[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 154 (Friday, August 9, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51924-51925]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-20139]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[U.S. DOT Docket Number NHTSA-02-13020]


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 October 8, 2002.

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, SW., Washington, DC. 20590. Please 
identify the proposed collection of information for which a comment is 
provided, by referencing its OMB Control Number. It is requested, but 
not required, that 2 copies of the comment be provided. The Docket 
Section is open on weekdays from 9 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 Marcia 
Tarbet, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 5208, NPP-22, Washington, 
DC 20590. Mrs. Tarbet's telephone number is (202) 366-2570. 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 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.

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    In compliance with these requirements, NHTSA asks for public 
comments on the following proposed collections of information:
    Title: Heavy Vehicle Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Underride 
Guard Fleet Maintenance Study.
    OMB Control Number: New.
    Affected Public: Private trucking fleets nationwide.
    Form Number: NA.
    Abstract: As required by the Government Performance and Results Act 
of 1993 and Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735), NHTSA reviews existing 
regulations to determine if they are achieving policy goals. Safety 
Standard 105 (49 CFR 571.105) requires Antilock Brake Systems (ABS) on 
hydraulic-braked vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 
greater than 10,000 pounds built on or after March 1, 1999. Safety 
Standard 121 (49 CFR 571.121) requires ABS on air-braked truck-tractors 
built on or after March 1, 1997 and on air-braked trailers and single-
unit trucks manufactured on or after March 1, 1998. Safety Standard 223 
(49 CFR 571.223) requires all trailers and semi-trailers built on or 
after January 24, 1998 with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 10,000 
pounds to have an underride guard. NHTSA's Office of Plans and Policy 
is planning a data collection effort that will provide adequate 
information to perform an evaluation on the effect of ABS and underride 
guards on the maintenance of heavy vehicles in trucking fleets. This 
study will determine fleet maintenance policies and procedures related 
to ABS and underride guards, examine factors that motivate fleets to 
maintain antilock brakes and underride guards, and document fleet 
experience in maintaining ABS and underride guards since the 
implementation of the new safety standards.
    Estimated Annual Burden: The annual burden is estimated to be 126 
hours.
    Number of Respondents: Information will be reported on a total of 
252 trucking fleets.
    Comments are invited on: whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the Department, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility 
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize 
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including 
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.

    Issued on: August 5, 2002.
Rose A. McMurray,
Acting Associate Administrator for Plans and Policy.
[FR Doc. 02-20139 Filed 8-8-02; 8:45 am]
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