Transit Research, Development, Demonstration, Deployment and Training Projects

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2019 Justification Statement Transit Research DDD Program.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-07-19
FY 2018 FTA Annual Report on Research and Innovation Projects.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-07-12
30-Day Transit Research, Dev, Dem Federal Register Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-07-12
60-Day Federal Register Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-07-12

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26539	Project Management Stage Other-Financial Reports	Modified
236944	Application Stage Other-Application Stage	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2132-0546	ICR Reference No: 201907-2132-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201602-2132-002
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FTA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Transit Research, Development, Demonstration, Deployment and Training Projects
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/12/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/22/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2022	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2019
Responses	775	0	175
Time Burden (Hours)	20,550	0	20,550
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection (IC) request is for an extension without change of a currently approved information collection under OMB control number 2132-0546 “Transit Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment Projects.” This information collection request does not reflect any adjustments in the number of burden hours (20,550) or the respondent universe (175). However, the previous submission in ROCIS was entered incorrectly putting the (175) respondents figures in the ICR burden summary table instead of the actual number of responses (775). This program provides grants or contracts for research, development, testing, and deployment of innovative technologies, materials, and processes; carry out related endeavors; and to support the demonstration and deployment of low-emission and no-emission vehicles to promote clean energy and improve air quality. It also provides grants or the ability to enter into contracts for human resource and workforce development programs as they apply to public transportation activities. Such programs may include; employment training; outreach programs to increase minority and female employment in public transportation activities; research on public transportation personnel and training needs; and training and assistance for minority business opportunities. The entities that respond to this collection include Federal Government Departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Government, including Federal laboratories; State and local governmental entities; providers of public transportation; private or non-profit organizations; institutions of higher education; and technical and community colleges. This information is required to obtain the benefit of receiving federal funding. Respondents submit an initial application for federal funding and once funds are awarded quarterly and financial reports are required to ensure the projects are being properly implemented, are achieving results on a timely basis, remain within budget and yield value.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 5314 Name of Law: Transit Research, Development, Demonstration & Training Projects
   PL: Pub.L. 112 - 141 20019 Name of Law: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century
   US Code: 49 USC 5312 Name of Law: Transit Research, Development, Demonstration & Training Projects
   PL: Pub.L. 114 - 94 3009 Name of Law: Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act
  

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:
	84 FR 12670	04/02/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 28382	06/18/2019
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
Project Management Stage
Application Stage

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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	775	175	0	600	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	20,550	20,550	0	0	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: This information collection request does not reflect any adjustments in the number of burden hours (20,550) or the respondent universe (175). However, the previous submission in ROCIS was entered incorrectly, placing the (175) respondent figure in ICR Burden Summary Table instead of the (775) responses. There is also an adjustment for an increase in cost to both the respondent and federal government because of updated median hourly wages listed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $154,185

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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: 07/22/2019

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