Local Public Agencies Training and Technical Assistance Needs Assessment

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
OPM Supporting Statement for LPA data collection_.doc Supporting Statement A	2017-11-30
LTAP Part B OMB (002).docx Supporting Statement B	2017-11-21

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
228747	Local Public Agencies Training and Technical Assistance Needs Assessment Other-Web Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2125-0657	ICR Reference No: 201710-2125-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FHWA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Local Public Agencies Training and Technical Assistance Needs Assessment
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/28/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/30/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2021	36 Months From Approved
Responses	7,800	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	3,900	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is charged with implementing a local technical assistance program (LTAP) under 23 U.S.C. § 504 (b). Congress recognized that training and technical assistance for local public agencies (LPA) managing transportation assets was necessary and created the Rural Technical Assistance Program (RTAP). FHWA began reassessing the current program to better meet the needs of the local public agencies, ensure the LTAP structure, operations and services align with emerging agency priorities and expand the local agency customer base. This is a one-time voluntary collection. The respondents are Local Public Agency Public Works Directors and Road Superintendents. An executive summary of the information collection will be published as supporting information in the program’s strategic plan. The SDOT and transportation stakeholders will receive this information. It is estimated that the strategic plan will be published in the Spring of 2018.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 23 USC 504 (b) Name of Law: HIGHWAYS CH 5 - RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, AND EDUCATION Sec. 504 - Training and education
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: US Code: 23 USC 504 b Name of Law: HIGHWAYS CH 5 - RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, AND EDUCATION Sec. 504 - Training and education

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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:
	82 FR 102	05/30/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 165	08/28/2017
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
Local Public Agencies Training and Technical Assistance Needs Assessment

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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	7,800	0	0	7,800	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,900	0	0	3,900	0	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: This is a new ICR.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $10,000

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 11/30/2017

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