80 FR 20064 - Data Modernization Sampling Information
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 71 (April 14, 2015)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 71 (April 14, 2015)
| Page Range | 20064-20065 | |
| FR Document | 2015-08477 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 14, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 20064-20065] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-08477] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA-2012-0084] Data Modernization Sampling Information AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Announcement of webinar. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: NHTSA has redesigned the National Automotive Sampling System (NASS). Through this notice, NHTSA is announcing a public webinar to provide information about the two new surveys that will replace NASS: Crash Report Sampling System (CRSS) and Crash Investigation Sampling System (CISS). NHTSA will describe the samples designs and answer questions related to the samples. The webinar will be available via the web and requires internet access. DATES: NHTSA will hold the webinar on April 29, 2015, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., EDT. The presentation will be available through internet access only via the web. NHTSA will post specific information on how to participate via the Internet on the NHTSA Web site at www.nhtsa.gov one week before the event. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information concerning the webinar or access via the Internet, please contact Raj Subramanian, National Center for Statistics and Analysis, NHTSA (telephone: 202-366-3365 or email: [email protected]). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The webinar will allow interested persons to learn more about NHTSA's newly designed nationally representative samples that will replace NASS. Background NHTSA is undertaking a modernization effort to upgrade the National Automotive Sampling System (NASS) by improving the information technology infrastructure, updating and prioritizing the data collected, reselecting the sample sites and sample sizes, re-examining the electronic formats in which the crash data files are made available to the public, and improving data collection methods and quality control procedures, among other activities. This project is called the Data Modernization (DataMod) Project. NASS collects crash data on a nationally representative sample of police-reported motor vehicle traffic crashes and related injuries. NASS data are used by Federal, State, and local government agencies, as well as by industry and academia in the U.S. and around the world. The data enable stakeholders to make informed regulatory, program, and policy decisions regarding vehicle design and traffic safety. The NASS system currently has two components: The General Estimates System (GES) and the Crashworthiness Data System (CDS). While the GES captures information on all types of traffic crashes, the CDS focuses on more severe crashes involving passenger vehicles to better document the consequences to vehicles and occupants in crashes--i.e., crashworthiness. NASS was originally designed in the 1970's, and has not received significant revision since that time with regard to the type of data collected and the sites for data collection. Over the last three decades NHTSA understands that the scope of traffic safety studies has expanded and the data needs of the transportation community have increased and significantly changed. In addition, the distribution of the U.S. population has shifted over the past four decades, and there is a growing need for the collection of information that addresses issues of crash avoidance. Recognizing the importance of this data, NHTSA is pursuing the DataMod Project to enhance the quality of the data collected and the overall effectiveness of the NASS. As part of the Data Modernization project, NHTSA has redesigned the NASS. It will be replaced with two new surveys:CRSS will be a records-based data collection system similar to the current GES and will continue to provide the annual, nationally representative estimates of police-reported motor vehicle crashes overall. In addition, CRSS will provide estimates by type of vehicle, and for a broad range of vehicle and crash characteristics that are needed to fully describe current highway safety and to track motor vehicle crash trends. CISS is an investigation-based system similar to the current CDS and will collect accurate, detailed information about a nationally representative selection of passenger vehicle crashes that involve a passenger vehicle towed from the crash scene. Researchers will investigate crashes a few days after the crash gathering information from a variety of sources: crash site inspection, vehicle inspections, interviews, medical records and others. CISS will have enhanced pre-crash data and data on the presence and use of crash avoidance technologies. Information on the current NASS sample, coding instructions, and descriptive materials can be reviewed on NHTSA's Web site at: http://nhtsa.gov/NASS. Information on the Data modernization project and the report to Congress on NHTSA's Review of the National Automotive Sample System can be reviewed at: