Upon resubmission of this renewal, it needs to conform to the 18 question format that is standard for ICRs. For more information on the 18 question standard format and the PRA approval process see the following websites: https://pra.digital.gov/clearance-process/supporting-statement/ and https://pra.digital.gov/about/
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/29/2024
36 Months From Approved
6,045
0
0
48,671
0
0
0
0
0
Transportation conformity is required under Clean Air Act section 176(c)(42 U.S.C. 7506) to ensure that federally supported transportation activities are consistent with the purpose of the State Air Quality Implementation Plan. Transportation activities include transportation plans, Transportation Improvement Programs, and federally funded or approved highway or transit projects. Conformity to the purpose of the SIP means that transportation activities will not cause or contribute to new air quality violations, worsen existing violations, or delay timely attainment of the relevant National Ambient Air Quality Standards or interim milestones.
Decrease in state and local respondent burden hours since the previous ICR was approved is approximately 11,877 hours/year.
Adjustment for decreased burden associated with decreased transportation conformity analysis for PM10, CO, 1997 PM2.5, 1997 PM2.5, ozone, and NO2 NAAQS
A decrease in burden was projected due to the requirement for transportation conformity ending in PM10, NO2, and CO areas that have reached the end of the 20-year maintenance period. A decrease in burden was projected due to fewer transportation conformity determinations for areas previously designated non-attainment or maintenance for the 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS.
Burden was increased for the 1997 ozone NAAQS due to the South Coast II court decision, which occurred during the development of this ICR.
The individual cost per respondent has risen due to increases in the office of Personnel Management's hourly wage estimates.
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.
2130ss06.docx
Transportation Conformity Determiniations for Federally Funded and Approved Transportation Plans, Program and Projects (Renewal)