[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 99 (Tuesday, May 24, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-12612] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: May 24, 1994] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements AGENCY: Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice lists those forms, reports, and recordkeeping requirements imposed upon the public which were transmitted by the Department of Transportation to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for its approval in accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). DATE: May 16, 1994. ADDRESSES: Written comments on the DOT information collection requests should be forwarded, as quickly as possible, to Edward Clarke, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, room 3228, Washington, DC 20503. If you anticipate submitting substantive comments, but find that more than 10 days from the date of publication are needed to prepare them, please notify the OMB official of your intent immediately. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the DOT information collection requests submitted to OMB may be obtained from Susan Pickrel or Annette Wilson, Information Management Division, M-34, Office of the Secretary of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366-4735. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3507 of title 44 of the United States Code, as adopted by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, requires that agencies prepare a notice for publication in the Federal Register, listing those information collection requests submitted to OMB for approval or renewal under that Act. OMB reviews and approves agency submissions in accordance with criteria set forth in that Act. In carrying out its responsibilities, OMB also considers public comments on the proposed forms and the reporting and recordkeeping requirements. OMB approval of an information collection requirement must be renewed at least once every three years. Items Submitted to OMB for Review The following information collection requests were submitted to OMB on May 16, 1994: DOT No: 3930 OMB No: 2130-0533 Administration: Federal Railroad Administration Title: Qualification of Locomotive Engineers Need for Information: Section 4 of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 1988 requires FRA to adopt rules that prescribe the licensing or certification of locomotive engineers. Proposed Use of Information: The information will be used to evaluate the qualifications and fitness of locomotive engineers. Frequency: On occasion, recordkeeping Burden Estimate: 182,362 hours Respondents: Railroads Form(s): None Average Burden Hours Per Response: 8 hours and 15 minutes reporting; 298 hours and 49 minutes recordkeeping. DOT No: 3931 OMB No: 2130-0005 Administration: Federal Railroad Administration Title: Hours of Service Regulations Need for Information: The Hours of Service Act of 1907 was revised in 1969 by Public Law 91-169 to promote safety by limiting the hours of service of employees. Proposed Use of Information: The information will be used to insure compliance and enforcement of the hours of duty regulations and to promote the safety of employees and travelers upon railroads. Frequency: Reporting, Recordkeeping Burden Estimate: 1,266,499 hours Respondents: Railroads Form(s): FRA-F-6180.3 Average Burden Hours Per Response: 20 minutes reporting; 2,531 hours and 40 minutes recordkeeping DOT No: 3932 OMB No: 2130-0506 Administration: Federal Railroad Administration Title: Identification of Cars Moved in Accordance with Order 13528 Need for Information: Title 49 CFR part 232, appendix A, Order 13528, sets forth specific restrictions that have to be complied with when it is deemed necessary to move equipment under the authority of this order. Proposed Use of Information: An identification card is applied to any freight equipment setting forth the restrictions to be complied with for legal movement under Order 13528. Frequency: Recordkeeping Burden Estimate: 110 hours Respondents: Railroads Form(s): None Average Burden Hours Per Response: 15 minutes recordkeeping DOT No: 3933 OMB No: 2125-0034 Administration: Federal Highway Administration Title: Certification of Enforcement of Vehicle Size and Weight Laws Need for Information: Title 23 U.S.C. 141(b) requires each State to annually certify that it is enforcing all State laws with respect to maximum vehicle size and weight of all Federal-aid systems including the Interstate system. Proposed Use of Information: The information will be used by FHWA to evaluate the effectiveness of a State's vehicle size and weight law program. Frequency: Annually Burden Estimate: 4,160 hours Respondents: State highway agencies Form(s): None Average Burden Hours Per Response: 40 hours reporting DOT No: 3934 OMB No: 2135-0004 Administration: Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Title: Seaway Explosives Permit Need for Information: Title 33 CFR 401.68 requires a written application for a Seaway explosives permit for vessels carrying a cargo or part cargo of fuel oil, gasoline, crude oil or other flammable goods in bulk, including empty tankers which are not gas free and vessels carrying dangerous substances whether break-bulk or containerized. Proposed Use of Information: The information will be used to verify that the cargo is packed, marked, labelled, described, certified, stowed and otherwise conforms with all relevant regulations of the country in which it was loaded and of