[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 15 (Tuesday, January 24, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4654-4656]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-1721]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary


Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements

AGENCY: Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice lists those forms, reports, and recordkeeping 
requirements imposed upon the public which were transmitted by the 
Department of Transportation to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for its approval in accordance with the requirements of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

DATES: January 17, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Written comments on the DOT information collection requests 
should be forwarded, as quickly as possible, to Edward Clarke, Office 
of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10202, 
Washington, D.C. 20503. If you anticipate submitting substantive 
comments, but find that more than 10 days from the date of publication 
are needed to prepare them, please notify the OMB official of your 
intent immediately.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the DOT information 
collection requests submitted to OMB may be obtained from Susan Pickrel 
or Annette Wilson, IRM Strategies Division, M-32, Office of the 
Secretary of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 
20590, (202) 366-4735.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3507 of Title 44 of the United 
States Code, as adopted by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, 
requires that agencies prepare a notice for publication in the Federal 
Register, listing those information collection requests submitted to 
OMB for approval or renewal under that Act. OMB reviews and approves 
agency submissions in accordance with criteria set forth in that Act. 
In carrying out its responsibilities, OMB also considers public 
comments on the proposed forms and the reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements. OMB approval of an information collection requirement 
must be renewed at least once every three years.

Items Submitted to OMB for Review

    The following information collection requests were submitted to OMB 
on January 17, 1995:
    DOT No: 4024.
    OMB No: 2115-0012.
    Administration: U.S. Coast Guard.
    Title: Application for Appointment as a Cadet, USCG.
    Need for Information: Title 14 USC 211(a)1 authorizes the 
appointment of permanent commissioned officers in the Regular Coast 
Guard from the Coast Guard Academy.
    Proposed Use of Information: This information will be used by the 
Coast Guard Academy to screen and review applicant's qualifications to 
determine eligibility.
    Frequency: One time.
    Burden Estimate: 8,600 hours.
    Respondents: Men and women between the ages of 17 and 22.
    Form(s): CG-4151, CGAD-618A, CGAD-635, CGAD-634A, CGAD-634B, and 
CGAD-618B
    Average Burden Hours Per Response: 15 minutes reporting.
    DOT No: 4025.
    OMB No: 2115-0518.
    Administration: U.S. Coast Guard.
    Title: Requirements for the Installation and Use of Oil Discharge 
Monitoring Equipment on Tank Vessels.
    Need for Information: Title 46 USC 3703 gives the Coast Guard the 
authority to regulate the design, repair and equipping of tank vessels, 
including machinery and appliances used in the handling and stowage of 
oil cargoes.
    Proposed Use of Information: Coast Guard will use this information 
to determine if a vessel's construction, arrangement and equipment are 
in compliance with regulations.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: 783 hours.
    Respondents: Vessel owners.
    Form(s): None.
    Average Burden Hours Per Response: 45 minutes reporting; 15 minutes 
recordkeeping.

    DOT No: 4026.
    OMB No: 2125-0016.
    Administration: Federal Highway Administration.
    Title: Driver's Record of Duty Status.
    Need for Information: Title 49 CFR 395.8 requires drivers to record 
their hours of service to assure compliance with driving and on-duty 
time limitations set forth in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Regulations.
    Proposed Use of Information: The information will be used to 
determine driver and motor carrier compliance with maximum time 
regulations.
    Frequency: Recordkeeping (6 months).
    Burden Estimate: 14,799,033 hours.
    Respondents: Motor carriers.
    Form(s): None.
    Average Burden Hours Per Response: 4 hours and 29 minutes 
recordkeeping.

