80 FR 45577 - Reports, Forms and Record Keeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 146 (July 30, 2015)

Page Range		45577-45578
FR Document		2015-18648

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the nature of the information collections and their expected burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period was published on January 2, 2015 [80 FR 99].

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2011-0126]


 Reports, Forms and Record Keeping Requirements; Agency 
Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information 
Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for

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review and comment. The ICR describes the nature of the information 
collections and their expected burden. The Federal Register Notice with 
a 60-day comment period was published on January 2, 2015 [80 FR 99].

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 31, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Send comments, within 30 days, to the Office of Information 
and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention NHTSA Desk Officer.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kil-Jae Hong, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE., W52-232, NPO-520, Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Hong's 
telephone number is (202) 493-0524 and email address is kil-jae.hong@dot.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, NHTSA conducted a qualitative phase of Consumer Research 
which included Focus Groups. Based upon the qualitative phase research 
results, NHTSA developed the communications materials its Fuel Economy 
Consumer Education Program. This notice announces that the ICR for a 
quantitative study of the communications materials, abstracted below, 
has been forwarded to OMB requesting review and comment. The ICR 
describes the nature of the information collection and its expected 
burden. This is a request for new collection.
    Title: 49 CFR 575--Consumer Information Regulations (sections 103 
and 105) Quantitative Research.
    OMB Number: Not Assigned.
    Type of Request: New collection.
    Abstract: The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), 
enacted in December 2007, included a requirement that the National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) develop a consumer 
information and education campaign to improve consumer understanding of 
automobile performance with regard to fuel economy, Greenhouse Gases 
(GHG) emissions and other pollutant emissions; of automobile use of 
alternative fuels; and of thermal management technologies used on 
automobiles to save fuel. A critical step in developing the consumer 
information program was to conduct proper market research to understand 
consumers' knowledge surrounding these issues, evaluate potential 
consumer-facing messages in terms of clarity and understand the 
communications channels in which these messages should be present. The 
research allowed NHTSA to refine messaging to enhance comprehension and 
usefulness and help guide the development of an effective 
communications plan. The consumer market research informed NHTSA that 
digital assets would be the best format and distribution through web 
and mobile channels would be the best media. The assets being tested 
during this quantitative study are a result from the qualitative focus 
groups, and include an animated infographic, video, and fact sheets.
    Affected Public: Passenger vehicle consumers.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 666.67 hours.
    Number of Respondents: 2,000.
    The estimated annual burden hour for the online survey is 666.67 
hours. Based on the Bureau of Labor and Statistics' median hourly wage 
(all occupations) in the May 2013 National Occupational Employment and 
Wage Estimates, NHTSA estimates that it would cost an average of $16.87 
per hour if all respondents were interviewed on the job. Therefore, the 
agency estimates that the cost associated with the burden hours is 
$11,247 ($16.87 per hour x 666.67 interviewing hours).
    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 Departments 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. Comment to OMB is most effective if OMB 
receives it within 30 days of publication.

