82 FR 42575 - Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 173 (September 8, 2017)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 173 (September 8, 2017)
| Page Range | 42575-42576 | |
| FR Document | 2017-19012 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 173 (Friday, September 8, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 42575-42576] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-19012] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA-2017-0047] Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation. ACTION: Request for extension of a currently approved collection of information. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice solicits public comments on continuation of the requirements for the collection of information on safety standards. 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 reinstatement of previously approved collections. This document describes a collection of labeling information on four Federal motor vehicle safety standards, for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval. The labeling requirements include brake fluid warning, glazing labeling, and safety belt labeling. DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 7, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments (identified by the DOT Docket ID Number above) by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Docket Management Facility; M-30, U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Rm. W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Fax: (202) 493-2251. Regardless of how you submit your comments, you should mention the docket number of this document. You may call the Docket at (202) 366- 9324. Please identify the proposed collection of information for which a comment is provided, by referencing its OMB clearance Number. It is requested, but not required, that two copies of the comment be provided. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78). Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to http://www.regulations.gov or the street address listed above. Follow the online instructions for accessing the dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Complete copies of each request for collection of information may be obtained at no charge from Ms. Lori Summers, U.S. Department of Transportation, NHTSA, Room W43-320, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Mrs. Summers' telephone number is (202) 366-4917 and fax number is (202) 366-7002. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before a proposed collection of information is submitted to OMB for approval, Federal agencies must first 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 regulation (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; [[Page 42576]] (iii) How to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (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 comments on the following proposed collection of information: Title: Consolidated Labeling Requirements for Motor Vehicles (except the VIN). OMB Control Number: 2127-0512. Requested Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from the approval date. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Businesses. Summary of the Collection of Information: 49 U.S.C. 30111 authorizes the issuance of Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS). The agency, in prescribing a FMVSS, considers available relevant motor vehicle safety data, and consults with other agencies, as it deems appropriate. Further, the statute mandates that in issuing any FMVSS, the agency considers whether the standard is ``reasonable, practicable and appropriate for the particular type of motor vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment for which it is prescribed,'' and whether such a standard will contribute to carrying out the purpose of the Act. The Secretary is authorized to invoke such rules, as deemed necessary to carry out these requirements. Using this authority, the agency issued the following FMVSS, specifying labeling requirements to aid the agency in achieving many of its safety goals: FMVSS No. 105, ``Hydraulic and electric brake systems,'' FMVSS No. 135, ``Light vehicle brake systems,'' FMVSS No. 205, ``Glazing materials,'' and FMVSS No. 209, ``Seat belt assemblies.'' This notice requests comments on the labeling requirements of these FMVSS. FMVSS No. 105, ``Hydraulic and electric brake systems,'' and FMVSS No. 135, ``Light vehicle brake systems,'' require that each vehicle shall have a brake fluid warning statement in letters at least one- eighth of an inch high on the master cylinder reservoirs. The lettering shall be permanently affixed, engraved or embossed; located so as to be visible by direct view; and of a color that contrasts with its background, if it not engraved or embossed. FMVSS No. 205, ``Glazing materials,'' provides labeling requirements for glazing and motor vehicle manufacturers. In accordance with the standard, NHTSA requires each new motor vehicle glazing manufacturer to request and be assigned a unique mark or number. This number is then used by the manufacturer as their unique company identification on their self-certification label on each piece of motor vehicle glazing. As part of that certification label, the company must identify with the simple two or three-digit number assigned by the agency and the model of the glazing. In addition to these requirements, which apply to all glazing, certain specialty glazing items, such as standee windows in buses, roof openings, and interior partitions made of plastic require that the manufacturer affix a removable label to each item. The label specifies cleaning instructions, which will minimize the loss of transparency. Other information may be provided by the manufacturer but is not required. FMVSS No. 209, ``Seat belt assemblies,'' requires safety belts to be labeled with the year of manufacture, the