    DOT No: 4027.
    OMB No: 2125-0556.
    Administration: Federal Highway Administration.
    Title: Determining Accident Rates for Longer Combination Vehicles 
(LCVs).
    Need for Information: Out of concern for the safety of the 
traveling public, Congress placed a freeze on the operation of LCVs. 
However, the U.S. General Accounting Office has determined that the 
safety of LCVs is unknown. To compare the safety of [[Page 4655]] LCVs 
and conventional tractor semitrailers, accident data and carrier 
specific vehicle miles of travel are needed under similar circumstances 
of driver experience, highway system, driving environment, company size 
and other factors that are thought to influence accident rates.
    Proposed Use of Information: The FHWA will analyze the data as part 
of its effort to compare the safety of LCVs with that of conventional 
tractor semitrailers. Substantial transportation savings have been 
projected through the expanded use of LCVs which offer increased 
productivity.
    Frequency: One time.
    Burden Estimate: 800 hours.
    Respondents: Motor carrier companies operating LCVs.
    Form(s): None.
    Average Burden Hours Per Response: 4 hours reporting.

    DOT No: 4028.
    OMB No: 2115--New.
    Administration: U.S. Coast Guard.
    Title: Direct User Fees for Inspection or Examination of U.S. and 
Foreign Commercial Vessels.
    Need for Information: Title 46 USC 2110 authorizes the Coast Guard 
to create user fees for the inspection or examination of U.S. and 
foreign commercial vessels.
    Proposed Use of Information: Coast Guard will use the information 
collected to: (1) Credit payment to specific vessels and if an 
incorrect amount is submitted or the payment instrument fails to clear 
the bank, followup action will be taken; (2) give vessel owners an 
opportunity to pay annual vessel inspection fees for future years in 
advance; and (3) give organizations who are charitable in nature, not 
for profit and youth oriented, an opportunity to seek an exemption from 
the vessel inspection fee.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Burden Estimate: 2,900 hours.
    Respondents: Owners or operators of commercial U.S. and foreign 
vessels.

    Form(s): CG-5565 and CG-5565-A.
    Average Burden Hours Per Response: 7 minutes reporting.

    DOT No: 4029.
    OMB No: 2120-0021.
    Administration: Federal Aviation Administration.
    Title: Certification: Pilots and Flight Instructors, FAR 61.
    Need for Information: The information is needed to ensure 
compliance with Section 602 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 USC 
1422), which specifically empowers the Secretary of Transportation to 
issue airman certificates to properly qualified persons. Federal 
Aviation Regulations Part 61, Certification: Pilots and Flight 
Instructors, and Part 143, Ground Instructors, implement that portion 
of the Act.
    Proposed Use of Information: The information collected on the 
airman certificate and/or rating application forms and the required 
records/logbooks/statements will be used to determine qualifications of 
the applicant for issuance of a pilot or instructor certificate, or 
rating, or authorization.
    Frequency: As requested by the airman.
    Burden Estimate: 256,695 hours.
    Respondents: Individual Airmen.
    Form(s): FAA Form 8710-1
    Average Burden Hours Per Response: Up to 30 minutes per response.

    DOT No: 4030.
    OMB No: 2130--New.
    Administration: Federal Railroad Administration.
    Title: FRA Customer Service Survey.
    Need for Information: Executive Order 12862 dated September 11, 
1993, requires agencies to establish and implement customer service 
standards.
    Proposed Use of Information: The information will provide a 
mechanism whereby FRA can determine the quality of services provided to 
their customers (internal/external) and benchmark against the best in 
the business.
    Frequency: One time.
    Burden Estimate: 267 hours.
    Respondents: Individuals.
    Form(s): Survey form.
    Average Burden Hours Per Response: 20 minutes.

    DOT No: 4031.
    OMB No: 2115-0016.
    Administration: U.S. Coast Guard.
    Title: Characteristics of Liquid Chemicals Proposed for Bulk Water 
Movement.
    Need for Information: The Coast Guard has the authority under 46 
CFR 30-40 to administer and enforce the laws for the safe 
transportation of hazardous materials on board tank vessels.
    Proposed Use of Information: Coast Guard will use this information 
to evaluate and determine the precautions that are taken to protect the 
vessel, its personnel and the general public that reside along the 
proposed route.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: 300 hours.
    Respondents: Chemical manufacturers.
    Form(s): CG-4355.
    Average Burden Hours Per Response: 3 hours reporting.

