81 FR 88320 - Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping Requirements
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 235 (December 7, 2016)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 235 (December 7, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-29320 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 235 (Wednesday, December 7, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 88320-88322] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-29320] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [U.S. DOT Docket No. NHTSA-2016-0121] Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping Requirements AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT. ACTION: Request for public comment on proposed collection of information. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 one collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval. DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 6, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket ID Number NHTSA-2016-0121 using any of the following methods: Electronic submissions: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online 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: Brian Chodrow, Office of Safety Programs (NPD-210), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., W44-230, Washington, DC 20590. Mr. Chodrow's phone number is 202-366-9765 and his 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: Title: Education on Proper Use of Safety Belts on School Buses. Type of Request: New information collection requirement. OMB Clearance Number: None. Form Number: None. 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 conduct discussions and informal interviews to identify school districts who have implemented seat belts on school buses, and to gather information to understand the states' and local agencies' decisions to implement seat belts on school buses and the funding mechanisms that are used to pay for seat belt installation. These discussions will be held via telephone, email, and/or in-person throughout the course of the project. The findings will be used to develop a model policy and a best practices guide to assist jurisdictions that are considering the use of seat belts on school buses. NHTSA also proposes to conduct a web-based survey to gather information about bus driver distraction as related to student behavior and seat belt use to see if the use of seat belts has influenced disruptive behavior. NHTSA expects to distribute the survey to at least one bus driver in each of the school districts that participate in the aforementioned interviews, but hopes to collect surveys from more than one driver in each of those school districts. The survey will not take more than 10-15 minutes to complete. Follow-up telephone discussions may also be conducted depending on the interest of respondents in providing additional information. Description of the Need for the Information and Proposed Use of the Information--On average, from 2004-2013, each year eight (8) school-age pedestrians killed were struck by school transportation vehicles (school buses and non-school-bus vehicles used as school buses), and 4 by other vehicles involved in school-bus-related crashes. During this same time period, on average each year six school age children are killed in collisions while riding in a school bus. By focusing on safety both in and around the school bus, we could envision a future where there are zero school transportation fatalities. There has generally been resistance against installing seat belts on school buses based on a variety of reasons including the existing safety features of school buses compared to other vehicles (i.e. taller and heavier vehicles, padded and high seat backs, etc.), need for drivers or aides to enforce wearing seat belts, cost, and other factors. However, it is commonly known that the use of seat belts has improved safety for other types of vehicles. Thus, on November 8, 2015, NHTSA Administrator Dr. Mark Rosekind stated, ``NHTSA has not always spoken with a clear voice on the issue of seat belts on school buses. So let me clear up any ambiguity now: The position of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is that seat belts save lives. That is true whether in a passenger car or in a big yellow bus. And saving lives is what we are about. So NHTSA's policy is that every child on every school bus should have a three-point seat belt. NHTSA will seek to use all the tools at our disposal to help achieve that goal, and today I want [[Page 88321]] to launch a nationwide effort to get us there.'' The current project seeks to understand the decisions that states and local agencies use when deciding to implement seat belts on school buses and the funding mechanisms that are used to pay for seat belt installation. From there, model policy and a best practices guide will be developed to assist jurisdictions that are considering the use of seat belts on school buses. Finally, the project will also obtain data related to the role of distraction and whether seat belts aid in managing behavior on school buses. The project will culminate with a final report to explain the results and outcomes from the project's activities. Description of the Likely Respondents (Including Estimated Number, and Proposed Frequency of Response to the Collection of Information)-- The first step of this process is to identify school districts who have implemented, or are planning to implement, seat belts on their school buses. NHTSA will reach out to current partners and connections including contacts in the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS), the National Association of Pupil Transportation (NAPT), the National School Transportation Association (NSTA), American School Bus Council (ASBC), school bus manufacturers and dealers, as well as any existing contacts in transportation departments, in order to help identify school districts. NHTSA anticipates contacting approximately 100 individuals across the country to ask general questions related to seat belt use in their jurisdictions. NHTSA will hold general discussions with these partners and contacts via telephone, email, and/or in person. As the goal of these conversations is to identify school districts that have implemented, or are considering implementing, seat belts on school buses, it is expected that these conversations will take no longer than 5 minutes. To the extent possible, NHTSA will also identify, in coordination with their partners, an appropriate contact(s) in each school district. The