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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: November 15, 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 10202, 
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 November 15, 1994:

DOT No: 4009
OMB No: New
Administration: Federal Aviation Administration
Title: Survey of Safety Intervention Strategies
Need for Information: Title 49 CFR Section 312, Civil Aeromedical 
Research is authorized to conduct aeromedical research.
Proposed Use of Information: This information will be used to evaluate 
existing safety programs and develop new safety information 
dissemination procedures.
Frequency: One time
Burden Estimate: 5,000 hours
Respondents: Individuals
Form(s): None
Average Burden Hours Per Response: 1 hour per response

DOT No: 4010
OMB No: 2115-0595
Administration: United States Coast Guard
Title: Vessel Response Plan, Facility Response Plans, Additional 
Requirements for Prince William Sound, AK and Shipboard Oil Pollution 
Emergency Plan
Need for Information: Section 4202(a)(6) of the Oil Pollution Act of 
1990 (OPA), requires that owners of response facilities and vessels 
that carry oil, prepare and submit to the Coast Guard for approval, 
response plans in the event of an oil spill. Section 5005 of OPA 90 
establishes requirements for response plans to provide for oil spill 
containment, removal equipment, training of local residents in oil 
spill removal and periodic testing and certification of equipment. 
Regulation 26 of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 requires every oil tanker of 
150 gross tons and above to carry on board an approved Shipboard Oil 
Pollution Emergency Plan.
Proposed Use of Information: This information will be used to ensure 
that (1) certain vessels entering U.S. waters and that response 
facilities are adequately prepared to respond to an oil or hazardous 
substance spill, (2) local residents are trained in oil spill removal, 
and that periodical testing and certification or response equipment are 
performed, and (3) that ships of U.S. registry or are operating under 
the authority of the U.S., have on board oil pollution emergency plans 
in case of a discharge of oil.
Frequency: On Occasion
Burden Estimate: 1,121,198.20 hours
Respondents; Owners or operators of response facilities and vessels 
carrying oil
Form(s): None
Average Burden Hours Per Response: 152 hours reporting 45 hours 
recordkeeping

DOT No: 4011
OMB No: 2133-0503
Administration: Maritime Administration
Title: Inventory of American Intermodal Equipment
Need for Information: Executive Order 12656 and 46 CFR Part 340 require 
the most efficient use of inventoried equipment, especially in the 
event of deployment of armed forces or other national emergency.
Proposed Use of Information: The information will be used by elements 
of the Department of Defense and Maritime Administration to expedite 
logistical support for military operations and helps to identify 
potential shortages of container and other intermodal equipments.
Frequency: Annual
Burden Estimate: 66 hours
Respondents: U.S. steamship and intermodal equipment leasing companies.
Form(s): None
Average Burden Hours Per Response: 3 hours

DOT No: 4012
OMB No: 2120-0559
Administration: Federal Aviation Administration
Title: FAA Research and Development Grants
Need for Information: The Federal Aviation Administration Research, 
Engineering, and Development Authorization Act of 1990, P.L. 101-508 
Section 9205 and Section 9208, and the Aviation Security Improvement 
Act of 1990, P.L. 101-604, Section 107(d), OMB A-110, and A-21 requires 
this information.
Proposed Use of Information: The information will be used for grant 
administration and review in accordance with applicable OMB circulars 
A-110 and A-21.
Frequency: On occasion, Quarterly, Semiannually, and Close Out
Burden Estimate: 2,800 hours annually
Respondents: State and local government, businesses, small businesses, 
and non-profit institutions applying for research and development grant 
money.
Form(s): FAA Forms 9550-1, 2, 3 and 5; SFs 270, 272, 269 and LLL
Average Burden Hours Per Response: 14 hours per response

DOT No: 4013
OMB No: New (2115-002 expired)
Administration: United States Coast Guard
Title: Great Lakes Pilotage Rate Methodology (92-072)
Need for Information: The Great Lakes Pilotage Act of 1960 (Public Law 
86-555, 46 U.S.C. 9301 et seq.) authorizes the Secretary of 
Transportation to ``prescribe a uniform system of accounts'' and 
``perform audits and inspections'' of Great Lake pilotage pools (46 
U.S.C. 9304).
Proposed Use of Information: This information will be used by the 
Director of Great Lakes Pilotage to carry out financial oversight of 
the Great Lakes pilot associations and to set Great Lakes pilotage 
rates.
Frequency: Monthly; Semi-Annually
Burden Estimate: 18 hours
Respondents: Three Great Lakes pilot associations
Form(s): None
Average Burden Hours Per Response: 6 hours

DOT No: 4014
OMB No: 2125-0525
Administration: Federal Highway Administration
Title: Emergency Relief Funding Applications
Need for Information: 23 USC 125(a) requires States to submit an 
application for emergency relief to the Federal Highway Administration 
(FHWA). The information is needed for FHWA to fulfill its statutory 
obligations regarding funding determinations on emergency work to 
repair highway facilities.
Proposed Use of Information: The information is used for the FHWA to 
allocate emergency relief (ER) funds based on the application of the 
State highway agency.
Frequency: On occasion
Burden Estimate: 3,600 hours
Respondents: State Highway agencies
Form(s): None
Average Burden Hours Per Response: 200 hours reporting

DOT No: 4015
OMB No: New
Administation: Federal Aviation Administration
Title: 1994 FAR 107 Regulatory Review Survey
Need for Information: 5 USC Sections 601-612 and Executive Order 12866, 
Regulatory Planning and Review
Proposed Use of Information: The information will be used by the FAA to 
accurately forecast the impact of the proposed revision to FAR Part 
107.
Frequency: One Time
Burden Estimate: 304 hours
Respondents: State and local governments
Form(s): None
Average Burden Hours Per Response: 2 hours per response

    Issued in Washington, D.C. on November 15, 1994.
Paula R. Ewen,
Chief, Information Management Division.
[FR Doc. 94-28655 Filed 11-18-94; 8:45 am]
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