National Ferry Database Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form Form 2018 National Ferry Database Survey Form and Instruction	Modified
Form RITA-NCFO-0004 2013 NCFO Questionnaire Form and Instruction	Removed
Attachment XI NCFO Questionnaire (draft) including the ICR statement.docx Supplementary Document	2016-06-02
Attachment X NCFO Cover Letter (2).docx Supplementary Document	2016-06-02
Attachment IX 49 CFR 7_17 (2).docx Supplementary Document	2016-06-02
Attachment VIII 30-Day Federal Register Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-06-02
Attachment VII 60-Day Federal Register Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-06-02
Attachment VI Title18 USC1905 (2).docx Supplementary Document	2016-06-02
Attachment V Title5USC552b4 (2).docx Supplementary Document	2016-06-02
Attachment II.docx Supplementary Document	2016-06-02
Attachment IV PL114_94_S1112.docx Supplementary Document	2016-06-02
Attachment III PL112_141_S1121b.docx Supplementary Document	2016-06-02
Attachment I PL105_178_S1207c.docx Supplementary Document	2016-06-02
Attachment VII 60-Day Federal Register Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-06-02
Attachment VIII 30-Day Federal Register Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-06-02
2018 NCFO Supporting Statement (Section B).docx Supporting Statement B	2016-06-02
2018 NCFO Supporting Statement (Section A).docx Supporting Statement A	2016-06-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26923	National Ferry Database Survey Form and Instruction	Modified
209231	2013 NCFO Questionnaire Form and Instruction	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2139-0009	ICR Reference No: 201606-2139-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201307-2139-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/RITA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Ferry Database Survey
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: 09/09/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/15/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2019	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2016
Responses	250	0	520
Time Burden (Hours)	125	0	260
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA–21) (P.L. 105-178), section 1207(c) [see Attachment I], directed the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study of ferry transportation in the United States and its possessions. In 2000, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Intermodal and Statewide Planning conducted a survey (OMB Approval Number 2125-0584) of approximately 250 ferry operators to identify: (1) existing ferry operations including the location and routes served; (2) source and amount, if any, of funds derived from Federal, State, or local governments supporting ferry construction or operations; (3) potential domestic ferry routes in the United States and its possessions and to develop information on those routes; and (4) potential for use of high speed ferry services and alternative-fueled ferry services. The Safe, Accountable, Flexible Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) Public Law 109-59, Section 1801(e) [see Attachment II] requires that the Secretary, acting through the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), shall establish and maintain (biennially) a national ferry database containing current information regarding routes, vessels, passengers and vehicles carried, funding sources and such other information as the Secretary considers useful. Recently enacted FAST Act [Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (P.L. 114-94, Sec. 1112) - see Attachment IV], continues the BTS mandate to conduct the National Census of Ferry Operators (NCFO) and requires that the FHWA use the NCFO data as input to the specific formula for allocating federal ferry funds ($80 million for 62016 through 2020). The funding allocations are based on a percentage of the number of passenger boardings, vehicle boardings, and route miles served.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 114 - 94 1112 Name of Law: Fixing America Surface Transportation ACt
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 114 - 94 1112 Name of Law: Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act

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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 22	02/03/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 75	04/19/2016
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
National Ferry Database Survey	Form 2018, Form 2018	Electronic NCFO Questionnaire ,   Paper Form 2018
2013 NCFO Questionnaire	RITA-NCFO-0004	2013 National Census Ferry Operators Questionnaire

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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	250	520	0	-10	-260	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	125	260	0	-5	-130	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Cutting Redundancy

Short Statement: The proposed information collection shows a slight decrease in burden hours from the previous data collection. The BTS will implement an electronic data collection tool that can be accessed over the internet for the 2018 NCFO. Respondents will be allowed to choose to respond electronically or on paper, this increase in options for response will cause a minor change in burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $500,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: 06/15/2016

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