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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

 

Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements

AGENCY: Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary.

ACTION: Notice.

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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).

DATES: June 23, 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, D.C. 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, S.W., Washington, D.C. 
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 June 23, 1994:
    DOT No: 3951.
    OMB No: New.
    Administration: Federal Aviation Administration.
    Title: Customer Service Survey.
    Need for Information: To comply with the principles of Executive 
Order 12862 of September 11, 1993, the FAA proposes to conduct customer 
satisfaction surveys in four major program areas: Airmen Certification, 
Aircraft Registration, Flight Inspection of Air Navigation Facilities, 
and National Flight Procedures.
    Proposed Use of Information: Data will be used to evaluate how well 
current programs are doing and to determine if FAA's services/products 
are meeting customers' needs as well as those of the agency.
    Frequency: One time.
    Burden Estimate: 1,254 hours.
    Respondents: Customers of the four program areas.
    Form(s): None.
    Average Burden Hours Per Response: 20 minutes reporting.

    DOT No: 3952.
    OMB No: 2130-0008.
    Administration: Federal Railroad Administration.
    Title: Railroad Power Brake and Drawbars (Air Brake Inspection and 
Test Certification).
    Need for Information: The Rail Safety Enforcement and Review Act, 
Section 7, Public Law No. 102-365, amended Section 202 of the Federal 
Railroad Safety Act by adding a new subsection relating to power brake 
safety.
    Proposed Use of Information: The information will be used to ensure 
that an initial terminal air brake test has been performed as required.
    Frequency: On occasion, Recordkeeping.
    Burden Estimate: 267,547 hours.
    Respondents: Railroads.
    Form(s): None.
    Average Burden Hours Per Response: 8 hours and 52 minutes 
reporting; 428 hours and 22 minutes recordkeeping.

    DOT No: 3953.
    OMB No: 2120-0028.
    Administration: Federal Aviation Administration.
    Title: Operations Specifications.
    Need for Information: Under authority of Section 604 of the Federal 
Aviation Act of 1958, as amended, FAR Parts 121, 125, 129, and 135 
prescribe the requirements for the different categories of operations 
specifications. The information is needed to comply with those 
regulations.
    Proposed Use of Information: The information will be used to ensure 
compliance and to approve aircraft operators' requests for operations 
specifications. Operations specifications prescribe such things as 
terms, conditions, and limitations as are necessary to ensure safety in 
air transportation.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: 7,972 hours.
    Respondents: Businesses.
    Form(s): FAA Form 8400-8.
    Average Burden Hours Per Response: 1 hour and 6 minutes reporting.

    DOT No: 3954.
    OMB No: 2130-0524.
    Administration: Federal Railroad Administration.
    Title: Transmission of Train Orders by Radio.
    Need for Information: Title 49 CFR Part 220, Radio Standards and 
Procedures, prescribes mandatory procedures governing the use of radio 
communications in connection with railroad operations to assure safe 
operating practices.
    Proposed Use of Information: FRA will use the information to assure 
safe uniform procedures covering the use of radio phone technology in 
railroad operations.
    Frequency: Recordkeeping.
    Burden Estimate: 240,000 hours.
    Respondents: Railroads.
    Form(s): None.
    Average Burden Hours Per Response: 600 hours recordkeeping.

    DOT No: 3955.
    OMB No: 2130-0523.
    Administration: Federal Railroad Administration.
    Title: Rear End Marking Device.
    Need for Information: Title 49 CFR Part 221, Rear End Marking 
Device--Passenger, Commuter and Freight Trains, ensures that marking 
devices for the trailing end of rear cars meet minimum requirements 
regarding visibility and display.
    Proposed Use of Information: FRA will use the information in the 
event of an incident of non-compliance with the specified requirements 
of the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1976.
    Frequency: On occasion, Recordkeeping.
    Burden Estimate: 21 hours.
    Respondents: Railroads.
    Form(s): None.
    Average Burden Hours Per Response: 4 hours reporting; 30 minutes 
recordkeeping.