Canada and the United States. Frequency: On occasion Burden Estimate: 5 hours Respondents: Vessel owners Form(s): SLSDC-LO-7.1-6200.31 Average Burden Hours Per Response: 1 hour reporting DOT No: 3935 OMB No: New Administration: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Title: Motor Vehicle Content Labeling Need for Information: The American Automobile Labeling Act requires all passenger vehicles, all trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles with a weight of 8,500 pounds or less to bear labels showing the domestic or foreign content of their equipment. Proposed Use of Information: This information will be used by NHTSA to determine whether manufacturers are complying with the Act. Also, it serves to aid potential purchasers by providing them with information about the value of the U.S./Canadian and foreign parts content of each vehicle, the origin of the engine, transmission and the site of the vehicle's final assembly. Frequency: Annually Burden Estimate: 7,080 hours Respondents: Manufacturers Form(s): None Average Burden Hours Per Response: 100 hours reporting; 80 hours recordkeeping DOT No: 3936 OMB No: 2125-0529 Administration: Federal Highway Administration Title: Preparation and Execution of the Project Agreement and Modifications Need for Information: Section 110 of title 23 U.S.C. directs the Secretary of Transportation to enter into a formal project agreement with the State Highway Department concerning the construction and maintenance of highway projects. Proposed Use of Information: The information will be used to formalize an agreement on Federal-aid highway projects among those Federal and State officials responsible for project approval and management. Frequency: On occasion Burden Estimate: 12,040 hours Respondents: State highway agencies Form(s): PR-2, PR-2A;, PR-2.1 Average Burden Hours Per Response: 1 hour reporting DOT No: 3937 OMB No: New Administration: Federal Aviation Administration Title: Aviation Safety Customer Survey Need for Information: The response to this survey will provide the FAA with information on what safety information would be most valuable to its customers. Proposed Use of Information: The information gathered will be used to determine how and what type of safety information will be provided to our customers. Frequency: One time Burden Estimate: 2,000 hours Respondents: Subscribers to FAA safety publications Form(s): None Average Burden Hours Per Response: 15 minutes reporting DOT No: 3938 OMB No: New Administration: Research and Special Programs Administration Title: Qualification of Pipeline Personnel Need for Information: The information is needed to prevent pipeline incidents and accidents by assuring the competency of pipeline personnel through training, testing, and periodic refresher training. Proposed Use of Information: The information will be used to ensure pipeline personnel have the necessary knowledge and skills to competently perform regulated operation, maintenance, and emergency response functions. Frequency: On occasion, Recordkeeping Burden Estimate: 36,798 hours Respondents: Pipeline operators subject to 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195 Form(s): None Average Burden Hours Per Response: 42 minutes recordkeeping DOT No: 3939 OMB No: New Administration: U.S. Coast Guard Title: 33 CFR part 116 Alteration of Obstruction Bridges Need for Information: This information collection is required under 401, 491-535, to determine if a bridge is an unreasonable obstruction to navigation. If a bridge is obstructive, Coast Guard requires the bridge owners to submit plans and specifications of the bridge. Proposed Use of Information: Coast Guard will use the plans and specifications to determine how to proceed with the alteration of the bridge to meet the needs of navigation. Frequency: As required Burden Estimate: 120 hours Respondents: Bridge owners Form(s): None Average Burden Hours Per Response: 40 hours reporting DOT No: 3940 OMB No: 2115-0559 Administration: U.S. Coast Guard Title: 46 CFR subchapter S--Subdivision and Regulations Need for Information: This information collection is required under 46 USC 3301, 3305, 3306, and 3703 to ensure that: (1) Every freight, seagoing motor, steam vessel, barge, including a mobile offshore drilling unit, be inspected to ensure that they are in full compliance with applicable marine safety regulations; (2) standards for vessel stability are met; and (3) vessels carrying liquid bulk dangerous cargoes meet the standards of the Safety of Life at Sea Convention. Proposed Use of Information: Coast Guard will use this information to ensure that vessels meet the applicable stability standards and that this information be available to vessel operating personnel for the logging of stability verification. Frequency: On occasion Burden Estimate: 19,581 hours Respondents: Naval architects, shipbuilders and operators Form(s): None Average Burden Hours Per Response: 2 hours and 48 minutes reporting; 4 hours and 30 minutes recordkeeping DOT No: 3941 OMB No: 2138-0009 Administration: Research and Special Programs Administration Title: Form 298-C Report of Financial and Operating Statistics for Small Aircraft Operators Need for Information: title 14 CFR part 298 prescribes the requirements for reporting financial and operating statistics by small aircraft operators. Proposed Use of Information: The information will be used to monitor air carrier fitness, set essential air service subsidy levels, set Alaska mail rates, and administer airport