    DOT No: 4032.
    OMB No: 2127--New.
    Administration: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
    Title: Head Protection Phase-in Reporting Requirements.
    Need for Information: Title 15 USC 1392 authorizes NHTSA to issue 
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards to require improved head 
protection in impacts against the vehicle upper interior components.
    Proposed Use of Information: The information received from the 
manufacturers will be used to determine the extent to which they are 
complying with the requirement for improved head protection in impacts 
against the vehicle upper interior components.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Burden Estimate: 1,260 hours.
    Respondents: Manufacturers.
    Form(s): None.
    Average Burden Hours Per Response: 24 hours reporting; 12 hours 
recordkeeping.

    DOT No: 4033.
    OMB No: 2106-0030.
    Administration: Office of the Secretary.
    Title: Aircraft Accident Liability Insurance (Title 14 CFR 205).
    Need for Information: Title 14 CFR 205 contains minimum 
requirements for air carrier accident liability insurance to protect 
the public from losses, and directs that certificates evidencing 
appropriate coverage be filed with DOT as proof of coverage.
    Proposed Use of Information: The information will be used to 
monitor compliance with Section 205 and to assure the public that air 
carriers possess the required levels of aircraft accident liability 
insurance.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: 3,043 hours.
    Respondents: U.S. and foreign air carriers.
    Form(s): OST Forms 6410 and 6411.
    Average Burden Hours Per Response: 30 minutes reporting.

    DOT No: 4034.
    OMB No: 2125--New.
    Administration: Federal Highway Administration.
    Title: Nationwide Survey of Public Roads Readers.
    Need for Information: Executive Order 12862 requires agencies to 
establish and implement customer service standards.
    Proposed Use of Information: The data collected will be analyzed to 
determine the manner and extent to which the magazine, Public Roads, is 
achieving its objectives and meeting the needs of its readers and 
customers.
    Frequency: One time.
    Burden Estimate: 611 hours. [[Page 4656]] 
    Respondents: Public, government.
    Form(s): survey form.
    Average Burden Hours Per Response: 15 minutes reporting.

    DOT No: 4035.
    OMB No: 2125-0507.
    Administration: Federal Highway Administration.
    Title: Voucher for Federal-Aid Reimbursement.
    Need for Information: Title 23 USC 121 and 117 require the 
submission of vouchers for State highway agencies to be reimbursed for 
costs incurred on Federal-aid projects.
    Proposed Use of Information: The information will be used to assure 
that the amount of the claim and the terms of the agreements have been 
certified by an authorized State official.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: 13,201 hours.
    Respondents: State highway agencies.
    Form(s): PR-20, FHWA-1447 and FHWA-1175.
    Average Burden Hours Per Response: 1 hour reporting.

    DOT No: 4036.
    OMB No: 2115-0580.
    Administration: U.S. Coast Guard.
    Title: Emergency Evacuation Plan for Manned Outer Continental Shelf 
Lands Act (OCS) Facilities.
    Need for Information: Title 43 USC 133(d) authorizes the Coast 
Guard to promulgate and enforce regulations promoting the safety of 
life and property on OCS facilities.
    Proposed Use of Information: Coast Guard will use this information 
to ensure that operators of manned OCS facilities develop, implement 
and maintain comprehensive contingency evacuation plans for the 
complete evacuation of all personnel from their facilities in case of 
emergency.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: 7,769 hours.
    Respondents: Owners and operators of OCS facilities.
    Form(s): None.
    Average Burden Hours Per Response: 40 hours to prepare a new 
emergency evacuation plan; 10 hours to revise an emergency evacuation 
plan; 2 hours recordkeeping.

    Issued in Washington, D.C. on January 17, 1995.
Paula R. Ewen,
Chief, IRM Strategies Division.
[FR Doc. 95-1721 Filed 1-23-95; 8:45 am]
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