Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
OMBsuptstatement for Congestion Mig 2 14 07.doc Supporting Statement A	0000-00-00

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
178598	Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program Other-web site screen shots	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2125-0614	ICR Reference No: 200701-2125-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FHWA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 05/11/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/13/2007
Terms of Clearance: 1. Approved for 18 months, only. We welcome DOT/FHWA's short-term response to the comment of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Still, to give DOT/FHWA time for a longer-term response, the expiration date is 18 months hence. Of special interest is the response to the comment that this information collection is "unnecessary" and to the suggestion that, following the statute, the collection be limited to a representative sample, rather than all agencies that participate in the new program. 2. The added burden is caused not by rulemaking but by miscellaneous actions of agency discretion. We have corrected. Ensure in the future that the table on the cause of the burden change agrees with the supporting statement.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2008	36 Months From Approved
Responses	51	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	6,375	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Section 1808 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users calls for an Evaluation and Assessment of CMAQ projects. The statute calls for the identification and analysis of a representative sample of CMAQ projects and the establishment and maintenance of an automated database that describes the impacts of the program both on traffic congestion levels and regional air quality. Given the CMAQ program’s direct focus on mobile source emissions reduction and traffic congestion mitigation, this collection effort is tied to DOT Strategic Goals in Mobility and the Human and Natural Environment

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 59 1808 Name of Law: Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users
   US Code: 23 USC 149 Name of Law: Highways
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 109 - 59 1808 Name of Law: Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 67420	11/21/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 4321	01/30/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	51	0	0	51	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,375	0	0	6,375	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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: New Legislation, specifically, Section 1808 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users calls for an Evaluation and Assessment of CMAQ projects. The statute calls for the identification and analysis of a representative sample of CMAQ projects and the establishment and maintenance of an automated database that describes the impacts of the program both on traffic congestion levels and regional air quality.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $45,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 03/13/2007

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