[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 142 (Thursday, July 24, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 39886]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-19518]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
[Docket No. 92-64; Notice 12]


Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements

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

ACTION: Request for public comment on proposed collections 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 the proposed collections of information, including 
extensions and reinstatements of previously approved collections.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 22, 1997.

ADDRESSES. Comments must refer to the docket and notice numbers cited 
at the beginning of this notice and be submitted to the Docket Section, 
Room 5109, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. It is 
requested, but not required, that one original plus two copies of the 
comments be provided. The Docket hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 
Monday through Friday.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Complete copies of each NHTSA request 
for collection of information may be obtained at no charge from Mr. 
Edward Kosek, NHTSA Information Collection Clearance Officer, NHTSA, 
400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 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 estimates 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 
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 proposed collections of 
information:
    Title--American Automobile Labeling Act.
    Type of Request--New collection.
    OMB Clearance Number--New collection.
    Form Number--This collection of information uses no standard forms.
    Requested Expiration Date of Approval--Three years from approval 
date.
    Summary of the Collection of Information--NHTSA will conduct three 
surveys to collect information from potential and actual purchasers of 
new passenger cars, light trucks, and multipurpose passenger vehicles; 
new vehicle dealers; and domestic and foreign-based manufacturers of 
these vehicles.
    Description of the Need for the Information and Proposed Use of the 
Information--Under Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and 
Review'' NHTSA is required to conduct periodic evaluations to assess 
the effectiveness of its existing regulations and programs. Since this 
regulation has been in effect for at least a full year, NHTSA intends 
to collect data through the administration of three surveys, to 
evaluate the effectiveness of the American Automobile Labeling Act.
    Description of the Likely Respondents (Including Estimated Number, 
and Proposed Frequency of Response to the Collection of Information--
NHTSA estimates that at least 6,250 telephone calls will be made to 
consumers, with a target for successfully completed responses of 800 
persons. NHTSA estimates that 300 vehicle dealers will be contacted to 
obtain 200 completed responses. NHTSA anticipates that about 23 vehicle 
manufacturers will be affected by the reporting requirements. NHTSA 
does not believe any of these manufacturers is a small business (i.e., 
one that employs less than 500 persons) since each manufacturer employs 
more than 500 persons. Each of the surveys is a one-time collection.
    Estimate of the Total Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden 
Resulting from the Collection of Information--NHTSA estimates that the 
total reporting burden for consumers will amount to approximately 224 
hours. The total information collection burden on dealers will amount 
to approximately 1,650 hours, and the total information collection 
burden on all manufacturers will amount to approximately 230 hours. The 
total reporting burden for this project is estimated at 2,104 hours; 
the total recordkeeping costs for the one-time collection of 
information is estimated at $53,705.00

    .Issued on: July 18, 1997.
William H. Walsh,
Associate Administrator for Plans and Policy.
[FR Doc. 97-19518 Filed 7-23-97; 8:45 am]
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