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View ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
2105-0569
ICR Reference No:
201808-2105-003
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201705-2105-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/OST
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Letter of Interest and Application Forms for the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing and Transportation Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act Credit Programs
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
Yes
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
10/30/2018
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
08/30/2018
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
10/31/2021
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2020
Responses
40
0
100
Time Burden (Hours)
2,400
0
6,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Department of Transportation is seeking OMB's approval of modifications to two currently approved ICRs. As part of the modifications to the ICRs, one ICR will be integrated into the other ICR. The modified and integrated ICR will be used to allow entities to apply for Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) and Transportation Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act (TIFIA) credit assistance using a common set of forms, rather than having a separate set of forms for each of RRIF and TIFIA. The new, integrated forms have also been updated to reflect changes in law, streamlining of the credit programs, and efficiencies in the application process adopted by the Department. However, the general process of applying for credit assistance is not changing; applications are still accepted on a rolling basis. The ICR continues to be necessary for the Department to evaluate projects and project sponsors for credit program eligibility and creditworthiness as required by law.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
23 USC Section 122
Name of Law: Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 1997 (TIFIA)
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:
83 FR 23525
05/21/2018
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
83 FR 35534
07/26/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
TIFIA - Letter of Interest Form
DOT F 2326-1
Letter of Interest Form
TIFIA Application Form - Exhibit C
DOT F 2326-2
TIFIA_RRIF Application_Form
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
40
100
0
-60
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
2,400
6,000
0
-3,600
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
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:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Cutting Redundancy
Short Statement:
The change in burden is a reduction. This reduction resulted from integrating and streamlining the application documents to more clearly describe what is being requested and request only information required to evaluate applications in accordance with statutory criteria. The number of pages is reduced and the number of pages to be submitted should be reduced. In many cases, a hyperlink to pertinent information is requested to be provided rather than a separate document to be attached to the application. Finally, a credit programs guide (see Exhibit D) has been published to the Build America Bureau’s web page on the Department’s web site that explains the application processes for each program and the types of information that is needed. All of these efforts should reduce the burden on the project sponsor applying for credit assistance.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$312,675
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Kylie Cannon 202 366-2731 buildamerica@dot.gov
Common Form ICR:
Yes
Description/Changes for Common Form Usage:
Approved RCFs using this ICR
Agency/Sub Agency
RCF ID
RCF Title
RCF Status
IC Title
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:
08/30/2018
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