FTA Program Evaluation for Processes and Outcomes

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement A - FTA Program Evaluation for Processes and Outcomes FINAL4.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-07-10
60-Day FRN FTA Program Evaluation for Processes and Outcomes 12.7.2023.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-07-10
30-Day FRN FTA Program Evaluation 7.10.24.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-07-10
FTA Program Evaluation for Processes and Outcomes - Question Bank with PRA Statement.docx Supplementary Document	2024-06-26
Part B - FTA Program Evaluation for Processes and Outcomes FINAL.docx Supporting Statement B	2024-06-26

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
269048	Focus Groups - FTA Program Evaluation for Processes and Outcomes	New
269047	Surveys - FTA Program Evaluations for Processes and Outcomes	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202406-2132-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FTA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: FTA Program Evaluation for Processes and Outcomes
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/11/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	2,070	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,180	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This is a new information collection request titled “FTA Program Evaluation for Processes and Outcomes”. This collection of this will enable FTA to collect vital stakeholder perspectives on FTA’s programs to conduct program evaluations in accordance with requirements of the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (the Evidence Act). Although participation from the respondent universe (FTA grant recipients and community partners) is voluntary, the collection of the information is essential to effectively evaluate FTA’s programs and allow FTA decision makers to understand challenges and barriers to program implementation, identify opportunities for improving program communications and outreach, and make stronger linkages between program progress and identified outcomes. This information collection will focus on identifying program outcomes so that FTA can evaluate overall performance and make informed decisions about the program moving forward. This outcome- and implementation-focused information collection is distinct from other current FTA efforts related to program management which are more focused on regular reporting metrics (for example, monthly progress reporting or other required reporting). Each evaluation will differ in its scope and requirements, but engagement of transit stakeholders external to FTA associated with FTA program implementation provides a critical perspective for each evaluated program. Data collection methods will include surveys and/or focus groups. Before submittal to OMB, FTA sought review and concurrence of PRA Part A, Part B, and FTA Question Bank from DOT's Bureau of Transportation Statistics to ensure that best practices for survey implementation in the Federal Government were met. Although the Question Bank has many possible questions for use in a survey or focus group, FTA determined that 31 questions were representative of a mix of questions from the question bank to create an estimated burden time. The PRA Part A-Supporting Statement, Part B and the FTA Question Pool have all been uploaded in ROCIS.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 115 - 435 312 - Agency Evidence Plan Name of Law: The Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking 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:
	88 FR 85357	12/07/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 56807	07/10/2024
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
Focus Groups - FTA Program Evaluation for Processes and Outcomes
Surveys - FTA Program Evaluations for Processes and Outcomes

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	2,070	0	0	2,070	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,180	0	0	2,180	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,962,471

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: 07/11/2024

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