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III. Discussion of Comments 

FMCSA received no comments in this 

proceeding. 

IV. Conclusion 

Based on its evaluation of the 10 

renewal exemption applications and 

comments received, FMCSA announces 

its decision to exempt the following 

drivers from the epilepsy and seizure 

disorders prohibition in § 391.41(b)(8). 

As of July 5, 2023, and in accordance 

with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), 

the following two individuals have 

satisfied the renewal conditions for 

obtaining an exemption from the 

epilepsy and seizure disorders 

prohibition in the FMCSRs for interstate 

CMV drivers (88 FR 42417): 

Alan Finlayson (AL); and Stephen 

Harmon (WV). 

The drivers were included in docket 

number FMCSA–2015–0323 or FMCSA– 

2019–0029. Their exemptions are 

applicable as of July 5, 2023 and will 

expire on July 5, 2025. 

As of July 12, 2023, and in accordance 

with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), 

the following seven individuals have 

satisfied the renewal conditions for 

obtaining an exemption from the 

epilepsy and seizure disorders 

prohibition in the FMCSRs for interstate 

CMV drivers (88 FR 42417): 

Prince Austin, Jr. (OH) 

Frank Cekovic (PA) 

Martin Ford (MS) 

David Johnston (MN) 

Enrico Mucci (PA) 

Charles Skelton (AL) 

Kevin Wiggins (KY) 

The drivers were included in docket 

number FMCSA–2008–0355, FMCSA– 

2011–0089, FMCSA–2014–0382, 

FMCSA–2018–0057, or FMCSA–2019– 

0028. Their exemptions are applicable 

as of July 12, 2023 and will expire on 

July 12, 2025. 

As of July 30, 2023, and in accordance 

with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), 

the Charles Anthony (ND) has satisfied 

the renewal conditions for obtaining an 

exemption from the epilepsy and 

seizure disorders prohibition in the 

FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (88 

FR 42417). 

The driver was included in docket 

number FMCSA–2021–0025. Their 

exemption is applicable as of July 30, 

2023 and will expire on July 30, 2025. 

In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 

31315(b), each exemption will be valid 

for 2 years from the effective date unless 

revoked earlier by FMCSA. The 

exemption will be revoked if the 

following occurs: (1) the person fails to 

comply with the terms and conditions 

of the exemption; (2) the exemption has 

resulted in a lower level of safety than 

was maintained prior to being granted; 

or (3) continuation of the exemption 

would not be consistent with the goals 

and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 

31315(b). 

Larry W. Minor, 

Associate Administrator for Policy. 

[FR Doc. 2023–17942 Filed 8–18–23; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Transit Administration 

[FTA Docket No. FTA 2023–0017] 

Agency Information Collection Activity 

Under OMB Review: Urbanized Area 

Formula Program 

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, 

Department of Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Notice of request for comments. 

SUMMARY: In compliance with the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 

notice announces that the Information 

Collection Requirements (ICRs) 

abstracted below have been forwarded 

to the Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB) for review and comment. The 

ICR describe the nature of the 

information collection and their 

expected burdens. 

DATES: Comments must be submitted on 

or before September 20, 2023. 

ADDRESSES: Written comments and 

recommendations for the proposed 

information collection should be sent 

within 30 days of publication of this 

notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ 

PRAMain. Find this particular 

information collection by selecting 

‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open 

for Public Comments’’ or by using the 

search function. 

Comments are Invited On: Whether 

the proposed collection of information 

is necessary for the proper performance 

of the functions of the Department, 

including whether the information will 

have practical utility; the accuracy of 

the Department’s estimate of the burden 

of the proposed information collection; 

ways to enhance the quality, utility, and 

clarity of the information to be 

collected; and ways to minimize the 

burden of the collection of information 

on respondents, including the use of 

automated collection techniques or 

other forms of information technology. 

A comment to OMB is best assured of 

having its full effect if OMB receives it 

within 30 days of publication of this 

notice in the Federal Register. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tia 

Swain, Office of Administration, 

Management Planning Division, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue SE, Mail Stop TAD– 

10, Washington, DC 20590; (202) 366– 

0354 or tia.swain@dot.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 

(PRA), Public Law 104–13, section 2, 

109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised 

at 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. 

44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.5, 

1320.8(d)(1), 1320.12. On May 25, 2023, 

FTA published a 60-day notice (88 FR 

33962) in the Federal Register soliciting 

comments on the ICR that the agency 

was seeking OMB approval. FTA 

received no comments after issuing this 

60-day notice. Accordingly, DOT 

announces that these information 

collection activities have been reevaluated and certified under 5 CFR 

1320.5(a) and forwarded to OMB for 

review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 

1320.12(c). 

Before OMB decides whether to 

approve these proposed collections of 

information, it must provide 30 days for 

public comment. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b); 5 

CFR 1320.12(d). 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 that 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. 5 

CFR 1320.12(c); see also 60 FR 44983, 

Aug. 29, 1995. 

The summaries below describe the 

nature of the information collection 

requirements (ICRs) and the expected 

burden. The requirements are being 

submitted for clearance by OMB as 

required by the PRA. 

Title: 49 U.S.C. 5307 Urbanized Area 

Formula Program. 

OMB Control Number: 2132–0502. 

Background: The Urbanized Area 

Formula Funding program (49 U.S.C. 

