Transit Research, Development, Demonstration, Deployment and Training Projects

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
2022 Supporting Statement for Transit Research DDD Programs.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2022-11-22	Repair queued
TrAMS-User-Guide-v2.9-Recipient.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-11-18	Repair queued
30-Day FRN Transit Research DDD Training.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-11-18	Repair queued
FTA Report on Public Innovation Research Projects for FY 2021.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-11-17	Repair queued
FTA Circular 6100.E Research, TA and Training Program Appplication Instructions and Guidelines.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-11-17	Repair queued
60-Day FRN Tranist Research, DDD Training.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-11-17	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
26539	Project Management Stage	Other-Financial Reports	Unchanged
236944	Application Stage	Other-Application Stage	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2132-0546	ICR Reference No: 202210-2132-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201907-2132-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FTA	Agency Tracking No: Due 11/30: Ready for OST review
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: 04/07/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 11/23/2022
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2026	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2023
Responses	775	0	775
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 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
   US Code: 49 USC 5314 Name of Law: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
   US Code: 49 USC 5312 Name of Law: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) 30007
  

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:
	87 FR 52111	08/24/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 69383	11/18/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application Stage
Project Management Stage

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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	775	775	0	0	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: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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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? No

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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: 11/23/2022

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