Data/information from the requested
survey provides a foundation to determine the present level of the
US transportation system performance and affords direct support to
other public and private entities to respond to National
emergencies to minimize recovery to steps necessary for
restoration.This includes port/terminal system interruptions
related to: (1) commercial disruptions, e.g., strikes/slowdowns,
(2) natural disasters, e.g., hurricanes, and (3) terrorist
incident, e.g., dirty bomb.
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:
(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;
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.