Notice of Public Comment Request Period Extension

The FHWA invites public comments about the annual submittal of minority employment and workforce data via FHWA form 1391 for all work performed or completed during the last payroll period in July. This report provides the employment workforce data on these contracts and includes the number of minorities, women, and non-minorities in specific highway construction job categories

You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed collection is necessary for the FHWA’s performance; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burdens; (3) ways for the FHWA to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways that the burden could be minimized, including the use of electronic technology, without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection.

Comments are due by January 13, 2025.

Please follow this link to access the federal notice that includes additional information and detailed instructions about how to submit comments.

Comment on Annual Employment Data Requirement

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) opened up a comment public comment period regarding the annual employment data submission requirement regulation Title 23, Part 140(a). Contractors and state transportation agencies must submit employment data annully from federal aid transportation construction contracts on form PR-1391, Federal-Aid Highway Construction Contractors Summary of Employment Data. This report provides employment workforce data including the number of minorities, women, and nonminorities in specific highway construction job categories. For additional details about the requirements, use of data, and the request for comment, please see the Federal Register Notice 2019-11768.

To submit comments, go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov

DOT Docket ID 2019–0022. Comments are due by August 5, 2019.