http://www.nhtsa.gov/NCSA. Public Webinar NHTSA is hosting a public webinar to inform vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, the medical community, researchers, safety advocates and the general public about the new sample designs for CRSS and CISS. NHTSA will present a technical overview of the new sample designs covering the following topics: Draft Topics 1. Welcome and Opening Remarks 2. Webinar Outline 3. Data Modernization a. MAP-21 b. Data Needs 4. Sample Redesign: Why and How? [[Page 20065]] a. Current Systems: GES and CDS three-stage designs b. Independence between CRSS and CISS samples 5. The CISS Sample Design a. Scope b. Frame, Stratification, Formation and Selection of each of the three stages (PSU, PJ and PAR) c. Sample Allocation 6. The CRSS Sample Design a. Scope b. Frame, Stratification, Formation and Selection of each of the three stages (PSU, PJ and PAR) c. Sample Allocation 7. Improvements in CISS/CRSS a. Scalability and Flexibility b. Precision of Estimates c. MOS aligned with Data Needs 8. Ongoing and Upcoming Activities in Survey Modernization a. Estimation Protocols b. Calibration c. Analytic Guidelines 9. Questions The webinar will be open to the public. NHTSA will present the new sample designs starting at 1:30 p.m. The presentation will be about one hour. After the presentation NHTSA has scheduled 30 minutes to answer questions from the participants on the sample designs. Participants may access the Webinar via the Internet and telephone. The telephone access number and other information on how to participate via the Internet will be posted on the NHTSA Web site at www.nhsta.gov one week before the event. For questions, contact Raj Subramanian at [email protected] or 202-366-3385. Under authority delegated by 49 CFR 1.95. Terry Shelton, Associate Administrator, National Center for Statistics and Analysis. [FR Doc. 2015-08477 Filed 4-13-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P
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NHTSA notes that if MBUSA wishes p.m., EDT. The presentation will be population has shifted over the past four
in the future to modify the device on available through internet access only decades, and there is a growing need for
which this exemption is based, the via the web. NHTSA will post specific the collection of information that
company may have to submit a petition information on how to participate via addresses issues of crash avoidance.
to modify the exemption. Part 543.7(d) the Internet on the NHTSA Web site at Recognizing the importance of this data,
states that a Part 543 exemption applies www.nhtsa.gov one week before the NHTSA is pursuing the DataMod Project
only to vehicles that belong to a line event. to enhance the quality of the data
exempted under this part and equipped FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For collected and the overall effectiveness of
with the antitheft device on which the information concerning the webinar or the NASS.
line’s exemption is based. Further, Part access via the Internet, please contact As part of the Data Modernization
543.9(c)(2) provides for the submission Raj Subramanian, National Center for project, NHTSA has redesigned the
of petitions ‘‘to modify an exemption to Statistics and Analysis, NHTSA NASS. It will be replaced with two new
permit the use of an antitheft device surveys:
(telephone: 202–366–3365 or email:
similar to but differing from the one
raj.subramanian@dot.gov). • CRSS will be a records-based data
specified in that exemption.’’ collection system similar to the current
The agency wishes to minimize the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
GES and will continue to provide the
administrative burden that Part webinar will allow interested persons to
annual, nationally representative
543.9(c)(2) could place on exempted learn more about NHTSA’s newly
estimates of police-reported motor
vehicle manufacturers and itself. The designed nationally representative
vehicle crashes overall. In addition,
agency did not intend in drafting Part samples that will replace NASS.
CRSS will provide estimates by type of
543 to require the submission of a Background vehicle, and for a broad range of vehicle
modification petition for every change and crash characteristics that are needed
to the components or design of an NHTSA is undertaking a
modernization effort to upgrade the to fully describe current highway safety
antitheft device. The significance of and to track motor vehicle crash trends.
many such changes could be de National Automotive Sampling System
(NASS) by improving the information • CISS is an investigation-based
minimis. Therefore, NHTSA suggests system similar to the current CDS and
that if the manufacturer contemplates technology infrastructure, updating and
prioritizing the data collected, will collect accurate, detailed
making any changes, the effects of information about a nationally
which might be characterized as de reselecting the sample sites and sample
sizes, re-examining the electronic representative selection of passenger
minimis, it should consult the agency vehicle crashes that involve a passenger
before preparing and submitting a formats in which the crash data files are
made available to the public, and vehicle towed from the crash scene.
