82 FR 37287 - Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping Requirements

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 152 (August 9, 2017)

Page Range		37287-37288
FR Document		2017-16785

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 an Information Collection Request (ICR) for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[U.S. DOT Docket No. NHTSA-2017-0048]


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 an Information Collection Request (ICR) for 
which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 10, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket ID Number 
NHTSA-2017-0048 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: Randolph Atkins, Ph.D., Contracting 
Officer's Representative, Office of Behavioral Safety Research (NTI-
131), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey 
Ave. SE., W46-500, Washington, DC, 20590. Dr. Atkins' phone number is 
202-366-5597 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 for public 
comment on the following proposed collection of information:
    Title: Compliance-Based Ignition Interlock Removal.
    Type of Request: New information collection request.
    OMB Clearance Number: None.
    Form Number: NHTSA Form 1395.
    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 31 States that have policies for the compliance-based removal 
(CBR) of alcohol ignition interlock devices (AIIDs). The study will be 
conducted in two phases. In phase one, information will be collected on 
the details of the States' implementation of CBR and information on 
their CBR-related data to identify States with sufficient data to 
conduct an evaluation of the effects of CBR on DUI recidivism. It will 
also identify States' interested in participating in an evaluation of 
CBR effectiveness. We anticipate that information will come from State 
officials familiar with their States' interlock programs. It may also 
be necessary to collect data from interlock providers in those States. 
We estimate that this phase of data collection will involve contacting 
and interviewing an average of three people per State (93 total). 
Initial contacts will be made by telephone and email. Data will then be 
collected through semi-structured face-to-face and telephone 
interviews. The second phase of the study will be an evaluation of CBR 
effectiveness using the States' existing data. These evaluations will 
be conducted in up to four States, depending on phase one findings 
regarding data availability and interest in participation.
    Description of the Need for the Information and Proposed Use of the 
Information--NHTSA was established by the Highway Safety Act of 1970 
(23 U.S.C. 101) to carry out a Congressional mandate to reduce the 
number of deaths, injuries, and economic losses resulting from motor 
vehicle crashes on the Nation's highways. NHTSA is authorized to 
conduct research as a foundation for the development of motor vehicle 
standards and traffic safety programs.
    Alcohol impairment is one of the primary causes of motor vehicle 
crashes on the Nation's highways. In 2015, 29 percent of all motor-
vehicle traffic fatalities involved alcohol impairment, resulting in 
the loss of 10,265 lives. A vehicle equipped with an AIID requires the 
driver to provide a breath sample to start the vehicle. If the breath 
sample is above a set limit for Breath Alcohol Concentration (BrAC), 
then the vehicle will not start. AIIDs have been shown to reduce 
driving-under-the-influence (DUI) recidivism of DUI offenders who have 
AIIDs installed on their vehicles; however, the effect tends to 
dissipate once the devices are removed. The data generated by the AIIDs 
can be used to identify offenders unable to comply with interlock 
program requirements. It is believed that these are the offenders most 
likely to recidivate. CBR programs are designed to reduce recidivism by 
delaying removal of the AIID for these offenders.
    The purpose of the study is to provide critical information needed 
by NHTSA

