30-Day FRN FTA Program Evaluation for Processes and Outcomes

Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 132 / Wednesday, July 10, 2024 / Notices
G. Federal Awarding Agency Contacts
For further information concerning
this notice, please contact the FRA
NOFO Support program staff via email
at [email protected]. If
additional assistance is needed, you
may contact Ms. Jenny Zeng,
Transportation Industry Analyst in
FRA’s Office of Rail Program
Development, by email: Jenny.Zeng@
dot.gov or telephone: 857–330–2481.
H. Other Information
All information submitted as part of
or in support of any application must
use publicly available data or data that
can be made public and methodologies
that are accepted by industry practice
and standards, to the extent possible. If
an application includes information the
applicant considers to be a trade secret
or confidential commercial or financial
information, the applicant should do the
following: (1) note on the front cover
that the submission ‘‘Contains
Confidential Business Information
(CBI)’’; (2) mark each affected page
‘‘CBI’’; and (3) highlight or otherwise
denote the CBI portions.
DOT regulations implementing the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) are
found at 49 CFR part 7 subpart C—
Availability of Reasonably Described
Records under the Freedom of
Information Act, which sets forth rules
for FRA to make requested materials,
information, and records publicly
available under FOIA. Unless prohibited
by law and to the extent permitted
under the FOIA, contents of
applications and proposals submitted by
successful applicants may be released in
response to FOIA requests. DOT may
share application information within
DOT or with other Federal agencies if
DOT determines that sharing is relevant
to the respective program’s objectives.
Issued in Washington, DC.
Jennifer Mitchell,
Deputy Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2024–15061 Filed 7–9–24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–06–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Transit Administration
ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1

[FTA Docket No. FTA 2024–0005]

Agency Information Collection Activity
Under OMB Review: FTA Program
Evaluation for Processes and
Outcomes
Federal Transit Administration,
Department of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of request for comments.
AGENCY:

VerDate Sep<11>2014

18:33 Jul 09, 2024

Jkt 262001

In compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces that the Information
Collection Requirements (ICRs)
abstracted below have been forwarded
to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for review and comment. The
ICR describe the nature of the
information collection and their
expected burdens.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on
or before August 9, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this
notice to https://www.reginfo.gov/
public/do/PRAMain. Find this
particular information collection by
selecting ‘‘Currently under Review—
Open for Public Comments’’ or by using
the search function.
Comments are invited on: Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the Department,
including whether the information will
have practical utility; the accuracy of
the Department’s estimate of the burden
of the proposed information collection;
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including the use of
automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
A comment to OMB is best assured of
having its full effect if OMB receives it
within 30 days of publication of this
notice in the Federal Register.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tia
Swain, Office of Administration,
Management Planning Division, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Mail Stop TAD–
10, Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366–
0354 or [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), Public Law 104–13, section 2,
109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised
at 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), and its
implementing regulations, 5 CFR part
1320, require Federal agencies to issue
two notices seeking public comment on
information collection activities before
OMB may approve paperwork packages.
44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.5,
1320.8(d)(1), 1320.12. On December 7,
2023, FTA published a 60-day notice
(88 FR 85357) in the Federal Register
soliciting comments on the ICR that the
agency was seeking OMB approval. FTA
received no comments after issuing this
60-day notice. Accordingly, DOT
announces that these information
collection activities have been reevaluated and certified under 5 CFR
SUMMARY:

PO 00000

Frm 00093

Fmt 4703

Sfmt 4703

56807

1320.5(a) and forwarded to OMB for
review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR
1320.12(c).
Before OMB decides whether to
approve these proposed collections of
information, it must provide 30 days for
public comment. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b); 5
CFR 1320.12(d). Federal law requires
OMB to approve or disapprove
paperwork packages between 30 and 60
days after the 30-day notice is
published. 44 U.S.C. 3507 (b)–(c); 5 CFR
1320.12(d); see also 60 FR 44978, 44983,
Aug. 29, 1995. OMB believes that the
30-day notice informs the regulated
community to file relevant comments
and affords the agency adequate time to
digest public comments before it
renders a decision. 60 FR 44983, Aug.
29, 1995. Therefore, respondents should
submit their respective comments to
OMB within 30 days of publication to
best ensure having their full effect. 5
CFR 1320.12(c); see also 60 FR 44983,
Aug. 29, 1995.
The summaries below describe the
nature of the information collection
requirements (ICRs) and the expected
burden. The requirements are being
submitted for clearance by OMB as
required by the PRA.
Title: FTA Program Evaluation for
Processes and Outcomes.
OMB Control Number: 2132–NEW
INFORMATION COLLECTION
REQUEST.
Background: The Foundations for
Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of
2018 (the Evidence Act) requires
Federal agencies to develop evidence to
support policymaking. Federal agencies,
including FTA, must systematically
collect and analyze data to assess the
effectiveness and efficiency of their
programs through evaluation. According
to the Evidence Act, ‘‘an evaluation is
an assessment, using systematic data
collection and analysis, of one or more
programs, policies, and/or organizations
intended to assess their effectiveness
and efficiency.’’ Evidence resulting from
evaluations and other evidence-building
activities should be used to inform
leaders about whether Federal programs
and activities are achieving their
intended results and contribute to
improved use of data and evidencebased decision making.
To effectively evaluate programs, FTA
needs to collect data directly from
program participants, such as State
Departments of Transportation (DOTs),
Metropolitan Planning Organizations
(MPOs), Transit Authorities, State and
Local Government Units, and Indian
Tribes, to understand their experiences
and benefits of program participation.
Participants may be engaged through
surveys or focus groups to collect