development. Frequency: Quarterly Burden Estimate: 7,048 hours Respondents: Small certificated/commuter air carrier Form(s): Form 298-C Average Burden Hours Per Response: 3 hours and 6 minutes reporting DOT No: 3942 OMB No: 2120-0097 Administration: Federal Aviation Administration Title: General Aviation Pilot and Aircraft Activity Survey Need for Information: The Federal Aviation Act of 1958, sections 312 and 329, as amended, empowers the Secretary of Transportation to collect and disseminate information relative to civil aeronautics. Proposed Use of Information: The survey is the instrument used to collect information on pilot and aircraft flight profiles for the FAA to formulate long-range plans and policies with respect to promotion of general aviation activity. Data collected in the past surveys were used by the FAA for: (1) Forecasting general aviation operations; (2) evaluating the agency's flight service modernization program; (3) performing environmental impact studies; (4) evaluating the flight impact of pilots; (5) reviewing the needs of airport development; (6) local planning and community development; and (7) safety analysis. Frequency: Once every three to four years Burden Estimate: 1,200 hours Respondents: General aviation pilots Form(s): FAA Form 1800 Average Burden Hours Per Response: 12 minutes reporting DOT No: 3943 OMB No: 2106-0036 Administration: Office of the Secretary of Transportation Title: Foreign Air Freight Forwarders and Foreign Cooperative Shippers Associations--title 14 CFR part 297 Need for Information: Title 14 CFR part 297 prescribes the requirements for registration of foreign air freight forwarders and cooperative shippers associations. Proposed Use of Information: The registration information required on Form 4506 makes it possible for the Department of Transportation to consider the grant or denial of access to U.S. markets by foreign indirect carriers based on the availability of reciprocal privileges for U.S. carriers abroad. This aids in protecting the competitive and financial interests of U.S. air carriers. Frequency: On occasion Burden Estimate: 8 hours Respondents: Foreign indirect air carriers Form(s): Form 4506 Average Burden Hours Per Response: 30 minutes reporting DOT No: 3944 OMB No: 2133-0517 Administration: Maritime Administration Title: Approval of Underwriters for Marine Hull Insurance Need for Information: Title 46 CFR part 249 prescribes regulations for approval of underwriters for marine hull insurance on vessels built or operated with subsidy or covered by vessel obligation guarantees issued pursuant to title XI of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, as amended. Proposed Use of Information: The data collected from foreign underwriters would be used by MARAD staff as the basis for approval or rejection of an application by that foreign underwriter to participate in writing hull insurance on MARAD program vessels. Frequency: Annually Burden Estimate: 66 hours Respondents: Foreign underwriters Form(s): None Average Burden Hours Per Response: 1 hour and 30 minutes reporting DOT No: 3945 OMB No: 2133-0017 Administration: Maritime Administration Title: Application for Operating-Differential Subsidy Need for Information: The Merchant Marine Act of 1936, as amended, establishes various programs designed to further the development and maintenance of an adequate and well balanced U.S. merchant marine to meet the needs of U.S. commerce and national defense. A key program authorized by title VI of the Act is the Operating-Differential Subsidy (ODS) program. Proposed Use of Information: The information will provide required legal, technical and financial information, and will be used to evaluate the merits of ODS applications. Frequency: On occasion Burden Estimate: 240 hours Respondents: U.S.-flag ship operators, its citizenship and affiliations Form(s): MA-964 Average Burden Hours Per Response: 40 hours reporting DOT No: 3946 OMB No: 2133-0027 Administration: Maritime Administration Title: Capital Construction Fund and Exhibit Need for Information: The information is needed to assist owners and operators of U.S.-flag vessels in accumulating the large amount of capital necessary for the modernization and expansion of the U.S. merchant marine. Proposed Use of Information: The information will be used to assure an applicant qualifies for requested benefits under the statute. Frequency: Annually Burden Estimate: 1,787 hours Respondents: Owners and operators of U.S.-flag vessels Form(s): None Average Burden Hours Per Response: 13 hours and 27 minutes reporting DOT No: 3947 OMB No: 2125-0010 Administration: Federal Highway Administration Title: Bid Price Data Need for Information: The information is needed by the FHWA to monitor changes in purchasing power of the Federal-aid dollar and for FHWA to justify funding level recommendations to Congress. Proposed Use of Information: The information will be used to produce the National FHWA bid price index and related statistics used as an indicator of trends. Frequency: On occasion Burden Estimate: 416 hours Respondents: State highway agencies Form(s): FHWA-45 Average Burden Hours Per Response: 42 minutes reporting DOT No: 3948 OMB No: 2125-0521 Administration: Federal Highway Administration Title: Developing and Recording Costs for Railroad Adjustments Need for Information: Title 23 CFR part 140 prescribes the requirements for railroad companies to maintain adequate records to support costs incurred by reimbursable railroad adjustments on Federal-aid