The information collection request is for an extension without change of a currently approved information collection under OMB control number 2132-0561 âFixed Guideway Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program Section 5309". The Fixed Guideway Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program provides funding for fixed guideway investments such as new and expanded rapid rail, commuter rail, light rail, streetcars, bus rapid transit, and ferries, as well as corridor-based bus rapid transit investments that emulate the features of rail. This discretionary program requires projects to proceed through a multi-step, multi-year process to be eligible for funding. This is a mandatory collection of information (reporting) that State and local government agencies, including transit agencies must provide on an annual basis when seeking federal funding under the CIG program. The information reported includes general criteria for entry into the program (e.g. project background, operations cost, maintenance cost, etc.), project justification data (e.g. mobility improvements, congestion relief, land use, environmental benefits, etc.) and local financial commitment information. The information is received by FTA staff and consultants who evaluate and rate the data at various points in the process.
US Code:
49 USC 5309
Name of Law: Mass Transportation
PL:
Pub.L. 109 - 59 3011
Name of Law: Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act-A Legacy for Users
PL:
Pub.L. 112 - 141 20008
Name of Law: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century
US Code:
49 USC 5309
Name of Law: Transit Capital Investment Program
PL:
Pub.L. 114 - 94 3005
Name of Law: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act
PL: Pub.L. 112 - 141 20008 Name of Law: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century
US Code: 49 USC 5309 Name of Law: Transit Capital Investment Program
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.