Transportation Planning Excellence Awards (TPEA) Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FHWA DRTDP_2010 DRTDP Form and Instruction	Removed
Form FHWA TCSP_2010 TCSP Form and Instruction	Removed
TPEA Supporting Statement 2017 v4.doc Supporting Statement A	2016-05-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
192795	DRTDP Form and Instruction	Removed
178574	TPEA Other-Web Page	Modified
178573	TCSP Form and Instruction	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2125-0615	ICR Reference No: 201605-2125-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201004-2125-002
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FHWA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Transportation Planning Excellence Awards (TPEA) Program
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/17/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/12/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2019	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2013
Responses	33	0	220
Time Burden (Hours)	50	0	430
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: For the TPEA Program, the information collection supports the FHWA Mission, Vital Few and Strategic Goals by recognizing outstanding initiatives across the country to develop, plan and implement innovative transportation planning practices. The information about the projects selected may be shared as a noteworthy practice for others. The categories for submission include transportation asset management, education and training, freight planning, homeland and personal security, linking planning and operations, modeling and technology applications, planning leadership, public involvement and outreach, safety planning, transportation and land use integration, transportation planning environment and tribal transportation planning. Transportation stakeholders desire information and noteworthy practices from other regions, states, authorities and agencies that can provide techniques and efficient solutions that will result in an improved transportation system.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 59 1117 Name of Law: SAFETEA-LU
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 109 - 59 1117 Name of Law: Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users

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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:
	81 FR 16	01/21/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 59	03/28/2016
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
TCSP	FHWA TCSP_2010	TCSP Grant Application
DRTDP	FHWA DRTDP_2010	DRTDP Grant Application
TPEA

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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	33	220	0	33	-220	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	50	430	0	50	-430	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Since our last collection we have had additional experience regarding the number of applications that can be expected, as well as additional data regarding the time necessary to complete the application. This additional data and experience has shown that we can expect more applications than previously anticipated and applicants need more time per application. Also we will no longer collect nominations for the Transportation, Community, and System Preservation (TCSP) Program and the Delta Region Transportation Development Program (DRTDP).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $71,129

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: 05/12/2016

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