DOT has
committed to follow-up activities on the joint DHHS-DOT information
technology initiative as spelled out in the preamble to the final
rule. Terms of clearance for the DHHS Chain of Custody form also
spells out DHHS's responsibilites in this area. OMB will continue
to work with both Departments in support of the initiative. DOT
states in the preamble to the final rule that it will place the
results of its PRA review in the Docket and receive public comment
on the methodology and burden estimates. The relevant sections of
the preamble set forth in the above are included in this docket.
Allocation of program changes/adjustments are set forth in 11/30
e-mail to the Clearance Office.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2004
01/31/2004
09/30/2003
8,475,340
0
12,322,394
842,478
0
2,230,811
0
0
0
Six of the Department Operating
Administrations (OA) require drug and alcohol testing of
safety-sensitive employees in the transportation industries. With
few exceptions, all testing performed under OA regulations are
conducted under the procedures outlined in 49 CFR Part 40 to ensure
privacy, accuracy and confidentiality of the testing process,
effective data and information is needed in managing and evaluating
the program.
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.