next step, after school districts have been identified, is to reach out to these school districts who have agreed to provide NHTSA with more information and to gather information to understand the states' and local agencies' decisions to implement seat belts on school buses and the funding mechanisms that are used to pay for seat belt installation. Informational interviews will be conducted with State directors of pupil transportation and local school district professionals to identify policy components that influence seat belt acquisition and use. Prior to reaching out to any of the school districts, NHTSA will contact the NHTSA Regional Administrators to inform them of the school districts that NHTSA (through their contractor) intends to contact within their region. The process will then commence with introduction emails that NHTSA will send to the identified contact in each school district. The email will provide a brief overview of the project and discussion/interview goals, and will contain two attachments: (1) An introduction letter from NHTSA describing the goals of the project and interview process, and explaining how the information that they provide will be incorporated into the project and report, and (2) a list of discussion topics and questions. Although specific interview questions will be developed to keep the discussion on track as needed, it is expected that the actual interviews will occur as more of a fluid, conversational dialogue rather than a structured interview. NHTSA will follow up with each contact via telephone within 1-2 weeks of sending the email. During this call, NHTSA (through their contractor) will either work with the contact to schedule a time to conduct the interview, or will conduct the interview on the spot if preferred by the contact. In some cases, the necessary information may be retrieved through a one-time telephone or in-person discussion, while in other cases discussions may continue via telephone and email as an on-going discussion throughout the course of the project as school districts think of more information to provide or if they provide additional contacts to follow up with in their district. NHTSA is seeking to gather as much information as the school districts are willing to provide, and frequency of response and discussion will be driven by how involved the school district would like to be in the conversation. It is anticipated that the more detailed discussions will be held with approximately 25 individuals for a collective total of 100 hours, or an average of 4 hours per individual over an extended period. Finally, NHTSA will conduct a survey to gather information about bus driver distraction as related to student behavior and seat belt use to see if the use of seat belts has influenced disruptive behavior. The potential respondents would include bus drivers from school districts who have implemented seat belts. The survey will be web-based and should take no longer than 10-15 minutes to complete. NHTSA expects to distribute the survey to at least one bus driver in each of the school districts that participate in the aforementioned interviews, but hopes to collect surveys from more than one driver in each of those school districts. NHTSA will share the link to the survey with their existing contact(s) within that school district, and will request that they distribute the survey to the appropriate bus drivers within their school district. Follow-up discussions may also be conducted via telephone or email depending on the interest of respondents in providing additional information that may not have been captured by the survey. Throughout the project, the privacy of all participants will be protected. The Model Policy and Best Practices Guide, or any other reports developed as a result of this data collection effort, will not identify any individuals by name. School districts may be identified, but only if permission is given to NHTSA by the school district. Additionally, any school district identified in the Model Policy and Best Practices will be given the opportunity to review and edit any text referring directly to their school district. The online bus driver survey results will be password protected and access will only be given to team members who have been authorized by the Project Manager (principal investigators and research assistants). The survey data will be exported to an Excel[supreg] file and stored in a SharePoint site folder that is also only visible to those who have been authorized by the Project Manager. The research team will check the data file as soon as it is exported to the secure SharePoint folder to ensure that no personally identifiable information (e.g. bus driver name or email address) is included. Though survey respondents will be asked to indicate their school district, they will not be required to provide their name or contact information unless they wish to provide additional information to the project team. Any personally identifiable information that is provided will be kept separate from the data collected. Estimate of the Total Annual Reporting and Record Keeping Burden Resulting from the Collection of Information--NHTSA estimates that the total respondent burden for this data collection would be 133.3 hours. The initial discussions would take approximately 5 minutes with 100 people for a total of 8.3 hours. The detailed discussions with school districts who have agreed to participate with the project will take place with a commitment of an average of 4 hours with 25 people for a total of 100 hours. [[Page 88322]] The bus driver survey would take 15 minutes with approximately 100 people for a total of 25 hours. Authority: 44 U.S.C. Section 3506(c)(2)(A). Dated: December 2, 2016. Jeff Michael, Associate Administrator, Research and Program Development. [FR Doc. 2016-29320 Filed 12-6-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-59-P
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(a)(1)(B), and (b)(1); 49 CFR 593.7; delegation Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New throughout the course of the project.
of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8. Jersey Avenue SE., W44–230, The findings will be used to develop a
Jeffrey M. Giuseppe, Washington, DC 20590. Mr. Chodrow’s model policy and a best practices guide
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. phone number is 202–366–9765 and his to assist jurisdictions that are
email address is Brian.Chodrow@ considering the use of seat belts on
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dot.gov. school buses.
