Application to Participate in the Transportation Access Pilot Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement A- APP_10.11.24.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-10-11
30Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-11
60Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-07

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
271398	Transportation Access Pilot Program – Application Form and Instructions for Rounds 2+ Other-Online Application	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202410-2125-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FHWA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application to Participate in the Transportation Access Pilot Program
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: 10/15/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	241	0
Time Burden (Hours)	723	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection request would establish the application requirements for prospective participants in the Transportation Access Pilot Program (APP). State Departments of Transportation, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, and Rural Transportation Planning Organizations choosing to apply to participate in APP would be required to provide the information requested in order to be considered. The collection of this information is required as part of the application process specified in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-58 §13010(e)). FHWA intends to solicit applications to participate in APP on an annual basis for up to eight years, or until the scope of the program required by law is sufficiently achieved. FHWA is seeking a three year Paperwork Reduction Act clearance at this time, but may seek to continue the information collection beyond that period if necessary. The application would collect information needed for FHWA to evaluate and select prospective applicants to participate in APP. Information requested of applicants includes: proposed study area and focus, technical capacity, data and technical assistance needs, commitment to collaboration, and previous experience.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 117 - 58 13010 Name of Law: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021
  

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 74227	10/30/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 82675	10/11/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Transportation Access Pilot Program – Application Form and Instructions for Rounds 2+

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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	241	0	0	241	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	723	0	0	723	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 collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $385,000

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: 10/15/2024

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