Upon resubmission, DOT shall revise and update the supporting statement to adequately describe the collection of information and the electronic processes surrounding this collection, as well as further explanation of the agency adjustment of -1.3 million burden hours. Prior to resubmission, in accordance with OMB regulations, DOT should issue updated public notices.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2012
36 Months From Approved
1,800
0
0
9,000
0
0
0
0
0
This collection concerns reports of DBE participation from DOT recipients to FHWA, FTA, and FAA.
Since the last submission in 2007, FTA implemented an electronic system of reporting called TEAM. There is an increase in the number of responses; however, the Department anticipates a decrease in burden hours resulting from the greater use of electronic reporting in FAA and FTA. While the same information would be collected and reported, it should take transit and airport grantees less time to actually fill out and transmit reports because data will not have to be transferred to paper and mailed. At a rough estimate, this would save approximately 1,250 recipients ½ hour per report, which would result in a reduction of 625 hours.
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:
(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;
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.