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NHTSA also proposes to conduct a
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
web-based survey to gather information
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
about bus driver distraction as related to
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION before an agency submits a proposed student behavior and seat belt use to see
collection of information to OMB for if the use of seat belts has influenced
National Highway Traffic Safety approval, it must publish a document in
Administration disruptive behavior. NHTSA expects to
the Federal Register providing a 60-day distribute the survey to at least one bus
[U.S. DOT Docket No. NHTSA–2016–0121] comment period and otherwise consult driver in each of the school districts that
with members of the public and affected participate in the aforementioned
Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping agencies concerning each proposed interviews, but hopes to collect surveys
Requirements collection of information. The OMB has from more than one driver in each of
promulgated regulations describing those school districts. The survey will
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic what must be included in such a
Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT. not take more than 10–15 minutes to
document. Under OMB’s regulations (at complete. Follow-up telephone
ACTION: Request for public comment on 5 CFR 1320.8(d)), an agency must ask
proposed collection of information. discussions may also be conducted
for public comment on the following: depending on the interest of
(i) whether the proposed collection of respondents in providing additional
SUMMARY: Before a Federal agency can
information is necessary for the proper information.
collect certain information from the
performance of the functions of the Description of the Need for the
public, it must receive approval from
agency, including whether the Information and Proposed Use of the
the Office of Management and Budget
information will have practical utility; Information—On average, from 2004–
(OMB). Under procedures established
(ii) the accuracy of the agency’s 2013, each year eight (8) school-age
by the Paperwork Reduction Act of
estimate of the burden of the proposed pedestrians killed were struck by school
1995, before seeking OMB approval,
collection of information, including the transportation vehicles (school buses
Federal agencies must solicit public
validity of the methodology and and non-school-bus vehicles used as
comment on proposed collections of
assumptions used; school buses), and 4 by other vehicles
information, including extensions and
(iii) how to enhance the quality, involved in school-bus-related crashes.
reinstatements of previously approved
utility, and clarity of the information to During this same time period, on
collections.
be collected; and average each year six school age
This document describes one
(iv) how to minimize the burden of children are killed in collisions while
collection of information for which
the collection of information on those riding in a school bus. By focusing on
NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.
who are to respond, including the use safety both in and around the school
DATES: Comments must be received on of appropriate automated, electronic, bus, we could envision a future where
or before February 6, 2017. mechanical, or other technological there are zero school transportation
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments collection techniques or other forms of fatalities.
identified by DOT Docket ID Number information technology, e.g., permitting There has generally been resistance
NHTSA–2016–0121 using any of the electronic submission of responses. against installing seat belts on school
following methods: In compliance with these buses based on a variety of reasons
Electronic submissions: Go to http:// requirements, NHTSA asks public including the existing safety features of
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online comment on the following proposed school buses compared to other vehicles
instructions for submitting comments. collection of information: (i.e. taller and heavier vehicles, padded
Mail: Docket Management Facility, Title: Education on Proper Use of and high seat backs, etc.), need for
M–30, U.S. Department of Safety Belts on School Buses. drivers or aides to enforce wearing seat
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Type of Request: New information belts, cost, and other factors. However,
Avenue SE., West Building Ground collection requirement. it is commonly known that the use of
Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC OMB Clearance Number: None. seat belts has improved safety for other
20590. Form Number: None. types of vehicles. Thus, on November 8,
Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Requested Expiration Date of 2015, NHTSA Administrator Dr. Mark
Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Approval: 3 years from date of approval. Rosekind stated, ‘‘NHTSA has not
Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 Summary of the Collection of always spoken with a clear voice on the
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Information: The National Highway issue of seat belts on school buses. So
Friday, except Federal holidays. Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) let me clear up any ambiguity now: The
Fax: 1–202–493–2251. proposes to conduct discussions and position of the National Highway Traffic
Instructions: Each submission must informal interviews to identify school Safety Administration is that seat belts
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include the Agency name and the districts who have implemented seat save lives. That is true whether in a
Docket number for this Notice. Note that belts on school buses, and to gather passenger car or in a big yellow bus.
all comments received will be posted information to understand the states’ And saving lives is what we are about.
without change to http:// and local agencies’ decisions to So NHTSA’s policy is that every child
www.regulations.gov including any implement seat belts on school buses on every school bus should have a
personal information provided. and the funding mechanisms that are three-point seat belt. NHTSA will seek
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: used to pay for seat belt installation. to use all the tools at our disposal to
Brian Chodrow, Office of Safety These discussions will be held via help achieve that goal, and today I want
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The bus driver survey would take 15 later than January 4, 2017, in order to DOT posts these comments, without
minutes with approximately 100 people facilitate entry and guarantee seating. edit, including any personal information
for a total of 25 hours. Members of the public who attend in the commenter provides, to
Authority: 44 U.S.C. Section 3506(c)(2)(A). person will also be provided www.regulations.gov, as described in
opportunities to make statements during the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–
Dated: December 2, 2016. the meeting. 14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
Jeff Michael, Written comments: Persons who wish www.dot.gov/privacy.
