Bus Testing Program

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 2132-0550 Bus Testing Program	Form	Removed	Available
Bus Testing Program Supporting Statement FINAL.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2019-10-17	Available
Bus Testing Response to 60-Day FRN Comment.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-10-09	Available
Sample Bus Testing Report	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-10-09	Available
2019 30-Day FRN Bus Testing Program.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-10-09	Available
2019 60-Day FRN Bus Testing Program.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-10-09	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
26548	Bus Testing Program	Form	Removed
238055	Bus Testing Program Request	Other-Screenshot of Bus Testing Request Dashboard	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2132-0550	ICR Reference No: 201910-2132-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201607-2132-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FTA	Agency Tracking No: 2132-0550
Title: Bus Testing Program
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: 10/29/2019
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2022	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2019
Responses	60	0	46
Time Burden (Hours)	2,131	0	300
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection (IC) request is for a three-year extension of a currently approved information collection under OMB control number 2132-0550 “Bus Testing Program.” This request includes an increase in respondents and burden hours. The response to the collection is required to obtain or retain a benefit, as no federal funds may be obligated or expended for the acquisition of a new transit bus vehicle unless the bus has met the requirements of FTA's Bus Testing Program. The entities responding to this information collection are transit bus manufactures. The respondents submit bus testing requests to FTA on occasion as new bus models are introduced or there are major changes to an existing bus model previously tested. The information submitted in the request form to FTA and the Altoona Bus Testing facility includes the bus model, manufacturer information, vehicle details, evidence of manufacturer/vehicle compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, overview of major changes to the vehicle (if applicable), etc. This request for an extension reflects the increase in both respondents and burden hours. The respondent universe increased from 46 to 60 because of new requests from bus manufacturers. There was also in increase in burden hours because of innovations in the bus industry, resulting in new bus vehicle designs. The new designs, increased the amount of information needed to justify partial testing and ensure these new transit vehicles are in accordance with the existing bus testing requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 5318 Name of Law: Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST)
   US Code: 49 USC 5318 Name of Law: Bus Testing Facility
   US Code: 49 USC 5323(c) Name of Law: General Provisions on Assistance
   PL: Pub.L. 112 - 141 5318(e) Name of Law: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century
  

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 31657	07/02/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 52930	10/03/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Bus Testing Program Request
Bus Testing Program	2132-0550	Bus Testing Program Request Form

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	60	46	0	14	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,131	300	0	1,831	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: The change in this collection reflects the increase in burden hours as a result of the additional bus requests and introduction of new bus vehicle models in the industry. The additional requests increased the respondent universe from 46 to 60. In addition, as a result of innovations in the bus industry, new bus designs increased the amount of information and time needed in the test determination request and partial testing request process.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $39,775

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: 10/29/2019

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