In the next
submission for this survey, DOT should: (1) Explain how the
inventory of "known" ferry operators is obtained and appraise the
coverage and validity of this population for data collection;
(2)describe procedures used to impute missing data and assess their
likely accuracy; and (3) explain how the data are used to update
the report submitted under 112 Stat 185-186. #2 should be included
in the data base itself, along with the response rate. #3 should be
included in future Federal Register announcements, as well as in
future supporting statements.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2009
05/31/2009
300
0
0
100
0
0
0
0
0
SAFETEA-LU; H.R. 3, Section 1801(e))
requires the Secretary, acting through the BTS, to establish and
maintain a national ferry database with current information on
routes, vessels, passengers and vehicles carried and funding
sources.
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.