National Scenic Byway Program (NSBP)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement A- NSBP.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-12-30
30Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-12-30
FY23 - FY24 National Scenic Byways Program NOFO.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-24
60Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
271891	Application Other-Application Attachment Instructions	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202410-2125-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FHWA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Scenic Byway Program (NSBP)
Type of Information Collection: Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/30/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	200	0
Time Burden (Hours)	600	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection request would require State Departments of Transportation and Federally Recognized Indian Tribe(s) on an annual basis, to develop applications in order to apply for funding under the National Scenic Byway Program (NSBP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) published on grants.gov. This grant opportunity will result in the distribution of up to $26.95 million. The information collection requires the applicants include the mandatory standard forms (SF) 424 (application for Federal Assistance), SF 424C (Budget Information for Construction), or SF 424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs), project description, location, partners involved, and detailed budget information. Section C (2), on page 15 of the NOFO provides additional details on the information being collected. The purpose of the collection is to determine if the applicants’ eligibility requirements have been met to further evaluate the application for award under Section E (1)-Criteria on page 26 of the NOFO. Per 23 U.S.C. 162, funds made available for the NSBP grant program are to be awarded on a competitive basis, to implement eligible projects on highways designated as National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads (collectively America's Byways®), State scenic byways, or Indian Tribe scenic byways; and plan, design, and develop a State or Indian Tribe scenic byway program per Title 23, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 162(b). The NOFO describes the application requirements, selection and evaluation criteria, applicable program and Federal requirements, and available technical assistance during the grant solicitation period.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 23 USC 162 Name of Law: National Scenic Byways Program
   US Code: 23 USC 162(b) Name of Law: Grants and Technical Assistance
  

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:
	89 FR 84240	10/21/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 106728	12/30/2024
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
Application

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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	200	0	0	200	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	600	0	0	600	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 submission.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $69,946

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: 12/30/2024

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