Source: http://www.thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-08-24-E9-20254
Timestamp: 2013-05-22 23:08:32
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Matched Legal Cases: ['art 7114', 'art 3944', 'art 6726', 'art 140', 'art 5250', 'art 1739', 'art 30206', 'art 514', 'art 9740', 'art 180', 'art 1320']

14 CFR Part 7114 CFR Part 3944 CFR Part 6726 CFR Part 140 CFR Part 5250 CFR Part 1739 CFR Part 30206 CFR Part 514 CFR Part 9740 CFR Part 180	Federal Register: August 24, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 162)
DOCID: fr24au09-124
FR Doc E9-20254
Docket ID: [Docket No. FRA 2009-0001-N-20]
SUBJECT CATEGORY: Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request DATES: Comments must be received no later than October 23, 2009.
DOCUMENT SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its implementing regulations, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) hereby announces that it is seeking reapproval of the following information collection activities. Before submitting these information collection requirements for clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), FRA is soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities identified below.
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Public Law 10413, section 2, 109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised at 44 U.S.C. 35013520), and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR Part 1320, require Federal agencies to provide 60days notice to the public for comment on information collection activities before seeking approval of such activities by OMB. 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), 1320.10(e)(1), 1320.12(a). Specifically, FRA invites interested respondents to comment on the following summary of proposed information collection activities regarding (i) Whether the information collection activities are necessary for FRA to properly execute its functions, including whether the activities will have practical utility; (ii) 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; (iii) ways for FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information being collected; and (iv) ways for FRA to minimize the burden of information collection activities on the public by automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology (e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses). See 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)(I)(iv); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1)(I)(iv). FRA believes that soliciting public comment will promote its efforts to reduce the administrative and paperwork burdens associated with the collection of information mandated by Federal regulations. In summary, FRA reasons that comments received will advance three objectives: (i) Reduce reporting burdens; (ii) ensure that it organizes information collection requirements in a ``user friendly'' format to improve the use of such information; and (iii) accurately assess the resources expended to retrieve and produce information requested. See 44 U.S.C. 3501. Below is a brief summary of the proposed information collection activities that FRA will submit for clearance by OMB as required under the PRA: Title: ARRA Solicitation of Applications and Notice of Funds Availability for HighSpeed Rail Corridors and Intercity Passenger Rail ServiceCapital Assistance and Planning Grants Program. OMB Control Number: 21300583. Abstract: On June 23, 2009, FRA published a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) and Interim Guidance for the HighSpeed Rail (HSR)/
Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) Grant Program. See 74 FR 29900. The NOFA and Interim Guidance documents and additional information about the HSR/IPR Grant Program are available on FRA's public Web site at http://
www.fra.dot.gov/us/content/2243. FRA plans on publishing a Final Guidance shortly in the Federal Register, and will also then place the Final Guidance on its Web site. The HSR/IPR Grant Program builds upon President Obama's ``Vision for HighSpeed Rail in America,'' which was issued on April 16, 2009, and which describes a collaborative effort among the Federal Government, States, railroads and other key stakeholder to transform America's transportation system by investing in an efficient, highspeed passenger rail network of 100 to 600 mile intercity corridors. The Interim/Final Guidance documents detail HSR/IPR Grant Program funding opportunities as well as specific application requirements and procedures. The evaluation and selection criteria are intended to prioritize projects that deliver transportation, economic recovery and other public benefits, including energy independence, environmental quality, and livable communities; ensure project success through effective program management, financial planning and stakeholder commitments; and emphasize a balanced approach to project types, locations, innovation, and timing. The program grant funds are being made available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act of fiscal years 2008 and 2009. ARRA established the HSIPR Programa new program that provides $8 billion to support the Administration's vision for developing highspeed rail in America. Form Number(s): FRA F 6180.132; FRA F 6180.133; FRA F 6180.134; FRA F 6180.135; FRA F 6180.138; FRA F 6180.139. Affected Public: States/Amtrak. Respondent Universe: 50 States and Amtrak. Frequency of Submission: On occasion.
Total annual Average time
RFEI notice Respondent universe responses per response Total annual
(applications) (hours) burden hours
Track 1 Application Forms.......... States/Amtrak.......... 75 100 7,500
Track 2 Application Forms.......... States/Amtrak.......... 20 200 4,000
Track 3 Application Forms.......... States/Amtrak.......... 20 50 1,000
Track 4............................ States/Amtrak.......... 20 50 1,000 Total Responses: 135. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 13,500 hours. Status: Regular Review. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR 1320.5(b), 1320.8(b)(3)(vi), 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 unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 35013520. Issued in Washington, DC, on August 18, 2009. Kimberly Orben,
Director, Office of Financial Management, Federal Railroad Administration. [FR Doc. E920254 Filed 82109; 8:45 am]
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Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of Planning and Evaluation Division, RRS21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Mail Stop 17, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 4936292) or Ms. Nakia Jackson, Office of Information Technology, RAD20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 [[Page 42733]]
New Jersey Ave., SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 4936073). (These telephone numbers are not tollfree.)