This is a revision of a currently approved information collection. The information collection (IC) was previously approved in June of 2019, when it was a new (IC). There are no programmatic or new regulatory changes associated with this information collection. However, this request is being considered a revisions as there is a reduction in both respondents and burden hours.
The mandatory collection of information requires the respondents of certain operators of public transportation systems that receive federal funds under FTA's Urbanized Area Formula Grants to develop safety plans that include the processes and procedures to implement Safety Management Systems (SMS). This this revision merely reflects an update to the number of respondents due to a change in the respondent universe based on current data. The burden hours of the previous submission included the hours necessary to develop the Agency Safety Plans. Since the ASP's are now complete, the reduction in the current annual burden hours reflects the fact that respondents only need to update and self-certify completion of their existing plans on an annual basis. The respondent universe must certify compliance with the PTASP requirements to be eligible to receive Federal transit funds.
US Code:
49 USC 5329(d)
Name of Law: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21)
PL:
Pub.L. 117 - 58 30012
Name of Law: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
There are no programmatic or new regulatory changes associated with this information collection. The program adjustments merely reflects an update to the number of respondents due to a change in the respondent universe based on current data. The burden hours of the 2019 submission included the hours necessary to draft the Agency Safety Plans. Since the ASP's are now complete, the reduction in the current annual burden hours reflects the fact that respondents only need to update and self-certify completion of their existing plans on an annual basis.
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Sharece Tyer 202 366-7205
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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:
(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.