[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 178 (Wednesday, September 16, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47638-47639]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-22321]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration

[FTA Docket No. FTA-2009-0047]


Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Transit Administration invites public comment 
about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's 
(OMB) approval of the following new information collection: Over-the-
Road Bus (OTRB) Accessibility Program (OMB Number 2132-NEW).
    The information to be collected for this program will be used to 
determine the applicant's eligibility to receive the program funds and 
to manage the program. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day 
comment period soliciting comments was published on June 29, 2009.

DATES: Comments must be submitted before October 16, 2009. A comment to 
OMB is most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sylvia L. Marion, Office of 
Administration, Office of Management Planning, (202) 366-6680.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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    Title: Over-the-Road Bus (OTRB) Accessibility Program.
    Abstract: The OTRB Accessibility Program is authorized under 
Section 3038 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century 
(TEA-21), Public Law 105-85, as amended by the Safe, Accountable, 
Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users 
SAFETEA-LU), Public Law 109-059, August 10, 2005. OTRBs are used in 
intercity fixed-route service as well as other services, such as 
commuter, charter and tour bus services. These services are an 
important element of the U.S. transportation system. TEA-21 authorized 
FTA's OTRB Accessibility Program to assist OTRB operators in complying 
with the Department's OTRB Accessibility regulation, ``Transportation 
for Individuals with Disabilities'' (49 CFR part 37, Subpart H). The 
legislative intent of this grant program is to increase the number of 
wheelchair accessible OTRBs available to persons with disabilities 
throughout the country.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 4,800 hours.

ADDRESSES: All written comments must refer to the docket number that 
appears at the top of this document and be submitted to the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 
725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: FTA Desk 
Officer.
    Comments Are Invited On: Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the Department, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, 
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize 
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including 
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.

    Issued on: September 10, 2009.
Ann M. Linnertz,
Associate Administrator for Administration.
[FR Doc. E9-22321 Filed 9-15-09; 8:45 am]
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