National Ferry Database Survey

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form RITA-NCFO-0003 National Ferry Database Survey	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Attachment XI NCFO CI Protocol.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-03-24	Available
Attachment X NCFO CI Consent.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-03-24	Repair queued
Updated Attachment_X_NCFO_CI_Consent[1].doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-04-08	Available
Attachment VIII NCFO Cover Letter.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-03-24	Available
Attachment VII 49 CFR 7_17.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-03-25	Available
Attachment VI RITA-2009-0004-0002.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-03-24	Available
Attachment V RITA-2009-0004-0001.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-03-24	Available
Attachment IV Title18 USC1905.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-03-24	Available
Attachment III Title5USC552b4.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-03-25	Available
Attachment II PL109_59_S1801e.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-03-24	Available
Attachment I PL105_178_S1207c.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-03-24	Available
2010 NCFO Supporting Statement (Section B).doc	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2010-03-24	Available
2010 NCFO Supporting Statement (Section A).doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2010-03-24	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
26923	National Ferry Database Survey	Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2139-0009	ICR Reference No: 201003-2139-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200604-2139-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/RITA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Ferry Database Survey
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 with change	Conclusion Date: 11/12/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/03/2010
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2013	36 Months From Approved
Responses	260	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	87	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: SAFETEA-LU; H.R. 3, Section 1801(e)) requires the Secretary, acting through the BTS, to establish and maintain a national ferry database with current information on routes, vessels, passengers and vehicles carried and funding sources.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 59 1801(e) Name of Law: SAFETEA-LU
  

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:
	74 FR 62880	12/01/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 6250	02/08/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
National Ferry Database Survey	RITA-NCFO-0003	2010 National Census Ferry Operators Questionnaire

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	260	0	0	260	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	87	0	0	87	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: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Burden decrease due to online web reporting option being made available and revised estimate of the number of respondents. (decreased from 300 to 260)

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $250,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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]? No

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: 06/03/2010

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