In subsequent
submissions of this collection, DOT should include an update on
progress made toward consolidation of FAA's drug and alcohol
testing rules (49 CFR Part 120, §§ 120.117 and 120.225)- an item
included in DOT's regulatory lookback plan.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2013
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2011
5,692,496
0
6,751,580
584,841
0
695,300
0
0
0
Under the Omnibus Transportation
Employee Testing Act of 1991, DOT is required to implement a drug
and alcohol testing program in the Transportation industry. This
specific requirement is elaborated in 49 CFR Part 40 (Procedures
for Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs). The Office
of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC) regulation and
associated paperwork burdens support three Department of
Transportation goals the Safety Strategic Objective; the Security
Measures; and the Environmental Stewardship Strategic Objective.
The regulatory requirements help promote the safety of the
traveling public by working toward the elimination of drug and
alcohol related transportation deaths and injuries; the security of
Americans by working toward ensuring that transportation employees
are not hindered by drug and alcohol abuse; and protecting the
natural environment by working toward reduction of drug and alcohol
use being factors in toxic spills and releases
Request for renewal of
previously approved information collection 2105-0529. The number of
annual burden hours has decreased, by 110,454 hours, primarily due
to fewer drug and alcohol tests being performed. 1,059,084 fewer
responses were received in 2010 when compared to the previous
estimates.
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.