49 U.S.C. Section 5312(a) Transit Research, Development, Demonstration and Training Projects

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
JustificationTransit research06.doc Supporting Statement A	2006-09-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26539	49 U.S.C. Section 5312(a) Transit Research, Development, Demonstration and Training Projects	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2132-0546	ICR Reference No: 200609-2132-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200306-2132-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FTA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 49 U.S.C. Section 5312(a) Transit Research, Development, Demonstration and Training Projects
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/20/2006
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/29/2006
Terms of Clearance: Approved for only three months because of failure to certify, despite a request in September. DOT is to reannounce and resubmit. Include the line of business.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2007	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2006
Responses	200	0	200
Time Burden (Hours)	11,240	0	11,240
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Data needed to: (1) improve mass transportation facilities, equipment, techniques and methods; (2) assist federal, state and local governments, public transportation operating and planning agencies, private industry and academia with improvements (including training); (3) insure transfer to potential users of research results, new technologies and innovations in planning, acquiring and operating public transportation systems.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 5312 Name of Law: Transit Research, Development, Demonstration & Training Projects
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 35479	06/20/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 53738	09/12/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
49 U.S.C. Section 5312(a) Transit Research, Development, Demonstration and Training Projects

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	200	200	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	11,240	11,240	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $140,040

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 09/29/2006

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