[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 13 (Friday, January 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3776-3777]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-01098]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration

[FTA Docket No. FTA 2023-0005]


Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: National 
Transit Asset Management (TAM) System

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Notice of request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the intention of the Federal Transit Administration 
(FTA) to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve 
the extension of a currently approved information collection: National 
Transit Asset Management (TAM) System.

DATES: Comments must be submitted before February 21, 2023.

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: Tamalynn Kennedy at (202) 366-7573, or 
email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 
Public Law 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 November 10, 2022, FTA published a 60-day notice (87 FR 
67994) 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: National Transit Asset Management (TAM) System.
    OMB Number: 2132-0579.
    Background: Transit Asset Management (TAM) is a business model that 
prioritizes funding based on the condition of transit assets to achieve 
and maintain a state of good repair for the nation's public 
transportation assets. The TAM program enables transit agencies to 
implement strategic approaches to monitoring, maintaining, and 
replacing transit assets. Federal requirements for transit asset 
management applies to all recipients and sub-recipients of Chapter 53 
funds that own, operate, or manage public transportation capital 
assets. It is a framework for transit agencies to monitor and manage 
public transportation assets, improve safety,

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increase reliability and performance, and establish performance 
measures in order to help agencies keep their systems operating 
smoothly and efficiently. FTA's TAM rule requires transit agencies to 
develop a compliant TAM plan, set performance targets for capital 
assets, create data and narrative reports on performance measures, and 
coordinate with their planning partners. Transit agencies are required 
to submit their performance measures and targets to the National 
Transit Database.
    Respondents: All recipients and sub-recipients of Chapter 53 funds 
that own, operate, or manage public transportation capital assets.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 2,915.
    Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 932.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 378,004.
    Frequency: Annual.

Nadine Pembleton,
Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Administration.
[FR Doc. 2023-01098 Filed 1-19-23; 8:45 am]
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