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654). It also conforms FTA’s drug and alcohol testing regulations with the
Department’s drug and alcohol testing regulations (49 CFR Part 40), to which FTA
grantees already are subject.
C. Regulatory Flexibility Act
In accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), FTA has
made a preliminary assessment of the possible effects of the rule on small businesses.
To the extent possible, FTA has made efforts to acknowledge the differences between
small and large entities, and has endeavored to make accommodations when possible.
Experience with Parts 653 and 654 has shown that the rule has had a significant impact
on a substantial number of small entities. FTA believes that this new rule will provide
greater clarity and ease of implementation for small entities.
D. Paperwork Reduction Act
This rule includes information collection requirements subject to the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PWRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501, et. seq.) The Office of Management
and Budget has approved FTA’s PWRA request for Parts 653 and 654. This rule
includes the same information collection devices; therefore, FTA believes it already has
OMB approval. The Management Information System (MIS) forms currently required
by Parts 653 and 654 may be modified in the future, but will continue to be required by
FTA, without changes, under Part 655.
E. Executive Order 13132
This action has been reviewed under Executive Order 13132 on Federalism. FTA
has determined that this action has significant Federalism implications to warrant a
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