This collection of information is necessary to enable the Agency to garner customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with FTA's commitment to improving service delivery. The information collected from FTA's customers and stakeholders will help ensure that users have an effective, efficient, and satisfying experience with the Agency's programs.
The current estimated number of annual respondents is 2,700, a decrease of 5,400 respondents from the previous information collection approved in 2011, which reflected an estimated 8,100 respondents. This decrease is a result of FTA's ability to more accurately reflect the number of respondents. In addition, there is currently no cost burden to respondents associated with this renewal of the existing information collection. FTA has only utilized information technology. Since the modes of collection have been voluntary electronic submissions, FTA can accurately state that there has been no annual burden cost to respondents.
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.