model, and the name or trademark of the manufacturer (S4.1(j)). Additionally, replacement safety belts that are for use only in specifically stated motor vehicles must have labels or accompanying instruction sheets to specify the applicable vehicle models and seating positions (S4.1(k)). Seat belt assemblies installed as original equipment in new motor vehicles need not be required to be labeled with position/model information. Description of the Likely Respondents (Including Estimated Number and Proposed Frequency of Response to the Collection of Information): NHTSA anticipates that approximately 25 new prime glazing manufacturers per year will contact the agency and request a manufacturer identification number. These new glazing manufacturers must submit one letter, one time, identifying their company. In turn, the agency responds by assigning them a unique manufacturer number. For other collections in this notice, no response is necessary from manufacturers. These labels are only required to be placed on each master cylinder reservoir, glazing, and each safety belt intended for retail sale in the United Sates. Therefore, the number of respondents is not applicable. Estimate of the Total Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden Resulting From the Collection of Information: NHTSA estimates that all manufacturers will need a total of 7,874 hours to comply with these requirements. 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 Department's 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. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c); delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50. Raymond R. Posten, Associate Administrator for Rulemaking. [FR Doc. 2017-19012 Filed 9-7-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-59-P
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4,383 vehicles × 20 minutes/vehicle = automated collection techniques or Regardless of how you submit your
1,460 hours. other forms of information technology. comments, you should mention the
This burden includes the calculation docket number of this document. You
Raymond R. Posten,
required by 49 CFR 595.7(e), but not the may call the Docket at (202) 366–9324.
Associate Administrator for Rulemaking. Please identify the proposed collection
gathering of the information required for [FR Doc. 2017–19016 Filed 9–7–17; 8:45 am]
the calculation. That information would of information for which a comment is
be gathered in the normal course of the
BILLING CODE 4910–59–P provided, by referencing its OMB
vehicle modification. The only extra clearance Number. It is requested, but
burden required by the rule is the not required, that two copies of the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION comment be provided.
calculation of the reduction in loading
carrying capacity and conveying this National Highway Traffic Safety Note that all comments received will
information to the vehicle owner. Again, Administration be posted without change to http://
we are assuming that annotation on the www.regulations.gov, including any
[Docket No. NHTSA–2017–0047]
invoice is the least burdensome way to personal information provided. Anyone
accomplish this customer notification. Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping is able to search the electronic form of
There will be no additional material Requirements all comments received into any of our
cost associated with compliance with dockets by the name of the individual
this requirement since no additional AGENCY: National Highway Traffic submitting the comment (or signing the
materials need be used above those used Safety Administration (NHTSA), comment, if submitted on behalf of an
to prepare the invoice in the normal Department of Transportation. association, business, labor union, etc.).
course of business. We are assuming it ACTION: Request for extension of a You may review DOT’s complete
is normal and customary in the course currently approved collection of Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
of vehicle modification business to information. Register published on April 11, 2000
prepare an invoice, to provide a copy of (65 FR 19477–78).
SUMMARY: This notice solicits public
the invoice to the vehicle owner, and to Docket: For access to the docket to
comments on continuation of the
keep a copy of the invoice for five years read background documents or
requirements for the collection of
after the vehicle is delivered to the comments received, go to http://
information on safety standards. Before
owner in finished form. www.regulations.gov or the street
a Federal agency can collect certain
We seek comment on whether our address listed above. Follow the online
information from the public, it must
assumptions about the following are instructions for accessing the dockets.
receive approval from the Office of
accurate: Management and Budget (OMB). Under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
1. The document required by 49 CFR procedures established by the Complete copies of each request for
595.7(b) and specified in paragraph (e) Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, collection of information may be
will need to be prepared for before seeking OMB approval, Federal obtained at no charge from Ms. Lori
approximately 4,383 vehicles modified agencies must solicit public comment Summers, U.S. Department of
nationwide per year, on proposed collections of information, Transportation, NHTSA, Room W43–
2. Annotation of each vehicle including extensions and reinstatement 320, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
modification invoice as to which of previously approved collections. Washington, DC 20590. Mrs. Summers’
exemptions were used will take an This document describes a collection telephone number is (202) 366–4917
average of 20 minutes, and of labeling information on four Federal and fax number is (202) 366–7002.