5307) makes federal resources available 

to urbanized areas and to governors for 

transit capital and operating assistance 

in urbanized areas and for 

transportation-related planning. An 

urbanized area is an incorporated area 

with a population of 50,000 or more that 


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is designated as such by the U.S. 

Department of Commerce, Bureau of the 

Census. Funding is made available to 

designated recipients that are public 

bodies with the legal authority to 

receive and dispense federal funds. 

Governors, responsible local officials 

and publicly owned operators of transit 

services shall designate a recipient to 

apply for, receive, and dispense funds 

for urbanized areas pursuant to 49 

U.S.C. A5307(a)(2). The governor or 

governor’s designee acts as the 

designated recipient for urbanized areas 

between 50,000 and 200,000. For 

urbanized areas with 200,000 in 

population and over, funds are 

apportioned and flow directly to a 

designated recipient selected locally to 

apply for and receive Federal funds. For 

urbanized areas under 200,000 in 

population, the funds are apportioned to 

the governor of each state for 

distribution. Eligible activities include: 

planning, engineering, design and 

evaluation of transit projects and other 

technical transportation-related studies; 

capital investments in bus and busrelated activities such as replacement, 

overhaul and rebuilding of buses, crime 

prevention and security equipment and 

construction of maintenance and 

passenger facilities; and capital 

investments in new and existing fixed 

guideway systems including rolling 

stock, overhaul and rebuilding of 

vehicles, track, signals, 

communications, and computer 

hardware and software. In addition, 

associated transit improvements and 

certain expenses associated with 

mobility management programs are 

eligible under the program. All 

preventive maintenance and some 

Americans with Disabilities Act 

complementary paratransit service costs 

are considered capital costs. For 

urbanized areas with populations less 

than 200,000, operating assistance is an 

eligible expense. Urbanized areas of 

200,000 or more may not use funds for 

operating assistance unless identified by 

FTA as eligible under the Special Rule. 

Respondents: State or local 

governmental entities that operates a 

public transportation service. 

Estimated Annual Number of 

Respondents: 5,864. 

Estimated Total Annual Burden: 

114,008. 

Frequency: Annually. 

Emily Anderson, 

Director, Office of Management Planning. 

[FR Doc. 2023–17913 Filed 8–18–23; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–57–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Transit Administration 

[FTA Docket No. FTA 2023–0016] 

Agency Information Collection Activity 

Under OMB Review: New Freedom 

Program 

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, 

Department of Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Notice of request for comments. 

SUMMARY: In compliance with the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 

notice announces that the Information 

Collection Requirements (ICRs) 

abstracted below have been forwarded 

to the Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB) for review and comment. The 

ICR describe the nature of the 

information collection and their 

expected burdens. 

DATES: Comments must be submitted on 

or before September 20, 2023. 

ADDRESSES: Written comments and 

recommendations for the proposed 

information collection should be sent 

within 30 days of publication of this 

notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ 

PRAMain. Find this particular 

information collection by selecting 

‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open 

for Public Comments’’ or by using the 

search function. 

Comments are Invited On: Whether 

the proposed collection of information 

is necessary for the proper performance 

of the functions of the Department, 

including whether the information will 

have practical utility; the accuracy of 

the Department’s estimate of the burden 

of the proposed information collection; 

ways to enhance the quality, utility, and 

clarity of the information to be 

collected; and ways to minimize the 

burden of the collection of information 

on respondents, including the use of 

automated collection techniques or 

other forms of information technology. 

A comment to OMB is best assured of 

having its full effect if OMB receives it 

within 30 days of publication of this 

notice in the Federal Register. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tia 

Swain, Office of Administration, 

Management Planning Division, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue SE, Mail Stop TAD– 

10, Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366– 

0354 or tia.swain@dot.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 

(PRA), Public Law 104–13, section 2, 

109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised 

at 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. 

44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.5, 

1320.8(d)(1), 1320.12. On May 25, 2023, 

FTA published a 60-day notice (88 FR 

33963) in the Federal Register soliciting 

comments on the ICR that the agency 

was seeking OMB approval. FTA 

received no comments after issuing this 

60-day notice. Accordingly, DOT 

announces that these information 

collection activities have been reevaluated and certified under 5 CFR 

1320.5(a) and forwarded to OMB for 

review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 

1320.12(c). 

Before OMB decides whether to 

approve these proposed collections of 

information, it must provide 30 days for 

public comment. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b); 5 

CFR 1320.12(d). 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 that 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. 5 

CFR 1320.12(c); see also 60 FR 44983, 

Aug. 29, 1995. 

The summaries below describe the 

nature of the information collection 

requirements (ICRs) and the expected 

burden. The requirements are being 

submitted for clearance by OMB as 

required by the PRA. 

Title: 49 U.S.C. 5317–New Freedom 

Program. 

OMB Control Number: 2132–0565. 

Background: The purpose of the New 

Freedom program was to make grants 

available to assist states and designated 

recipients to reduce barriers to 

transportation services and expand the 

transportation mobility options 

available to people with disabilities 

beyond the requirements of the 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

of 1990. The New Freedom program was 

repealed in 2012 with the enactment of 

the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 

21st Century Act (MAP–21). However, 

funds previously authorized for 

programs repealed by MAP–21 remain 

available for their originally authorized 

purposes until the period of availability 

expires, the funds are fully expended, 

the funds are rescinded by Congress, or 

the funds are otherwise reallocated. To 

meet program oversight responsibilities, 

FTA must continue to collect 


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