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to determine the effects of CBR on DUI recidivism, as well as 
information on the types of CBR policies currently in place. This 
information will be useful to States interested in instituting or 
changing CBR policies in their own interlock programs, to help reduce 
deaths and injuries associated with DUI. The data collected will be 
used to assist NHTSA in its ongoing responsibilities for: (a) 
Developing an accurate understanding of potential traffic safety 
interventions on a national scale; (b) providing information to NHTSA's 
partners involved in improving public safety; and (c) providing sound 
scientific reports on NHTSA's activities to other public safety 
researchers.
    Description of the Likely Respondents (Including Estimated Number, 
and Proposed Frequency of Response to the Collection of Information)--
NHTSA has identified 31 States that conduct some type of CBR of AIIDs. 
The number of participants will vary for each State. We estimate an 
average of three participants per State. Most participants will be 
State officials and these individuals will provide the majority of the 
necessary information for each State. We anticipate that in some 
instances State officials will refer us to representatives of interlock 
providers to obtain data not available to the State official. The data 
to be collected is administrative in nature. No personally identifiable 
data will be collected. We will not be collecting data that is commonly 
considered sensitive or private.
    Estimate of the Total Annual Reporting and Record Keeping Burden 
Resulting from the Collection of Information--The total estimated 
annual burden is approximately 46.5 hours for the information 
collection. NHTSA estimates that for the 31 states identified, an 
average of approximately 60 minutes per state will be needed to obtain 
the information necessary (1860 minutes total). These data collection 
activities will be used to gain as complete an understanding of the CBR 
programs in each state as possible. A report will be created for each 
state and shared with state officials to verify its accuracy. NHTSA 
estimates 60 minutes to read and correct the report and return it by 
email (1860 minutes total). In many States more than one individual 
will review the report. NHTSA estimates an average of two individuals 
from each state to read and correct the report and return it by email. 
In total, NHTSA estimates a total burden of 3720 minutes, or 62 hours, 
for participants in States to provide the necessary information.

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

    Issued in Washington, DC on August 4, 2017.
Jeff Michael,
Associate Administrator, Research and Program Development.
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https://www.transportation.gov/privacy. www.regulations.gov including any two phases. In phase one, information
See also https://www.regulations.gov/ personal information provided. will be collected on the details of the
privacyNotice for the privacy notice of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: States’ implementation of CBR and
regulations.gov. Randolph Atkins, Ph.D., Contracting information on their CBR-related data to
Officer’s Representative, Office of identify States with sufficient data to
Robert C. Lauby,
Behavioral Safety Research (NTI–131), conduct an evaluation of the effects of
Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, CBR on DUI recidivism. It will also
Chief Safety Officer. National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. identify States’ interested in
[FR Doc. 2017–16796 Filed 8–8–17; 8:45 am] participating in an evaluation of CBR
SE., W46–500, Washington, DC, 20590.
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Dr. Atkins’ phone number is 202–366– effectiveness. We anticipate that
5597 and his email address is information will come from State
randolph.atkins@dot.gov. officials familiar with their States’
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION interlock programs. It may also be
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
necessary to collect data from interlock
National Highway Traffic Safety Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
providers in those States. We estimate
Administration before an agency submits a proposed
that this phase of data collection will
collection of information to OMB for
involve contacting and interviewing an
[U.S. DOT Docket No. NHTSA–2017–0048] approval, it must publish a document in
average of three people per State (93
the Federal Register providing a 60-day
Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping total). Initial contacts will be made by
comment period and otherwise consult telephone and email. Data will then be
Requirements with members of the public and affected collected through semi-structured face-
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic agencies concerning each proposed to-face and telephone interviews. The
Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT. collection of information. The OMB has second phase of the study will be an
promulgated regulations describing evaluation of CBR effectiveness using
ACTION: Request for public comment on
what must be included in such a the States’ existing data. These
proposed collection of information.
document. Under OMB’s regulations (at evaluations will be conducted in up to
SUMMARY: Before a Federal agency can 5 CFR 1320.8(d)), an agency must ask four States, depending on phase one
collect certain information from the for public comment on the following: findings regarding data availability and
public, it must receive approval from (i) Whether the proposed collection of interest in participation.
the Office of Management and Budget information is necessary for the proper Description of the Need for the
(OMB). Under procedures established performance of the functions of the Information and Proposed Use of the
by the Paperwork Reduction Act of agency, including whether the Information—NHTSA was established
1995, before seeking OMB approval, information will have practical utility; by the Highway Safety Act of 1970 (23
Federal agencies must solicit public (ii) The accuracy of the agency’s U.S.C. 101) to carry out a Congressional
comment on proposed collections of estimate of the burden of the proposed mandate to reduce the number of
information, including extensions and collection of information, including the deaths, injuries, and economic losses
reinstatements of previously approved validity of the methodology and resulting from motor vehicle crashes on
collections. assumptions used; the Nation’s highways. NHTSA is
This document describes an (iii) How to enhance the quality, authorized to conduct research as a
Information Collection Request (ICR) for utility, and clarity of the information to foundation for the development of
which NHTSA intends to seek OMB be collected; and motor vehicle standards and traffic
approval. (iv) How to minimize the burden of safety programs.
the collection of information on those Alcohol impairment is one of the
DATES: Comments must be submitted on who are to respond, including the use primary causes of motor vehicle crashes
or before October 10, 2017. of appropriate automated, electronic, on the Nation’s highways. In 2015, 29
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments mechanical, or other technological percent of all motor-vehicle traffic
identified by DOT Docket ID Number collection techniques or other forms of fatalities involved alcohol impairment,
NHTSA–2017–0048 using any of the information technology, e.g., permitting resulting in the loss of 10,265 lives. A
following methods: electronic submission of responses. vehicle equipped with an AIID requires
Electronic Submissions: Go to http:// In compliance with these the driver to provide a breath sample to
www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line requirements, NHTSA asks for public start the vehicle. If the breath sample is
instructions for submitting comments. comment on the following proposed above a set limit for Breath Alcohol
Mail: Docket Management Facility, collection of information: Concentration (BrAC), then the vehicle
M–30, U.S. Department of Title: Compliance-Based Ignition will not start. AIIDs have been shown to
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Interlock Removal. reduce driving-under-the-influence
Avenue SE., West Building Ground Type of Request: New information (DUI) recidivism of DUI offenders who
Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC collection request. have AIIDs installed on their vehicles;
20590. OMB Clearance Number: None. however, the effect tends to dissipate
Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Form Number: NHTSA Form 1395. once the devices are removed. The data
Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Requested Expiration Date of generated by the AIIDs can be used to
Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 Approval: 3 years from date of approval. identify offenders unable to comply
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Summary of the Collection of
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with interlock program requirements. It
Friday, except Federal holidays. Information—The National Highway is believed that these are the offenders
Fax: 1–202–493–2251. Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) most likely to recidivate. CBR programs
Instructions: Each submission must proposes to collect information from 31 are designed to reduce recidivism by
include the Agency name and the States that have policies for the delaying removal of the AIID for these
Docket number for this Notice. Note that compliance-based removal (CBR) of offenders.
all comments received will be posted alcohol ignition interlock devices The purpose of the study is to provide
without change to http:// (AIIDs). The study will be conducted in critical information needed by NHTSA