3. It is normal in the course of vehicle motor vehicle safety standards, for
which NHTSA intends to seek OMB SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
modification business to prepare an Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
invoice, to provide a copy of the invoice approval. The labeling requirements
include brake fluid warning, glazing before a proposed collection of
to the vehicle owner, and to keep a copy information is submitted to OMB for
of the invoice for five years after the labeling, and safety belt labeling.
approval, Federal agencies must first
vehicle is delivered to the owner in DATES: Comments must be received on
publish a document in the Federal
finished form. or before November 7, 2017. Register providing a 60-day comment
Affected Public: Business or other for ADDRESSES: You may submit comments period and otherwise consult with
profit. (identified by the DOT Docket ID members of the public and affected
Estimated Annual Burden: 1,475 Number above) by any of the following agencies concerning each proposed
hours, and $50.04. methods: collection of information. The OMB has
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to promulgated regulations describing
Estimated Number of Respondents: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
765. what must be included in such a
online instructions for submitting document. Under OMB’s regulation (at
Comments are invited on: Whether comments. 5 CFR 1320.8(d)), an agency must ask
the proposed collection of information • Mail: Docket Management Facility; for public comment on the following:
is necessary for the proper performance M–30, U.S. Department of
of the functions of the Department, Transportation, West Building Ground (i) Whether the proposed collection of
including whether the information will Floor, Rm. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey information is necessary for the proper
have practical utility; the accuracy of performance of the functions of the
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
the Department’s estimate of the burden • Hand Delivery or Courier: West agency, including whether the
of the proposed information collection; Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, information will have practical utility;
ways to enhance the quality, utility and 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., (ii) The accuracy of the agency’s
clarity of the information to be Washington, DC 20590 between 9 a.m. estimate of the burden of the proposed
collected; and ways to minimize the and 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday collection of information, including the
burden of the collection of information through Friday, except Federal holidays. validity of the methodology and
on respondents, including the use of • Fax: (202) 493–2251. assumptions used;
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(iii) How to enhance the quality, that contrasts with its background, if it manufacturers will need a total of 7,874
utility, and clarity of the information to not engraved or embossed. hours to comply with these
be collected; FMVSS No. 205, ‘‘Glazing materials,’’ requirements.
(iv) How to minimize the burden of provides labeling requirements for Comments are invited on: Whether
the collection of information on those glazing and motor vehicle the proposed collection of information
who are to respond, including the use manufacturers. In accordance with the is necessary for the proper performance
of appropriate automated, electronic, standard, NHTSA requires each new of the functions of the Department,
mechanical, or other technological motor vehicle glazing manufacturer to including whether the information will
collection techniques or other forms of request and be assigned a unique mark have practical utility; the accuracy of
information technology, e.g. permitting or number. This number is then used by the Department’s estimate of the burden
electronic submission of responses. the manufacturer as their unique of the proposed information collection;
In compliance with these company identification on their self- ways to enhance the quality, utility and
requirements, NHTSA asks for public certification label on each piece of clarity of the information to be
comments on the following proposed motor vehicle glazing. As part of that collected; and ways to minimize the
collection of information: certification label, the company must burden of the collection of information
Title: Consolidated Labeling identify with the simple two or three- on respondents, including the use of
Requirements for Motor Vehicles digit number assigned by the agency automated collection techniques or
(except the VIN). and the model of the glazing. In other forms of information technology.
OMB Control Number: 2127–0512. addition to these requirements, which
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c); delegation of
Requested Expiration Date of apply to all glazing, certain specialty authority at 49 CFR 1.50.
