[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 77 (Monday, April 22, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23824-23825]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-09365]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[U.S. DOT Docket No. NHTSA-2013-0023]


Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping Requirements

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

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 reinstatements of previously approved collections.
    This document describes the collection of information for which 
NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 21, 2013.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket ID Number 
NHTSA-2013-0023 using any of the following methods:
    Electronic submissions: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow 
the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
    Mail: Docket Management Facility, M-30, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590.
    Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays. Fax: 1-(202) 493-2251.
    Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the 
Docket number for this Notice. Note that all comments received will be 
posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov including any 
personal information provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Kathy Sifrit, Contracting 
Officer's Technical Representative, Office of Behavioral Safety 
Research (NTI-132), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., W46-472, Washington, DC 20590. Dr. Sifrit's 
phone number is (202) 366-0868 and her email address is 
[email protected].

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 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; 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 collection of information:

Older Driver Compliance With Licensing Restrictions

    Type of Request--New information collection requirement.
    OMB Clearance Number--None.
    Form Number--NHTSA 1186.
    Requested Expiration Date of Approval--3 years from date of 
approval.
    Summary of the Collection of Information--The National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposes to collect information 
from licensed drivers about their driver license status and driving 
habits. Participation in the study will be voluntary. Drivers will 
volunteer for the study by responding to a mailed or individually-
delivered descriptive solicitation. The drivers will be asked a series 
of seven questions to determine eligibility to participate in a study 
of driving restrictions. A project assistant will then describe the 
proposed study to those respondents who qualify for the study and 
answer all questions that the drivers may have. Each driver who meets 
the criteria for subject selection will then be asked if he or she 
wishes to participate. If yes, a project assistant will ask the 
following questions to facilitate participation: ``What is the make, 
model, and year of your car?'' ``What is your car's Tag number?''(so 
the installer can identify the car) and ``Will you be spending the next 
two or three months in the area?''
    A system will be installed in the participant's car to measure car 
usage; this system will collect all remaining data necessary for the 
study. One device will collect the car's Global Positioning System 
coordinates and a companion device will capture an image of the driver 
to confirm the operator on each trip is the study participant.
    Description of the Need for the Information and Proposed Use of the 
Information--NHTSA was established to reduce the number of deaths, 
injuries, and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes on 
the Nation's highways. As part of this statutory mandate, NHTSA is 
authorized to conduct research as a foundation for the development of 
motor vehicle standards and traffic safety programs.
    Some States impose driving restrictions on drivers who have been 
found to suffer impairments that may affect safety, but it is unclear 
whether drivers with those restrictions comply. The proposed questions 
will allow research staff to ensure that prospective participants meet 
study inclusion criteria and facilitate their study participation. The 
purpose of the study is to document driving habits of drivers with 
restrictions imposed by the licensing authority, drivers with 
restrictions recommended by a certified driving rehabilitation 
specialist but without imposed restrictions, and a control group of 
unrestricted drivers of similar age. Analyses of these data will 
provide information about the extent to which drivers comply with 
license restrictions and with certified driving rehabilitation 
specialist recommendations, and whether such restrictions lead to 
reduced driving exposure. NHTSA will use the information to inform 
recommendations to the States regarding restricted licensing practices 
for the purpose of reducing injuries and loss of life on the highway.

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    Description of the Likely Respondents (Including Estimated Number, 
and Proposed Frequency of Response to the Collection of Information)--
Respondents will include drivers licensed in the State of Virginia, age 
70 years and older. The agency proposes to conduct 240 telephone 
conversations with respondents to descriptive solicitations to yield 
120 participants.
    Estimate of the Total Annual Reporting and Record Keeping Burden 
Resulting from the Collection of Information--The 240 telephone 
conversations will average 10 minutes in length including introduction, 
qualifying questions, potential participant questions, logistical 
questions, and conclusion. The total estimated annual burden will be 40 
hours. Participants will incur no costs from the data collection and 
participants will incur no record keeping burden and no record keeping 
cost from the information collection.

    Authority: 44 U.S.C. Section 3506(c)(2)(A).

    Issued on April 17, 2013.
Jeffrey Michael,
Associate Administrator, Research and Program Development.
[FR Doc. 2013-09365 Filed 4-19-13; 8:45 am]
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