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to determine the effects of CBR on DUI Issued in Washington, DC on August 4, pay for seat belt installation. To
recidivism, as well as information on 2017. accomplish this, NHTSA proposes to
the types of CBR policies currently in Jeff Michael, conduct discussions and informal
place. This information will be useful to Associate Administrator, Research and interviews to identify school districts
States interested in instituting or Program Development. that have seat belts on school buses and
changing CBR policies in their own [FR Doc. 2017–16785 Filed 8–8–17; 8:45 am] to gather information on both
interlock programs, to help reduce BILLING CODE 4910–59–P implementation and funding
deaths and injuries associated with DUI. mechanisms. NHTSA also recognizes
The data collected will be used to assist the importance of reaching out to school
NHTSA in its ongoing responsibilities DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION districts who do not currently require
for: (a) Developing an accurate seat belts in order to gain a broader
understanding of potential traffic safety National Highway Traffic Safety picture of the priorities and challenges
interventions on a national scale; (b) Administration that jurisdictions face. Therefore,
providing information to NHTSA’s NHTSA will also be gathering feedback
Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping from school districts that are not
partners involved in improving public
Requirements: Agency Information considering implementation, or are
safety; and (c) providing sound
Collection Activity Under OMB Review considering but struggling to
scientific reports on NHTSA’s activities
to other public safety researchers. AGENCY: National Highway Traffic implement, as their perspectives will be
Description of the Likely Respondents Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. helpful in developing model policies.
(Including Estimated Number, and Department of Transportation (DOT). These discussions will be held via
Proposed Frequency of Response to the ACTION: Notice.
telephone, email, and/or in-person
Collection of Information)—NHTSA has throughout the course of the project.
identified 31 States that conduct some SUMMARY: In compliance with the The findings will be used to develop a
type of CBR of AIIDs. The number of Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this model policy and a best practices guide
participants will vary for each State. We notice announces that the Information to assist jurisdictions that are
estimate an average of three participants Collection Request (ICR) abstracted considering a requirement regarding
per State. Most participants will be State below will be submitted to the Office of seat belts on school buses.
officials and these individuals will Management and Budget (OMB) for The project also aims to obtain data
provide the majority of the necessary review and comment. The ICR describes related to the effect that seat belt use
information for each State. We the nature of the information collection may have on school bus driver
anticipate that in some instances State and the expected burden. The Federal distraction. Therefore, NHTSA proposes
officials will refer us to representatives Register notice with a 60-day comment to conduct a Web-based survey to gather
of interlock providers to obtain data not period was published on December 7, information about bus driver distraction
available to the State official. The data 2016. as related to student behavior and seat
to be collected is administrative in belt use to see if the use of seat belts has
DATES: Comments must be submitted on
nature. No personally identifiable data influenced disruptive behavior. The
or before September 8, 2017. project will culminate with a report to
will be collected. We will not be ADDRESSES: Send comments, within 30
collecting data that is commonly explain the findings.
days, to the Office of Information and Affected Public: In order to identify
considered sensitive or private. Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Estimate of the Total Annual school districts who have implemented,
Management and Budget, 725 17th or are planning to implement, seat belts
Reporting and Record Keeping Burden Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, on their school buses, NHTSA will
Resulting from the Collection of Attention NHTSA Desk Officer. reach out to organizations such as the
Information—The total estimated
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: National Association of State Directors
annual burden is approximately 46.5
Jeremy Gunderson, Office of Safety of Pupil Transportation Services
hours for the information collection.
Programs (NPD–210), National Highway (NASDPTS), the National Association of
NHTSA estimates that for the 31 states
Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Pupil Transportation (NAPT), the
identified, an average of approximately
Jersey Avenue SE., W44–213, National School Transportation
60 minutes per state will be needed to
Washington, DC 20590. Mr. Association (NSTA), American School
obtain the information necessary (1860
Gunderson’s telephone number is 202– Bus Council (ASBC), and school bus
minutes total). These data collection
366–0521 and his email address is manufacturers and dealers. NHTSA
activities will be used to gain as
Jeremy.Gunderson@dot.gov. anticipates contacting approximately
complete an understanding of the CBR 100 individuals across the country to
programs in each state as possible. A SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Education on Proper Use of Seat ask general questions related to seat belt
report will be created for each state and use in their jurisdictions. To the extent
shared with state officials to verify its Belts on School Buses.
OMB Control Number: None. possible, NHTSA will also identify
accuracy. NHTSA estimates 60 minutes Type of Request: New information appropriate contact(s) in each school
to read and correct the report and return collection requirement. district.
it by email (1860 minutes total). In Type of Review: Regular. NHTSA will reach out to school
many States more than one individual Abstract: Between 2004 and 2015, an districts who have agreed to provide the
will review the report. NHTSA average of six school-age children per agency with more information on their
estimates an average of two individuals year were killed in collisions while decisions to require seat belts on school
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from each state to read and correct the riding in a school bus. The National buses and the funding mechanisms that
report and return it by email. In total, Highway Traffic Safety Administration are used to pay for seat belt installation.
NHTSA estimates a total burden of 3720 is undertaking a project to understand Informational interviews will be
minutes, or 62 hours, for participants in the factors considered by state and local conducted with approximately 25
States to provide the necessary agencies when deciding whether to people, including State directors of
information. require seat belts on school buses and pupil transportation and local school
Authority: 44 U.S.C. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) the funding mechanisms that are used to district professionals, to identify policy

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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Request for public comment on proposed collection of information.
Dates		Comments must be submitted on or before October 10, 2017.
Contact		Randolph Atkins, Ph.D., Contracting Officer's Representative, Office of Behavioral Safety Research (NTI- 131), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., W46-500, Washington, DC, 20590. Dr. Atkins' phone number is
FR Citation		82 FR 37287

82 FR 37287 - Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping Requirements

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 152 (August 9, 2017)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration