Approved for one
year. During this period, BTS would undertake an evaluation
addressing public concerns that the financial repor ting
requirements remain too extensive as these relate to the obj
ectives defined in PL104-88 and the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2005
05/31/2005
05/31/2002
4,000
0
3,600
1,800
0
1,800
0
0
0
The reports provide financial and
operating data. The Federal government uses this information to
assess the health of the industry and identify changes that may
affect national transportation policy.
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.