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OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202410-2125-004
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FHWA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Scenic Byway Program (NSBP)
Type of Information Collection: Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number	Common Form ICR: No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn	Conclusion Date: 02/10/2025
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/30/2024
Terms of Clearance: 2/10: Withdrawn at request of the agency following review directed by Administration

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

Abstract: This information collection request would require State Departments of Transportation and Federally Recognized Indian Tribe(s) on an annual basis, to develop applications in order to apply for funding under the National Scenic Byway Program (NSBP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) published on grants.gov. This grant opportunity will result in the distribution of up to $26.95 million. The information collection requires the applicants include the mandatory standard forms (SF) 424 (application for Federal Assistance), SF 424C (Budget Information for Construction), or SF 424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs), project description, location, partners involved, and detailed budget information. Section C (2), on page 15 of the NOFO provides additional details on the information being collected. The purpose of the collection is to determine if the applicants’ eligibility requirements have been met to further evaluate the application for award under Section E (1)-Criteria on page 26 of the NOFO. Per 23 U.S.C. 162, funds made available for the NSBP grant program are to be awarded on a competitive basis, to implement eligible projects on highways designated as National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads (collectively America's Byways®), State scenic byways, or Indian Tribe scenic byways; and plan, design, and develop a State or Indian Tribe scenic byway program per Title 23, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 162(b). The NOFO describes the application requirements, selection and evaluation criteria, applicable program and Federal requirements, and available technical assistance during the grant solicitation period.

Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 23 USC 162 Name of Law: National Scenic Byways Program
US Code: 23 USC 162(b) Name of Law: Grants and Technical 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:
	89 FR 84240	10/21/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 106728	12/30/2024
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
Application

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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new information collection submission.

Annual Cost to Federal Government: $69,946

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? No

Agency Contact: Edward Starks 202 366-5407 edward.starks@dot.gov

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