Outcomes Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a new information collection titled: FTA Program Evaluation for Processes and Outcomes. SUMMARY: Comments must be received on or before February 5, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, identified by docket number FTA– 2023–0030, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov, insert docket number FTA–2023–0030 in the keyword box and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, choose the notice listed, click on the ‘‘Comment’’ button, and follow the online instructions for submitting a comment. • Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC, 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery/Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. Instructions: You must include the agency name and docket number for this notice at the beginning of your comments. Submit two copies of your comments if you submit them by mail. For confirmation that FTA has received your comments, include a selfaddressed stamped postcard. Note that all comments received, including any personal information, will be posted DATES: E:\FR\FM\07DEN1.SGM 07DEN1 85358 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 234 / Thursday, December 7, 2023 / Notices and will be available to internet users, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov. You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published April 11, 2000, (65 FR 19477), or you may visit https://www.regulations.gov. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents and comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov at any time. Background documents and comments received may also be viewed at the U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julianne Lee at 202–366–6597 or julianne.lee@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Interested parties are invited to send comments regarding any aspect of this information collection, including: (1) the necessity and utility of the information collection for the proper performance of the functions of FTA; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways to minimize the collection burden without reducing the quality of the collected information. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection. Title: FTA Program Evaluation for Processes and Outcomes OMB Number: 2132—New Information Request ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Background The Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (Pub. L.115– 435) requires Federal agencies to develop evidence to support policymaking. Federal agencies, including FTA, must systematically collect and analyze data to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of their programs through evaluation. According to the Act, ‘‘an evaluation is an assessment, using systematic data collection and analysis, of one or more programs, policies, and/or organizations intended to assess their effectiveness and efficiency.’’ Evidence resulting from evaluations and other evidence-building activities should be used to inform leaders about whether Federal programs and activities are achieving their intended results and contribute to improved use of data and evidence- VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:23 Dec 06, 2023 Jkt 262001 based decision making. To effectively evaluate programs, FTA needs to collect data directly from program participants, such as State departments of transportation (DOTs), metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), transit authorities, State and local government units, and Indian tribes, to understand their experiences and benefits of program participation. Participants may be engaged through surveys or focus groups to collect relevant data. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) strongly advocate for stakeholder engagement in evaluation design. See: OMB Memorandum M–19–23, available at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wpcontent/uploads/2019/07/M-19-23.pdf and OMB Memorandum M–21–27, available at: https:// www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/ uploads/2021/06/M-21-27.pdf. To ensure alignment with ongoing efforts, this information request seeks to support FTA in meeting the Evidence Act’s requirements and contribute to FTA’s broader framework of evidencebased decision-making. This is a voluntary data and information collection, with no participation requirement to receive Federal benefits. The survey portion of this information collection differs from other similar efforts, such as the FTA Stakeholder Survey which targets grant recipients and inquires on customer satisfaction with a range of FTA services and knowledge of rulemaking. Current and previous information collections for grant applicants and recipients to provide routine program planning and metrics on plans and deliverables are separate from this collection. Rather, this information collection will allow FTA decision makers to understand challenges and barriers to program implementation, identify opportunities for improving program communications and outreach, and make stronger linkages between program progress and outcomes. Title: FTA Program Evaluation for Processes and Outcomes. OMB Control Number: 2132–New. Forms: None. Type of Review: New. Respondents: State departments of transportation (DOTs) and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), transit authorities, States and local government units, and Indian tribes. Estimated Annual Respondents: 1444 respondents. Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 2166 responses. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 5054 hours. PO 00000 Frm 00155 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Frequency: Annual. Nadine Pembleton, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Administration. [FR Doc. 2023–26839 Filed 12–6–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–57–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA–2023–0038] Initial Decision That Certain Frontal Driver and Passenger Air Bag Inflators Manufactured by ARC Automotive Inc. and Delphi Automotive Systems LLC Contain a Safety Defect; Second Extension of Written Submission Deadline National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Second extension of deadline for written submissions in response to agency’s initial decision that certain frontal driver and passenger air bag inflators manufactured by ARC Automotive Inc. and Delphi Automotive Systems LLC contain a safety defect. AGENCY: The original deadline for the submission of written information in response to the agency’s Initial Decision was October 20, 2024. NHTSA previously extended the deadline to December 4, 2023, and is now extending the deadline a second time. 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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration

