ARRA OST National Surface Transportation System

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
ARRA_ OST Exhibit B.doc Supplementary Document	2009-05-08
ARRA_ OST Exhibit A_ citation.doc Supplementary Document	2009-05-08
PRA Addtl Items 5 8 09.doc Supplementary Document	2009-05-08
ARRA_OST Emergency Letter.doc Supplementary Document	2009-05-08
ARRA_ OST 30day Notice.doc Supplementary Document	2009-05-08
ARRA_ OST Supporting Statement.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-05-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
189103	ARRA OST National Surface Transportation System	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2105-0560	ICR Reference No: 200905-2105-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/OST	Agency Tracking No:
Title: ARRA OST National Surface Transportation System
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 05/11/2009
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/12/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/08/2009
Terms of Clearance: This collection is approved with the following terms of clearance: DOT is approved an emergency clearance for the collection to meet the American Reinvestment Recovery Act requirements. This collection will be valid for 180 days. If DOT decides to continue use of the form past the approved emergency clearance time period, they must resubmit to OMB under the normal PRA clearance process for a three year approval.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2009	6 Months From Approved
Responses	500	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	50,000	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: On February 17, 2009, the President of the United States signed the Recovery Act to, among other purposes, (1) preserve and create jobs and promote economic recovery, and (2) invest in transportation infrastructure that will provide long-term economic benefits. The Recovery Act appropriated $1.5 billion of discretionary grant funds to be awarded by the Department for capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure. The funds provided by TIGER Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to projects that have a significant impact on the Nation, a metropolitan area, or a region. On or about the date hereof, the Department published a solicitation for applications for TIGER Grants. The solicitation announces the availability of funding for TIGER Grants, project selection criteria, application requirements and the deadline for submitting applications.

Emergency Justfication: On February 17, 2009, the President of the United States signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the “Recovery Act”) to, among other purposes, (1) preserve and create jobs and promote economic recovery, and (2) invest in transportation infrastructure that will provide long-term economic benefits. The Recovery Act appropriated $1.5 billion of discretionary grant funds to be awarded by the Department of Transportation (the “Department”) for capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure. The Department is referring to these grants as “Grants for Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery” or “TIGER Grants.” The funds provided by TIGER Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to projects that have a significant impact on the Nation, a metropolitan area, or a region.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 111 - 5 Title XII Name of Law: American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 111 - 5 Title XII Name of Law: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

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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

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
ARRA OST National Surface Transportation System

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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	500	0	0	500	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	50,000	0	0	50,000	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 program associated with ARRA.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $437,500

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)? Yes

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: 05/08/2009

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