Colleen Coggins,
Acting Senior Associate Administrator, Policy and Operations.
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Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety a CDL. Previous exemptions require a greater than the level that would be
Standards; Telephone: 202–366–4325. U.S. CDL-holder to accompany the achieved absent such exemption.
Email: MCPSD@dot.gov. Daimler employee operating a CMV. Consequently, the Agency renews the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Daimler’s prior applications and this exemption from the CDL requirement of
Agency’s analysis of them are in the § 383.23 previously granted to Daimler
Background docket of this matter referenced above. and Mr. Ennerst. Mr. Ennerst may drive
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, Most recently, on March 20, 2015, the CMVs in this country without a U.S.
FMCSA may renew an exemption from Agency granted a similar exemption to State-issued CDL for two additional
the CDL requirements of 49 CFR 383.23 Daimler driver Martin Zeilinger (80 FR years unless this exemption is revoked
for a maximum 2-year period if it finds 16511). earlier by the FMCSA.
that ‘‘such exemption would likely On July 22, 2014, FMCSA granted
Terms and Conditions
achieve a level of safety that is Daimler and its driver Sven Ennerst a
one-year exemption from § 383.23 (79 The exemption remains subject to the
equivalent to, or greater than, the level
FR 42626). The exemption will expire same terms and conditions originally
that would be achieved absent such
July 22, 2015. Mr. Ennerst is a Daimler imposed by FMCSA: (1) Daimler and the
exemption.’’ The procedures and
engineering executive and holds a valid driver must comply with all other
standards for exemptions are prescribed
German commercial driver’s license. applicable provisions of the FMCSRs,
in part 381 of the Federal Motor Carrier
Daimler’s original application outlines (2) the driver must be in possession of
Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) (49 CFR
Mr. Ennerst’s CMV driving this exemption document and a valid
part 350 et seq.). The Agency must
qualifications and experience, and is in German CDL, (3) the driver must be
provide an opportunity for public
the docket. employed by and operate the CMV
comment on the request. The decision within the scope of his duties for
of the Agency must be published in the Daimler Application for Renewal Daimler, (4) Daimler must notify
Federal Register (49 CFR 381.315(b)) FMCSA within 5 business days in
with the reason for granting or denying By letter dated February 18, 2015,
Daimler applied for renewal of this writing of any accident, as defined in 49
the exemption renewal, and, if granted, CFR 390.5, involving this driver, and (5)
the specific person or class of persons exemption for Sven Ennerst for the two-
year period beginning July 22, 2015. A Daimler must notify FMCSA in writing
receiving the exemption, and the if this driver is convicted of a
regulatory provision or provisions from copy of the request for renewal is in the
docket. Daimler states that Mr. Ennerst disqualifying offense under § 383.51 or
which exemption is granted. The notice § 391.15 of the FMCSRs. The exemption
must specify the effective period of the typically drives CMVs no more than 200
miles per day over a two-day period, will be revoked if: (1) Mr. Ennerst fails
exemption (up to 2 years), and explain to comply with the terms and
the terms and conditions of the and that only 10 percent of his driving
is on two-lane State highways. The rest conditions of the exemption; (2) the
exemption. The exemption may be exemption results in a lower level of
renewed (49 CFR 381.300(b)). of his driving is on interstate highways.
safety than was maintained before it was
Daimler manufactures CMVs in the Method To Ensure an Equivalent or granted; or (3) continuation of the
U.S. for sale in this country. From time Greater Level of Safety exemption would be inconsistent with
to time, it applies to FMCSA for CDL As in each of Daimler’s exemption the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C.
exemptions allowing individual Daimler requests, FMCSA carefully considered 31315 and 31136. The exemption
employees to operate CMVs on U.S. the merits of this application and the expires on July 22, 2017.
roads. The employees are engineering driver’s demonstrated knowledge and Issued on: July 20, 2015.
executives who design and test skill in CMV operations. The Agency
advanced CMV safety and emissions T.F. Scott Darling, III,
has received no information indicating Chief Counsel.
technology. They reside in Germany but that the terms and conditions of Mr.
come to the U.S. three or four times a [FR Doc. 2015–18676 Filed 7–29–15; 8:45 am]
Ennerst’s 2014 exemption have not been
year to test drive prototype Daimler satisfied fully. FMCSA has previously BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
CMVs in the ‘‘real world’’ environment determined that the process for
of U.S. roads. Under 49 CFR 383.23, obtaining a German commercial license
operators of CMVs are required to hold DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
is comparable to, or as effective as, the
a CDL issued by a State. Daimler requirements of part 383, and National Highway Traffic Safety
employees are residents of Germany and adequately assesses the driver’s ability Administration
cannot obtain a CDL in the U.S. because to operate CMVs in the U.S.
they are not residents of a State. They [Docket No. NHTSA–2011–0126]
are duly licensed to operate CMVs in Public Comment
Germany, have years of experience On April 16, 2015, FMCSA published Reports, Forms and Record Keeping
driving CMVs in Europe, and maintain notice of this application and provided Requirements; Agency Information
exemplary records of driving safety. a period of 60 days for public comment Collection Activity Under OMB Review
Daimler has explained in prior (80 FR 20561). No comments were AGENCY: National Highway Traffic
exemption applications that the German received. Safety Administration (NHTSA),
knowledge and skills tests and training Department of Transportation (DOT).
program that these drivers have FMCSA Decision
ACTION: Notice.
undergone are comparable to the CDL Based upon the merits of this
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licensing programs of the States. application, including Mr. Ennerst’s SUMMARY: In compliance with the
Daimler asserts that its CMV drivers extensive CMV driving experience, Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
operating under the exemption in the safety record, and successful completion U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice
U.S. will achieve a level of safety that of the training and testing requisite to a announces that the Information
is equivalent to, or greater than, the German CDL, FMCSA has concluded Collection Request (ICR) abstracted
level of safety would be obtained by that exemption would likely achieve a below has been forwarded to the Office
complying with the U.S. requirement for level of safety that is equivalent to or of Management and Budget (OMB) for

