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OMB Control No:
2132-0550
ICR Reference No:
201910-2132-002
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201607-2132-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/FTA
Agency Tracking No:
2132-0550
Title:
Bus Testing Program
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
11/12/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
10/29/2019
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
11/30/2022
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2019
Responses
60
0
46
Time Burden (Hours)
2,131
0
300
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
This information collection (IC) request is for a three-year extension of a currently approved information collection under OMB control number 2132-0550 “Bus Testing Program.” This request includes an increase in respondents and burden hours. The response to the collection is required to obtain or retain a benefit, as no federal funds may be obligated or expended for the acquisition of a new transit bus vehicle unless the bus has met the requirements of FTA's Bus Testing Program. The entities responding to this information collection are transit bus manufactures. The respondents submit bus testing requests to FTA on occasion as new bus models are introduced or there are major changes to an existing bus model previously tested. The information submitted in the request form to FTA and the Altoona Bus Testing facility includes the bus model, manufacturer information, vehicle details, evidence of manufacturer/vehicle compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, overview of major changes to the vehicle (if applicable), etc. This request for an extension reflects the increase in both respondents and burden hours. The respondent universe increased from 46 to 60 because of new requests from bus manufacturers. There was also in increase in burden hours because of innovations in the bus industry, resulting in new bus vehicle designs. The new designs, increased the amount of information needed to justify partial testing and ensure these new transit vehicles are in accordance with the existing bus testing requirements.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
49 USC 5318
Name of Law: Bus Testing Facility
US Code:
49 USC 5323(c)
Name of Law: General Provisions on Assistance
PL:
Pub.L. 112 - 141 5318(e)
Name of Law: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century
US Code:
49 USC 5318
Name of Law: Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST)
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:
84 FR 31657
07/02/2019
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
84 FR 52930
10/03/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Bus Testing Program
2132-0550
Bus Testing Program Request Form
Bus Testing Program Request
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
60
46
0
14
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
2,131
300
0
1,831
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
The change in this collection reflects the increase in burden hours as a result of the additional bus requests and introduction of new bus vehicle models in the industry. The additional requests increased the respondent universe from 46 to 60. In addition, as a result of innovations in the bus industry, new bus designs increased the amount of information and time needed in the test determination request and partial testing request process.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$39,775
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:
Marcel Bellanger 2023660725
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:
10/29/2019
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