Highway Bridge and National Bridge Inspection Programs (National Bridge Inspection Standards)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FHWA - NBI2 NBI Deficient Cost and Critical Findings and Follow Up Form	New
Compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards_Attchment F.docx Supplementary Document	2014-09-11
Replacement Costs of Structurally Deficient Bridges Form_Attchment E.docx Supplementary Document	2014-09-11
MAP-21 Bridge Elements to be Collected Table_Attchment D.docx Supplementary Document	2014-09-11
Structure Inventory and Appraisal Sheet_Attchment C.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-09-11
23 CFR 650, Subpart C – National Bridge Inspection Standards_Attchment B.docx Supplementary Document	2014-09-11
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century_Attchment A.docx Supplementary Document	2014-09-11
2151-0501_Suppor_state_14renewalfinal[1].doc Supporting Statement A	2014-10-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
25920	Highway Bridge and National Bridge Inspection Programs (National Bridge Inspection Standards) Instruction	Modified
213091	NBI Deficient Cost and Critical Findings and Follow Up Form	New
213090	NBI Bridge Elements Report Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2125-0501	ICR Reference No: 201409-2125-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201105-2125-004
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FHWA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Highway Bridge and National Bridge Inspection Programs (National Bridge Inspection Standards)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/06/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/30/2014
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2018	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2015
Responses	376,352	0	286,200
Time Burden (Hours)	2,490,118	0	2,296,360
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection contains information in relation to the National Bridge Inventory, physical condition of highway bridges on public roads, & apportioning of Federal funds to the States for bridge projects.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 23 USC 151 Name of Law: National Bridge Inspection Program
   PL: Pub.L. 112 - 141 1111 Name of Law: MAP-21
   US Code: 23 USC 144 Name of Law: Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 112 - 141 1111 Name of Law: MAP_21

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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:
	79 FR 96	05/19/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 151	08/06/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
NBI Bridge Elements Report
NBI Deficient Cost and Critical Findings and Follow Up	FHWA - NBI2	Replacement Costs of Structurally Deficient Bridges Form
Highway Bridge and National Bridge Inspection Programs (National Bridge Inspection Standards)	FHWA - NBI3	Deficient Bridge Form

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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	376,352	286,200	0	90,152	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,490,118	2,296,360	0	193,758	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The FHWA has determined by review of the requirements of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) (Public Law 112-141) that the burden hours will increase to from 2,296,360 to 2,490,118 and responses increased from 286,200 to 376,352, due to the additional requirement of element level inspection of NHS highway bridges and adjustments to the number of inspections due to inventory increase. The revised total annual burden on the States, Federal Agencies, and Tribal Governments would be 2,490,118.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 10/30/2014

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