    DOT No: 3956.
    OMB No: 2125-0039.
    Administration: Federal Highway Administration.
    Title: Planning and Research Program Administration.
    Need for Information: Sections 134 (Metropolitan Planning) and 135 
(Statewide Planning) of Title 23 USC require Metropolitan Planning 
Organizations and States to conduct transportation planning. Title 23 
USC 303 (Management Systems) requires that States develop, establish, 
and implement seven management and monitoring systems, and Title 23 USC 
307(c) requires States to conduct research, development and technology 
transfer activities.
    Proposed Use of Information: The information will be used to 
determine how FHWA highway planning and research funds will be used by 
the State highway agencies, and to determine if proposed work is 
eligible for Federal participation. The information will enable the 
FHWA to monitor and evaluate progress toward meeting national highway 
planning and research goals.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Burden Estimate: 37,440 hours.
    Respondents: State highway agencies.
    Form(s): None.
    Average Burden Hours Per Response: 720 hours reporting.

    DOT No: 3957.
    OMB No: 2106-0044.
    Administration: Office of the Secretary.
    Title: Supporting Statements-Air Carriers' Claims for Subsidy 
Payments.
    Need for Information: Under Section 419 of the Federal Aviation Act 
of 1958, as amended, the Department of Transportation is directed to 
determine essential air transportation for certain eligible points as 
defined, and to guarantee that this level of air service is provided 
with Federal subsidy where necessary.
    Proposed Use of Information: The information will be used to 
verify, adjust, and settle claims for the provisions of subsidized 
essential air service at eligible communities.
    Frequency: Monthly.
    Burden Estimate: 7,500 hours.
    Respondents: Subsidized air carriers.
    Form(s): DOT Forms 397 and 398.
    Average Burden Hours Per Response: 9 hours and 46 minutes 
reporting.

    DOT No: 3958.
    OMB No: 2133-0522.
    Administration: Maritime Administration.
    Title: Seamen's Claims; Administrative Action and Litigation.
    Need for Information: The statutory authority for this collection 
can be found in Section 20 of the Merchant Marine Act 1920, 46 App. USC 
688; Suits in Admiralty Act, 46 App. USC 741-752; and the Public 
Vessels Act USC 781-790. The combined effect of these statutes is to 
permit non-jury proceedings in admiralty to be brought against the 
United States by persons who suffer death, injury or illness while 
serving as masters or members of a crew on board a vessel owned or 
operated by the United States.
    Proposed Use of Information: The information will be used by the 
Maritime Administration when responding to claims for damage recovery 
allowed under these statutes.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: 2,250 hours.
    Respondents: Merchant mariners and/or their legal representatives.
    Form(s): None .
    Average Burden Hours Per Response: 3 hours reporting.

    DOT No: 3959.
    OMB No: 2133-0006.
    Administration: Maritime Administration.
    Title: Request for Transfer of Ownership, Registry, and Flag, or 
Charter, Lease, or Mortgage of U.S. Citizen Owned Documented Vessels.
    Need for Information: Section 9 of the Shipping Act, 1916, as 
amended, requires Maritime Administration approval of the sale, 
transfer, charter, lease, or mortgage of U.S. documented vessels to 
noncitizens, or the transfer of such vessels to foreign registry and 
flag, or the transfer of foreign-flag vessels by their owners as 
required by various contractual requirements.
    Proposed Use of Information: The information will be used by the 
Maritime Administration to assist in determining whether the vessel 
proposed for transfer is needed for retention under the U.S. flag.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: 550 hours.
    Respondents: Vessel owners and operators.
    Form(s): MA-29, MA-29A, MA-29B.
    Average Burden Hours Per Response: 2 hours and 30 minutes 
reporting.

    Issued in Washington, D.C. on June 23, 1994.
Paula R. Ewen,
Chief, Information Management Division.
[FR Doc. 94-15883 Filed 6-29-94; 8:45 am]
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