Implementation of Program for Capital Grants for Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Projects.

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Jan. 17, 2007, Federal Register (NPRM).pdf Supplementary Document	2007-08-01
P.L. 109-59 (Sec. 9002.doc; 49 U.S.C. 20154).doc Supplementary Document	2007-08-01
49 CFR 1.49a.doc Supplementary Document	2007-08-01
drfCapGrants.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-07-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
178321	Implementation of Program for Capital Grants for Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Projects	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0573	ICR Reference No: 200707-2130-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200701-2130-002
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Implementation of Program for Capital Grants for Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Projects.
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: Preapproved	Conclusion Date: 11/27/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/10/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	38	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	6,075	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information collected will be used by FRA to carry out a Congressional mandate, and will enable the agency to determine whether it is appropriate to provide financial assistance to State and local governments looking to undertake either rail line relocation or rail line improvement projects.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 59 9002 Name of Law: SAFETEA-LU
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 109 - 59 9002 Name of Law: SAFETEA-LU

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2130-AB74	Proposed rulemaking	72 FR 1965	01/17/2007

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Implementation of Program for Capital Grants for Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Projects

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	38	0	0	38	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,075	0	0	6,075	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: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection of information. Therefore, there are no program changes or adjustments to account for at this time. (Please note: Per the Notice of Action, the Federal Register version of the NPRM is now attached. Also, please note, this ICR was submitted (as all FRA ICRs are)on time, specifically on January 17, 2007, as the ROCIS system will readily confirm. The Office of the DOT CIO did not transmit this ICR until three months later despite many FRA requests to do so. Thanks.)

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $29,400

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: 07/10/2007

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