Transit COVID-19 Response Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
PRA Supporting Statement FINAL 12.30.2024.docx Supplementary Document	2024-12-30
PRA Supporting Statement FINAL 12.30.2024.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-12-30
60Day FRN Transit COVID19 Response Program.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-12-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
246031	Section 5310	Unchanged
246030	Section 5311 Tribal Transit Providers	Unchanged
246024	Section 5311 Rural Public Transportation Providers	Unchanged
246019	Section 5307 Public Transportation Agencies	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2132-0581	ICR Reference No: 202412-2132-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202108-2132-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FTA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Transit COVID-19 Response Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	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	12/31/2024
Responses	28,680	28,680
Time Burden (Hours)	10,356	10,356
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is requesting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 3-year approval of an extension without change for a currently approved collection. Although the Public Health Emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic ended in May 2023 and the FTA discontinued COVID-19 reporting requirements in September 2022, the FTA is seeking to renew this information collection to ensure that an existing framework can be readily updated to address future health emergencies. This information collection is required, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5334, from recipients and sub-recipients of FTA funds under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding program (49 U.S.C. 5307) or the Formula Grants for Rural Areas program (49 U.S.C. 5311) that operate transit systems or pass-through funds to sub-recipients that operate transit systems. The information collection required monthly submissions via web application of data related from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on public transportation agencies, including transit workforce counts; transit service levels; counts of COVID-19 positives, fatalities, recoveries, and unvaccinated employees; whether or not a transit agency has implemented the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Order and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Directives. In the event of future health emergencies, FTA would use this existing framework to update an information collection specific to that emergency. FTA will seek OMB approval of the new data points and any requirements before collecting data. FTA will use this data to inform FTA’s response and recovery actions, including monitoring of safety measures and impacts, development of technical assistance and safety advisories, monitoring use of FTA grant funds to the health emergency considerations, and monitoring compliance with Federal requirements. This information collection includes no changes in burden from the previous collection established. It has been updated to reflect respondent cost with the latest BLS labor rates and salary tables for federal workers.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 13998 Name/Subject of EO: Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel
   US Code: 49 USC 5334 Name of Law: Transportation Administrative Provisions
  

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 8500	10/24/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 106732	12/30/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Section 5307 Public Transportation Agencies
Section 5310
Section 5311 Rural Public Transportation Providers
Section 5311 Tribal Transit Providers

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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	28,680	28,680	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	10,356	10,356	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $372,200

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? Yes

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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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