[FTA Docket No. FTA 2023-0030]


Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: FTA 
Program Evaluation for Processes and Outcomes

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

ACTION: Notice of request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the intention of the Federal Transit Administration 
(FTA) to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a 
new information collection titled: FTA Program Evaluation for Processes 
and Outcomes.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 5, 2024.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, identified by docket number FTA-2023-
0030, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov, 
insert docket number FTA-2023-0030 in the keyword box and click 
``Search.'' Next, choose the notice listed, click on the ``Comment'' 
button, and follow the online instructions for submitting a comment.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, Washington, DC, 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery/Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room 
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
    Instructions: You must include the agency name and docket number 
for this notice at the beginning of your comments. Submit two copies of 
your comments if you submit them by mail. For confirmation that FTA has 
received your comments, include a self-addressed stamped postcard. Note 
that all comments received, including any personal information, will be 
posted

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and will be available to internet users, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov. You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act 
Statement in the Federal Register published April 11, 2000, (65 FR 
19477), or you may visit https://www.regulations.gov.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents and 
comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov at any time. 
Background documents and comments received may also be viewed at the 
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 
Washington, DC 20590-0001 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julianne Lee at 202-366-6597 or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Interested parties are invited to send 
comments regarding any aspect of this information collection, 
including: (1) the necessity and utility of the information collection 
for the proper performance of the functions of FTA; (2) the accuracy of 
the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and 
clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways to minimize the 
collection burden without reducing the quality of the collected 
information. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be 
summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this 
information collection.

Title: FTA Program Evaluation for Processes and Outcomes

OMB Number: 2132--New Information Request

Background
    The Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (Pub. 
L.115-435) requires Federal agencies to develop evidence to support 
policymaking. Federal agencies, including FTA, must systematically 
collect and analyze data to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of 
their programs through evaluation. According to the Act, ``an 
evaluation is an assessment, using systematic data collection and 
analysis, of one or more programs, policies, and/or organizations 
intended to assess their effectiveness and efficiency.'' Evidence 
resulting from evaluations and other evidence-building activities 
should be used to inform leaders about whether Federal programs and 
activities are achieving their intended results and contribute to 
improved use of data and evidence-based decision making. To effectively 
evaluate programs, FTA needs to collect data directly from program 
participants, such as State departments of transportation (DOTs), 
metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), transit authorities, State 
and local government units, and Indian tribes, to understand their 
experiences and benefits of program participation. Participants may be 
engaged through surveys or focus groups to collect relevant data. The 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Government Accountability 
Office (GAO) strongly advocate for stakeholder engagement in evaluation 
design. See: OMB Memorandum M-19-23, available at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/M-19-23.pdf and OMB 
Memorandum M-21-27, available at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/M-21-27.pdf. To ensure alignment with ongoing 
efforts, this information request seeks to support FTA in meeting the 
Evidence Act's requirements and contribute to FTA's broader framework 
of evidence-based decision-making. This is a voluntary data and 
information collection, with no participation requirement to receive 
Federal benefits. The survey portion of this information collection 
differs from other similar efforts, such as the FTA Stakeholder Survey 
which targets grant recipients and inquires on customer satisfaction 
with a range of FTA services and knowledge of rulemaking. Current and 
previous information collections for grant applicants and recipients to 
provide routine program planning and metrics on plans and deliverables 
are separate from this collection. Rather, this information collection 
will allow FTA decision makers to understand challenges and barriers to 
program implementation, identify opportunities for improving program 
communications and outreach, and make stronger linkages between program 
progress and outcomes.
    Title: FTA Program Evaluation for Processes and Outcomes.
    OMB Control Number: 2132-New.
    Forms: None.
    Type of Review: New.
    Respondents: State departments of transportation (DOTs) and 
metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), transit authorities, States 
and local government units, and Indian tribes.
    Estimated Annual Respondents: 1444 respondents.
    Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 2166 responses.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 5054 hours.
    Frequency: Annual.

Nadine Pembleton,
Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Administration.
[FR Doc. 2023-26839 Filed 12-6-23; 8:45 am]
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