Highway Bridge and National Bridge Inspection Programs (National Bridge Inspection Standards)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2151-0501 Supporting statement_08renewal_final (3).doc Supporting Statement A	2008-02-27

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
25920	Highway Bridge and National Bridge Inspection Programs (National Bridge Inspection Standards)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2125-0501	ICR Reference No: 200802-2125-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200412-2125-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FHWA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Highway Bridge and National Bridge Inspection Programs (National Bridge Inspection Standards)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/29/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/27/2008
Terms of Clearance: If the agency continued to collect information after the expiration of this OMB approval, the PRA violation shall be reported to OMB during the development of next year's ICB.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2011	36 Months From Approved
Responses	286,200	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,296,360	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection contains information in relation to the National Bridge Inventory, physical condition of highway bridges on public roads, & apportioning of Federal funds to the States for bridge projects.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 23 USC 144 Name of Law: Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program
   US Code: 23 USC 151 Name of Law: National Bridge Inspection Program
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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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:
	72 FR 61208	10/29/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 10507	02/27/2007
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
Highway Bridge and National Bridge Inspection Programs (National Bridge Inspection Standards)

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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	286,200	0	0	16,200	0	270,000
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,296,360	0	0	1,754,280	0	542,080
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: The burden increase is based on a review of the requirements of the Highway Bridge Program, the National Bridge Inspection Program and the National Bridge Inspection Standards imposed on the States. The burden hour increase reflects the collection requirements of these programs.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $662,000

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: 03/27/2008

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