This data collection effort is consistent with DOT's Strategic Goal of Safety, specifically for improving safety on rural roads identified in the draft U.S. Department of Transportation Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2012-2016:
ÂEncourage State and local agencies to adopt data-driven, comprehensive safety strategies and collaborate with stakeholders such as the Federal land management agencies, local, and tribal governments to improve safety levels; and
ÂProvide national leadership in delivering safety programs and products to tribal communities, gateway communities, and local governments.
Many rural roads are under the jurisdiction of local agencies, which often do not have the resources needed to adequately address the safety problems on the roads they maintain. The findings of this data collection effort will help identify States that could use technical assistance for distributing funding to local agencies and identify practices/processes states can consider for use in their safety program delivery process.
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.