projects. Proposed Use of Information: The information will be used by the FHWA to reimburse State highway agencies for costs of construction on Federal-aid projects. Frequency: Recordkeeping (3 year retention period) Burden Estimate: 46,000 hours Respondents: Railroad companies Form(s): None Average Burden Hours Per Response: 400 hours recordkeeping DOT No: 3949 OMB No: New Administration: Federal Highway Administration Title: Weather Forecasting Services for Improved Highway Operations Need for Information: Title 23 U.S.C. 307 requires establishment of a Strategic Highway Research Program as well as an implementation program for its results. The FHWA needs the information to determine the efficient use of human and material resources for maintaining highway operations during adverse weather conditions. Proposed Use of Information: This information will be used for the development of a consumers report of weather forecasting systems/ services. Frequency: One time Burden Estimate: 150 hours Respondents: State highway agencies Form(s): Questionnaire Average Burden Hours Per Response: 1 hour and 30 minutes reporting DOT No: 3950 OMB No: New Administration: Federal Highway Administration Title: Intermodal Transportation Need for Information: Title 49 CFR part 390 prescribes the requirements for a person offering or presenting a container or trailer to an initial carrier for intermodal transportation to provide certification about the weight and nature of the cargo. Proposed Use of Information: The certification will provide the motor carriers with the minimum amount of information necessary to enable them to transport containers and trailers within highway weight limitations. Frequency: Recordkeeping (1 year) Burden Estimate: 133,333 hours Respondents: Motor carriers Form(s): None Average Burden Hours Per Response: 1 minute recordkeeping. Issued in Washington, DC on May 16, 1994. Paula R. Ewen, Chief, Information Management Division. [FR Doc. 94-12610 Filed 5-23-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-62-P ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Japan; Transportation Science and Technology Implementation Arrangement AGENCY: Office of the Secretary: Office of International Transportation and Trade, DOT. ACTION: U.S. Department of Transportation and Japan's Ministry of Transport Transportation Science and Technology Implementing Arrangement. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Transportation Secretary Federico Pena and his counterpart, Japan's Minister of Transport Shigeru Ito, signed a Transportation Science and Technology Implementing Arrangement to promote cooperation in transportation technology on February 10, 1994. The Implementing Arrangement is designed to promote mutually beneficial cooperation between the U.S. and Japan on activities in all modes of transportation including: Intermodalism, safety, energy, environment, transportation for the handicapped and the elderly, information-related technology, and other areas as mutually agreed. Both the U.S. Government and the Government of Japan are anxious to have their respective private sector transportation and related technology companies contribute to and benefit from this cooperative exchange. As the Department begins the next step in implementing the Arrangement, this notice sets forth an inquiry to U.S. public and private transportation-related companies, research establishments, and academics who are interested in identifying research areas in which they may wish to cooperate with the Japanese. We are also interested in identifying companies, and their area(s) of interest, who are willing to collaborate with the Department of Transportation on future cooperative research activities. The information obtained will be useful in establishing a mechanism for maximizing overall U.S. benefit from this agreement. A copy of the Implementing Arrangement is attached. FOR GENERAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Phyllis Davis, Office of International Transportation and Trade, telephone (202) 366-9514, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 7th Street SW., room 10302, Washington, DC 20590. SEND PROPOSALS TO: Ms. Phyllis Davis, Office of International Transportation and Trade, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 7th Street SW., room 10302, Washington, DC 20590. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS: Please provide the Department a written summary of any potential transportation science and technology cooperation initiatives you can identify by COB May 31, 1994. Dated: May 18, 1994. Nancy K. MacRae, Deputy Director, Office of International Transportation and Trade. Attachment Implementing Arrangement Between the Department of Transportation of the United States of America and the Ministry of Transport of Japan on Cooperation in Transportation Science and Technology The Department of Transportation of the United States of America and the Ministry of Transport of Japan (hereinafter referred to as ``the Parties''); In accordance with and subject to the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Japan on Cooperation in Research and Development in Science and Technology on June 20, 1988, (hereinafter referred to as ``the Agreement''); Recognizing that new developments in the field of transportation technology can make important contributions toward promoting, encouraging, and advancing safe, economical, efficient, and environmentally sound transportation systems; and Desiring to promote scientific and