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View ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
2132-0550
ICR Reference No:
200609-2132-005
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200306-2132-004
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/FTA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Bus Testing Program
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
11/20/2006
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
09/29/2006
Terms of Clearance:
Approved for only three months because of failure to certify, despite a request in September. DOT is to reannounce and resubmit. Include the line of business.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
01/31/2007
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2006
Responses
400
0
15
Time Burden (Hours)
404
0
53
Cost Burden (Dollars)
112,548
0
102,000
Abstract:
Bus manufacturers must certify that vehicles are in compliance with the Bus Testing Regulation (49 CFR, Part 665) prior to obligation of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds. Manufacturers furnish information to FTA detailing specifications and proposed changes. FTA responds with a determination regarding the applicability of the Bus Testing Regulation. The Pennsylvania Transportation Institute operates and maintains the Altoona Bus Testing Center on behalf of FTA.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
49 USC 5318(a)
Name of Law: Bus Testing Facility
US Code:
49 USC 5323(c)
Name of Law: General Provisions on Assistance
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
71 FR 35479
06/20/2006
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
71 FR 53738
09/12/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Bus Testing Program
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
400
15
0
0
385
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
404
53
0
0
351
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
112,548
102,000
0
0
10,548
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The increase in burden hours of 351 hours is due to an adjustment. FTA has updated its burden estimates since the previous request for extension based on experience and more accurate assumptions.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$406,360
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Sylvia Marion 202-366-6680 sylvia.marion@fta.dot.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
09/29/2006