[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 231 (Friday, November 29, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60740-60741]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-30512]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
[Docket No.96-87; Notice 1]


Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT.

ACTION: Request for public comment on proposed collections of 
information.

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SUMMARY: This notice solicits public comments on continuation of the 
requirements for the collection of information on safety standards.
    Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the 
public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB). Under new 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 reinstatements of previously approved 
collections.
    This document describes labeling requirements on four motor vehicle 
safety standards, for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval. The 
labeling requirements include brake fluid warning, glazing labeling, 
safety belt labeling and the vehicle certification labeling.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 28, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Comments must refer to the docket and notice numbers cited 
at the beginning of this notice and be submitted to Docket Section, 
Room 5109, NHTSA, 400 Seventh St. S.W., Washington, D.C. 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 1 original plus 2 copies of the comments be 
provided. The Docket Section is open on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Complete copies of each NHTSA request 
for collection of information approval may be obtained at no charge 
from Mr. Ed Kosek, NHTSA Information Collection Clearance Officer, 
NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Room 6123, Washington, D.C. 20590. Mr. 
Kosek's telephone number is (202) 366-2589. Please identify the 
relevant collection of information by referring to its OMB Clearance 
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 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 such a document. Under OMB's regulations (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; and
    (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 public comment on 
the following four proposed collections of information:

Consolidate Labeling Requirements for Motor Vehicles (Except VIN's)

    Type of Request--Extension of a currently approved collection.
    OMB Clearance Number--2127-0512
    Form Number--This collection of information uses no standard form.
    Requested Expiration Date of Approval--Three years from the 
approval date.
    Summary of the Collection of Information--NHTSA requires labeling 
on various components of motor vehicles. This notice requests comments 
on the labeling requirements related to:
    (1) Master cylinder reservoirs to include a brake fluid warning 
statement.
    (2) Certification labeling on motor vehicle glazing (window 
material).
    (3) Safety belt identification labels, and
    (4) Vehicle certification labels.
    Description of the need for the information and proposed use of the 
information--NHTSA requires the label information discussed here for 
two basic reasons. First, the brake fluid warning and the safety belt 
labeling are provided to consumers to facilitate proper repair and 
maintenance of their vehicles. The glazing labels and vehicle 
certification labels are required as written certifications by 
equipment and vehicle manufacturers. These labels are the 
manufacturer's testament that the items are being sold with the 
manufacturer's assurance that the vehicles or equipment comply with the 
applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards.
    Description of the Likely Respondents (Including Estimated Number, 
and Proposed Frequency of Response to the Collection of Information)--
These labels are placed on each master cylinder reservoir, each piece 
of motor vehicle glazing, each safety belt and every motor vehicle 
intended for retail sale.
    Estimate of the Total Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden 
Resulting from the Collection of Information--NHTSA estimates that all 
manufacturers will need a total of 76,317 hours to comply with these 
requirements, at total annual cost of $1,533,500.

    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c); delegation of authority at 49 CFR 
1.50.

    Dated: August 30, 1996.
Patricia Breslin,
Acting Associate Administrator for Safety Performance Standards.
[FR Doc. 96-30512 Filed 11-27-96; 8:45 am]
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