technological cooperation and collaboration in the field of transportation; Have agreed as follows pursuant to Paragraph 3 of Article 2 of the Agreement. Article I The Parties agree to undertake cooperation and collaboration in transportation science and technology on the basis of equality, reciprocity and mutual benefit. Article II The Parties agree that the cooperation and collaboration may include the following fields: 1. Land transportation, 2. Water transportation, 3. Air transportation, 4. Intermodal transportation, 5. Safety promotion technology, 6. Shipbuilding, 7. Maritime safety, 8. Energy and environment, 9. Transportation for the handicapped and elderly, 10. Information-related technology in transportation sector; and 11. Other fields as mutually agreed. The Parties shall identify specific projects for cooperation in transportation science and technology within the above-mentioned fields. Identification of areas of cooperation and their implementation will be made as mutually agreed by the Parties, while paying due attention to the state of art of technology regarding such projects. Article III The Parties agree that cooperation may be pursued through one or several methods, as mutually agreed, including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Annual meetings, alternating between the two countries, of a panel of experts from the United States of America and Japan to present progress reports and plans, including visits to facilities where research and development is conducted, and for technical discussions. 2. Exchange of technical information such as databases, publications, drawings, and photographs. 3. Exchange of experts. 4. Joint organizations of symposia, seminars, and other meetings. 5. Joint research in scientific and managerial subjects. Article IV With regard to the cooperative activities under this Arrangement, the Parties may allow, as appropriate, the participation of other relevant governmental agencies, researchers and organizations from all sectors of the research establishment, including universities, national laboratories, and the private sector. Article V In order to coordinate the cooperative activities, each Party shall designate a representative to be responsible for determining the particular directions of cooperation and for ensuring the effectiveness of exchange. The representatives of the Parties or their designated coordinators will, by correspondence, consult with each other and define the cooperative activities and other related matters. When necessary, and as mutually agreed, they shall meet to consider matters related to the implementation of this Arrangement. The Parties shall name their respective representatives and coordinators if appropriate within thirty (30) days of the entry into force of this Arrangement. Article VI The cooperation shall be subject to the availability of appropriated funds and personnel, and to the applicable laws and regulations in each country. Article VII Specific cooperative projects and activities shall be embodied in separate agreements or plans between the Parties, which will cover the subject, procedures, and terms of cooperation to be undertaken, the entities involved, funding, and other appropriate matters related to the conditions of such cooperation. Cost-sharing arrangements shall be agreed upon on a case-by-case basis. Article VIII The Parties shall consult, as appropriate in respect of any matter that may arise from, or in connection with, the cooperation. Article IX Scientific and technical information of a non-proprietary nature derived from the cooperative activities conducted under this Arrangement may be made available to the public through customary channels and, in accordance with, the normal procedures of the Parties and other governmental entities involved in the cooperative activities. Article X The Parties agree with respect to the protection and distribution of intellectual property rights, created or furnished in the course of cooperative activities under this Arrangement, that they shall be bound by the provisions of Annex IV to the Agreement. Article XI Information transmitted by one Party to the other under this Arrangement shall be accurate to the best knowledge and belief of the transmitting Party, but the transmitting Party shall not be liable for the content or use of such information. Article XII This Arrangement shall enter into force upon signature by both parties and shall remain in force so long as the Agreement remains in force. However, either Party may at any time give written notice to the other of its intention to terminate this Arrangement, in which case this Arrangement shall terminate six (6) months after such notice has been given. Termination of this Implementing Arrangement shall not affect any activities initiated under its provisions, but not yet completed at the time of termination, unless otherwise agreed, and shall not in any way affect rights and obligations with regard to intellectual property. The Arrangement may be amended by written agreement of the Parties. Done at Washington, this 10th day of February, 1994, in duplicate, in the English and Japanese languages, both texts being equally authentic. For the Department of Transportation of the United States of America. Federico F. Pena, The Secretary of Transportation of the United States of America. For the Ministry of Transport of Japan. Shigeru Ito, The Minister of Transport of Japan. [FR Doc. 94-12612 Filed 5-23-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-62-P