Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number
No
Regular
12/30/2024
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
614
0
29,547
0
0
0
The FHWA needs specific data to meet
its responsibilities to Congress and the pubic including
“information required for: preparing proposed legislation and
reports to Congress; evaluating the extent, performance, condition,
and use of the Nation’s transportation systems; analyzing existing
and proposed Federal-aid funding methods and levels and the
assignment of user-cost responsibility; maintaining a critical
information base on fuel availability, use, and revenues generated;
and calculating apportionment factors” (23 CFR. §420.105(b)). The
FHWA recognized that many State planners and analysts who complete
reporting forms are responsible for several reporting areas and
need to understand how the different reports interrelate, why
certain forms require reconciliation, and how to reconcile these
forms. A broad understanding of the national reporting system is
also needed to ensure effective coordination between State and
local agencies involved in compiling highway statistics. The forms
and instructions in this 500-Series Data Reporting Guidebook are
designed to address this data collection need. For the various FHWA
reporting forms, data is collected from several State agencies and
departments, and from many local units of government. It is
recommended that a central location within a State’s DOT be charged
with ensuring the consistency, accuracy, and comprehensiveness of
the data by coordinating the State’s data reporting efforts. The
planning division of the State DOT often assumes the role of
clearinghouse for highway statistics on a statewide basis to serve
its own data needs and those of the Governor, State legislature,
and other State agencies. The FHWA suggests that the unit
responsible for coordinating highway-related data within the State
also be responsible for coordinating data reporting to
FHWA.
US Code:
23
USC 307(a) Name of Law: Research and Planning
US Code:
23 USC 420.105(b) Name of Law: What is the FHWA's policy on use
of FHWA planning and research funds?
US Code:
23 USC 420.105(a) Name of Law: What is the FHWA's policy on use
of FHWA planning and research funds?
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:
(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;
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.