National Transit Database - 49 U.S.C. Section 5335(a), (b)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
JustificationStatementNTDProgram 2011.doc Supporting Statement A	2012-01-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26514	National Transit Database - 49 U.S.C. Section 5335(a), (b) Other-Website pages	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2132-0008	ICR Reference No: 201201-2132-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200810-2132-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FTA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Transit Database - 49 U.S.C. Section 5335(a), (b)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/29/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/31/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2015	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2012
Responses	842	0	580
Time Burden (Hours)	238,100	0	230,700
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information is used in statutory formulas to apportion FTA funds to transit agencies. The information is also used by transit agencies and all levels of government as a management tool.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 59 3033 Name of Law: Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users
   US Code: 49 USC 5335 Name of Law: National Transit Database
  

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:
	76 FR 68811	11/07/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 3557	01/24/2012
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
National Transit Database - 49 U.S.C. Section 5335(a), (b)

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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	842	580	0	0	262	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	238,100	230,700	0	0	7,400	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: FTA has used several initiatives (statistical sampling, streamlined reporting and small systems waivers) to reduce the burden of NTD reporting. However, the overall increase in the number of transit agencies using the NTD caused the burden to increase by 7,400 hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,100,000

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]? 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: 01/31/2012

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