[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 186 (Thursday, September 25, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 50426-50427] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-25433] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under Office of Management and Budget Review AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, (DOT). ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Transportation, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public, grantee organizations, and State, local and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 944, U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). The Act requires Federal agencies to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. The Department is currently seeking comments concerning collection requirements for grants to State and local governments, and for grants to institutions of higher learning, hospitals, and other nonprofit institutions. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 24, 1997 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to Mr. Ladd Hakes, U.S. Department of Transportation (M-62), 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590. Written comments may be faxed to (202) 366-7510. Identify comments regarding collection requirements for grants to State and local governments by the OMB Control Number 2105-0520. Identify comments regarding requirements for grants to institutions of higher learning, hospitals, and other nonprofit institutions by the OMB Control Number 2105-0531. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ladd Hakes, (202) 366-4268; refer to the control numbers above. ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments. Forms: SF 269, SF 270, SF 271, SF 272, and SF 424. OMB Control Number: 2105-0520. Affected Public: State and local governments receiving Federal financial assistance from the Department of Transportation (DOT). Abstract: Requirements for Federal administration of financial assistance to State and Local governments is [[Page 50427]] provided to affected Executive agencies via a common grant management rule, codified by DOT at 49 CFR part 18, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to States and Local governments. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) provides management and oversight of the common rule. OMB also provides for a standard figure of seventy (70) annual burden hours per grantee for completion of required forms. This action initiates reinstatement of an existing paperwork clearance approval (OMB Number 2105-0520), which has expired. Annual Existing Burden: The annual burden is 68,250 hours. Number of respondents: 975. Total hours per respondent: 70. This is a reduction from the existing 199,500 hours. DOT financial assistance programs requiring different, or additional reporting requirements from that of the common rule now report separately, and have their own separate OMB approval numbers. Title: Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations Forms: SF 269, SF 270, SF 271, SF 272, and SF 424. OMB Control Number: 2105-0531. Expiration Date: October 31, 1997. The Department has submitted a request to OMB for an emergency extension to January 31, 1998. Affected Public: Schools, hospitals, and other nonprofit organizations receiving Federal financial assistance from DOT. Abstract: Requirements for Federal administration of financial assistance to schools, hospitals, and other nonprofit organizations is provided to affected Executive agencies via OMB Circular A-110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations, with the Department has codified at 49 CFR part 19. OMB provides management and oversight of the circular. OMB also provides for a standard figure of seventy (70) annual burden hours per grantee for completion of required forms. This action initiates extension of an existing paperwork clearance approval (OMB Number 2105-0531). These information collections are available for inspection at the Grants Management Division (M-62), Office of Acquisition and Grant Management, Department of Transportation, at the address above. Copies of 49 CFR parts 18 and 19 can be obtained from Mr. Ladd Hakes at the address and phone number shown above. Comments regarding both information collections are invited on: (a) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (b) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the requests for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Issued in Washington, DC on September 18, 1997. Robert G. Taylor, Chief, Grants Management Division. [FR Doc. 97-25433 Filed 9-24-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-62-P