[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 163 (Wednesday, August 24, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 52109]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-18276]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration

[FTA Docket No. FTA 2022-0027]


Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Rail 
Fixed Guideway System; State Safety Oversight

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation 
(DOT).

ACTION: Notice of request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces that the Information Collection Requirements (ICRs) 
abstracted below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describe the nature of the 
information collection and their expected burdens.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 23, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
    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. A comment to OMB is best assured of having its 
full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication of this 
notice in the Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tia Swain, Office of Administration, 
Management Planning Division, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Mail Stop TAD-
10, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366-0354 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 
Pub. L. 104-13, Section 2, 109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised at 
44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR part 
1320, require Federal agencies to issue two notices seeking public 
comment on information collection activities before OMB may approve 
paperwork packages. 44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.5, 1320.8(d)(1), 
1320.12. On April 22, 2022, FTA published a 60-day notice (87 FR 24222) 
in the Federal Register soliciting comments on the ICR that the agency 
was seeking OMB approval. FTA received no comments after issuing this 
60-day notice. Accordingly, DOT announces that these information 
collection activities have been re-evaluated and certified under 5 CFR 
1320.5(a) and forwarded to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 
CFR 1320.12(c).
    Before OMB decides whether to approve these proposed collections of 
information, it must provide 30 days for public comment. 44 U.S.C. 
3507(b); 5 CFR 1320.12(d). Federal law requires OMB to approve or 
disapprove paperwork packages between 30 and 60 days after the 30-day 
notice is published. 44 U.S.C. 3507 (b)-(c); 5 CFR 1320.12(d); see also 
60 FR 44978, 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. OMB believes that the 30-day notice 
informs the regulated community to file relevant comments and affords 
the agency adequate time to digest public comments before it renders a 
decision. 60 FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. Therefore, respondents should 
submit their respective comments to OMB within 30 days of publication 
to best ensure having their full effect. 5 CFR 1320.12(c); see also 60 
FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995.
    The summaries below describe the nature of the information 
collection requirements (ICRs) and the expected burden. The 
requirements are being submitted for clearance by OMB as required by 
the PRA.
    Title: Rail Fixed Guideway Systems; State Safety Oversight.
    OMB Control Number: 2132-0558.
    Background: FTA administers a national program for public 
transportation safety under 49 U.S.C. Section 5329. One element of this 
program, at 49 U.S.C. 5329(e), requires States to oversee the safety of 
the rail transit agencies (RTAs) in their jurisdictions, including 
heavy and light rail systems, streetcars, inclined planes, cable cars, 
monorail/automated guideways and hybrid rail. Through this program, 
State Safety Oversight Agencies (SSOAs) ensure that RTAs identify and 
address safety risks, follow their safety rules and procedures, and 
take corrective action to address safety deficiencies.
    The information collection activities request is for a renewal 
without change of a currently approved collection. The information 
collection focus is on the activities of SSOAs and RTAs to report 
information to FTA. This request for renewal of an existing information 
collection does not reflect any changes as a result of the Bipartisan 
Infrastructure Law. In the event that FTA updates State Safety 
Oversight requirements, FTA will seek comment from stakeholders through 
the publication of a separate Federal Register notice outside of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act process.
    The information collection request includes the annual report FTA 
requires from SSOAs, FTA's grant management reporting requirement and 
the triennial audit program, which requires information from both SSOAs 
and RTAs. Further, the information collection continues to reflect 
requirements for SSOAs and RTAs to respond to FTA directives and 
advisories, and SSOAs participation in monthly teleconference calls 
with FTA. Finally, the information collection request includes RTA 
event notifications to FTA.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 96 respondents.
    Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 1,454.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 16,366 hours.
    Frequency: Annually.

Nadine Pembleton,
Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Administration.
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