49 U.S.C. Section 5320 Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2015 Final Justification Statement Transit in Parks V5.doc Supporting Statement A	2015-06-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
215752	Project Management Stage - Transit in Parks Other-Screenshot	New
201234	Application Stage - Transit in Parks Other-Screenshot	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2132-0574	ICR Reference No: 201503-2132-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201202-2132-002
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FTA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 49 U.S.C. Section 5320 Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program
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: 06/24/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/02/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2018	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2015
Responses	25	0	100
Time Burden (Hours)	130	0	1,220
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program was established to address the challenge of increasing vehicle congestion in and around our national parks and other federal lands. America's national parks, wildlife refuges, and national forests were created to protect unique environmental and cultural treasures, but are now facing traffic, pollution and crowding that diminishes the visitor experience and threatens the environment. To address these concerns, this program provided funding for alternative transportation systems, such as shuttle buses, rail connections and even bicycle trails. On October 1, 2013, the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program was repealed by Congress under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 59 3021 Name of Law: Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act --A Legacy for Users
   US Code: 49 USC 5320 Name of Law: Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks
   PL: Pub.L. 112 - 141 5320 Name of Law: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21)
  

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:
	79 FR 248	12/29/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 51	03/17/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application Stage - Transit in Parks
Project Management Stage - Transit in Parks

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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	25	100	0	0	-75	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	130	1,220	0	0	-1,090	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: The burden associated with the grant application stage and program management stage has been significantly reduced as a result of the program being repealed under MAP-21, eliminating funding for the program since 2013. Originally, the program had two application reporting requirements; 1.) the competitive grant application stage and 2.) grant application development stage. As a result of the program being repealed, the competitive grant application stage was eliminated, dramatically reducing the number of respondents previously associated with the collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,160

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: 04/02/2015

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