National Transit Asset Management (TAM) System

OMB Control No: 2132-0579	ICR Reference No: 201509-2132-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FTA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Transit Asset Management (TAM) System
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 01/20/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 11/24/2015
Terms of Clearance: OMB is not approving this collection at this time. If FTA decides to include this collection of information in the final rule, FTA is reminded to follow the pertinent procedures in 5 CFR 1320.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The NPRM associated with this new information collection request would establish a new FTA program entitled "National Transit Asset Management (TAM) System" to monitor and manage public transportation capital assets to achieve and maintain a state of good repair, improve safety, and increase reliability and performance. The proposed rule requires transit providers to create a transit asset management plan and sets minimum Federal requirements to improve the condition of the Nation's transit capital assets. Collecting this data establishes a strategic and performance-based process for operating, maintaining, and replacing public transportation capital assets throughout the life cycle of those assets. This data will allow FTA and funding recipients the ability to justify and prioritize the federal investment in the Nation's transit systems.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 5326 Name of Law: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 Century (MAP-21)    PL: Pub.L. 112 - 141 20019 Name of Law: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 Century (MAP-21)

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 112 - 141 20019 Name of Law: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 Century (MAP-21)

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2132-AB07	Proposed rulemaking	80 FR 58911	09/30/2015

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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 National Transit Asset Management (TAM) System

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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: This NPRM establishes a new program; "National Transit Asset Management (TAM) System in accordance with section 20019 of MAP-21. This is a new program therefore there are no changes or adjustments to burden.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,000,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? 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? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Mshadoni Smith 202 366-1651

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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: 11/24/2015

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