petition to modify. Researchers will investigate crashes a
improving data collection methods and
Under authority delegated in 49 CFR part
quality control procedures, among other few days after the crash gathering
1.95. information from a variety of sources:
activities. This project is called the Data
Raymond R. Posten,
Modernization (DataMod) Project. crash site inspection, vehicle
Associate Administrator for Rulemaking. NASS collects crash data on a inspections, interviews, medical records
[FR Doc. 2015–08491 Filed 4–13–15; 8:45 am] nationally representative sample of and others. CISS will have enhanced
BILLING CODE 4910–59–P police-reported motor vehicle traffic pre-crash data and data on the presence
crashes and related injuries. NASS data and use of crash avoidance
are used by Federal, State, and local technologies.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION government agencies, as well as by Information on the current NASS
industry and academia in the U.S. and sample, coding instructions, and
National Highway Traffic Safety descriptive materials can be reviewed
Administration around the world. The data enable
stakeholders to make informed on NHTSA’s Web site at: http://
[Docket No. NHTSA–2012–0084] regulatory, program, and policy nhtsa.gov/NASS. Information on the
decisions regarding vehicle design and Data modernization project and the
Data Modernization Sampling traffic safety. The NASS system report to Congress on NHTSA’s Review
Information currently has two components: The of the National Automotive Sample
General Estimates System (GES) and the System can be reviewed at: http://
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic
Crashworthiness Data System (CDS). www.nhtsa.gov/NCSA.
Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation (DOT). While the GES captures information on Public Webinar
ACTION: Announcement of webinar. all types of traffic crashes, the CDS
NHTSA is hosting a public webinar to
focuses on more severe crashes
SUMMARY: NHTSA has redesigned the inform vehicle manufacturers and
involving passenger vehicles to better
National Automotive Sampling System suppliers, the medical community,
document the consequences to vehicles
(NASS). Through this notice, NHTSA is researchers, safety advocates and the
and occupants in crashes—i.e.,
announcing a public webinar to provide general public about the new sample
crashworthiness.
information about the two new surveys NASS was originally designed in the designs for CRSS and CISS. NHTSA will
that will replace NASS: Crash Report 1970’s, and has not received significant present a technical overview of the new
Sampling System (CRSS) and Crash revision since that time with regard to sample designs covering the following
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Investigation Sampling System (CISS). the type of data collected and the sites topics:
NHTSA will describe the samples for data collection. Over the last three Draft Topics
designs and answer questions related to decades NHTSA understands that the
the samples. The webinar will be 1. Welcome and Opening Remarks
scope of traffic safety studies has 2. Webinar Outline
available via the web and requires expanded and the data needs of the 3. Data Modernization
internet access. transportation community have a. MAP–21
DATES: NHTSA will hold the webinar on increased and significantly changed. In b. Data Needs
April 29, 2015, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 addition, the distribution of the U.S. 4. Sample Redesign: Why and How?
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a. Current Systems: GES and CDS three- with 49 CFR part 543, Exemption from tampering, and an ultrasonic intrusion
stage designs Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard. This sensor, designed to detect motion
b. Independence between CRSS and CISS petition is granted because the agency within the vehicle. Maserati further
samples has determined that the antitheft device stated that if unauthorized tampering
5. The CISS Sample Design
a. Scope
to be placed on the line as standard with any of these protected areas is
b. Frame, Stratification, Formation and equipment is likely to be as effective in detected, the vehicle’s horn/siren will
Selection of each of the three stages (PSU, PJ reducing and deterring motor vehicle sound and some of its exterior lamps
and PAR) theft as compliance with the parts- will flash.
c. Sample Allocation marking requirements of the 49 CFR Maserati stated that the immobilizer
6. The CRSS Sample Design part 541, Federal Motor Vehicle Theft device is automatically activated when
a. Scope Prevention Standard (Theft Prevention the ignition is changed from the run
b. Frame, Stratification, Formation and Standard). position to the off position. Once
Selection of each of the three stages (PSU, PJ activated, only the use of a valid key can
and PAR) DATES: The exemption granted by this
notice is effective beginning with the disable immobilization and allow the
c. Sample Allocation vehicle to run. Specifically, Maserati
7. Improvements in CISS/CRSS 2016 model year (MY).
a. Scalability and Flexibility
stated that the device is deactivated by
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
b. Precision of Estimates performing an unlock actuation via the
Carlita Ballard, Office of International
c. MOS aligned with Data Needs RKE transmitter or by starting the
Policy, Fuel Economy and Consumer
8. Ongoing and Upcoming Activities in vehicle with a valid RFHub key.
Programs, NHTSA, W43–439, 1200 New
Survey Modernization Maserati stated that to start the vehicle,
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC
a. Estimation Protocols the driver must press and hold the brake
b. Calibration 20590. Ms. Ballard’s phone number is
pedal while pressing the START/STOP
c. Analytic Guidelines (202) 366–5222. Her fax number is (202)
button. The system takes over and
9. Questions 493–2990.
engages the starter causing the starter
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In a motor to run and disengage
The webinar will be open to the
public. NHTSA will present the new petition dated February 5, 2015, automatically when the engine is
sample designs starting at 1:30 p.m. The Maserati requested an exemption from running. Maserati stated that the RFHub
presentation will be about one hour. the parts-marking requirements of the contains and controls the SKIS,
After the presentation NHTSA has Theft Prevention Standard for the Ghibli preventing the engine from running
scheduled 30 minutes to answer vehicle line beginning with MY 2016. more than 2 seconds unless a valid
questions from the participants on the The petition requested an exemption FOBIK key is used to start the engine.
