National Transit Database - 49 U.S.C. Section 5335(a), (b)

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
NTDpaper2007jus[1].doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2008-10-31	Source copy available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
26514	National Transit Database - 49 U.S.C. Section 5335(a), (b)		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2132-0008	ICR Reference No: 200810-2132-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200506-2132-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FTA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Transit Database - 49 U.S.C. Section 5335(a), (b)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/16/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/31/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2012	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2009
Responses	580	0	577
Time Burden (Hours)	230,700	0	231,954
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information is used in statutory formulas to apportion $4 billion in FTA funds to transit agencies. The information is also used by transit agencies and all levels of government as a management tool.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 5335 Name of Law: National Transit Database
   PL: Pub.L. 109 - 59 3033 Name of Law: Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2132-AA94	Final or interim final rulemaking	72 FR 68756	12/06/2007

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 35300	06/27/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 51003	09/05/2007
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
National Transit Database - 49 U.S.C. Section 5335(a), (b)

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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	580	577	0	3	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	230,700	231,954	0	-1,254	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Using Information Technology

Short Statement: The National Transit Database has a simplified reporting structure that has greatly reduced the number of required forms. Internet reporting, pre-loading data, streamlined validations and other improvements are the primary reasons why FTA has successfully reduced the burden hours for this program while at the same time increasing the reporting requirements.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,000,000

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? Yes

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: 10/31/2008

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