49 U.S.C. Section 5339 Alternatives Analysis Progrm

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form SF 424 49 U.S.C. Section 5339 Alternatives Analysis Program Form and Instruction	New
Just.AlternativeAnalysis2009 Rev2.doc Supporting Statement A	2010-09-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
190384	49 U.S.C. Section 5339 Alternatives Analysis Program Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2132-0571	ICR Reference No: 200908-2132-007
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FTA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 49 U.S.C. Section 5339 Alternatives Analysis Progrm
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: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 11/26/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/14/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2013	36 Months From Approved
Responses	180	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	780	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information collected for this program is used by FTA to determine eligibility for grant benefits and to evaluate the effectiveness of the program.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC Section 5339 Name of Law: Alternatives Analysis Program
   PL: Pub.L. 109 - 59 3011 Name of Law: Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act-A Legacy for Users
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 109 - 59 3011 Name of Law: Safe Accountable Flexible Efficient Transportation Equity Act-A Legacy for Users

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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:
	74 FR 22629	05/13/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 41780	08/18/2009
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
49 U.S.C. Section 5339 Alternatives Analysis Program	SF 424	Application for Federal Assistance

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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	180	0	180	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	780	0	780	0	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: A burden reduction of 30 hours from the last submission reflects a correction, appropriately accounting for burden associatd with HHS's SF 424. These burden hours have been reassigned to HHS, under HHS's information collection approval for their SF 424. All respondent costs are reflected in terms of burden hours and therefore, the annual cost to respondents is $0.00.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government:

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 12/14/2009

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