Major projects are defined in section
106(h) of title 23, United States Code (U.S.C.), as projects
receiving Federal financial assistance with an estimated total cost
of $500,000,000, or other projects as may be identified by the
Secretary. Major projects are typically large, complex projects
designed to address major highway needs and require the investment
of significant financial resources. Section 106(h) of title 23
requires project sponsors of major projects to prepare and submit a
project management plan and an annual financial plan to FHWA. These
plans help FHWA to ensure that effective project management and
financial management techniques are being utilized on major
projects. Section 106(i) of title 23 requires project sponsors of
other projects with an estimated total cost of $100,000,000 or more
that is not covered by subsection (h) to prepare annual financial
plans that are to be made available to the Secretary for review
upon the request of the Secretary.
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).
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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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.