In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved for a
period of 3 years. When a new, revised Internet reporting system is
available, the agency should resubmit a revised information
collection package to OMB prior to implementation.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2005
08/31/2005
06/30/2002
578
0
567
238,136
0
238,140
0
0
0
The information is used in statutory
formulas to apportion $4 billion in FTA funds to transit agencies.
The information is also used by transit agencies as a management
tool. All levels of government use the information for making
policy analysis and investment decisions. Federal, State, and local
government, transit agencies/boards, labor unions, manufacturers,
researchers, consultants, and universities use this information for
making decisions.
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.