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review and comment. The ICR describes should be present. The research allowed SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the
the nature of the information collections NHTSA to refine messaging to enhance reasons for the denial of a petition,
and their expected burden. The Federal comprehension and usefulness and help DP14–004, submitted by the Center for
Register Notice with a 60-day comment guide the development of an effective Auto Safety (the petitioner) to the
period was published on January 2, communications plan. The consumer Administrator of NHTSA by a letter
2015 [80 FR 99]. market research informed NHTSA that dated August 21, 2014, under 49 CFR
DATES: Comments must be submitted on digital assets would be the best format part 552. The petition requests the
or before August 31, 2015. and distribution through web and agency to initiate a safety defect
ADDRESSES: Send comments, within 30 mobile channels would be the best investigation into alleged failures of
days, to the Office of Information and media. The assets being tested during Totally Integrated Power Modules
Regulatory Affairs, Office of this quantitative study are a result from (TIPMs) installed in sport utility
Management and Budget, 725 17th the qualitative focus groups, and vehicles, trucks, and vans built by
Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, include an animated infographic, video, Chrysler FCA (Chrysler) beginning in
Attention NHTSA Desk Officer. and fact sheets. the 2007 model year. The petitioner
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kil- Affected Public: Passenger vehicle alleges that TIPM defects may result in
Jae Hong, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey consumers. the following safety defect conditions:
Avenue SE., W52–232, NPO–520, Estimated Total Annual Burden: Engine stall, airbag non-deployment,
Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Hong’s 666.67 hours. failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in
telephone number is (202) 493–0524 Number of Respondents: 2,000. unintended acceleration, and fire.
and email address is kil-jae.hong@ The estimated annual burden hour for After conducting a technical review
dot.gov. the online survey is 666.67 hours. Based of: (1) Consumer complaints and other
on the Bureau of Labor and Statistics’ material submitted by the petitioner; (2)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In median hourly wage (all occupations) in information provided by Chrysler in
compliance with the Paperwork the May 2013 National Occupational response to information requests
Reduction Act of 1995, NHTSA Employment and Wage Estimates, regarding TIPM design, TIPM
conducted a qualitative phase of NHTSA estimates that it would cost an implementation and the complaints
Consumer Research which included average of $16.87 per hour if all submitted by the petitioner; and (3)
Focus Groups. Based upon the respondents were interviewed on the Chrysler safety recalls 14V–530 and
qualitative phase research results, job. Therefore, the agency estimates that 15V–115 addressing a fuel pump relay
NHTSA developed the communications the cost associated with the burden defect condition that may result in
materials its Fuel Economy Consumer hours is $11,247 ($16.87 per hour x engine stall while driving in certain
Education Program. This notice 666.67 interviewing hours). vehicles equipped with TIPM body
announces that the ICR for a Comments are invited on: Whether control modules; and the likelihood that
quantitative study of the the proposed collection of information additional investigations would result
communications materials, abstracted is necessary for the proper performance in a finding that a defect related to
below, has been forwarded to OMB of the functions of the Department, motor vehicle safety exists, NHTSA has
requesting review and comment. The including whether the information will concluded that further investigation of
ICR describes the nature of the have practical utility; the accuracy of the issues raised by the petition is not
information collection and its expected the Departments estimate of the burden warranted. The agency, accordingly, has
burden. This is a request for new of the proposed information collection; denied the petition.
collection. ways to enhance the quality, utility and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Title: 49 CFR 575—Consumer clarity of the information to be
Information Regulations (sections 103 Kareem Habib, Vehicle Control
collected; and ways to minimize the Division, Office of Defects Investigation,
and 105) Quantitative Research. burden of the collection of information
OMB Number: Not Assigned. NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
on respondents, including the use of Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202–
Type of Request: New collection.
Abstract: The Energy Independence automated collection techniques or 366–8703. Email Kareem.Habib@
and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), other forms of information technology. dot.gov.
enacted in December 2007, included a Comment to OMB is most effective if
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
requirement that the National Highway OMB receives it within 30 days of
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) publication. I. Introduction
develop a consumer information and Colleen Coggins, Interested persons may petition
education campaign to improve Acting Senior Associate Administrator, Policy NHTSA requesting that the agency
consumer understanding of automobile and Operations. initiate an investigation to determine
performance with regard to fuel [FR Doc. 2015–18648 Filed 7–29–15; 8:45 am] whether a motor vehicle or item of
economy, Greenhouse Gases (GHG) BILLING CODE 4910–59–P replacement equipment does not
emissions and other pollutant comply with an applicable motor
emissions; of automobile use of vehicle safety standard or contains a
alternative fuels; and of thermal DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION defect that relates to motor vehicle
management technologies used on safety. 49 CFR 552.1. Upon receipt of a
automobiles to save fuel. A critical step National Highway Traffic Safety properly filed petition, the agency
in developing the consumer information Administration conducts a technical review of the
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program was to conduct proper market petition, material submitted with the
research to understand consumers’ Denial of Motor Vehicle Defect Petition petition, and any additional
knowledge surrounding these issues, AGENCY: National Highway Traffic information. § 552.6. After considering
evaluate potential consumer-facing Safety Administration, (NHTSA), DOT. the technical review and taking into
messages in terms of clarity and account appropriate factors, which may
ACTION: Denial of a petition for a defect
understand the communications include, among others, allocation of
investigation.
channels in which these messages agency resources, agency priorities, and

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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice.
Dates		Comments must be submitted on or before August 31, 2015.
Contact		Kil-Jae Hong, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., W52-232, NPO-520, Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Hong's
FR Citation		80 FR 45577

80 FR 45577 - Reports, Forms and Record Keeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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