Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[U.S. DOT Docket Number NHTSA-99-6397]

Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),

Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Request for public comment on proposed collection of

information.

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SUMMARY: Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from

the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and

Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction

Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit

public comment on proposed collections of information, including

extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections.

This document describes one collection of information for which

NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 27, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Comments must refer to the docket notice numbers cited at

the beginning of this notice and be submitted to Docket Management,

Room PL-401, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20590. Please

identify the proposed collection of information for which a comment is

provided, by referencing its OMB clearance Number. It is requested, but

not required, that 2 copies of the comment be provided. The Docket

Section is open on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Complete copies of each request for

collection of information may be obtained at no charge from Mr. Walter

Culbreath, NHTSA 400 Seventh Street, SW, Room 6132, NSC-01,Washington,

DC 20590. Mr. Culbreath's telephone number is (202) 366-1566. Please

identify the relevant collection of information by referring to its OMB

Control Number.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,

before an agency submits a proposed collection of information to OMB

for approval, it must first publish a document in the Federal Register

providing a 60-day comment period and otherwise consult with members of

the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of

information. The OMB has promulgated regulations describing what must

be included in

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such a document. Under OMB's regulation (at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)), an agency

must ask for public comment on the following:

(i) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for

the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including

whether the information will have practical utility;

(ii) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the

proposed collection of information, including the validity of the

methodology and assumptions used;

(iii) How to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the

information to be collected;

(iv) How to minimize the burden of the collection of information on

those who are to respond,

including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or

other technological collection techniques or other forms of information

technology, e.g. permitting electronic submission of responses.

In compliance with these requirements, NHTSA asks for public

comments on the following proposed collections of information:

(1) Title: Designation of Agent.

OMB Control Number: 2127-0040.

Type of Request: Extension of a previously approved collection.

Affected Public: Business.

Abstract: The U.S. agent is used to advise foreign manufacturers of

safety related defects where laws vary from country to country. In

turn, the manufacturer can notify U.S. purchasers and correct the

defect.

Estimated Annual Burden: 1470.

Number of Respondents: 70.

(2) Title: 49 CFR part 575 Consumer Information Regulations

(Sections 103 and 105).

OMB Control Number: 2127-0049.

Type of Request: Extension of a previously approved collection.

Affected Public: Individuals or households and business.

Abstract: In order to ensure that motor vehicle manufacturers are

complying with 49 CFR Part 575, NHTSA needs consumer information from

manufacturers of new light trucks and utility vehicles before this

information is distributed to prospective purchasers and first

purchasers of a vehicle. The manufacturers will provide technical

information related to performance and safety of light trucks and

utility vehicles.

Estimated Annual Burden: 225.

Number of Respondents: 15.

(3) Title: Motor Vehicle Importation.

OMB Control Number: 2127-0002.

Type of Request: Extension of a previously approved collection.

Form Number: Form HS-7 and Form HS-474.

Affected Public: Business.

Abstract: These forms are required to implement 49 CFR parts 591

and 592, Regulations for Motor Vehicle Importation which require an

imported vehicle to conform to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standards, or to be brought into compliance within 120 days of

importation.

Estimated Annual Burden: 72,500.

Number of Respondents: 838,000.

(4) Title: National Accident Sampling System (NASS) Crashworthiness

Data System (CDS).

OMB Control Number: 2127-0021.

Type of Request: Extension of a previously approved collection.

Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Abstract: NASS investigates high severity crashes. This includes

interviewing occupants and witness, inspecting crash scenes and

vehicles, and obtaining medical records. The data is used in programs

to prevent accidents and to reduce injuries when crashes occur.

Estimated Annual Burden: 0.

Number of Respondents: 13,500.

(5) Title: Nationwide Survey Regarding Speeding and Other Unsafe

Driving Actions.

OMB Control Number: 2127-0587.

Type of Request: Extension of a previously approved collection.

Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Abstract: NHTSA is committed to the development of effective

programs to reduce the number of deaths and injuries related to

speeding and other unsafe driving. The objective of this study is to

develop and implement a nationwide survey of the driving public to

determine: the characteristics of drivers who speed and do not obey

traffic signals or stop signs; the situations and driver motivations

that accompany these unsafe behaviors; the public's attitudes regarding

speed limits, including the NMSL, and the enforcement of these limits;

and countermeasures the public would support to reduce the occurrence

of these unsafe driving actions.

Estimated Annual Burden: 0.

Number of Respondents: 6,000.

(6) Title: 23 CFR part 1313 Certification Requirements for State

Grants for Drunk Driving Prevention Programs.

OMB Control Number: 2127-0501.

Type of Request: Extension of a previously approved collection.

Affected Public: State, Local or Government.

Abstract: Title 23 of the U.S. Code established a Federal alcohol

incentive grant program designed to encourage States to enact strong,

effective anti-drunk driving legislation and improve the enforcement of

these laws. Section 410 also promotes the development and

implementation of innovative programs to combat impaired driving. The

program is administered by the NHTSA. Grants are awarded to the states

through their designated Highway Safety offices.

Estimated Annual Burden: 2340.

Number of Respondents: 52.

(7) Title: 49 CFR 571.213, `` Child Restraint Systems''.

OMB Control Number: 2127-0511.

Type of Request: Extension of a previously approved collection.

Affected Public: Business.

Abstract: Manufacturers are required to provide each child

restraint with a permanently attached label, an instruction brochure

which gives the model, manufacturer's name, date of manufacture,

certification that the seat conforms to FVSS No. 213, and owner's name

and address for registration of child restraints and use in case of a

recall.

Estimated Annual Burden: 63,000.

Number of Respondents: 15.

Issued on October 22, 1999.

Herman L. Simms,

Associate Administrator for Administration.

[FR Doc. 99-28055 Filed 10-26-99; 8:45 am]

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