Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection, 52202-52203 [2024-13531]

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Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). Issued on: June 14, 2024. Karen M. Brunelle, Director, Office of Project Development, Federal Highway Administration, Tallahassee, Florida. [FR Doc. 2024–13591 Filed 6–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration [Docket No. FHWA–2024–0045] Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), 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 a new 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 August 20, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket ID Number 0045 by any of the following methods: 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: Patricia Sergeson, (202) 493–3166, Office Corporate Research, Technology and Innovation Management, Federal Highway Administration, Department of SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00193 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Transportation, 6300 Georgetown Pike, McLean VA 22101, Office hours are from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Transportation Pooled Fund Excellence Award. Background: FHWA is partnering with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Research Advisory Committee (RAC) to further promote research, innovation, and excellence through a new TPF Program Excellence Award. For more than 45 years, the FHWA’s TPF Program has enabled public and private entities to collaboratively conduct cutting-edge transportation research. Through the TPF Program, participants are able to pool funds and expertise to develop innovative solutions at a lower cost while extending the reach and impact of their research. The TPF Excellence Award will recognize outstanding TPF studies that have made significant advancements in national research efforts in the areas of safety, economic growth, equity, and/or transformative climate solutions. The future award will highlight the importance of meaningful collaboration and partnership in transportation research. Administered through a partnership between FHWA and the AASHTO RAC, the biennial TPF Excellence Award will recognize one FHWA-led TPF study and one State Department of Transportation (DOT)-led study. Nominations would be received between February 1 and May 1 every 2 yr. Nomination forms would be sent to FHWA Division Offices and State DOTs to solicit nominees. Award: Any participant in the TPF program can nominate a TPF study that is completed and has posted a final report by June 30 of the year submitted. The nominator is responsible for completing the nomination form that summarizes the outstanding accomplishments of the entry. FHWA will use the collected information to evaluate, showcase, and enhance the public’s knowledge of research and innovation conducted through these TPF projects. Nominations will be reviewed by an independent panel of judges from various backgrounds. The awards will be given every 2 yr. The winners will be presented awards at the completion of the process. Respondents: Any participant in the Transportation Pooled Fund (TPF) program can submit a nomination of a TPF study for the TPF Excellence Award, including staff from the 50 E:\FR\FM\21JNN1.SGM 21JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 120 / Friday, June 21, 2024 / Notices States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Frequency: The information will be collected biennially. Estimated Average Burden per Response: 5 hours per respondent per application. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: It is expected that the respondents will complete approximately 20 applications for an estimated total of 100 annual burden hours. 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; and 49 CFR 1.48. Issued on: June 14, 2024. Jazmyne Lewis, Information Collection Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–13531 Filed 6–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration [Docket No. FHWA–2024–0046] Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Renewal of Currently Approved Information Collection Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of request for extension of currently approved information collection. AGENCY: The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval for renewal of an existing information collection that 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 August 20, 2024. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:46 Jun 20, 2024 Jkt 262001 You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket ID Number 0046 by any of the following methods: 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: Mr. Michael Dougherty, (667)–668–1781, Office of Policy & Governmental Affairs, Office of Highway Policy Information, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Certification of Enforcement of the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. OMB Control: 2125–0541. Background: Title 23 United States Code, section 141(c), provides that a State’s apportionment of funds under 23 U.S.C. 104(b)(1) shall be reduced in an amount up to 8 percent of the amount to be apportioned during any fiscal year beginning after September 30, 1984, if vehicles subject to the Federal heavy vehicle use tax are lawfully registered in the State without having presented proof of payment of the tax. The annual certification by the State Governor or designated official regarding the collection of the heavy vehicle use tax serves as the FHWA’s primary means of determining State compliance. The FHWA has determined that an annual certification of compliance by each State is the least obtrusive means of administering the provisions of the legislative mandate. In addition, States are required to retain for 1 year a Schedule 1, IRS Form 2290, Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Return (or other suitable alternative provided by regulation). The FHWA conducts compliance reviews at least once every 3 years to determine if the annual certification is adequate to ensure effective administration of 23 U.S.C. 141(c). Respondents: 50 State Transportation Departments, and the District of Columbia for a total of 51 respondents. ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00194 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 52203 Frequency: Annually. Estimated Average Burden per Response: The average burden to submit the certification and to retain required records is 12 hours per respondent. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: Total estimated average annual burden is 612 hours. 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; and 49 CFR 1.48. Issued on: June 14, 2024. Jazmyne Lewis, Information Collection Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–13512 Filed 6–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2024–0071] Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determination for a Foreign-Built Vessel: VALENTINE (MOTOR); Invitation for Public Comments Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to issue coastwise endorsement eligibility determinations for foreign-built vessels which will carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. A request for such a determination has been received by MARAD. By this notice, MARAD seeks comments from interested parties as to any effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. Information about the requestor’s vessel, including a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 120 (Friday, June 21, 2024)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-13531]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration

[Docket No. FHWA-2024-0045]


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

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), 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 a new 
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 August 20, 2024.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket ID Number 
0045 by any of the following methods:
    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: Patricia Sergeson, (202) 493-3166, 
Office Corporate Research, Technology and Innovation Management, 
Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 6300 
Georgetown Pike, McLean VA 22101, Office hours are from 7 a.m. to 4 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Transportation Pooled Fund Excellence Award.
    Background: FHWA is partnering with the American Association of 
State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Research Advisory 
Committee (RAC) to further promote research, innovation, and excellence 
through a new TPF Program Excellence Award.
    For more than 45 years, the FHWA's TPF Program has enabled public 
and private entities to collaboratively conduct cutting-edge 
transportation research. Through the TPF Program, participants are able 
to pool funds and expertise to develop innovative solutions at a lower 
cost while extending the reach and impact of their research.
    The TPF Excellence Award will recognize outstanding TPF studies 
that have made significant advancements in national research efforts in 
the areas of safety, economic growth, equity, and/or transformative 
climate solutions. The future award will highlight the importance of 
meaningful collaboration and partnership in transportation research. 
Administered through a partnership between FHWA and the AASHTO RAC, the 
biennial TPF Excellence Award will recognize one FHWA-led TPF study and 
one State Department of Transportation (DOT)-led study. Nominations 
would be received between February 1 and May 1 every 2 yr. Nomination 
forms would be sent to FHWA Division Offices and State DOTs to solicit 
nominees.
    Award: Any participant in the TPF program can nominate a TPF study 
that is completed and has posted a final report by June 30 of the year 
submitted. The nominator is responsible for completing the nomination 
form that summarizes the outstanding accomplishments of the entry. FHWA 
will use the collected information to evaluate, showcase, and enhance 
the public's knowledge of research and innovation conducted through 
these TPF projects. Nominations will be reviewed by an independent 
panel of judges from various backgrounds. The awards will be given 
every 2 yr. The winners will be presented awards at the completion of 
the process.
    Respondents: Any participant in the Transportation Pooled Fund 
(TPF) program can submit a nomination of a TPF study for the TPF 
Excellence Award, including staff from the 50

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States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
    Frequency: The information will be collected biennially.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: 5 hours per respondent per 
application.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: It is expected that the 
respondents will complete approximately 20 applications for an 
estimated total of 100 annual burden hours.
    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; and 49 CFR 1.48.

     Issued on: June 14, 2024.
Jazmyne Lewis,
Information Collection Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-13531 Filed 6-20-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-22-P
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