[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 17, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2344-2345]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-727]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[DOT Docket No. NHTSA-2011-0045]


Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

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

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

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) 
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), on March 30, 2011 (76 FR 17746) the agency 
published a 60-day notice in the Federal Register soliciting public 
comment on the proposed information collection abstracted below.
    In further compliance with the PRA, the agency now publishes this 
second notice announcing the submission of its proposed collection to 
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and notifying the 
public about how to submit comments on the proposed collection to OMB 
during the 30-day comment period.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before February 16, 2012.

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 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: Ann Burton, NHTSA 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE., W46-492, NTI-200, Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Burton's 
telephone number is (202) 366-2685. 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 public 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 
comments on the following proposed collections of information:
    (1) Title: 23 CFR, 1200.10(d), Uniform Safety Program Cost Summary 
Form for Highway Safety Plan.
    OMB Number: 2127-0003.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: For the Highway Cost Summary, the public is 50 
States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, 
Northern Marianas, the Virgin Islands and Bureau of Indian Affairs.
    Abstract: Each State shall have a highway safety program approved 
by the Secretary, designed to reduce traffic accidents and deaths, 
injuries, and property damage resulting there from. Such program shall 
be in accordance with uniform guidelines promulgated by the Secretary 
to improve driver performance, and to improve pedestrian performance, 
motorcycle safety and bicycle safety. Under this program, States submit 
the Highway Safety Program and other documentation explaining how they 
intend to use the grant funds. In order to account for funds expended 
under these priority areas and other program areas, States are required 
to submit a Program Cost Summary. The Program Cost Summary is completed 
to reflect the State's proposed Allocation of funds (including

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carry-forward funds) by program area, based on the projects and 
activities identified in the Highway Safety Plan.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 570.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 57.
    (2) Title: 23 CFR, 1345, Occupant Protection Incentive Grant--
Section 405.

    OMB Number: 2127-0600.
    Affected Public: For Section 405, the public is 50 States, District 
of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas and 
the Virgin Islands.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    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 seat belt enforcement and child seat education 
programs and possibly some traffic court records. In addition, States 
eligible to receive grant funds must submit a Program Cost Summary 
(Form 217), allocating section 405 funds to occupant protection 
programs.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 1,736.
    Estimated 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.

Mary D. Gunnels,
Associate Administrator, Regional Operations and Program Delivery.
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