from parts-marking pursuant to 49 CFR Maserati also stated that the vehicle’s
sample designs.
Participants may access the Webinar part 543, Exemption from Vehicle Theft key fob with RKE transmitter, RFHub
via the Internet and telephone. The Prevention Standard, based on the and the KIN contains over 50,000
telephone access number and other installation of an antitheft device as possible electronic key combinations
information on how to participate via standard equipment for an entire and allows the driver to operate the
the Internet will be posted on the vehicle line. ignition switch with the push of a
Under § 543.5(a), a manufacturer may button as long as the RKE transmitter is
NHTSA Web site at www.nhsta.gov one
petition NHTSA to grant an exemption in the passenger compartment.
week before the event. For questions,
for one vehicle line per model year. In Maserati’s submission is considered a
contact Raj Subramanian at
its petition, Maserati provided a complete petition as required by 49 CFR
raj.subramanian@dot.gov or 202–366–
detailed description and diagram of the 543.7, in that it meets the general
3385.
identity, design, and location of the requirements contained in § 543.5 and
Under authority delegated by 49 CFR
components of the antitheft device for the specific content requirements of
1.95.
the Ghibli vehicle line. Maserati stated § 543.6.
Terry Shelton, that all of its vehicles will be equipped In addressing the specific content
Associate Administrator, National Center for with a passive, Sentry Key Immobilizer requirements of 543.6, Maserati
Statistics and Analysis. System (SKIS), a Vehicle Alarm System provided information on the reliability
[FR Doc. 2015–08477 Filed 4–13–15; 8:45 am] (VTA) and a Keyless Ignition System as and durability of its proposed device.
BILLING CODE P standard equipment beginning with the To ensure reliability and durability of
2016 model year. Key components of its the device, Maserati conducted tests
SKIS antitheft device will include an based on its own specified standards.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Engine Power Control Module, Fuel Maserati provided a detailed list of the
Delivery and a Starter Motor Circuit. tests conducted (i.e., low and high
National Highway Traffic Safety Maserati’s keyless ignition system will temperature exposure on system
Administration consist of a Key Fob with Remote components, resistance for humidity,
Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter, RFHub ice, water immersion, dust exposure,
Petition for Exemption From the and Keyless Ignition Node (KIN). Key and drop shock on surfaces). Maserati
Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention components of Maserati’s VTA system also stated that the VTA, including the
Standard; Maserati North America Inc. are a hood ajar switch, security immobilizer device and its related
indicator, RFHub/Kin and FOBIK, an components must meet design and
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AGENCY: National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA), intrusion and inclination sensor, door durability requirements for full vehicle
Department of Transportation (DOT). ajar switches, an intrusion module and useful life (10 years/120k miles).
ACTION: Grant of petition for exemption. a central body controller. Maserati also Maserati stated that it believes that its
stated that its VTA system will include device is reliable and durable because it
SUMMARY: This document grants in full an audible and visual feature that will complied with specified requirements
the Maserati North America Inc.’s, provide perimeter protection that will for each test.
(Maserati) petition for an exemption of monitors the vehicle doors, ignition Maserati stated that based on MY
the Ghibli vehicle line in accordance switch and deck lid for unauthorized 2010 theft data published by NHTSA, its
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Announcement of webinar. | |
| Dates | NHTSA will hold the webinar on April 29, 2015, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., EDT. The presentation will be available through internet access only via the web. NHTSA will post specific information on how to participate via the Internet on the NHTSA Web site at www.nhtsa.gov one week before the event. | |
| Contact | For information concerning the webinar or access via the Internet, please contact Raj Subramanian, National Center for Statistics and Analysis, NHTSA (telephone: 202-366-3365 or email: [email protected]). | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 20064 |
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