E:\FR\FM\10JYN1.SGM

10JYN1

ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1

56808

Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 132 / Wednesday, July 10, 2024 / Notices

relevant data. The Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) and the Government
Accountability Office (GAO) strongly
advocate for stakeholder engagement in
evaluation design. OMB’s M–19–23
Memorandum emphasizes that engaging
stakeholders enhances the utility of
evaluation findings to improve program
effectiveness.
To ensure alignment with ongoing
efforts, this information request seeks to
support the FTA in meeting the
Evidence Act’s requirements and
contribute to FTA’s broader framework
of evidence-based decision-making.
This is a voluntary data and information
collection, with no participation
requirement to receive Federal benefits.
The survey portion of this information
collection differs from other similar
efforts, such as the FTA Stakeholder
Survey which targets grant recipients
and inquires on customer satisfaction
with a range of FTA services and
knowledge of rulemaking. Current and
previous information collections for
grant applicants and grantees to provide
routine program planning and metrics
on plans and deliverables are separate
from this collection. Rather, this
information collection will 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
outcomes.
The summary provided below has
been updated since the publication of
the 60-Day Federal Register Notice. The
estimated annual respondents and
number of responses have changed to
reflect the current number of program
participants for each representative FTA
program as of April 2024. The estimated
total burden was also updated to reflect
this change in the estimated number of
respondents, as well as a change to the
estimated time per information
collection based on the results of pilot
testing.
Respondents: State Departments of
Transportation (DOTs) and Metropolitan
Planning Organizations (MPOs), Transit
Authorities, States, and Local
Government Units, Indian Tribes.
Estimated Annual Respondents: 1,380
respondents.
Estimated Annual Number of
Responses: 2,070 responses.
Estimated Total Annual Burden:
2,180 hours.
Frequency: Annual.
Kusum Dhyani,
Director, Office of Management Planning.
[FR Doc. 2024–15126 Filed 7–9–24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–57–P

VerDate Sep<11>2014

18:33 Jul 09, 2024

Jkt 262001

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Bureau of Transportation Statistics
[Docket ID Number DOT–OST–2014–0031]

Agency Information Collection:
Activity Under OMB Review: Report of
Financial and Operating Statistics for
Large Certificated Air Carriers
Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Research and Technology
(OST–R), Bureau of Transportation
Statistics (BTS), DOT.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:

In compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Bureau of Transportation Statistics
invites the general public, industry and
other governmental parties to comment
on the continuing need for and
usefulness of BTS collecting financial
data from large certificated air carriers.
Large certificated air carriers are carriers
that operate aircraft with 61 seats or
more, aircraft with 18,001 pounds of
payload capacity or more, or operate
international air services.
DATES: Written comments should be
submitted by September 9, 2024.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
identified by DOT Docket ID Number
DOT–OST–2014–0031 by any of the
following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
online instructions for submitting
comments.
Mail: Docket Services: U.S.
Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590–0001.
Hand Delivery or Courier: West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
Fax: 202–366–3383.
Instructions: Identify docket number,
DOT–OST–2014–0031, at the beginning
of your comments, and send two copies.
Internet users may access all comments
received by DOT at http://
www.regulations.gov. All comments are
posted electronically without change or
edits, including any personal
information provided.
Comments: Comments should identify
the associated OMB approval #2138–
0013 and Docket ID Number DOT–OST–
2014–0031. Persons wishing the
Department to acknowledge receipt of
their comments must submit with those
comments a self-addressed stamped
postcard on which the following
statement is made: Comments on OMB
SUMMARY:

PO 00000

Frm 00094

Fmt 4703

Sfmt 4703

#2138–0013, Docket—DOT–OST–2014–
0031. The postcard will be date/time
stamped and returned.
Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search
the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the
name of the individual submitting the
comment (or signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may
review DOT’s complete Privacy Act
Statement in the Federal Register
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
19477–78).
Docket: For access to the docket to
read background documents or
comments received, go to http://
www.regulations.gov or the street
address listed above. Follow the online
instructions for accessing the dockets.
Electronic Access
You may access comments received
for this notice at http://
www.regulations.gov, by searching
docket DOT–OST–2014–0031.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lei
Tang, Office of Airline Information,
RTS–42, Room E34, OST–R, BTS, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
20590–0001, Telephone Number (202)
941–6652, Fax Number (202) 366–3383
or EMAIL [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Approval No. 2138–0013.
Title: Report of Financial and
Operating Statistics for Large
Certificated Air Carriers.
Form No.: BTS Form 41.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Respondents: Large certificated air
carriers.
Number of Respondents: 60.
Estimated Time per Response: 4 hours
per schedule, an average carrier may
submit 90 schedules in one year.
Total Annual Burden: 13,910 hours.
Needs and Uses: Program uses for
Form 41 data are as follows:
Mail Rates
The Department of Transportation
sets and updates the international and
mainline Alaska mail rates based on
carrier aircraft operating expense, traffic
and operational data. Form 41 cost data,
especially fuel costs, terminal expenses,
and line haul expenses are used in
arriving at rate levels. DOT revises the
established rates based on the
percentage of unit cost changes in the
carriers’ operations. These updating
procedures have resulted in the carriers
receiving rates of compensation that
more closely parallel their costs of
providing mail service and contribute to
the carriers’ economic well-being.

E:\FR\FM\10JYN1.SGM

10JYN1