Approval: Three years from the glazing items, such as standee windows
approval date. in buses, roof openings, and interior Raymond R. Posten,
Type of Request: Extension of a partitions made of plastic require that Associate Administrator for Rulemaking.
currently approved collection. the manufacturer affix a removable label [FR Doc. 2017–19012 Filed 9–7–17; 8:45 am]
Affected Public: Businesses. to each item. The label specifies BILLING CODE 4910–59–P
Summary of the Collection of cleaning instructions, which will
Information: 49 U.S.C. 30111 authorizes minimize the loss of transparency.
the issuance of Federal motor vehicle Other information may be provided by DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
safety standards (FMVSS). The agency, the manufacturer but is not required.
in prescribing a FMVSS, considers FMVSS No. 209, ‘‘Seat belt National Highway Traffic Safety
available relevant motor vehicle safety assemblies,’’ requires safety belts to be Administration
data, and consults with other agencies, labeled with the year of manufacture, [Docket Number NHTSA–2017–0032]
as it deems appropriate. Further, the the model, and the name or trademark
statute mandates that in issuing any of the manufacturer (S4.1(j)). Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping
FMVSS, the agency considers whether Additionally, replacement safety belts Requirements
the standard is ‘‘reasonable, practicable that are for use only in specifically
and appropriate for the particular type stated motor vehicles must have labels AGENCY: National Highway Traffic
of motor vehicle or item of motor or accompanying instruction sheets to Safety Administration (NHTSA),
vehicle equipment for which it is specify the applicable vehicle models Department of Transportation (DOT).
prescribed,’’ and whether such a and seating positions (S4.1(k)). Seat belt ACTION: Request for public comment on
standard will contribute to carrying out assemblies installed as original proposed collection of information.
the purpose of the Act. equipment in new motor vehicles need
The Secretary is authorized to invoke not be required to be labeled with SUMMARY: Before a Federal agency can
such rules, as deemed necessary to carry position/model information. collect certain information from the
out these requirements. Using this Description of the Likely Respondents public, it must receive approval from
authority, the agency issued the (Including Estimated Number and the Office of Management and Budget
following FMVSS, specifying labeling Proposed Frequency of Response to the (OMB). Under procedures established
requirements to aid the agency in Collection of Information): NHTSA by the Paperwork Reduction Act of
achieving many of its safety goals: anticipates that approximately 25 new 1995, before seeking OMB approval,
FMVSS No. 105, ‘‘Hydraulic and prime glazing manufacturers per year Federal agencies must solicit public
electric brake systems,’’ will contact the agency and request a comment on proposed collections of
FMVSS No. 135, ‘‘Light vehicle brake manufacturer identification number. information, including extensions and
systems,’’ These new glazing manufacturers must reinstatement of previously approved
FMVSS No. 205, ‘‘Glazing materials,’’ submit one letter, one time, identifying collections. This document describes
and their company. In turn, the agency one collection of information for which
FMVSS No. 209, ‘‘Seat belt responds by assigning them a unique NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.
assemblies.’’ manufacturer number. For other DATES: Comments must be received on
This notice requests comments on the collections in this notice, no response is or before November 7, 2017.
labeling requirements of these FMVSS. necessary from manufacturers. These ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
FMVSS No. 105, ‘‘Hydraulic and labels are only required to be placed on identified by docket number at the
electric brake systems,’’ and FMVSS No. each master cylinder reservoir, glazing, heading of this notice by any of the
135, ‘‘Light vehicle brake systems,’’
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and each safety belt intended for retail following methods:
require that each vehicle shall have a sale in the United Sates. Therefore, the • Web site: http://
brake fluid warning statement in letters number of respondents is not www.regulations.gov. Follow the
at least one-eighth of an inch high on applicable. instructions for submitting comments
the master cylinder reservoirs. The Estimate of the Total Annual on the electronic docket site by clicking
lettering shall be permanently affixed, Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden on ‘‘Help and Information’’ or ‘‘Help/
engraved or embossed; located so as to Resulting From the Collection of Info.’’
be visible by direct view; and of a color Information: NHTSA estimates that all • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Request for extension of a currently approved collection of information. | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before November 7, 2017. | |
| Contact | Complete copies of each request for collection of information may be obtained at no charge from Ms. Lori Summers, U.S. Department of Transportation, NHTSA, Room W43-320, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Mrs. Summers' telephone number is (202) 366-4917 and fax number is (202) 366-7002. | |
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