[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 207 (Wednesday, October 27, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57924-57925]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-28055]


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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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