Federal Register #OMB Control No. 3121-0001

Request for Comments on Reinstatement of Permitting Notice of Initiation Information Collection (FAST41)

This opportunity involves a request for public comments from the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council regarding the reinstatement of an expired information collection for the Permitting Notice of Initiation (OMB Control No. 3121-0001): - Government Buyer: - Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (FPISC) - Purpose: - Reinstatement of information collection required for the FAST41 program, which streamlines federal environmental review and authorization for qualifying infrastructure projects - Requirements: - Project sponsors must submit a FAST41 Initiation Notice including: - Project purpose and description - Technical and financial feasibility - Anticipated federal financing - Required federal reviews and authorizations - Assessment of eligibility under FAST41 - Estimated annual burden: 75 respondents, 1 response each, totaling 150 hours - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or OEMs are involved - Service: Submission of project information as part of the administrative process - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus is on administrative compliance and information submission, not procurement of goods or technical services - No specific technical or product requirements - Place of Performance/Submission: - Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (federal office)

Description

The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) is requesting the reinstatement of an expired information collection approved as OMB Control No. 3121-0001, related to the Permitting Notice of Initiation. This collection supports the administration of the FAST41 program, which facilitates federal environmental review and authorization for infrastructure projects. The notice invites public comments on the reinstatement request, with a comment period ending April 30, 2026. The collection involves project sponsors submitting a FAST41 Initiation Notice containing project details and feasibility assessments.

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