[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 237 (Friday, December 10, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71871-71872]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-27103]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[U.S. DOT Docket Number NHTSA-04-19624]


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 collection of information for which NHTSA 
intends to seek OMB approval.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 8, 2005.

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 7th Street, SW., 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 Ronald 
Filbert, NHTSA 400 Seventh Street, SW., room 5125, NTI-200,Washington, 
DC 20590. Mr. Filbert's telephone number is (202) 366-2701. 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.
    In compliance with these requirements, NHTSA asks for public

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comments on the following proposed collections of information:
    (1) Title: Highway Safety Program Cost Summary.
    OMB Control Number: 2127-0003.
    Affected Public: 50 States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. 
Territories, and Tribal Government.
    Form Number: HS-217 Highway Safety Program Cost Summary.
    Abstract: The Highway Safety Plan identifies State's traffic safety 
problems and describes the program and projects to address those 
problems. In order to account for funds expended, States are required 
to submit a HS-217 Highway Safety Program Cost Summary. The Program 
Cost Summary is completed to reflect the state's proposed allocations 
of funds (including carry-forward funds) by program area, based on the 
projects and activities identified in the Highway Safety Plan.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 570.
    Number of Respondents: 57.
    (2) Title: Uniform Criteria for State Observational Surveys of Seat 
Belt Use--Section 157.
    OMB Control Number: 2127-0597.
    Affected Public: The 50 States, The District of Columbia, & Puerto 
Rico.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Abstract: This collection would require the respondents, which are 
the States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico to provide seat 
belt use survey information to NHTSA before they receive grant money. 
To be eligible for Incentive grant funding, the surveys must be 
completed by the end of the calendar year and submitted to NHTSA by 
March 1 of the following calendar year.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 17,972.
    Number of Respondents: 52.
    (3) Title: 23 CFR, Part 1345, Occupant Protection Incentive Grant--
Section 405.
    OMB Control Number: 2127-0600.
    Affected Public: The 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto 
Rico, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas and Virgin Islands.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Abstract: An occupant protection incentive grant is available to 
states that can demonstrate compliance with at least four of six 
criteria. Demonstration of compliance requires submission of copies of 
relevant seat belt and child passenger protection statutes, plan and/or 
reports on statewide seatbelt enforcement and child seat education 
programs and possibly some traffic court records.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 1,736.
    Number of Respondents: 56.
    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: December 3, 2004.
Marlene Markison,
Associate Administrator for Office of Injury Control Operations and 
Resources.
[FR Doc. 04-27103 Filed 12-9-04; 8:45 am]
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