Data/information from the requested survey provides a foundation to determine the present level of the US transportation system performance and affords direct support to other public and private entities to respond to National emergencies to minimize recovery to steps necessary for restoration.This includes port/terminal system interruptions related to: (1) commercial disruptions, e.g., strikes/slowdowns, (2) natural disasters, e.g., hurricanes, and (3) terrorist incident, e.g., dirty bomb.
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.