The revisions to this ICR, which are associated with a new proposed rule, are not approved. The agency may continue to collect information associated with the agency's current rule until 8/2001. At the final rule stage, the agency must resubmit this ICR to OMB for review. In order to receive clearance of this package, the agency must (a) submit the package as a revision, not an extension, and (b) clearly state in the supporting statement what new information collection requirements are associated with this new rule. The agency must specifically identify and discuss these changes. The agency must also respond to all public comments received on the information collection requirements and make any changes to the ICR in response to these comments where appropriate.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2001
08/31/2001
06/30/2000
101,339
0
101,339
253,250
0
241,850
1,460,000
0
0
The information collection burdens are required components of U.S. DOT's Metropolitan and Statewide Transportation Planning Programs and are necessary precursors to the provision of federal financial assistance to states for transportation planning, operations, and capital investments.
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:
(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;
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.