Associate Administrator, Research and to submit written comments on the Services for Individuals with
Program Development. meeting may be submitted to the docket Disabilities: The public meeting will be
[FR Doc. 2016–29320 Filed 12–6–16; 8:45 am] in the following ways: physically accessible to people with
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www.regulations.gov. This site allows accommodations, such as sign language
the public to enter comments on any interpretation or other ancillary aids, are
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Register notice issued by any asked to notify Cheryl Whetsel at
agency. cheryl.whetsel@dot.gov by December 30,
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Fax: 1–202–493–2251. 2016.
Safety Administration Mail: Docket Management Facility; FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
[Docket No. PHMSA–2016–0136] U.S. Department of Transportation information about the meeting, contact
(DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Cheryl Whetsel by phone at 202–366–
Pipeline Safety: Meeting of the Gas West Building, Room W12–140, 4431 or by email at cheryl.whetsel@
Pipeline Safety Advisory Committee Washington, DC 20590–0001. dot.gov.
Hand Delivery: Room W12–140 on the
AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ground level of the DOT West Building,
Materials Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., I. Meeting Details and Agenda
(PHMSA), DOT. Washington, DC, between 9:00 a.m. and The GPAC will be discussing the
ACTION: Notice; Advisory Committee 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, proposed rule, ‘‘Safety of Gas
meeting reschedule. except on Federal holidays. Transmission and Gathering Pipelines’’
Instructions: Identify the docket
SUMMARY: This notice announces that published in the Federal Register on
number PHMSA–2016–0136 at the
the public meeting of the Technical April 8, 2016, (81 FR 20722), and the
beginning of your comments. Note that
Pipeline Safety Standards Committee, associated regulatory analysis. PHMSA
all comments received will be posted
also known as the Gas Pipeline is proposing changes to part 192 that
without change to http://
Advisory Committee (GPAC), scheduled include:
www.regulations.gov, including any • Requiring periodic assessments of
for December 7–8, 2016, has been personal information provided. Anyone
rescheduled for January 11–12, 2017. pipelines in locations where persons are
can search the electronic form of all expected to be at risk that are not
Notice of the original meeting appeared comments received into any of our
in the Federal Register on November 22, already covered under the integrity
dockets by the name of the individual management program requirements;
2016, (81 FR 83795). submitting the comment (or signing the
DATES: The postponed meeting was
• Modifying the repair criteria, both
comment, if submitted on behalf of an inside and outside of high consequence
scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST association, business, labor union, etc.).
on both December 7, 2016, and areas;
Therefore, consider reviewing DOT’s • Requiring inspections of pipelines
December 8, 2016. The rescheduled complete Privacy Act Statement in the in areas affected by extreme weather,
meeting will take place from 8:30 a.m. Federal Register published on April 11, man-made and natural disasters, and
to 5:00 p.m. on both January 11, 2017, 2000, (65 FR 19477) or view the Privacy other similar events;
and January 12, 2017. Notice at http://www.regulations.gov • Providing additional specificity for
The meetings will not be web cast; before submitting any such comments. in-line inspection, including explicit
however, presentations will be available Docket: For access to the docket or to requirements to account for uncertainty
on the meeting Web site and posted on read background documents or of reported inspection data when
the E-Gov Web site: http:// comments, go to http:// evaluating in-line inspection data to
www.regulations.gov under docket www.regulations.gov at any time or to identify anomalies;
number PHMSA–2016–0136 within 30 Room W12–140 on the ground level of • Expanding integrity assessment
days following the meeting. the DOT West Building, 1200 New methods to explicitly address guided
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, wave ultrasonic inspection and
the Hilton Arlington, 950 North Stafford between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., excavation with direct in-situ
Street, Arlington, VA, 22203. Additional Monday through Friday, except Federal examination;
information regarding hotel and meeting holidays. • Providing clearer functional
registration and the agenda will be If you wish to receive confirmation of requirements for conducting risk
published on the following pipeline receipt of your written comments, assessment for integrity management,
advisory committee meeting and please include a self-addressed, including addressing seismic risk;
registration page: https:// stamped postcard with the following • Expanding the mandatory data
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primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/ statement: ‘‘Comments on PHMSA– collection and integration requirements
MtgHome.mtg?mtg=121. 2016- 0136.’’ The Docket Clerk will date for integrity management, including
stamp the postcard prior to returning it data validation and seismicity;
Public Participation
to you via the U.S. mail. • Adding requirements to address
This meeting will be open to the Management of Change;
public. Members of the public who wish Privacy Act Statement • Repealing the use of API 80 for
to attend in person are asked to register In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), gathering lines;
at: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/ DOT solicits comments from the public • Applying Type B requirements to
meetings/MtgHome.mtg?mtg=121 no to better inform its rulemaking process. newly regulated Type A gathering lines
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| FR Citation | 81 FR 88320 |
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