# Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
**AGENCY:**
Department of Transportation (DOT).
**ACTION:**
Notice of information collection; request for comment.
**SUMMARY:**
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that DOT is forwarding the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the information collection and its expected burden. On September 25, 2025, DOT published a notice providing a 60-day period for public comment on the ICR.
**DATES:**
Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before January 7, 2026.
**ADDRESSES:**
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed ICR should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to *www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.* Find this particular ICR by selecting “Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments” or by using the search function.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
Requests for additional information should be directed to Daniel Morgan, Assistant Chief Information Officer for Data Services/Chief Data Officer, or via email to *[email protected].*
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
The PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520, and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, require Federal agencies to issue two notices seeking public comment on information collection activities before OMB may approve paperwork packages. *See* 44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.8 through 1320.12. On [date], DOT published a 60-day notice in the *Federal Register* soliciting comment on the ICR for which it is now seeking OMB approval. *See* 90 FR 46301. DOT received no relevant comments in response to this 60-day notice.
Before OMB decides whether to approve the proposed collection of information, it must provide 30 days for public comment. Federal law requires OMB to approve or disapprove paperwork packages between 30 and 60 days after the 30-day notice is published. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b)-(c); 5 CFR 1320.10(b); *see also* 60 FR 44978, 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. OMB believes the 30-day notice informs the regulated community to file relevant comments and affords the agency adequate time to digest public comments before it renders a decision. 60 FR 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. Therefore, respondents should submit their respective comments to OMB within 30 days of publication to best ensure having their full effect.
*Comments are invited on the following ICR regarding:* (1) whether the information collection activities are necessary for DOT to properly execute its functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of DOT's estimates of the burden of the information collection activities, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used to determine the estimates; (3) ways for DOT to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information being collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of information collection activities on the public, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
The summary below describes the ICR that DOT will submit for OMB clearance as the PRA requires:
*Title:* Fast Track Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery.
*OMB Control Number:* 2104-0573.
*Abstract:* The information collection activity will garner qualitative customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with the Department's commitment to improving service delivery. By qualitative feedback we mean information that provides useful insights on perceptions and opinions but are not statistical surveys that yield quantitative results that can be generalized to the population of study. This feedback will provide insight into customer or stakeholder perceptions, opinions, experiences and expectations, provide an early warning of issues with service, or focus attention on areas where communication, training or changes in operations might improve delivery of products or services. These collections will allow for ongoing, collaborative and actionable communications between the Department of Transportation and its customers and stakeholders. It will also allow feedback to contribute directly to the improvement of program management. Feedback or information collected under this generic clearance will provide useful information, but it will not yield data that can be generalized to the overall population.
*Affected Public:* Individuals and Households, Businesses and Organizations, State, Local or Tribal Government.
*Estimated Number of Respondents:* 240,000.
*Estimated Annual Responses:* 80,000.
*Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 6* 0,000 hours.
*Frequency:* One-time requirement.
Under 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR 1320.5(b) and 1320.8(b)(3)(vi), DOT informs all interested parties that a respondent is not required to respond to, conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Karyn Gorman,
Chief Privacy Officer.